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Morgan Bierschenk is the founder and CEO of Geoship, a firm that is transforming the future of homes and building techniques with regenerative architecture and bioceramic domes. He is a visionary, a certified project manager, and an organizational leader. Morgan has previously worked for Ceramic Cement Corporation and Earth as well as working as an information activist for IMMI. He holds two Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Information Systems and Industrial Engineering from Washington State University. Morgan joins me today to discuss how the future of architecture is here, enabling buildings that are affordable, sustainable, and resilient. He shares how a building’s geometry, water, light, and electromagnetics affect us and how Geoship domes use new material science for wellbeing and sustainability. Morgan also shares how customers will become part of the Geoship cooperation and how the company is helping to tackle homelessness.   “We are on the cutting edge of a new purpose for architecture, where you tell how well an architect did by putting a plant in a room and measuring how well it grows.” - Morgan Bierschenk   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: How the geometry, light, chemicals, and electromagnetic environment of various spaces affect us The new material science used in building geodesic domes How we should assess the effectiveness of architectural success Biogeometry based on the ancient Egyptian science of harmonics and the modern French science of physical radiesthesia How structure and materials can focus energy for wellbeing Geoships profit-for-all cooperative Why a monolithic structure and material is important How Geoship is helping tackle homelessness Cluster housing and eco-village designs     Connect with Morgan Bierschenk: Geoship Morgan Bierschenk on LinkedIn   This episode is sponsored by Simbly Furniture Simbly Furniture is the maker of modern, environmentally responsible, American-made furniture. Simply’s sleek tables, benches, and desks are made of FSC-certified sustainable wood and shipped directly to customers from the Simbly factory in Asheville, NC. To learn more about the beautiful, environmentally friendly contemporary furniture at Simbly or to place your order, visit Simbly.com. Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time   Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people are willing to embrace sustainability but are not willing to change the way they live their lives unless climate disasters directly and significantly impact them. Green solutions without aesthetic appeal do not scale or reach the mass market. Environmental solutions that are not interesting or innovative struggle to enter the mainstream, change consumer behavior, or have a widescale impact. In today’s episode, I discuss whether climate change solutions must be beautiful. I discuss whether protest movements can make a difference with a few protests each year or whether a change in design values, considering the environment and beauty, will drive consumption in the right direction. I reveal the leaders using beauty as a component in their climate-friendly products. I also discuss the desperate need for urban design and planning to change and start creating walkable cities.   “Going backward in our quality of life does not lead to climate change success.” - Josh Dorfman   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: The effectiveness or lack thereof of protest movements Why design values need to change to consider the environment Beauty's role in Tesla's success Weaving convenience and beauty into climate solutions Rothy's 3D printing with recycled ocean-bound plastics Fashion's future using eco-materials such as wool and sugarcane Why urban design needs to change to create walkable cities   Resources Mentioned: Grist article: Swanky New York Event Heats Up The Green Scene Discover stylish eco-friendly and sustainable furniture Rothy’s Summersalt Reformation Allbirds   This episode is sponsored by Simbly Furniture Simbly Furniture is the maker of modern, environmentally responsible, American-made furniture. Simply’s sleek tables, benches, and desks are made of FSC-certified sustainable wood and shipped directly to customers from the Simbly factory in Asheville, NC. To learn more about the beautiful, environmentally friendly contemporary furniture at Simbly or to place your order, visit Simbly.com.   Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate change technologies are primarily focused on reducing carbon emissions, but for them to be adopted, they may also meet other consumer criteria. Climate change solutions must also elevate the human experience and improve modern life, to become solutions that people will get excited about. Great design requires brilliant engineers, excellent designers, innovative entrepreneurs, and creative policymakers. When win-win climate solutions fulfill these requirements, people will take action in their lives, and this will influence other non-environmentalists to follow their lead. In today’s episode, I discuss win-win climate solutions that are better for everyone as well as the planet. I consider the role of design appeal in climate change technology solutions and highlight technological solutions that have a great design, including the Rivian truck and the hydroponic appliances from Natufia. I also discuss the role of architecture in encouraging city dwellers to bike or walk instead of using carbon-emitting vehicles. “It costs just as much to do bad architecture as it does to do good architecture, so why not do good architecture as a low-tech climate solution?” - Josh Dorfman   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: Integrating bike roads in car-dependent cities How the Walk Score ranks walkability and encourages a healthy, climate-friendly lifestyle Why cities need to focus on walk appeal and streetscapes How good architecture will encourage climate-change solutions Hydroponic appliances that integrate into kitchens How Rivian created the R1 electric pick-up truck Why beautiful design is crucial for climate change solutions   Resources Mentioned: Economy, Business, or First Class? It’s All Carbon Neutral Now - with Sara Bogdan, JetBlue (#23) Building a Vibrant Living Future For All - with Amanda Sturgeon, International Living Future Institute (#20) Kendeda Building Walk Score Natufia Rivian   This episode is sponsored by Simbly Furniture  Simbly Furniture is the maker of modern, environmentally responsible, American-made furniture. Simply’s sleek tables, benches, and desks are made of FSC-certified sustainable wood and shipped directly to customers from the Simbly factory in Asheville, NC. To learn more about the beautiful, environmentally friendly contemporary furniture at Simbly or to place your order, visit Simbly.com.   Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dealing with climate change when we have limited conversational tools can create feelings of fear and anxiety. It's like we're walking into the scary unknown, carrying with us an unrelenting sense that the future is bleak. Yet, we can wholeheartedly embrace the challenge ahead. We can create clean economies harmonized with nature. Making smart decisions in our daily life is part of the solution. There's still hope because there's still time, but since we're the first generation in human history with the data to know what's coming and the last with a chance to do something about it, we'd better hop to it. In today’s episode, I discuss climate change solutions that improve modern life. I discuss why it’s critical for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and climate activists to work in tandem to achieve climate change solutions. I discuss how normalizing environmental lifestyle choices through the products we use every day can impact the future, and I consider the importance of excellent design in motivating people to purchase sustainable products. I reveal climate-friendly products that are beautifully designed, including showerheads that reduce water consumption, buildings built from eco-friendly materials, and household drinks machines that can reduce the number of disposable aluminum cans we use. I also discuss architecture’s role in creating walkable cities.   “Climate change solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, bring down our environmental impact, improve modern life, and create delight, point towards a future we can be excited about.” - Josh Dorfman   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: Why climate-friendly products need a stunning design Why entrepreneurs, policymakers, and environmental activists should work in tandem to solve climate change Examples of win-win climate change solutions Normalizing environmental lifestyle choices Retail companies and designers making an impact on eco-friendly consumer products Single-use aluminum cans and low recycling numbers How architecture can turn cities into walkable cities   Resources Mentioned: Sunrise Movement We Need It All - Products, Policies And Protests To Solve Climate Change (#12) The Miraculous Story of Climate Change - with Eric Roston, Bloomberg News (#15) Building a Vibrant Living Future For All - with Amanda Sturgeon, International Living Future Institute (#20) Ronny Chieng - Asian Comedian Destroys America! Everlane Nebia Geoship SodaStream   This episode is sponsored by Simbly Furniture Simbly Furniture is the maker of modern, environmentally responsible, American-made furniture. Simply’s sleek tables, benches, and desks are made of FSC-certified sustainable wood and shipped directly to customers from the Simbly factory in Asheville, NC. To learn more about the beautiful, environmentally friendly contemporary furniture at Simbly or to place your order, visit Simbly.com.   Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sara Bogdan is the Manager of Sustainability and Environmental Social Governance at JetBlue Airways, where she runs projects to reduce fuel and waste and prepares the organization for a resource-constrained world. Sara began her career as a researcher of climate change impacts before changing her career path towards business sustainability. Sara was chosen as one of GreenBiz’s 2016 30 Under 30 Emerging Sustainability Leaders and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Earth Science from UC Berkeley and a Master of Environmental Management Energy Science and Corporate Sustainability from Duke University. Sara joins me today to discuss business in the climate change era and how JetBlue Airways will achieve its goal of going carbon neutral on all its flights in the U.S. in 2020. She reveals why she has set a personal carbon reduction goal and her motivation to move from research into a climate action based role. She shares how sustainable aviation fuel is made and the considerable emission reductions it provides. Sara also highlights how JetBlue is converting its fleet of ground vehicles to electric models, the on-flight recycling programs, and the airline’s investigations into domestic electric air travel.   “Our perspective has always been to reduce where we can and offset where we can't.” - Sara Bogdan   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: The motivation for setting a personal million metric-ton carbon reduction goal The perception of climate impact for the aviation industry How JetBlue will become the first airline to go carbon-neutral on all its U.S. flights The projects that JetBlue is supporting as part of its carbon offsetting What sustainable aviation fuel is and how it creates up to an 80% reduction in emissions Investing in sustainable solutions to increase its market share Introducing plug-in electric aviation vehicles on the ground  JetBlue's onboard bottle and can recycling program  The short-range electric air travel innovations under review at JetBlue Technology Ventures Connect with Sara Bogdan:  JetBlue Airways Sustainability at JetBlue Airways JetBlue Technology Ventures  Sara Bogdan on LinkedIn   This episode is sponsored by Simbly Furniture Simbly Furniture is the maker of modern, environmentally responsible, American-made furniture. Simply’s sleek tables, benches, and desks are made of FSC-certified sustainable wood and shipped directly to customers from the Simbly factory in Asheville, NC. To learn more about the beautiful, environmentally friendly contemporary furniture at Simbly or to place your order, visit Simbly.com.   Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Parsons is a climate adaption influencer and the director and podcast host of America Adapts, an organization that explores the challenges that climate change presents. Doug has a background in environmental and conservation work, creating the first of its kind climate change course, which was then modeled by the State of California and the federal government. He has contributed to several national initiatives, including the National Fish, Wildlife, and Plant Adaptation Strategy. Doug has a Master’s in Ecology from the University of Georgia, with a focus on conservation ecology and sustainable development.   Doug joins me today to discuss why the time to adapt to climate change is now. He shares how climate adaptation differs from climate resilience and the benefits to society that change might cause. Doug highlights why Europe is further ahead with climate adaptation and how the risks of making small personal changes may result in overlooking the larger picture. We also discuss the parts that people need to play in adaptation and reveal the many different emerging roles for adaptation professionals.   “Adaptation is going to be the greatest challenge humanity has ever faced.” - Doug Parsons   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: What climate change adaptation is How adaptation differs from resilience How climate adaptation could create a better world and solve other issues in society Why Europe is a step ahead in climate adaptation and planning How people's small adaptations may result in overlooking the bigger picture The roles people must take as consumers, citizens, and activists How people feel about Doug's podcast and their changing perspectives The roles of adaptation professionals Resources for getting up to speed on climate change and adaptation The blurring lines between adaptation and sustainability   Resources Mentioned:  The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change NEMAC The National Adaptation Forum The American Society of Adaptation Professionals Association of Climate Change Officers   Connect with Doug Parsons: America Adapts Doug Parsons on LinkedIn   This episode is sponsored by Simbly Furniture  Simbly Furniture is the maker of modern, environmentally responsible, American-made furniture. Simply’s sleek tables, benches, and desks are made of FSC-certified sustainable wood and shipped directly to customers from the Simbly factory in Asheville, NC. To learn more about the beautiful, environmentally friendly contemporary furniture at Simbly or to place your order, visit Simbly.com.   Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Winston is a global expert in helping companies navigate and profit from humanity’s biggest challenges, such as climate change. Andrew is the author of Green to Gold, which became the top-selling green business title of the past decade. He is also the author of The Big Pivot, which was selected as one of the Best Business Books by Strategy+Business magazine. Andrew is a sought-after speaker and has worked with companies such as 3M, HP, DuPont, Unilever, Marriott, PepsiCo, and others. His views have been quoted in CNBC, New York Times, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal. He has a Masters in Environmental Management from Yale, an MBA from Columbia, and a BA in Economics from Princeton.   Andrew joins me today to discuss business leadership in the age of climate change. He shares five ways that companies can act to drive sustainability, reduce carbon emissions, and exhibit climate leadership. Andrew highlights the conflicts between short-term profit and growth and sustainability. He discusses the moral and business logic behind changing policies now and how companies can empower employees and stakeholders to be activists. Andrew also shares how companies can leverage their purchasing power and rethink their investment models to make a positive impact on climate change.   “Every sector has to realize that climate change is a threat to them. There is no business in a dying planet or a city that is flooded.” - Andrew Winston   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: Corporate tension between short-term profits, growth, and sustainability Why companies must use their political influence to drive policy change How employees are pressuring companies to do more on climate change The business logic and moral logic to adopting policies today Rising costs in the supply chain from the effects of climate change How companies are helping employees become climate change activists The challenges of customer consumption for growth-driven companies How companies can use their purchasing power to drive sustainability Rethinking investment models to consider low carbon and sustainability Voting for people in power who will do great things on climate change   Connect with Andrew Winston: Andrew Winston’s website Andrew Winston’s books Andrew Winston on LinkedIn   This episode is sponsored by Simbly Furniture Simbly Furniture is the maker of modern, environmentally responsible, American-made furniture. Simply’s sleek tables, benches, and desks are made of FSC-certified sustainable wood and shipped directly to customers from the Simbly factory in Asheville, NC. To learn more about the beautiful, environmentally friendly contemporary furniture at Simbly or to place your order, visit Simbly.com.   Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Sturgeon is the Chief Executive Officer at the International Living Future Institute, an organization imagining a future of green communities, where green buildings produce their own energy, process their own waste, and handle their own water. She is a leader in the movement to have a world full of living and zero energy buildings and communities. Amanda is a TED speaker and in 2013, she became a fellow of the American Institute of Architects. In 2015, she was named as one of the Top 10 Most Powerful Women in Sustainability and received The Women in Sustainability Leadership Award. She is the author of Creating Biophilic Buildings and has previously held roles as a sustainable building architect at Perkins & Will and the City of Seattle. Amanda joins me today to discuss how we can build a vibrant living future for all. She shares why we need to stop thinking about what we can’t do and instead, focus on creating green communities, innovations, and reconnecting with nature. Amanda shares the motivation behind the Living Building, Living Communitie, and Living Product Challenges as well as the meaning of biophilic design. She also discusses the proof case for creating living buildings to overcome the mindset of building homes simply to make a corporate profit.   “Nature can be this unifier of hope and a connector among all of us.” - Amanda Sturgeon   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: Creating a future centered on local economies, human innovations, and reconnecting with nature Moving the focus from what we can't do to what we can do The Living Buildings, Living Communities, and Living Product Challenges Why we need to reconnect with nature and how nature inspires the creation of living buildings Going beyond green buildings and the monumental shifts we need to make Inspiring people to live and exist in a different way What biophilic design means and connecting outside with inside Justifying the case for creating living buildings Changing buildings from simply being economic ventures     Connect with Amanda Sturgeon: International Living Future Institute Amanda Sturgeon on LinkedIn   This episode is sponsored by Simbly Furniture Simbly Furniture is the maker of modern, environmentally responsible, American-made furniture. Simply’s sleek tables, benches, and desks are made of FSC-certified sustainable wood and shipped directly to customers from the Simbly factory in Asheville, NC. To learn more about the beautiful, environmentally friendly contemporary furniture at Simbly or to place your order, visit Simbly.com. Podcast listeners can receive 15% off your first order by using the code LASTE at checkout.   Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Krull is the founder, CEO, and director of investments at Earth Equity Advisors, a sustainable and responsible investment company that helps people align their investment portfolios with their values. Earth Equity Advisors is a four-time "Best For The World B Corporation." In 2018, Pete was selected to the Investopedia 100 – the most influential financial advisors in America. Pete is well known in the green business world, previously working at Merrill Lynch and Krull & Company, which later became Earth Equity Advisors. He has made an impact in his local community and has served as the Chair of the Asheville-based environmental non-profit, MountainTrue. He has been quoted in several publications, including the Investment News, Washington Post, and US News & World Report. Pete joins me today to discuss creating a clean economy and investing like your future - and the planet’s future - depends on it. He shares how portfolios that don’t invest in fossil fuel companies are performing better than those that do. Pete shares five tips for people who want to get into sustainable and socially responsible investing (SRI) - with a particular lens on building a climate positive portfolio. He also reveals the essential steps you should take before investing, including doing your due diligence, ensuring diversification, and speaking to a professional.  “Traditionally, socially responsible investing has been about exclusion. While that's important, I think we need to look at the positive differences we can make, and this is a great way to get started.” - Pete Krull   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: Creating a socially responsible portfolio that invests positively How portfolios without fossil fuel companies are creating better returns Impact X-Ray portfolio analysis and the criteria for investing through Earth Equity Advisors Picking the sustainable stocks that became the Green Sage Financial Portfolio Diversification and the typical stocks in an SRI portfolio The top resources for educating yourself on sustainable and responsible investments Why you need to be cautious about Environmental Social Governance (ESG) ratings Why it is vital to do your due diligence Why your climate-friendly stock portfolio needs diversification Why you should work with a professional   Resources Mentioned: GMO study: How and why to invest in climate change strategy Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment USSIF Fossil Free Funds The mythical peril of divesting from fossil fuels Shelton Green Alpha Fund Green Century Funds Brown Advisory Parnassus Investments Trillium Mutual Funds   Connect with Pete Krull: Earth Equity Advisors Align Your Green Pete Krull on LinkedIn   This episode is sponsored by Simbly Furniture Simbly Furniture is the maker of modern, environmentally responsible, American-made furniture. Simply’s sleek tables, benches, and desks are made of FSC-certified sustainable wood and shipped directly to customers from the Simbly factory in Asheville, NC. To learn more about the beautiful, environmentally friendly contemporary furniture at Simbly or to place your order, visit Simbly.com.   Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Tolbert is the director of conservative outreach at Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers everyday people to work on climate change solutions. At CCL, Jim’s focus is on expanding the conservative base who are speaking on climate and energy policy and supporting a price on carbon emissions. An engineer by background, Jim spent the majority of his career as a Senior Project Director for AECOM, a leading infrastructure firms focused on solving the world’s most complex problems. Jim holds a Master’s in Science, Geology, and Aqueous Geochemistry and a BS in Geology from Michigan State University. Jim joins me today to discuss how everyday Americans can stand up for climate legislation. He shares the mission of Citizens’ Climate Lobby and how ordinary people can get involved in making a change on both national and local levels. He highlights why it is vital to engage in conversations with people who have alternative perceptions of the climate. He also shares five tips to help you take your first steps in getting your views heard on climate change and climate policies. “Develop a practice of speaking out on climate change.” - James Tolbert   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: The mission of Citizens' Climate Lobby Lobbying to put a price on carbon emissions Capturing emissions to store them deep in the Earth or to use them in products How to start CCL chapters and the support available Introducing people to the political climate discussion for the first time Creating the political will to take action on climate change Taking action on climate change at a local level Jim's role in reaching out to conservatives The different climate views of democrats and republicans Five tips to become politically active on climate change Engaging in conversations with people who have different views   Resources Mentioned: Episode 12: We Need It All: Products, Policies, And Protests To Solve Climate Change Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act   Connect with James Tolbert: Citizens’ Climate Lobby James Tolbert on LinkedIn   This episode is sponsored by Simbly Furniture Simbly Furniture is the maker of modern, environmentally responsible, American-made furniture. Simply’s sleek tables, benches, and desks are made of FSC-certified sustainable wood and shipped directly to customers from the Simbly factory in Asheville, NC. To learn more about the beautiful, environmentally friendly contemporary furniture at Simbly or to place your order, visit Simbly.com. Podcast listeners can receive 15% off your first order by using the code LASTE at checkout.   Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time   Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Akshat Rathi is a senior journalist at Quartz and the curator of The Race to Zero Emissions newsletter. Through his newsletter, he brings climate stories to light that would otherwise not appear in regular media to chart the progress we are making week-to-week. Akshat is currently writing a book called Scaling Climate Solutions. His past roles include being the science and data editor at The Conversation Media Group, and soon, he will start a new position with Bloomberg. As an undergraduate, Akshat studied Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology at The Institute of Chemical Technology, and he earned his DPhil in Organic Chemistry at The University of Oxford.   Akshat joins me in today’s episode to discuss how you can increase your knowledge of climate solutions. He reveals the possibilities of the world scaling climate change solutions fast enough and effectively enough to tackle carbon emissions and our reliance on fossil fuels. Akshat also shares how the adoption of clean technologies differ in the West and the East and why it has become vital for regulations to be put in place to ensure carbon emissions decrease.   “We know we have the solutions, and what we need is to scale those solutions.” - Akshat Rathi   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: Powerful messages from the Scaling Climate Solutions book How past cultural revolutions demonstrate that there is hope for humanity and the climate Why the adoption of clean technologies is slower in the West Why EV adoption is high in India How the worlds of innovation and regulation intersect Why regulation and taxes are a vital part of the solution The latest stories in The Race to Zero Emissions newsletter Why the media landscape does not have geographical equality in reporting climate stories How Heliogen concentrates solar energy to over 1000C and why this is a big deal Reducing our carbon emissions and what we need to be mindful of   Resources Mentioned: Heliogen Bloomberg New Energy Finance   Connect with Akshat Rathi: Quartz The Race to Zero Emissions Akshat Rathi on LinkedIn Akshat Rathi on Twitter   This episode is sponsored by Simbly Furniture  Simbly Furniture is the maker of modern, environmentally responsible, American-made furniture. Simply’s sleek tables, benches, and desks are made of FSC-certified sustainable wood and shipped directly to customers from the Simbly factory in Asheville, NC. To learn more about the beautiful, environmentally friendly contemporary furniture at Simbly or to place your order, visit Simbly.com. Podcast listeners can receive 15% off your first order by using the code LASTE at checkout.   Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment. The Last Environmentalist is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The greenhouse gas emissions associated with meat production have plenty of people concerned. As a significant contributor to climate change, meat consumption has increased and might continue to do so as the 2050 deadline for being carbon-neutral approaches. If you are climate-change conscious, then this realization will have you considering the alternatives to eating meat, dairy, eggs, and honey. In today’s episode, I discuss how we can do what the pros do and eat like a climate champion. I share how plant-based diets are changing attitudes from an optimal sports performance perspective. I highlight the rising number of plant-based alternatives and how switching your diet can cut your food-related gas emissions in half. I also share four tips that will help you move towards lower meat consumption and how our combined efforts can make a huge difference.   “Global greenhouse gas emissions that are accounted to meat and dairy products account for 14.5% of all greenhouse gas emissions.” - Josh Dorfman   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: Why professional athletes are switching to vegan diets The rising prevalence of plant-based alternatives The greenhouse gas emissions associated with dairy and meat products Understanding the emission figures How to cut your diet-related greenhouse gas emissions in half The paradigm of population growth, improving standards of living, and the desire for meat Creating demand signals to the food market Why meat and dairy products create so many greenhouse gases   Resources Mentioned: The Game Changers Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations No Evil Foods Beyond Meat Impossible Foods Rivian   This episode is sponsored by Simbly Furniture Simbly Furniture is the maker of modern, environmentally responsible, American-made furniture. Simply’s sleek tables, benches, and desks are made of FSC-certified sustainable wood and shipped directly to customers from the Simbly factory in Asheville, NC. To learn more about the beautiful, environmentally friendly contemporary furniture at Simbly or to place your order, visit Simbly.com. Podcast listeners can receive 15% off your first order by using the code LASTE at checkout. Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment. The Last Environmentalist is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LE015 - The Miraculous Story of Climate Change Innovation Eric Roston is an award-winning journalist and the Sustainability Editor for Bloomberg News. He has been covering climate change for fifteen years, from the perspective of technology, science, government, finance, and business. He is also the author of The Carbon Age: How Life’s Core Element Has Become Civilization’s Greatest Threat. Eric has worked for the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solution and served as a Senior Staff Analyst for the 2010-11 National Oil Spill Commission. He has made appearances on TV and radio, including the New York Times, LIFE Magazine, Slate, and Esquire. Eric joins me today to discuss the miraculous story of climate change innovation and how climate-change tackling technology is developing at an incredible pace. He highlights how extreme weather events are causing more people to talk about climate change, including spokespersons such as Greta Thunberg. Eric also stresses how thresholds and deadlines only tell part of the story, with the effect of changes we make in a decade not being equal to the impact of these changes if we made them today.   “Anything we can do to take carbon out of the air now will have a greater impact in the long-run than anything we can do to take carbon out of the atmosphere later.”  - Eric Roston   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: The speed of technological change in infrastructure-heavy sectors The miracles in climate-change including solar, wind, fracking, and carbon pricing Why everyone is speaking about climate change The rise of extreme weather events Why deadlines and thresholds do not portray climate change correctly The complete transformation of our economy that is needed to tackle climate change Why we need more Elon Musk's and Greta Thunberg's The increasing risks of bad things happening     Resources Mentioned: Episode 13: Let My Buildings Grow - The Future of Sustainable Architecture (Guest: Eric Corey Freed) Episode 4: Climate Change Solutions Are Hiding In Plain Sight (Guest: Jigar Shah) Episode 9: The Billion Dollar Company With The Mission To Reverse Global Warming (Guest: Erin Meezan) IPCC Special Report     Connect with Eric Roston: Eric Roston’s website Book: The Carbon Age Eric Roston on Twitter   This episode is sponsored by Simbly Furniture Simbly Furniture is the maker of modern, environmentally responsible, American-made furniture. Simply’s sleek tables, benches, and desks are made of FSC-certified sustainable wood and shipped directly to customers from the Simbly factory in Asheville, NC. To learn more about the beautiful, environmentally friendly contemporary furniture at Simbly or to place your order, visit Simbly.com.   Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment. The Last Environmentalist is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LE014 - The Climate Change Thankfulness Show More people are looking for an antidote to climate change anxiety, with many feeling down and concerned. We question if we are moving fast enough to deal with climate change and whether we have the will to deal with it. Climate change can be depressing, and it is hard to push those feelings aside, but we can’t linger in that place because that is a place of fear. Instead, we need to rise up and take action. In honor of Thanksgiving, today I discuss why I’m thankful for climate change and why I’m grateful for how humanity is responding to the challenge. I share a list of the things I’m thankful for and my wishes for the next few years. I also discuss the green products that are starting to make a difference, our change in energy sources, and the political reforms that are high on the agenda of all Democratic presidential candidates.   “The more we can hyper-localize our food consumption and get off our dependence on meat consumption - that combo is a climate change busting powerhouse.” - Josh Dorfman   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: Why I'm thankful for the Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle and the Ford Mustang Mach E electric car The cultural transformation where motorcycle riders are on the front lines of climate change activation. How the new Negative Nylon collection from Paravel uses recycled materials How Everlane is using recycled wool to make coats Policy change to reduce emissions in shipping The new era of solar being ushered in by 8minute Solar The benefits of floating solar arrays Growing vegetables without a garden with food towers by Lettuce Grow The TerraCycle Loop system Moving forward with the Green New Deal reforms and decarbonizing Why all Democratic presidential candidates have a climate change plan     Resources Mentioned: Harley-Davidson LiveWire Ford Mustang Mach E Paravel Negative Nylon collection Everlane ReWool 8minute Lettuce Grow TerraCycle Inc LE006 Meet the 21st Century Milkman and The Plan to Eliminate Waste Green New Deal   This episode is sponsored by Simbly Furniture  Simbly Furniture is the maker of modern, environmentally responsible, American-made furniture. Simply’s sleek tables, benches, and desks are made of FSC-certified sustainable wood and shipped directly to customers from the Simbly factory in Asheville, NC. To learn more about the beautiful, environmentally friendly contemporary furniture at Simbly or to place your order, visit Simbly.com. Podcast listeners can receive 15% off your first order by using the code LASTE at checkout.   Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment. The Last Environmentalist is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LE013 - Let My Buildings Grow: The Future of Sustainable Architecture Eric Corey Freed is a sought after keynote speaker, sustainability expert, and the founder of Organic Architect. An 11-time author and award-winning architect, Eric is a visionary leader in biophilic and regenerative design. He was the Vice President of the International Living Future Institute and the Chief Community Officer of EcoDistricts. His accolades include being one of the Top 10 Most Influential Green Architects in 2012, and one of Fixr’s Top 200 Influencers in the Construction Industry in 2018. Eric joins me today to discuss the state of the climate movement and the future of sustainable building at the leading edge of architecture, design, and engineering. He highlights how shareholders are holding companies accountable for their environmental footprint and shares exciting news on how bio-based materials are changing the way we build. He also shares how the way nature makes structures is inspiring the creation of these materials.   “The fact that it’s pervaded into every aspect of what we do is incredible.” - Eric Corey Freed   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: ● How policy now dictates that architects must design buildings that address the climate crisis ● How shareholders are holding companies accountable for tackling climate change ● Prostruction, synthetic biology, and the potential to grow buildings ● The colossal building demands to meet the housing needs of the rising population ● What bio-based materials are and how they enable 3D printers to build houses in 24 hours ● Taking inspiration from how nature builds with carbon without heat ● Why children should be excited about a brighter future     Resources Mentions: ● U.S. Green Building Council ● Inhabitat   Connect with Eric Corey Freed: ● Organic Architect ● Prostruction   This episode is sponsored by Simbly Furniture Simbly Furniture is the maker of modern, environmentally responsible, American-made furniture. Simbly’s sleek tables, benches, and desks are made of FSC-certified sustainable wood and shipped directly to customers from the Simbly factory in Asheville, NC. To learn more about the beautiful, environmentally friendly contemporary furniture at Simbly or to place your order, visit Simbly.com. Podcast listeners can receive 15% off your first order by using the code LASTE at checkout.   Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment. The Last Environmentalist is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LE012 - We Need It All - Products, Policies, and Protests to Solve Climate Change With climate skeptics that don’t believe in global warming still refusing to accept climate science, it can feel like it is impossible to solve the climate issues in front of us. You may be wondering how you can play a role and participate in reducing your impact on the environment and solve the climate change dilemma. If you are concerned about what you can do today, you may be surprised to know that you can make more of an impact than you thought possible. In today’s episode, I discuss how products, policies, and protests are the three key areas we need to solve climate change. I discuss why we need to shop sustainably, press our politicians to change laws, and take it to the streets to make positive change happen. I share some of the innovative products that reduce our environmental impact and reveal the magic number of protestors we need on our streets to ensure laws and policies change quickly. “There are three areas of action available to all of us to move the needle on climate change.” - Josh Dorfman   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: How to shop sustainably and reverse global warming How to spend your dollars when you think about transportation and getting around The benefits of electric cars and why they are fun to drive Why we need to press our politicians to change climate change laws How to find and contact your politicians The power of non-violent mass civil protests Resources Mentioned: Episode 4: Climate Change Solutions Are Hiding In Plain Sight (Guest: Jigar Shah) Common Cause Why Civil Resistance Works by Erica Chenoweth This episode is sponsored by Simbly Furniture Simbly Furniture is the maker of modern, environmentally responsible, American-made furniture. Simply’s sleek tables, benches, and desks are made of FSC-certified sustainable wood and shipped directly to customers from the Simbly factory in Asheville, NC. To learn more about the beautiful, environmentally friendly contemporary furniture at Simbly or to place your order, visit Simbly.com. Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment. The Last Environmentalist is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LE011 Can Shopping Solve Our Climate Crisis? Can the way we shop solve climate change? Is green consumerism the answer to fixing the climate change problem? Could more people purchasing green products, like electric cars, and using renewable energy, like wind and solar power, really make a difference in combating global warming? Can it make the Earth a better place to live for future generations - or is it all for naught? According to one reporter for The Guardian, “green consumerism is a pox on the planet.” In today’s episode, I share my thoughts on whether the way we shop is the key to solving climate change. I discuss why it’s essential for us to identify our environmental hypocrisies and the benefits of moving toward green purchasing decisions. I explain how entrepreneurs and sustainable businesses are making a difference with green innovations and environmentally friendly products, but why more we need to do more and fast. I also discuss the challenges and opportunities in front of the global climate community and how consumers can make a significant impact on the rate at which we solve the climate change issue beyond the products we purchase at the store. “It’s based on changing the rules of the game so that what we’re actually consuming is directly aligned with the outcomes that we want to see for our future.” - Josh Dorfman This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: Identifying our environmental hypocrisies and how they impact the climate How being called out for my own environmental hypocrisy led to the creation of The Lazy Environmentalist The benefits of consumers moving toward green consumerism  How entrepreneurs are developing innovative ideas to address the climate change crisis The challenges that currently face the consumerism approach to solving climate change How local, state, and federal politicians and elected officials can impact the rate we address and solve climate change What consumers need to do to create change and encourage policymakers to act on solving environmental issues Resources Mentioned: Clean Technica: Capital One: Value of Luxury Gas Cars Getting Slammed by Tesla The Guardian: America’s Plastic Recycling Is Dumping In Landfills, Investigation Shows Episode 004 with Jigar Shaw - Climate Change Solutions Are Hiding In Plain Sight Episode 006 with Tom Szaky - Meet The 21st Century Milkman And The Plan To Eliminate Waste Loop Store Priority Bicycles Truman’s Blueland Podcast: Bill McKibben at Aspen Ideas Festival Sunrise Movement org Fridays For Future Extinction Rebellion Climate Emergency Fund The Green New Deal explained This episode is sponsored by Simbly Furniture Simbly Furniture is the maker of modern, environmentally responsible, American-made furniture. Simply’s sleek tables, benches, and desks are made of FSC-certified sustainable wood and shipped directly to customers from the Simbly factory in Asheville, NC. To learn more about the beautiful, environmentally friendly contemporary furniture at Simbly or to place your order, visit Simbly.com. Podcast listeners can receive 15% off your first order by using the code LASTE at checkout. Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment. The Last Environmentalist is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LE010 Super Climate Models: Getting Intimate and Interactive With Sexy Looking Climate Data   Drew Jones is the co-founder and co-director of Climate Interactive, one of the world’s leading climate change think tanks and climate modeling firms. He is an expert on global climate change and energy issues and has written two op-eds for the Sunday New York Times. Drew is a clinical professor at the University of North Carolina, teaching Systems Thinking for Sustainable Enterprise. He is also an Adjunct Instructor in System Dynamics for Exec Ed at MIT Sloan School of Management and co-accepted the ASysT Prize in 2008 for a significant accomplishment achieved through the application of systems thinking to a problem of U.S. national significance. Drew joins me today to discuss climate data and simulations that grab people's attention and foster good decision-making on climate change. He shares the targets and changes we need to achieve climate goals. He reveals why science alone doesn’t make people change their minds about climate risks and how engaging people with games, workshops, and interactive climate simulations makes a more significant impact. Drew also discusses why we need a long-term vision where the actions we make today may take decades to have an impact on the climate. “Peer-to-peer conversation tends to be the kind of space where people are willing to test their assumptions and change their minds.” - Drew Jones This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: How the world must cut carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. Why heart, feelings, and learning is the route to changing people's minds on climate change. How open-source sharing of climate simulation models and games engage thousands of people. How interactive climate models helped introduce the Copenhagen Accord and the Paris Agreement. Why it’s challenging for people to understand the change needed to meet climate change goals. The truth of the climate situation and why we must not give up on the challenges. Why we need a vision of long-term success over multiple decades. The many other benefits of taking care of our climate. Resources Mentioned: New York Times Op-Ed: Stopping Climate Change Is Hopeless. Let’s Do It. UN IPCC Special Report: Global Warming of 1.5°C Limits to Growth by Donella Meadows The Most Comprehensive Plan To Reverse Global Warming Connect with Drew Jones: Climate Interactive Drew Jones on LinkedIn Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you real stories and insight from the innovators and heroes of today’s climate change solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our climate.   The Last Environmentalist is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LE009 The Billion Dollar Company With A Mission To Reverse Global Warming Erin Meezan is the Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Interface, the world’s largest designer and maker of carpet tile. At Interface, Erin gives a voice to the company’s conscience by ensuring the company’s strategy is aligned with its aggressive sustainability vision. She is responsible for Interface’s latest sustainability initiative, Climate Take Back, an initiative determined to address the largest threat currently facing humanity: climate change. Erin Meezan joins me today to discuss Interface’s mission to reverse global warming through their Climate Take Back initiative. She shares how the company is teaching its employees as well as other industry leaders about sustainability and climate change and how we can proactively and fundamentally shift our mindset. We discuss the opportunities that present themselves to take positive action once that shift occurs. Erin also shares the personal motivation that drives her to continue taking action to reverse global warming and how the company’s commitment to be an exemplary planetary citizen has impacted its financial goals and changed the lives of its employees forever.   “It’s time for a mindset shift on how we think about global warming.” - Erin Meezan   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: How taking action to positively impact the environment shifts your mindset on sustainability How Interface’s mission to reduce waste and its environmental impact began and how it has empowered its employees to take positive environmental action The Climate Take Back initiative and its mission to reverse global warming How Interface is rethinking its relationship with carbon The reaction company has received from the Climate Take Back mission and the mindset on using carbon as a raw material How they are shifting people’s mindset on reversing global warming How Erin remains positive and optimistic on improving sustainability and reversing global warming Connect with Erin Meezan: Interface Inc Interface on Facebook Interface on Twitter Interface on Instagram Interface Inc on LinkedIn Erin Meezan on LinkedIn Jay Gould on LinkedIn   Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you insights from today’s climate change heroes and innovators and revealing why this is our moment for hope. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment.   The Last Environmentalist is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LE008 Climate Change Is Here. Are We Ready For It? Emilie Mazzacurati is the founder and CEO of Four Twenty Seven, a mission-driven market intelligence and advisory company specialized in assessing the economic risks posed to large corporations and investors due to the climate change crisis. Her company helps business owners and investors understand the risks of climate change to their organization and how they can prepare and adapt to promote climate resiliency. Emilie has spoken on countless stages around the world, educating others on how global warming and the environment can impact financial institutions, organizations, and the economy. Emilie Mazzacurati joins me today to explain why businesses are increasingly taking measures to adapt to the effects of climate change. She shares what success can look like for large corporations and financial institutions and for the overall financial health of our economy when climate resiliency is made a priority. She also shares how companies, consumers, and government entities can collaborate on climate issues to foster greater positive impact. “There is a lot that we can do if we are smart about how we work together on these issues.” - Emilie Mazzacurati   This week on The Last Environmentalist Podcast: What inspired Emilie to pivot her career from climate change reversal to climate change adaptation What helps her stay hopeful that society will continue to thrive Influential factors that have encouraged organizations and business leaders to take adaptive measures in the face of global warming How climate change will impact real estate prices in the near future How her company helps its clients identify risks and build climate resilience How adapting to climate change early can give your company a competitive advantage What successfully adapting to climate change looks like How collaboration between consumers, organizations, and governments can have an impact on the climate change crisis What keeps Emilie motivated to continue her work   Connect with Emilie Mazzacurati: Four Twenty Seven Inc LinkedIn   Impacting the Environment, One Story at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Last Environmentalist, the podcast bringing you insights from today’s climate change heroes and innovators and revealing why this is our moment for hope. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Join the conversation and share your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media to help inspire, educate, and motivate others to discover innovative solutions that will impact the future of our environment. The Last Environmentalist is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.