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How We Survive

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Climate Change
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Western Water Crisis
Electric Vehicles
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"How We Survive" is an award-winning podcast from Marketplace, hosted by Amy Scott, about the messy business of climate solutions. In the seventh season, we investigate the rise, fall and reincarnation of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing. And we look at where Wall Street money is driving solutions, where it’s causing more problems, and we ask if capitalism is even compatible wi... more

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A cheap and accessible form of energy lies in a large ball of burning gas 93 million miles up in the sky: the sun. So why haven’t we adopted solar energy more widely? “How We Survive” host Amy Scott recently talked with longtime climate writer and ac... more

Last week’s massive spending and tax bill, named the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” was signed into law by President Trump. It includes major cuts to clean energy incentives, pushed forward by the Biden Administration’s signature climate law, the 20... more

June marks the start of hurricane season but thanks to the climate crisis we’re dealing with extreme weather year-round. Just in the past month, deadly storms have devastated Kentucky and a brutal heat-wave is surging across the country. With the rec... more

Can we invest our way out of the climate crisis? That’s the question we started this series with, and in this episode, we try to answer that question.

Host Amy Scott pops the hood of her own retirement investments to look at how to reduce their car... more

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Bill McKibben
A longtime climate writer and activist, Bill is the author of numerous books and a co-founder of 350.org.
Episode: "Burning Questions:" A conversation with Bill McKibben about his new book on solar power
Louis Uccellinni
Former Director of the National Weather Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Episode: Burning Questions: How do cuts to NOAA impact all of us?
John Morales
Meteorologist based in Miami
Episode: Burning Questions: How do cuts to NOAA impact all of us?
Alex Wright Gladstein
Founder and CEO of Sphere, a company focused on climate-friendly investing.
Sphere
Episode: ESG, Reincarnated
Brad Lander
Controller of New York City, oversees public pension funds and monitors financial health.
New York City Government
Episode: ESG, Reincarnated
Jason Isaac
Architect of the original anti-ESG law in Texas.
Texas Legislature
Episode: ESG, Reincarnated
Carolyn Kousky
Associate Vice President for Economics and Policy at the Environmental Defense Fund and the founder of Insurance for Good
Environmental Defense Fund
Episode: Burning Questions: Is the future insurable?
Shannon Osaka
Climate zeitgeist reporter for The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: Burning Questions: What are the climate wins and setbacks from the election?
Donald Trump
Former President of the United States
Episode: Burning Questions: What are the climate wins and setbacks from the election?

Hosts

Amy Scott
Host of the podcast and a notable figure in discussing climate solutions and environmental finance.
Kai Ryssdal
Host and senior editor with a focus on business stories and how they connect with broader societal issues, including climate change.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • I haven’t listened to this

    I don’t know what this is, but I just got it recommended from Mill and Brazilian so because it was like on their page or something so I’m just gonna give it five stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edizoana
    United Statesa month ago
  • Informative

    Well researched, informative and interesting topics. I learn so much from this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JT in 562
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic in depth reporting

    Truly impressive interviews, investigative research and exposing. I was particularly impressed by the ESG reporting. Even while working in the industry, the episodes helped me see the bigger arc.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Urtvl285
    United States4 months ago
  • Really Interesting

    I’ve learned a ton listening to this podcast, appreciate how the team examines this issue from a variety of perspectives. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    taterpac party
    United States5 months ago
  • Pete Hegseth

    …sat in that 50-degree tank for 666 minutes. While draining a case of cheap whiskey. Got out. Flipped the bird at pictures of Obama and Clinton. Posed in a Musk-Bannon salute while facing Russia. And finished with 34-time felon Duh Donalds on three bottle-blond, phony topped social media influencers. While singing Duh Donald Dyed Dixie Banner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peter Guillam
    United States7 months ago

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Many find the discussions both educational and engaging, highlighting the connection between economics and environmental practices.
Listeners praise the insightful interviews and in-depth reporting on climate issues.

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Burning Questions: Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” passed. What now for the climate?
Q: How much do you think this sets back the energy transition?
It will significantly slow down the momentum, making it harder to achieve climate goals.
Burning Questions: Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” passed. What now for the climate?
Q: What goes away immediately regarding tax credits?
Major clean energy tax credits for wind and solar are set to expire, with particular projects needing to begin construction within a year of the bill's signing.
Burning Questions: Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” passed. What now for the climate?
Q: What does this mean for the energy transition?
The bill removes critical incentives for renewable energy, leading to slower progression in energy transition efforts.
Burning Questions: Is the future insurable?
Q: How has the insurance industry reacted to these recent wildfires?
The insurance industry is dealing with significant losses and may need to assess fees on all policy holders in the state to cover claims.
Burning Questions: Is the future insurable?
Q: What will it take for the future to be insurable?
It will require reducing the risk of climate disasters through conversations around urban planning and community engagement.

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This podcast provides insightful commentary on the interplay between climate change and the financial industry, focusing particularly on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing. It addresses the complexities of capitalist structures underlying climate solutions, investigating how financial practices can either foster sustainability or exacerbate environmental challenges. With a blend of expert interviews and on-the-ground reports, it critically examines key issues such as the investment strategies of large institutions, the impact of governmental policies, and the role of individual choices in driving larger collective actions against climate change. Listeners can expect to engage with nuanced discussions that blend economic ... more

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