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Ask MIT Climate

MIT Climate Project
Climate Change
Renewable Energy
MIT
Climate Change Attribution
Carbon Dioxide
Plant Growth
Extreme Weather Events
Climate Solutions
Electric Vehicles
CO2 Fertilization Effect
Fossil Fuels
Hydrogen Energy
Heat Waves
LEED Certification
Air Pollution
Earth and Planetary Sciences
Clean Energy
Electricity Generation
Natural Gas
Agriculture

Get smart quickly on climate change. This award-winning MIT podcast breaks down the science, technologies, and policies behind climate change, how it’s impacting us, and what our society can do about it. Each quick episode gives you the what, why, and how on climate change — from real scientists — to help us all make informed decisions for our future.

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Latest Episodes

What exactly is a carbon price, and how does it work? To prepare for a new episode about climate economics, we’re re-airing this season one episode in which MIT professor Christopher Knittel explains economists’ favorite tool for addressing climate c... more

Solar panels, batteries, microgrids, and other emerging energy technologies are making it easier than ever before for a community to produce some or all of its own power. Prof. David Hsu lays out the policies and technologies challenging the traditio... more

Climate change is putting pressure not only on humans, but also on our fellow species. How can plants, animals, and other living things survive as their habitats are transformed? In this episode, we explore one way: moving. Dr. Toni Lyn Morelli and D... more

The past three years have been the three hottest humanity has ever measured. But who does the measuring, and how? Dr. Samantha Burgess, of the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, joins the show to explain how we know the temperature o... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Knittel
George Shultz Professor of Applied Economics, Sloan School of Management, MIT
MIT Climate Policy Center
Episode: Re-air and update: Carbon pricing
David Hsu
Professor of urban environmental planning, MIT
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: The (micro)grid of the future
Toni Lyn Morelli
Scientist studying wildlife responses to climate change
US Geological Survey; University of Massachusetts Amherst
Episode: The reshuffling of life on Earth
Alexej Sirén
Scientist studying wildlife responses to climate change
University of New Hampshire
Episode: The reshuffling of life on Earth
Dr. Samantha Burgess
Strategic lead for climate at the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts and Deputy Director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service
European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts
Episode: Taking Earth’s temperature
Jacopo Buongiorno
Professor in the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT
MIT
Episode: The nuclear price tag
Joshua Hodge
Executive Director at the Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research and Research Director for the MIT Climate Policy Center
Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research at MIT
Episode: Transmission: Power to the people
Dr. Mary Rice
Director of the Center for Climate Health and the Global Environment at Harvard Chan School of Public Health and practicing pulmonologist
Harvard Chan School of Public Health
Episode: Cleaner air
Linda Gaines
Researcher at Argonne National Laboratory specializing in life cycle analysis for batteries
Argonne National Laboratory
Episode: Dealing with dead batteries

Hosts

Madison Goldberg
Host and associate producer, focusing on making climate science accessible and engaging through insightful discussions.
Laur Hesse Fisher
Former host and senior editor, dedicated to breaking down complex climate topics and engaging with expert guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 378 ratings
  • Pure knowledge, pure data, pure enjoyment

    Simply the best in its category

    TIL is simply the best in giving very packed and high quality information in very short episodes.

    I can’t wait for new episodes to come out and keep up the awesome quality of knowledge you have!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew_Kud
    United States10 months ago
  • TIL Climate makes complex topics understandable

    I love TIL Climates approach to explain complex topics in simple and easy to understand ways. I also like the shorter format with options to find more info with provided resources. Really well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colorado listener
    United States2 years ago
  • Great sciences backed content easy to understand

    I love MIT’s approach to make content accessible, easy to digest and provocative enough to engage in the climate conversation. The diverse topics expand my knowledge even more and the fact that they invite MIT faculty makes this podcast one of the most reliable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    acdaza
    United States2 years ago
  • This is great

    Love how they break down complex topics into interesting, bite-sized episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    a tramp abroad
    Germany2 years ago
  • Incredible.

    It’s obvious Laur puts extraordinary effort in covering salient topics and finding guests that are authentic and truly care about being a positive force in this world - the insights they bring to bear are still mind-blowing every. single. time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan1777999877
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the concise and high-quality information provided in each episode, making complex climate topics approachable and understandable.
Many find the educational resources shared in the episodes useful for expanding knowledge and advocating for climate solutions.
The podcast is praised for its engaging format and the expertise of its hosts and guests, fostering informed discussions around climate issues.
Listeners commend the production quality and the effective presentation of vital climate science, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning.
Overall, the feedback reflects a strong appreciation for the informative and non-partisan approach to climate education.

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The (micro)grid of the future
Q: How does Community Choice Aggregation redefine who buys electricity and how costs are allocated?
CCA shifts procurement decisions to local governments while the wires remain owned by utilities, meaning residents still receive the same delivery infrastructure but have more say over the source of their electricity and potential price outcomes.
The (micro)grid of the future
Q: What do more local ways of making and distributing power offer that the large centralized grid doesn't?
They provide opportunities for reliability and resilience through local generation and storage, enabling communities to tailor energy solutions to their needs and to test innovative approaches like neighborhood microgrids and CCAs, while acknowledging trade-offs in coordination and scale.
Re-air and update: Carbon pricing
Q: How can a carbon tax affect individuals and households?
Although a carbon tax raises the cost of emissions, the revenue can be returned to people as rebates or checks, or invested in low-carbon technologies, which can offset higher energy bills and incentivize lower emissions at the same time.
Re-air and update: Carbon pricing
Q: Why discuss carbon pricing in the first place?
Because putting a price on greenhouse gas emissions helps reflect the social costs of pollution in market decisions, encouraging reductions where they are cheapest and most efficient, while potentially returning or reallocating revenue to offset costs for households.
Cleaner air
Q: Does air pollution have immediate health impacts?
Yes, transitioning to renewable energy sources can provide immediate health benefits by improving air quality.

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What is Ask MIT Climate about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The discussed podcast provides concise insights into climate change, exploring its science, technology, and policy implications. Each episode offers an accessible breakdown of complex topics, ensuring that listeners can grasp the essential information needed to make informed decisions regarding climate-related issues. The focus is on engaging content led by scientists and experts, covering diverse themes like carbon sequestration in coastal ecosystems, the health impacts of fossil fuels, renewable energy, and sustainable architecture. This approach not only educates listeners but encourages advocacy for climate action and resilience against climate change effects.

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