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Earthlings 2.0 Podcast

Lisa Ann Pinkerton
Climate Change
Renewable Energy
Electric Vehicles
Artificial Intelligence
Sustainability
Energy Storage
Decarbonization
Carbon Sequestration
Electrification
Solar Energy
Data Centers
Clean Energy
Agriculture
Heat Pumps
Clean Technology
Regenerative Agriculture
Circular Economy
Cleantech
Energy Transition
Biochar

The Earthlings Podcast takes a look at the big issues facing humanity in the early 21st century and our relationship to our environment, technology, and each other. Each episode, award-winning journalist, and former NPR reporter Lisa Ann Pinkerton hosts experts, scientists, and leaders working to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Together, they cover wide-ranging topics including environmental... more

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In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we speak with Ben Kuethe Oaks, Senior Vice President, Commercial at Divert, about building a more circular approach to food waste. Divert works with grocery retailers and other food businesses to track unsold food, ... more

In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we speak with Bryce Yonker, Executive Director and CEO of Grid Forward, about one of the biggest challenges facing the electric grid today: meeting surging electricity demand while keeping power reliable and afforda... more

On this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we speak with Jeff Earl, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at Sapphire Technologies, about an overlooked source of clean energy. Every day, pressure is intentionally reduced throughout natural gas... more

In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we speak with Kameale Terry, CEO of ChargerHelp, about what it takes to keep EV charging infrastructure reliable after deployment. As the industry matures, attention is shifting toward uptime, maintenance, diagnosti... more

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Recent Guests

Bryce Yonker
Executive Director and CEO of Grid Forward
Grid Forward
Episode: #179: Reinventing the Grid for the AI Age With Grid Forward
Jeff Earl
Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at Sapphire Technologies
Sapphire Technologies
Episode: #178: Unlocking Natural Gas Energy Waste with Sapphire Technologies
Kameale Terry
CEO of ChargerHelp, expert in EV charging reliability and diagnostics
ChargerHelp
Episode: #177: The EV Industry Now Has Adult Problems with ChargerHelp
Will Regan
Founder and Chief Scientist, Pacific Fusion
Pacific Fusion
Episode: #176: Turning a Can of Fuel Into a Fusion Star with Pacific Fusion
Theo Ludwick
Co-founder and Managing Partner at NosTerra Venture Capital
NosTerra Venture Capital
Episode: #175: Investing in the Energy Behind the AI Boom with NosTerra Venture Capital
John Bonitz
Project Manager at the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center, organizer of the Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference and Expo
North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center
Episode: #174: Rethinking What It Takes to Electrify Fleets with NCSU
Thomas Babineau
Senior Emissions and Technology Advisor at Rypos
Rypos
Episode: #173: Active Diesel Particulate Filters: Unlocking Cleaner Growth for Data Centers With Rypos
Aru Shiney-Jay
Executive Director of the Sunrise Movement
Sunrise Movement
Episode: #172: Why Stopping Climate Change Means Fixing Democracy First With the Sunrise Movement
Hendrik Tiesinga
Founder and CEO of Climate Edge
Climate Edge
Episode: #171: Turning Ports Into Power Stations for Clean Shipping with Climate Edge

Hosts

Lisa Ann Pinkerton
Host of Earthlings 2.0 Podcast; affiliated with Earthlings 2.0 Podcast / Technica Communications (host's company)
Sarah Malpelli
Guest host, account director or host-related role; appears across episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Great message and fascinating topics

    I LOVE the notion that despite how insignificant we may feel, that every individual has the power to make (or contribute) to positive changes. Super fascinating episodes. I highly recommend subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AdamFlaherty
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast that truly outlines and investigates what is going on in cleantech.

    Podchaser
    5
    Stacia Kirby
    3 years ago
  • [This Cleantech nerd] very much enjoys Earthlings topics & guests!

    Podcast Addict
    SCSierraDave
    3 years ago
  • Informative and well thought out

    Really enjoying this podcast! It’s well produced, informative and entertaining. Looking forward to more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ads explicit
    United States5 years ago

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#179: Reinventing the Grid for the AI Age With Grid Forward
Q: What are the key topics this year's Grid Forward conference will cover to address affordability?
The conference will explore tariff structures, system utilization, capital efficiency, and regulatory incentives to ensure affordability while expanding capacity, including how data centers should be priced fairly and how innovation can be cost-effective.
#175: Investing in the Energy Behind the AI Boom with NosTerra Venture Capital
Q: What role do public-private partnerships and community engagement play in approving data-center projects?
Community engagement and clear templates for what a well-constructed data center looks like—including tariff structures, local jobs, and environmental considerations—are vital. Regulators and communities can benefit from shared blueprints to tailor them to local needs, reducing opposition and accelerating responsible development.
#175: Investing in the Energy Behind the AI Boom with NosTerra Venture Capital
Q: How do you view the balance between efficiency improvements and new generation capacity when planning data-center growth?
The near-term answer is to push efficiency and load flexibility as the fastest, most deployable levers, while continuing to pursue generation, storage, and movement innovations for longer horizons. This approach lets data centers scale while not overrelying on any single technology, and it helps manage grid impact.
#171: Turning Ports Into Power Stations for Clean Shipping with Climate Edge
Q: If you could wave a magic wand to accelerate decarbonization, what would you do?
Accelerate electrification, collaborate with battery manufacturers, and reimagine the entire operating model—combining autonomy and electrification to leapfrog current ship designs and fuel systems.
#171: Turning Ports Into Power Stations for Clean Shipping with Climate Edge
Q: What is the biggest hurdle to deployment: technology, money, or regulations?
Deployment challenges include change management within conservative port and shipping companies, financing early pilots, and regulatory alignment; a combination of better financing models and clear policy signals is needed to move from pilots to full-scale deployment.

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This program focuses on environmental solutions, climate tech, and the societal implications of emerging technologies. Each episode features in-depth conversations with researchers, entrepreneurs, and practitioners who are actively shaping sustainable futures, from rewilding and waste upcycling to clean energy, modular construction, and data ethics. The show shines in translating complex technical topics into practical insights for professionals across business, policy, and technology, and it commonly pairs technical expertise with real-world case studies and regulatory context. Notably, guests span academia, startups, and industry leaders, often with a practical, mission-driven lens on decarbonization, resilience, and equitable implementat... more

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