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Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast

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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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This week we acknowledge the US strikes on Iran and the escalation that has followed. The immediate human cost is what matters most right now. But this crisis is unfolding within a global system still shaped by oil markets and fossil fuel dependence ... more

Climate concern is not the problem. Most people have it. What's missing is everything that turns concern into action - and understanding that gap turns out to be a lot more complicated than it looks.

This week, Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac... more

The Trump administration last week announced the repeal of the ‘endangerment finding’ - the 2009 determination that climate change threatens public health and welfare. It may sound arcane, but this piece of legislation empowered the US federal govern... more

Who shapes climate action when old systems begin to strain? And where does power really sit - with governments, financial institutions, communities, or individuals?

Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson explore climate leadership... more

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Sri Mulyani Indrawati
Former Finance Minister of Indonesia
Government of Indonesia
Episode: Who Pays? The Unfair Economics of Climate Finance
Lorraine Whitmarsh
Environmental Psychologist, University of Bath, and Director of the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations
University of Bath
Episode: Catastrophe Apathy: Why understanding the climate crisis isn’t enough
Manish Bapna
CEO of the Natural Resources Defense Council
Natural Resources Defense Council
Episode: Trump Moves to Dismantle US Climate Law - Now Comes the Legal Test
Yixian Sun
Expert on China's political economy and climate governance.
University of Bath
Episode: The China Pivot: What will Beijing’s climate leadership look like?
Sue Biniaz
Former Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Change
Episode: What does Trump’s UNFCCC exit mean for climate diplomacy?
Mindahi Bastida
Leader from the Otomi Toltec peoples of Mexico and convener of the Earth Elders
Earth Elders
Episode: Beginning the Year With Ancestral Wisdom
Atawéi Akôyi Oussou Lio
Prince of the Tolinú people of Benin and a member of the Wisdom Keepers delegation
Wisdom Keepers
Episode: Beginning the Year With Ancestral Wisdom
Patrick Williams
Founder of Berdoulat, a design agency and shop specializing in aesthetically pleasing and sustainable designs.
Berdoulat
Episode: Why Beauty Matters in the Climate Crisis
Jake Dubbins
Global expert at the intersection of advertising, climate change, and human rights
Media Bounty
Episode: Follow The Money: Who’s driving climate disinformation?

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 Kingdom3 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
    Switzerland4 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
    Belgium4 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
    5 months ago
  • Great podcast and episode!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ChristineP
    7 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.

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#218
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#57
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#94
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#167
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#50
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#81
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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.
Trump Moves to Dismantle US Climate Law - Now Comes the Legal Test
Q: What was the experience of living through the repeal of the endangerment finding?
Manish Bapna explains they had anticipated the repeal for a while, noting ideological voices within the administration and a deal made with the oil and gas industry during the campaign as motivating factors.
Power, Money and Influence: The Hidden Forces Shaping Climate Action
Q: What is the resource curse, particularly in the context of Venezuela?
The resource curse refers to how countries with significant resources, like oil, often face economic and political strife due to mismanagement and dependency on those resources.
Power, Money and Influence: The Hidden Forces Shaping Climate Action
Q: How are oil and gas companies subsidized by governments?
The discussion highlights different categories of subsidies, extreme cash subsidies, lower taxes, and externalized costs associated with fossil fuels.
Power, Money and Influence: The Hidden Forces Shaping Climate Action
Q: Are you going to analyze the impacts on Pacific island states regarding COP30 decisions?
Yes, the hosts acknowledge the complexity around COP30 negotiations and the unique challenges faced by small island nations.

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2. Lorraine Whitmarsh
3. Manish Bapna
4. Yixian Sun
5. Sue Biniaz
6. Mindahi Bastida
7. Atawéi Akôyi Oussou Lio
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