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Climate Change
Environmental Economics
Environmental Policy
California
Energy Transition
Wildfires
Carbon Removal
Carbon Pricing
Energy Policy
Environmental Justice
Methane Emissions
Building Codes
Climate Policy
State Wildlife Agencies
Sea Level Rise
Inflation Reduction Act
Data Centers
Public Health
Mass Timber
Carbon Sink

Resources Radio is a weekly podcast by Resources for the Future. Each week we talk to leading experts about climate change, electricity, ecosystems, and more, making the latest research accessible to everyone.

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This week, host Daniel Raimi welcomes Shoshannah Lenski, executive director of the Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU), a municipal energy utility that is fully powered by renewable sources, optional for residents, and supplemental to the exis... more

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In this week’s episode, host Margaret Walls brings Mark Brown and Jason Brooks on the podcast to discuss their work facilitating fire-resilience efforts among the residents of Marin County, California. As the executive officer of the Marin Wildfire P... more

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This week, host Kristin Hayes invites Liz Moyer on the podcast to break down the history of US energy use in commemoration of the country’s 250th year of independence. Moyer is an associate professor at the University of Chicago, and along with resea... more

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In this episode, host Daniel Raimi invites podcast guest Amy Townsend-Small, a professor at the University of Cincinnati, to illuminate the history, environmental impact, and cultural significance of gas-powered streetlights. These functional fixture... more

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Recent Guests

Shoshannah Lenski
Executive Director of Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility
Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU)
Episode: One City’s Unique Approach to the Energy Transition, with Shoshannah Lenski
Mark Brown
Executive Officer, Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority
Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority
Episode: Creating Wildfire-Resilient Communities, with Mark Brown and Jason Brooks
Jason Brooks
Co-founder, Fire Aside
Fire Aside
Episode: Creating Wildfire-Resilient Communities, with Mark Brown and Jason Brooks
Elizabeth Moyer
Associate professor in the Department of Geophysical Sciences
University of Chicago
Episode: America at 250: A History of Energy Transitions in the United States, with Liz Moyer
Amy Townsend-Small
Professor, UNESCO Chair in Water and Climate Change, University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
Episode: Gaslighting: Measuring Emissions from Vintage Street Lamps, with Amy Townsend-Small
Elizabeth Van Dolah
Anthropologist and community engagement expert
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Episode: Community Engagement for Coastal Resilience, with Celso Ferreira and Elizabeth Van Dolah
Celso Ferreira
Professor in Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering, Mason Flood Hazards Research Lab
George Mason University
Episode: Community Engagement for Coastal Resilience, with Celso Ferreira and Elizabeth Van Dolah
Margaret Walls
Colleague at Resources for the Future
Resources for the Future
Episode: Understanding the Barriers to Affordable Homeowners Insurance, with Margaret Walls and Penny Liao
Penny Liao
Colleague at Resources for the Future
Resources for the Future
Episode: Understanding the Barriers to Affordable Homeowners Insurance, with Margaret Walls and Penny Liao

Hosts

Daniel Raimi
Host of Resources Radio
Margaret Walls
Host of Resources Radio
Kristin Hayes
Host of Resources Radio

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Thought provoking

    This podcast is a great way to stay up-to-date on the leading environmental challenges facing policymakers and scientists. If you’re a researcher looking for impactful directions, there are many questions here that beg to be answered.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    booklover869
    United States2 years ago
  • Thought provoking

    This podcast is a great way to stay up to date on the leading environmental challenges facing policymakers and scientists. If you’re a researcher looking for impactful directions, there are many questions here that beg to be answered.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laplau
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Communicators Covering Important Issues

    The hosts do a great job diving into important and topical subjects. They bring on knowledgeable guests and engage in authentic, clear, and educational dialogue on these issues. I found this podcast when I became interested in learning more about energy-related issues in the country, and I have learned a lot through their work. Daniel Raimi’s self-composed intro

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    benismusic
    United States5 years ago
  • Very clear and informative

    This is one of the best overviews of ETS that I have heard. A clear and articulate presentation covering many different parts of the world. Balanced and factual. Thank you very much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roonagh
    Australia5 years ago
  • My favorite Podcast

    Daniel Raimi is a great communicator and he conducts the interviews very well and in depth. His calm and soothing voice sets a relaxing tone to the conversation, while he adds plenty of great questions and gives the guest time to respond and elaborate on the topic. I also love that he makes sure to explain jargons and to give context so anyone can understand the content.

    At the end, we are left with knowledge on great topics, as well as with inspiration from the interesting people he interviews... more

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    5
    Vane H
    United States7 years ago

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Hosts are praised for clear communication and depth, helping listeners grasp policy and research implications.
Experts explain issues with clarity and context, making complex topics accessible.

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

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#75
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#133
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#183
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

One City’s Unique Approach to the Energy Transition, with Shoshannah Lenski
Q: How have federal tax credits and higher interest rates affected the SEU economics?
Headwinds from policy changes and higher capital costs forced the SEU to adapt through standardization, bulk procurement, and targeted pilot-scale deployment to maintain affordability and scale.
One City’s Unique Approach to the Energy Transition, with Shoshannah Lenski
Q: Tell us a little bit of history first. Why did the city want to create this new entity?
The city faced aging infrastructure, reliability issues, rising energy costs, and a climate-action mandate, so they pursued a municipal SEU modeled as a supplement to the grid to deepen renewables, electrification, and energy efficiency.
America at 250: A History of Energy Transitions in the United States, with Liz Moyer
Q: What lessons from history should we apply to future energy transitions, especially regarding midstream infrastructure and electrification?
The discussion emphasizes that energy transitions are slow, infrastructure-driven processes, requiring decades and significant midstream development; it also highlights the importance of transmission lines and permitting reform to enable electrification.
America at 250: A History of Energy Transitions in the United States, with Liz Moyer
Q: Tell us a little bit more about your research and what drew you to that field.
Liz describes her unusual blend of atmospheric science and archaeology, driven by a long-standing interest in energy policy and history, and explains how she and collaborators created tools to visualize energy transitions from 1800 onward.
Gaslighting: Measuring Emissions from Vintage Street Lamps, with Amy Townsend-Small
Q: If they were to electrify all gas lights, what would be the net effect on greenhouse gas emissions?
The guest did not run the full calculation due to the lack of a national inventory, but suggested that electrification would save money and could reduce emissions when accounting for electricity sources, with a note that a precise net reduction requires a complete inventory and regional energy mix data.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Resources Radio

What is Resources Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features in-depth conversations with researchers, policy experts, and practitioners focused on energy systems, climate risk, and equitable transitions. Episodes frequently explore how policy, economics, and technology intersect to shape resilience, energy affordability, and environmental outcomes. Notable strengths include rigorous research grounding, the involvement of well-known climate and energy scholars, and a track record of translating technical topics into practical implications for policymakers, industry, and the public. The format tends to blend policy analysis, case studies, and forward-looking questions about governance, finance, and implementation—making it useful for listeners who want to understand how research tran... more

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1. Shoshannah Lenski
2. Mark Brown
3. Jason Brooks
4. Elizabeth Moyer
5. Amy Townsend-Small
6. Elizabeth Van Dolah
7. Celso Ferreira
8. Margaret Walls

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