Rephonic
Artwork for Climate Now

Climate Now

James Lawler
Climate Change
Voluntary Carbon Market
COP28
Inflation Reduction Act
Direct Air Capture
Electric Vehicles
Emissions Reduction
Carbon Credits
Renewable Energy
Environmental Justice
Carbon Dioxide Removal
Insurance Industry
Paris Agreement
Solar Power
California
Hydrogen Production
California Wildfires
Florida Hurricane Ian
Methane Emissions
Carbon Offsets

Explaining the key scientific ideas, technologies, and policies relevant to the global climate crisis. Visit climatenow.com for more information, video series, and events.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes178Founded5 years ago
Categories
EducationScience

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Climate Now

Latest Episodes

Our Season One finale brings you a debate about the pace of the energy transition that was recorded live at NYC Climate Week three weeks ago.  How fast is the transition progressing, really?  And why might there be divergent opinions on the subject? ... more

Voluntary Carbon Markets, or VCM, are the decentralized marketplaces where carbon credits, used to offset greenhouse gas emissions are traded. Each credit offsets a metric ton of carbon dioxide emissions. The VCM has existed since the 1980s with rece... more

YouTube

On this week's edition of Climate News Weekly, James Lawler and Julio Friedmann discuss Exxon-Mobil's projections of flat oil demand by 2050, closing the last coal-fired power plant in the UK, disproportionate impacts of climate change in Africa, and... more

YouTube

Climate News Weekly is back to cover the week’s biggest stories in climate news with host James Lawler, joined by Julio Friedmann and Darren Hau. The team kicks off this week's coverage with an analysis that uses artificial intelligence to determine ... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Economist Podcasts
Economist PodcastsThe Economist
The Ezra Klein Show
The Ezra Klein ShowNew York Times Opinion
Odd Lots
Odd LotsBloomberg

Recent Guests

Dr. Jennifer Jenkins
Chief Science Officer at Rubicon Carbon, focusing on carbon credit solutions
Rubicon Carbon
Episode: Navigating Recent Changes to Voluntary Carbon Markets
Dr. Simon Evans
Deputy Editor and Policy Editor at Carbon Brief
Carbon Brief
Episode: Partner Episode: Energy vs Climate's "Buzzkill: Understanding the Shift in Media Perception Towards EVs"
David Keith
Energy expert and co-host of Energy vs Climate
Episode: Partner Episode: Energy vs Climate's "Buzzkill: Understanding the Shift in Media Perception Towards EVs"
Sara Hastings-Simon
Energy expert and co-host of Energy vs Climate
Episode: Partner Episode: Energy vs Climate's "Buzzkill: Understanding the Shift in Media Perception Towards EVs"
Stephane Thion
Vice President in charge of commercial activities at LanzaJet
LanzaJet
Episode: Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Episode 3
Bruce Fleming
CEO of Montana Renewables
Montana Renewables
Episode: Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Episode 2
Beatrice Batty
Director of Fuel Planning and Risk at Epic Fuels
Epic Fuels
Episode: Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Episode 1
Rory Jacobson
Acting Division Director for Carbon Dioxide Removal in the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management
U.S. Department of Energy
Episode: Clearing the Air: How the DOE is Tackling Carbon Dioxide Removal
Dr. Erin Mordecai
Associate Professor of Biology and Senior Fellow at Stanford University's Woods Institute for the Environment
Stanford University
Episode: Climate Change Bites: The Proliferation of Vector-Borne Diseases

Hosts

James Lawler
Focuses on the key scientific ideas, technologies, and policies related to the global climate crisis and the energy transition.
Julio Friedmann
Co-host and expert on carbon management strategies and energy technologies.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Unbelievable

    These people come across as uneducated and ill informed. Quite predictable commentary as they leverage natural disasters to further their own personal political opinions.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CosaXiKZ
    United States2 years ago
  • Incredibly important, and incredibly impactful!

    It’s obvious James puts extraordinary effort in covering salient topics and finding guests that are authentic and truly care about being a positive force in this world - the insights they bring to bear are still mind-blowing every. single. time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan1777999877
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent info, topics & guests discussing the exciting universe of climate solutions!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Gildawg85
    3 years ago
  • Highly recommend this podcast!

    Great podcast! Climate Now does an excellent job of explaining complex climate issues in a way that inspires action at every level. If we know more, we can do more. Climate Now is really informative on how we can all play a part in protecting our planet.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Tobiasz
    United States4 years ago
  • Great experts great questions

    This podcast goes so in depth with experts it’s almost like I got to interview them myself. Especially love the policy and business lenses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eleanora Evens
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many reviews commend the podcast for making complex climate issues more accessible and inspiring action among listeners.
Listeners appreciate the depth of discussion and the informative nature of the content, highlighting the engagement with expert guests.
Some feedback indicates a mix of criticism regarding the alignment of personal political views with the commentary, but overall, many find the insights valuable and enlightening.

Top Science Podcasts

Something You Should Know
Something You Should KnowMike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
Hidden Brain
Hidden BrainHidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
Radiolab
RadiolabWNYC Studios
StarTalk Radio
StarTalk RadioNeil deGrasse Tyson
Sasquatch Chronicles
Sasquatch ChroniclesSasquatch Chronicles - Bigfoot Encounters
Science Friday
Science FridayScience Friday and WNYC Studios
Science Vs
Science VsSpotify Studios

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Climate News Weekly: COP28 coverage, including global health, carbon capture, and "phase out vs phase down"
Q: What will happen toward the end of this week?
Hopefully, there will be a text that the countries agree to that will respond to the global stock take, which indicates we are way off track.
Climate News Weekly: COP28 coverage, including global health, carbon capture, and "phase out vs phase down"
Q: What is it actually like to be there?
It's just chaotic, with so much officially going on with negotiations, from morning to late evening.
Virtual power plants and next-gen batteries
Q: What would you say in terms of the inquiries that are coming your way through from potential customers, what are generally the inquiries that can be satisfied by installing a battery, and what are the inquiries that really are not realistic at this point?
Potential customers generally inquire about backup power and cost savings, while unrealistic expectations include fully backing larger electrical loads with a single home battery.
Virtual power plants and next-gen batteries
Q: So explain what is a virtual power plant and why is that something that Haven thinks is a good idea to be doing for customers and for the business?
A virtual power plant aggregates thousands of small components to produce equivalent electricity control as traditional massive power plants, optimizing efficiency and response to grid needs.
(3/3) The Voluntary Carbon Offset Market
Q: How does Microsoft engage with companies and others to sort of meet these removal targets?
Katie described their approach to building a large volume of high-quality carbon dioxide removal projects to meet their sustainability goals.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Climate Now

What is Climate Now about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on providing insights into the complexities surrounding the global climate crisis, this podcast tackles critical scientific ideas, innovative technologies, and essential policies that impact environmental sustainability. Episodes frequently engage with subject matter experts, discussing recent developments in renewable energy, carbon markets, electric vehicles, and climate policy. With a blend of informative discussions and expert interviews, the content aims to enlighten listeners on the urgent issues affecting the climate and encourages informed action towards a sustainable future. This unique approach not only aims to raise awareness but also fosters a community of listeners who are engaged with climate action.

Where can I find podcast stats for Climate Now?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Climate Now. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Climate Now and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Climate Now get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Climate Now, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Climate Now?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Climate Now, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Climate Now have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Climate Now has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Climate Now?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Climate Now:

1. Zero: The Climate Race
2. Economist Podcasts
3. The Ezra Klein Show
4. Odd Lots

How many episodes of Climate Now are there?

Climate Now launched 5 years ago and published 178 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Climate Now?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Climate Now?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Climate Now from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Climate Now?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Climate Now. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Climate Now?

Recent guests on Climate Now include:

1. Dr. Jennifer Jenkins
2. Dr. Simon Evans
3. David Keith
4. Sara Hastings-Simon
5. Stephane Thion
6. Bruce Fleming
7. Beatrice Batty
8. Rory Jacobson

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days