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Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast

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Climate Change
COP30
Fossil Fuels
Renewable Energy
Paris Agreement
Cop28
Climate Crisis
Climate Action
Brazil
Donald Trump
Climate Finance
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Biodiversity
United States
Sustainability
Environmental Policy
Fossil Fuel Industry
China
Climate Leadership
Australia

Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast is for anyone who is not ready to give up on making the world a better place. For unrivalled conversations with decision makers, visionary thinkers and a community of like-minded climate optimists, join former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres, political strategist Tom Rivett-Carnac and sustainable business consultant Paul Dickinson. Each week they make s... more

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Monarch butterflies crossing a continent. Peregrine falcons above Manhattan. A giant lemur most of the world had never heard of, until one man pointed a camera at it. For seventy years, Sir David Attenborough has been asking us to look - really look ... more

Europe plunged into a deep freeze. Life as we know it upended. The 2004 film ‘The Day After Tomorrow’ gave a generation of terrified journalists an impossible task: how do you communicate the counter intuitive threat of dramatically colder winters ca... more

The Iran crisis continues to prove how dangerously dependent the global economy is on fossil fuels. But what will it actually take to move beyond them?

In this episode, Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson look at what the lates... more

There are chemicals in your blood that weren't there fifty years ago. They are in the products you use, the water you drink, the food you eat - and for years, almost nobody was told the full truth about the risk.

This week, Christiana speaks to two ... more

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Recent Guests

Mary Robinson
Former president of Ireland and climate activist
Climate Justice Advocate
Episode: Beyond the Oil Crisis: What’s actually blocking the transition?
Vanessa Nakate
Climate activist
Climate justice movement
Episode: Beyond the Oil Crisis: What’s actually blocking the transition?
Emily Donovan
Co-founder of Clean Cape Fear
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Episode: It’s In Our Blood: Communities vs Forever Chemicals
Sarah Alexander
Executive director of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association
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Episode: It’s In Our Blood: Communities vs Forever Chemicals
Ofa Kaisamy
Commonwealth Blue Charter Advisor from the South Pacific
Commonwealth Blue Charter
Episode: The Health Emergency Hiding in Rising Seas
Anne Poelina
Executive Chair of the Martuwarra/Fitzroy River Council, First Nations advocate
Martuwarra/Fitzroy River Council
Episode: The Health Emergency Hiding in Rising Seas
Sandro Demaio
Medical doctor and Director, WHO Asia Pacific Center for Environment and Health
WHO Asia Pacific Center for Environment and Health
Episode: The Health Emergency Hiding in Rising Seas
Andrew Kruczkiewicz
Climate Advisor at the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre; Senior Researcher at IRICS at Columbia Climate School
Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre; Columbia Climate School
Episode: Forecasting Disaster: A ‘super’ El Niño? And the case for early action
Louis Ramez
Founder of Flooded People UK
Flooded People UK
Episode: Flooded: Is extreme weather shifting the climate front lines?

Hosts

Tom Rivett-Carnac
Co-host and political strategist focused on climate issues, with extensive background in international negotiations and policy advocacy.
Christiana Figueres
Co-host and former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, known for her role in the Paris Agreement.
Paul Dickinson
Co-host and sustainable business consultant, focusing on the intersection of environmental action and economic imperatives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Positivity!

    Even when tackling the most difficult, dangerous and frustrating topics, the passion and optimism of the hosts shines through. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jozzles44
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Love and disappointment

    This last episode at the end of CO30, marks the moment when I am divided by my love for this podcast and my deepest disappointment in this last episode. In general, the series of Inside COP30 have been very diplomatic, and still providing a good overview of the COP, except that this episode fails to offer the proper level of criticism that the result out of it deserves. Nothing was achieved in the political arena of COP that was not part of previous agreements and the so called for Truth and Im... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    KBA2020
    Switzerland6 months ago
  • Inside COP was amazing!

    Being able to listen and understand COP like I was there, all while making my kids lunch in my kitchen was wonderful!! Thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebecca Tierney
    Belgium6 months ago
  • Blind to their western and americentric positioning. I find the hosts make political assumptions that don't protect or advance democratic processes. I say this so they can get better at talking to the whole world so leaders can stop failing on climate action.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Aurorespera
    7 months ago
  • Great podcast and episode!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ChristineP
    9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the optimism and passion of the hosts even when discussing challenging topics.
Many find the insights into global climate negotiations and policies to be both inspiring and educational.
Overall, the show is praised for its engaging content and the ability to connect with a diverse audience interested in climate solutions.
Some express disappointment with the podcast's handling of specific criticisms of political decisions, seeking a bolder stance against inaction on climate issues.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#183
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#44
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#38
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#187
Canada/Science
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#84
Australia/Science
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#188
Italy/Science

Talking Points

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It’s In Our Blood: Communities vs Forever Chemicals
Q: Finding all this out, you chose to pursue this challenge via grassroots mobilization to push for policy. Is that correct, and why did you make that choice?
We pursued grassroots organizing because we were up against a well-funded, knowledgeable chemical industry and needed flexibility and community trust. Grassroots work allowed us to mobilize quickly, partner with nonprofits, build community support, and implement state-level safety nets, while continuing to push for federal action.
Forecasting Disaster: A ‘super’ El Niño? And the case for early action
Q: How should institutions balance forecasting with action amid uncertainty?
Institutions should build flexible, funded mechanisms for anticipatory action, integrate science with humanitarian practice, and develop operating procedures that can release funds based on forecast signals while acknowledging and managing uncertainty.
Forecasting Disaster: A ‘super’ El Niño? And the case for early action
Q: What is a Super El Niño and why does it matter for planning and action?
A Super El Niño is a strengthened El Niño event that, when combined with ongoing global warming, can amplify heat, drought, floods, and public health risks; understanding its likelihood allows governments and humanitarian actors to plan anticipatory actions and fund readiness before impacts hit.
Water, Wildlife, and Climate’s Hidden Trade-Offs
Q: Okay, what about the adaptation elements of the UNFCCC and whether water is referenced there?
The hosts suggest water appears more as a cause-driven issue in texts like UNFCCC and Paris Agreement, with adaptation touched upon but not central; thus, water remains underrepresented and a candidate for deeper integration.
Trump Moves to Dismantle US Climate Law - Now Comes the Legal Test
Q: What is the argument against the legality of the endangerment finding repeal?
Bapna argues that the EPA has been empowered by the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, a point that has been upheld by the Supreme Court, contrary to the administration's claims.

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2. Vanessa Nakate
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