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In this episode, Co-Founder and CEO, Nick Myers, explains how Phoenix Tailings got started, why mining tailings are such a problem, how they have been dealt with to date, and the benefits of the Phoenix Tailings approach. We also talk about the company’s traction to-date, key priorities, and what is coming next.Given the electrification that is to come and the increasing demand for precious metals, this is a great episode to learn more about how to mine these metals in a more sustainable and efficient way. To learn more about Phoenix Tailings, check out their website: https://www.phoenixtailings.com/This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. The pitch presentation and slides are exclusively available to My Climate Journey Members. If you’re interested in watching this episode, you can learn about becoming an MCJ Member: https://www.myclimatejourney.co/become-a-member Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Dave Riess, Co-Founder & CEO of Wunder Capital. In this episode, Dave walks me through his career path and how he got hooked on energy. We talk about Wunder Capital, its initial hypothesis, and how the company has evolved. We also dive into how the solar revolution has developed, Dave's thoughts on the future of solar, and how to accelerate the clean energy transition. I enjoyed having Dave on the podcast!Enjoy the show!You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at [email protected], where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Episode recorded November 25th, 2020If you want to learn more about this episode, visit www.myclimatejourney.co/episodes/dave-riessWunder Capital is a technology company that's financing the renewable energy revolution. It develops software and partners with leading solar organizations and financial institutions to build large scale solar projects for businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, and communities. Founded in 2014, Wunder Capital is the #1 commercial solar financing company in the U.S. To learn more about the Wunder Capital, check out their website at https://www.wundercapital.com/ Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Emrgy’s Founder and CEO, Emily Morris, and I have a lively discussion as she takes me through her path to entrepreneurship, Emrgy's beginnings, and the lessons she has learned looking back on her career. We talk about Emrgy's technology and its process for identifying sites. Emily also explains why hydropower is essential to a successful energy transition and the distinction between clean and sustainable. Emily was a great guest, and I enjoyed learning more about what she’s building with Emrgy.To learn more about Emrgy, check out their website: https://emrgy.com/This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. The pitch presentation and slides are exclusively available to My Climate Journey Members. If you’re interested in watching this episode, you can learn about becoming an MCJ Member: https://www.myclimatejourney.co/become-a-member Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Josh Felser, Angel investor and Co-Founder of Freestyle VC.I was excited for this episode, as Josh is among a growing group of very successful people coming from other industries who are looking to get serious about addressing climate change. Josh is a several time entrepreneur, (founded Spinner, acquired by AOL Time Warner and Grouper, acquired by Sony), and went on to co-found Freestyle Capital, a venture capital firm focused on backing early stage internet and mobile startups.After working with Bill Trenchard from First Round Capital on a California task force to connect startups with the government to help in the COVID-19 crisis, Josh realized that he wanted to do something more to help with these huge societal problems. He’s been working in and around climate for a long time. He started an organization called #Climate.org, and he’s donated to nonprofits and been on different committees at the Sierra Club and tried to effect change through the nonprofit path. Josh found the nonprofit path to be challenging, at least for him, to leverage his background into impact, and his experience working with Bill gave him the conviction to try to forge a professional path combining investing with tackling the climate crisis. A great article on Josh’s transition is here.If you can’t tell, Josh’s story is pretty similar to yours truly! So I was especially excited to hear how Josh’s process is going and compare notes. It is a great discussion, and I hope you enjoy! I didn’t know Josh before we both transitioned from tech into working on climate change, but I am glad to know him and hope we do more together in the future!Enjoy the show!If you want to learn more about this episode, visit www.myclimatejourney.co/episodes/josh-felser Episode recorded December 7th, 2020 Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

unspun co-founder and CTO Kevin Martin walks me through what motivated him and his co-founders to tackle this massive challenge within the fashion industry. We also discuss the future of apparel in a COVID world, how unspun's core robotics technology fits with their consumer-facing brand, and Kevin's vision for the future of automated and localized manufacturing. Kevin was a great guest, and I learned a lot about the climate impact of the apparel industry. To learn more about unspun check out their website: https://unspun.io/This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. The pitch presentation and slides are exclusively available to My Climate Journey Members. If you’re interested in watching this episode, you can learn about becoming an MCJ Member: https://www.myclimatejourney.co/become-a-member Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Nili Gilbert, Investment Committee Chair of the David Rockefeller Fund and Synergos.Nili and I have a really enjoyable discussion in this episode about her personal journey to find meaning in her work, and the dual tracks that took along the way, with a high profile finance career where she injected her values at every step, and through her philanthropic efforts. We also have a bigger picture discussion about these thorny systems problems, and the best ways for us to address them as a society.If you want to learn more about this episode, visit:www.myclimatejourney.co/episodes/nili-gilbertYou can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at [email protected], where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Episode recorded November 20th, 2020 Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Founder and CEO, Julia Kumari Drapkin, walks me through her background as a climate journalist, why she started ISeeChange, what the company has accomplished so far and where it is heading.To learn more about ISeeChange, visit their website: https://www.iseechange.org/This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. The pitch presentation and slides are exclusively available to My Climate Journey Members. If you’re interested in watching this episode, you can learn about becoming an MCJ Member: https://www.myclimatejourney.co/become-a-member Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Rob Niven, Founder and CEO of CarbonCure Technologies. Rob and I have a fascinating discussion about concrete versus cement, how he got started working in concrete, and what drew him to help solve this problem. We also talk about his experience in public policy in regards to clean cement legislation. I learned a lot from Rob about the concrete market and the future of CarbonCure Technologies.If you want to learn more about this episode, visit www.myclimatejourney.co/episodes/rob-nivenCarbonCure Technologies focuses on making concrete a climate solution. By using carbon removal technologies and reducing embodied carbon in the built environment, they are creating economic and climate benefits for concrete producers. To learn more about CarbonCure visit their website: https://www.carboncure.com/Episode recorded November 18th, 2020 Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Founder and CEO Grant Canary walks me through how DroneSeed (Now Mast Reforestation) works and how he got involved in wildfire restoration. We also discuss the problem we are facing with wildfires across the western U.S., the main problems with forest restoration as it stands now, the market, and where carbon credits are heading in the future in respect to reforestation.To learn more about DroneSeed, visit their website: https://www.droneseed.com/This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. The pitch presentation and slides are exclusively available to My Climate Journey Members. If you’re interested in watching this episode, you can learn about becoming an MCJ Member: https://www.myclimatejourney.co/become-a-member Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Back by popular demand, today's guest is Nathaniel Stinnett, Founder and Executive Director of the Environmental Voter Project, a non-profit that aims to significantly increase voter demand for environmental leadership by identifying inactive environmentalists and then turning them into consistent activists and voters.Nathaniel explains the Environmental Voter Project's work, how they identify environmental non-voters, and what they do to get them to the polls. He also explains WHY it is so important to get them to the polls, and what the EVP theory of change is. And finally, he fills me in on the general election, the Georgia runoffs, the state of our democracy, and some of EVPs most recent results. I learn tons every time I speak with Nathaniel, and it was great to have him back on the show!If you want to learn more about this episode, visit www.myclimatejourney.co/episodes/nathaniel-stinnett-returnsThe Environmental Voter Project is a non-partisan nonprofit that uses big data analytics and cutting-edge behavioral science to identify non-voting environmentalists and gets them to vote in every election. Their goal is to bring voter turnout to a tipping point of overwhelming demand for environmental leadership. To volunteer in the Georgia Senate runoff elections or to learn more about the Environmental Voter Project, check out their website at https://www.environmentalvoter.org/This episode was recorded on December 2nd, 2020. Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Founder, Matanya Horowitz, and I discuss his background and how AMP Robotics started. We dive into the controversies of recycling, the inefficiencies that AMP is solving and where the future of recycling is going. I really enjoyed talking with Matanya and learning about the problem AMP Robotics is trying to solve, their momentum and progress, and future plans.To learn more about AMP Robotics, visit their website: https://www.amprobotics.com/This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. The pitch presentation and slides are exclusively available to My Climate Journey Members. If you’re interested in watching this episode, you can learn about becoming an MCJ Member: https://www.myclimatejourney.co/become-a-member Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Amy Francetic, Managing Director of Buoyant Ventures. Buoyant Ventures is an early stage fund investing in digital solutions to climate risk based in Chicago, IL. Amy and I have a lively discussion where she tells me about her origin story and how she first got involved in the climate fight. We talk about how climate has evolved since she started working in this space and the future of climate investing. Amy also tells me about Buoyant Ventures and digital climate solutions. In today’s episode, we cover:Amy's origin story, and what led her to focusing on addressing climate changeReturns vs impact-focused investingFuture of climate investingMost impactful climate innovationsDigital climate solutions Amy is excited aboutClean Energy TrustBuoyant VenturesBlind spots of Silicon Valley in terms of climate investingRatings & risk assessmentDigital Solutions vs. Digital Climate SolutionsHow far can renewables get usDiversity in climate investing Links to topics discussed in this episode:Buoyant Ventures: https://www.buoyant.vc/Clean Energy Trust: https://www.cleanenergytrust.org/The Fed is Set the Take on a New Challenge: Climate Change: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/12/the-fed-is-set-to-take-on-a-new-challenge-climate-change.html Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Dr. Melissa Lott, Senior Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University.Melissa and I have a great discussion, in which we dive into her background and origin story, what brought her to working in energy, how she sees the energy transition playing out, how we can successfully decarbonize power, and how energy and environmental justice can’t be decoupled. We also discuss how her team decides which projects to take on, and goes about doing their modeling and research.In today’s episode, we cover:Melissa's origin storyHer focus on power and public healthWhy she chose energyHer time at Tokyo Asian Pacific Energy CenterMotivation for choosing academiaSIPA Center on Global Energy Policy projectsHow often research evolves and which models are usedWho determines research topics and how are they chosenWays to make the energy transition successfulDecarbonization and the power sectorWhat Melissa would like to see in Joe Biden's first 100 days as PresidentNet Zero Carbon and how we get thereLinks to topics discussed in this episode:Melissa’s articles in the Scientific American: https://www.scientificamerican.com/author/melissa-c-lott/Center on Global Energy Policy: https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/Professor Richard Smalley Explains Why Energy Is The #1 Challenge Facing Humanity Today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8SUlhNZvvw&ab_channel=BiancaM.RhymWhat Are Biden’s Climate Options if the Senate Stays Republican?https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/11/06/biden-climate-policy-senate-republicans-congress/ Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guests are Jon Goldberg, Founder & CEO of Carbon Direct and Julio Friedmann, Chief Scientist at Carbon Direct.I learned a lot in the episode. Jon and Julio are the first pair to come onto the podcast and it led to a fascinating discussion. We dive into Carbon Direct, their place in the market, and how Carbon Direct is changing the game. We also discuss the areas Jon and Julio are most excited about as well as net zero commitments and the controversy of offsets. In today’s episode, we cover:How Carbon Direct works & its position in the marketNet zero commitments comparisonAssessing a company’s carbon footprintJon & Julio’s stances on offsetsBiggest problems facing large companiesCompanies’ motivations for working with Carbon DirectAreas Jon & Julio are most excited aboutCarbon Removal vs. Carbon CaptureWhere we are now and where we need to goLinks to topics discussed in this episode:Carbon Removal vs. Carbon Capture: https://www.american.edu/sis/centers/carbon-removal/explaining-carbon-removal.cfm#main-containerCarbon Direct: https://carbon-direct.com/Net Zero Commitments: https://www.greenbiz.com/article/global-net-zero-commitments-double-less-year Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is David Hardy, CEO of Offshore NA at Ørsted, a Danish energy company.We talked about a lot in this episode. David walked me through his path to Ørsted and where he sees the company going. We chatted about how the renewables landscape has changed since he first started working in this area, and the path forwards. Then, we had a great discussion about offshore wind, its penetration to date, its future, and how these projects come about and get implemented, at a granular level.In today’s episode, we cover:Ørsted's originsDavid's backgroundPast, present, and future of renewablesUS v. European wind marketsThe U.S. hurdles to developing wind energy in the U.S.Ørsted's prioritizations of projectsWho is buying the power & how is it being soldThe permitting and regulatory hurdles for offshore wind projectsThe role of subsidies and incentives in project developmentThe request for proposal (RFP) processEnvironmental considerations and objections to offshore windLinks to topics discussed in this episode:Transporting wind energy: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/u-s-offshore-wind-needs-to-clear-a-key-hurdle-connecting-to-the-grid/US barriers to wind farms: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-01/why-it-s-so-hard-to-build-offshore-wind-farms-in-the-u-sThe future of wind in the US: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/13/us-has-only-one-offshore-wind-farm-but-thats-about-to-change.html Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Rodrigo Prudencio, who works in Worldwide Corporate Development at Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund.We discuss a lot in this episode, including what got Rodrigo initially passionate about climate change, the lessons he learned from the last cleantech wave, what led him back into cleantech and his role at Amazon, and a deep dive into the Climate Pledge Fund, its areas of focus, and how Amazon will measure its success.This episode was recorded live on October 22, 2020 as part of the Co_Invest Cleantech annual flagship event. We’d like to thank Clean Energy Trust for putting on this event, and allowing us to participate.In today’s episode, we cover:Climate Pledge Fund profile, focus areas, and early investmentsRodrigo’s history and backgroundHow cleantech has changed in the years since Rodrigo last focused on itKey lessons learned from Cleantech 1.0Amazon’s Climate PledgeRole of big companies like Amazon in the climate fightRole of policy and regulation vs innovationRole of activismFuture of capitalismLinks to topics discussed in this episode:The Climate Pledge: https://www.theclimatepledge.com/Amazon’s Carbon Footprint: https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/environment/sustainable-operations/carbon-footprintAmazon Sustainability: https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/Climate Friendly Badge: https://www.forbes.com/sites/prakashdolsak/2020/10/06/will-amazons-climate-pledge-friendly-label-transform-online-shopping/#743aa58ef9e5Chamath Palihapitiya Tweet: https://twitter.com/chamath/status/1318910679856807937Amazon PAC: https://www.eenews.net/stories/1063716163Carbon Pricing: https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2018/7/20/17584376/carbon-tax-congress-republicans-cost-economy Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Adam Browning, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Vote Solar. We cover a lot in this episode from Adam’s beginnings to the future of solar in the U.S. We also dive into how solar works and the potential drawbacks of it. Finally, Adam talks in depth about policy advocacy on the local level and how Prop B came to fruition. In today’s episode, we cover:What is Vote Solar and its mission?How Adam found himself at Vote Solar and in climate.The origins of Vote Solar.How the passage of Prop B was a watershed moment in the solar movement in California.Factors driving down the cost of solar energy.The organization’s early mission of making solar cheap.The task of disintermediating the decision-makers to saying ‘yes’ to solar.The history and progress of clean energy compliance and regulations.Vote Solar’s definition of success.Adam’s thoughts on the intermittency problem associated with solar energy.Adam’s views on sustainability challenges with solar panels.How most energy regulation is set at the state-level.Wins Vote Solar has had.Adam’s belief in the need for a Federal clean energy standard.Links to topics discussed in this episode:Vote Solar: https://votesolar.org/Power for All: https://www.powerforall.org/Prop B: https://www.sfgate.com/green/article/S-F-could-be-leader-on-solar-energy-Props-B-2864444.phpBifacial solar panels: https://solarmagazine.com/solar-panels/bifacial-solar-panels/ Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s episode, we cover:What is Aspiration?Cherny's background & experiences that led him to the idea of AspirationCherny's time working for Al GoreHow banks operate?Aspiration's model of success Challenges Aspiration is faced withCherny's perspective on fossil fuels & how it applies to bankingDiscussion on "do no harm"Collectivism versus individualismDivestment versus advocating within the existing systemsHow to create change within bankingThe power of consumersLinks to topics discussed in this episode:Banks & The Fossil Fuel Industry: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/mar/18/global-banks-climate-crisis-finance-fossil-fuelsBanks & investments: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidrvetter/2020/03/18/jpmorgan-chase-tops-dirty-list-of-35-fossil-fuel-funding-banks/#6ef48c215dfeCarbon Offsets & their controversy: https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/story/carbon-offsets-are-not-our-get-out-jail-free-card Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Daniel Kammen, Professor of Energy at the University of California, Berkeley.We have a long form discussion in this episode about Dan's background, how his perspective on the problem of climate change has evolved over the years and how he thinks about the problem today. Dan's perspective is particularly unique given the diverse background that he brings, which I find super interesting given the systems nature of the problem.In today’s episode, we cover:Daniel’s background and early academic career in energy research.How Daniel’s research has been implemented outside of his lab.Origins and history of nuclear energy.The question of nuclear energy as a solution to climate change.The stigma around nuclear energy and reasons for it.Tension between proponents of nuclear and advocates of solar.The possibility and feasibility of going 100% renewable energy.The prospects of long-term energy storage.The need for more and lower-cost storage.The importance of moving climate from the development of science and technology into a social movement.Daniel’s thoughts on a price of carbon.The implications of switching from a “dirty” economy to a “clean” one.How clean energy is aligned with the objectives of social justice.His recommendations for the next U.S. President in addressing climate change.Links to topics discussed in this episode:Daniel’s website: http://kammen.berkeley.edu/Joe Biden’s Climate Plan: https://joebiden.com/environmental-justice-2/#Circular economy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circular_economy Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s episode, we cover:Skelly’s background and journey as a renewable energy entrepreneur.His formative experience in canopy tourism.The reasons and motives that drove Skelly to get into wind energy.His reflection on the Industrial Revolution.What has changed in renewable energy since he first began working in it.Texas’ experience with renewable energy.Skelly’s thoughts on existing nuclear energy power plants.The prospect of putting a price on carbon.The importance of transmission line infrastructure and the current impediments.Skelly’s experience running for Congress in Texas.The Green New Deal and its viability.The role of big fossil fuel companies in renewable energy.Links to topics discussed in this episode:Clean Line Energy Partners: https://www.cleanlineenergy.com/HBS Profile (with mention of Skelly’s experience in canopy tourism): https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=5899“Factfulness”: https://www.amazon.com/Factfulness-Reasons-World-Things-Better/dp/1250107814ERCOT: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_Reliability_Council_of_TexasForm Energy: https://formenergy.com/ Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Nicolas Pinkowski, Co-Founder of Nitricity.We cover a lot in this episode, including how Nitricity came to be, the impetus for its founding, progress made to date, and some of the twists and turns along the way. We also discuss the company’s longterm vision and what's coming next. We also touch upon the experience of starting a company within an academic environment and the pros and cons of doing so. Finally, we delve into what society can do to foster more of this type of innovation, that holds promise of delivering both impact and profit.In today’s episode, we cover:What is Nitricity?The background of the team and how they came to work together.How traditional fertilizers contributes to GHG emissions.How Nitricity arrived at the problem and discovered a solution.Experience with taking an entrepreneurial class and how it inspired Nitricity.The skills needed in developing their prototype.Pros and cons of prototyping on the farm versus in the lab.Nitricity’s pitch and value proposition for the farmer.Nitricity’s business model, expenditures and dependencies.The company’s financing efforts.Nitricity’s product vision moving forward.Links to topics discussed in this episode:Nitricity: https://www.nitricity.co/Stanford Energy Ventures: https://energy.stanford.edu/energy-transformation-collaborativeCalTech’s FLOW Competition: https://rocketfund.caltech.edu/Check out another interview with Nico on the MIT Energy Initiative podcast: http://energy.mit.edu/podcast/2020-mit-clean-energy-prize-winners/ Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s episode, we cover:Jason’s work at SIPA and Center of Global Energy Policy.Jason’s time in policy in the Clinton and Obama Administrations and Brookings Institute.SIPA’s mission and how it serves as a resource for decision-makers in the energy industry.How the challenge among energy and climate policymakers is making research useful and actionable for industry.How Jason found his way in working on energy at Columbia.The early-optimism in Obama’s first-term to pass bipartisan legislation to address climate change.The optimal role for the U.S. in addressing climate change.What Jason would advocate a potential Biden Administration focus on to address climate change.The importance of bilateral cooperation, in particular with China, in tackling climate change.The significance of equity and justice in solving climate change.The implications of the U.S. passing a carbon price.How global sentiment toward climate change is encouraging and leading to social mobilization.The role of the big fossil fuel companies in the clean energy transition.Links to topics discussed in this episode:Jason’s Faculty Page: https://sipa.columbia.edu/faculty-research/faculty-directory/jason-bordoffColumbia’s SIPA: https://sipa.columbia.edu/Columbia’s Center on Global Energy Policy: https://energypolicy.columbia.edu/“Earth Day at 50 Reveals What’s Missing in Climate Change Fight”: https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/04/21/earth-day-50th-anniversary-climate-change/ Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Tim Latimer, Co-Founder and CEO of Fervo Energy.This is the first episode that I've done putting geothermal front and center, and Tim does a great job in this discussion of providing an overview of geothermal technology. I learn why it matters, where it is in its evolution, where it needs to get to and the barriers holding it back. We also talk a bunch about Tim's journey from starting as a drilling engineer, working in the Permian and Eagle Four Basins, to now being laser-focused on thermal technology and the clean energy transition. I really enjoyed this one and I hope you do as well. You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at [email protected], where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.In today’s episode, we cover:What is Fervo and what was its genesis?The origins of Tim’s interest in climate change.Tim’s early work experience in the fossil fuel industry as an oil-drilling engineer.How the vision of energy independence and coal-alternatives enticed him to enter the oil industry.The epiphany that prompted him to leave the fossil fuel industry and explore geothermal energy.Tim’s realization that the bottleneck for geothermal development is financing not research.Tim’s experience at Stanford Graduate School of Business and his decision to go all in on Fervo Energy.How geothermal systems work and what has historically hampered development outside of select countries.Fervo’s new horizontal-drilling approach and heat-flow distribution technique.Fervo Energy’s business model and its services.How geothermal offers a carbon-free renewable energy without the challenges of intermittency.Goal of developing first operational facility by 2021.How lands rights are treated.How geothermal can compensate for the night-time intermittency issue that has come with the growth of solar energy.The role of storage as it relates to geothermal energy.How Tim sees areas of risk for Fervo.What success looks like for Fervo.Links to topics discussed in this episode:Fervo Energy: https://www.fervoenergy.com/MIT: “The Future of Geothermal Energy”: http://energy.mit.edu/research/future-geothermal-energy/TomKat Center at Stanford: https://tomkat.stanford.edu/Cyclotron Road: https://www.cyclotronroad.org/California’s SB100 Regulation: https://www.energy.ca.gov/sb100Geothermal Risk Mitigation Fund For East Africa: https://grmf-eastafrica.org/ Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Bryce Smith, Founder & CEO at LevelTen Energy. We have a great discussion in this episode about Bryce's career and experience, what brought him into the energy world, and what led him to founding LevelTen. We talk about the vision of LevelTen, the company’s origin story, the products they've had to date, and what types of things are coming next. And we have a great discussion about the energy marketplace and how the projects LevelTen facilitates are helping to usher the transition to renewable energy.You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at [email protected], where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.In today’s episode, we cover:What is LevelTen Energy and its mission?The pain point of the renewable energy developers LevelTen serves.What is a PPA and why it’s sought by energy developers?The role of the utility companies in renewable energy development.Why the analogy of the “Zillow for energy contracts” is apt.LevelTen’s value proposition for energy developers and energy-seeking companies.Why it matters what type of energy is entered into the electricity grid.How Bryce thinks of carbon reduction in the electricity grid.What has motivate the corporate shift to renewable energy.The technical and political challenges to growing renewable energy adoption.The role carbon pricing might play in driving renewable energy innovationWhat Bryce sees as the future prospects of renewable energy.The NIMBY-ism that developers have had to contend with.The varied landscape of the renewable energy developer market.How the next movement in climate tech will be in carbon capture.How support from policy and government is critical to advance renewable energy.Links to topics discussed in this episode:LevelTen Energy: https://leveltenenergy.com/Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_purchase_agreementOne Energy: https://www.oneenergyrenewables.com/ Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guests are Nan Ransohoff & Ryan Orbuch, members of Stripe’s Climate team. Nan and Ryan work on the Climate team at Stripe, and I was very excited for the opportunity to interview them. While it’s not a climate company, Stripe recognizes that climate change poses a long term risk to its mission of growing the GDP of the Internet. As a result, Stripe is doing a number of things that I think are fascinating. For one, it’s treating the climate team like a product team. The company embraces a culture of experimentation and, as part of that, it’s leaning into negative emissions. The company has been transparent in its efforts, open sourcing much of its work. Second, Stripe is figuring out how to include merchants in its efforts to decarbonize. I can't wait to see what Stripe does in climate over time. It's a fascinating company, and a great discussion.You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at [email protected], where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.In today’s discussion, we cover:Nan’s and Ryan’s respective backgrounds and how it lead them to climate.What is Stripe and its mission?Stripe’s negative emissions commitment.How did Stripe go about learning about climate?The Stripe Climate team and how it operates.Purchasing an offset vs. a negative emission.Stripe’s project purchases and its selection process.How Stripe thinks of the policy landscape and its role in it.How much focus is spent on helping other businesses with negative emissions and reducing its own emissions.Links to topics discussed in this episode:Stripe’s 2019 negative emissions announcement: https://stripe.com/blog/negative-emissions-commitmentRyan’s climate blog post (lists project purchases): https://stripe.com/blog/first-negative-emissions-purchases45Q Tax Credit: https://www.betterenergy.org/blog/primer-section-45q-tax-credit-for-carbon-capture-projects/Stripe Negative Emissions Source Material on Github: https://github.com/stripe/negative-emissions-source-materialsStripe is looking to add a designer and operations manager to the climate team: [email protected] Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s episode, we cover:Sean’s experience as an entrepreneur.Sean’s background in science and his interest in climate change.How business revealed to him the regulatory and legislative barriers related to climate development.How his father and his work in cogeneration plants influenced his interest in biofuels and climate.The challenges faced by mission-driven energy companies.Why he feels, in general, the tech component is overstated as a barrier.Why deployment of technology is the real challenge.How Sean transitioned from business to politics.Why framing climate change, in a way that appeals to constituents’ specific interests, is key.The specific areas of the Green New Deal he takes issue with.How the needs of addressing climate change far exceed what’s politically possible currently.Why critical issues, like climate change, cannot be decided by the majority.What Sean recommends concerned citizens should do to address climate change.What Sean believes the U.S. needs to do to address climate change.Links to topics discussed in this episode:Website: https://casten.house.gov/aboutWikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_CastenRecycled Energy Development: http://www.recycled-energy.com/IMF Fossil Fuel Subsidy Report: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/Environment/energy-subsidiesGreen New Deal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_New_Deal Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Andrew Salzberg, Loeb Fellow at Harvard University Graduate School of Design.I was excited for this one, because transportation is such a key lever in decarbonization and one that we haven't yet spent enough time talking about here on the pod. We cover a lot in this episode, including an overview of the transportation ecosystem, where we are today, where we need to go and what are some of the barriers that have been holding us back. We also talk about the arc of Andrew's career and his time at Uber. I enjoyed this one a lot and I hope you do as well.You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at [email protected], where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.In today’s episode, we cover:Andrew’s early passion in transit and transportation.His background in civil engineering and urban planning.His experience working in China on urban development.Andrew’s time at Uber.His perspective on where the U.S. is with respect to climate change.How transportation behavior is hampering progress on emissions.The role of ride share companies and the impact of autonomous vehicles.His impetus for leaving Uber.The importance of localizing action to improve transportation.The big transportation levers that should be pulled to address climate change.The challenges around local regulations and NIMBYism and the need to overcome it.Lyft’s recent announcement to go 100% EV by 2030.How the government needs to lead the decarbonization of transportation.Links to topics discussed in this episode:Loeb Fellow Profile: https://loebfellowship.gsd.harvard.edu/fellows-alumni/fellows-search/andrewsalzberg/Transport for London: https://tfl.gov.uk/House Democrats’ climate proposal: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2020/06/30/pelosi-climate-plan/Lyft’s pledge to go 100% EV by 2030: https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/leading-the-transition-to-zero-emissions Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s debate, we cover:What is hydrogen?How is it used and why is it important?Jigar’s and Gene’s respective background as it relates to hydrogenThe applications and costs associated with hydrogenWhat competes with hydrogen in the energy marketThe necessity of a price on carbon as it relates to hydrogenWhat the natural gas boom says about hydrogen’s futureInitiatives Jigar and Gene would respectively recommend the government to employPredictions of hydrogen looking a decade outLinks to topics discussed in this episode:“Power To The People”: https://www.amazon.com/Power-People-Revolution-Transform-Industry/dp/0374236755“Helping Walmart Meet Sustainability Goals with Fuel Cell Technology”: https://corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/sustainability/20140516/helping-walmart-meet-sustainability-goals-with-fuel-cell-technology Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Philip Behn, CEO of Imperfect Foods. In today’s episode, we cover:What is Imperfect Foods and its missionImperfect Foods’ achievements in terms of customers-served and food waste recoveredThe company’s origin storyPhilip’s journey in food and how he joined Imperfect FoodsWhat he learned during his stints at McKinsey and WalmartImperfect Foods’ value propositionThe landscape of the food waste problemHow the resources spent on food waste has compounding effectsThe artificial standards of produce “beauty” that lead to some food wasteHow Imperfect Foods’ mission is aligned with addressing climate changeWhy there’s controversy with Imperfect Foods’ businessImperfect Foods’ current and future portfolio of offeringsThe specific overlap between food waste and climate changeThe role of government in addressing climate changePhilip’s perspective on carbon offsetsLinks to topics discussed in this episode:Imperfect Foods: https://www.imperfectfoods.com/Food Recovery Network: https://www.foodrecoverynetwork.org/(Yale Climate Connection) “Food waste starts long before food gets to your plate”: https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/2019/05/food-waste-has-crucial-climate-impacts/ Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is May Boeve, Executive Director & Co-Founder of 350.org.We have a great discussion in this episode about May's roots in activism and in fighting to combat global warming, where that came from, how it came about, and how her thinking on these topics has evolved over the past decade. We also talk about the current state of affairs in the climate movement and in the world, where we need to go, and what are some of the things that can be most impactful for helping us get there. Enjoy the show! You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at [email protected], where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.In today’s episode, we cover:What is 350.org and its mission?May’s early experience in activism at Middlebury College.How the climate crisis and the movement to address has changed over the past decade.The intersectionality of climate change with other social ills.The silver-lining of the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of global attention on a singular problem.How 350.org’s focus has centered on divestment from fossil fuel companies.The role of 350.org, its team and its volunteers play in its activism.Why the climate risk to financial markets represents an opportunity to advance the goals of a “just transition.”How clean energy can be a solution to “energy poverty.”Why the transition of the fossil fuel industry to clean energy is not enough to reverse the damage the industry inflicts on the world.Divestment in fossil fuel companies vs. engagement.Why the fossil fuel industry is a dishonest broker and unreliable partner in addressing climate change.Solutions that excite and give May hope.How the focus of 350 has been influenced by the recent tension and movement for racial justice.Links to topics discussed in this episode:350.org: https://350.org/“Just Transition”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_Transition“Energy Poverty”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_povertyBelt and Road Initiative: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belt_and_Road_InitiativeBill McKibben’s pieces in Rolling Stone Magazine: https://www.rollingstone.com/author/bill-mckibben/As You Sew: https://www.asyousow.org/“Two-Year Long Investigation: What Exxon Knew About Climate Change” (Columbia Journalism School): https://journalism.columbia.edu/two-year-long-investigation-what-exxon-knew-about-climate-changeThe Solutions Project: https://thesolutionsproject.org/Overton Window: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overton_window Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Phil Bredesen, Former Governor of Tennessee.This is a fascinating discussion because I haven't come across many people who have made the transition from entrepreneurship to politics back to entrepreneurship. But Governor Bredesen has danced back and forth in both of these areas quite successfully over a long illustrious career. We also have a great discussion about climate change, its impact, the best path forward and what levers we've got to solve it. And which ones governor Bredesen is most excited about. Enjoy the show! You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at [email protected], where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.In today’s episode, we cover:His motivation for getting involved in climate changeHow his interest in climate evolved from his upbringing and his tenure as governor working on conservationHis realization that solar was more than just a source of renewable energyHow electrical generation and transportation represent the lowest-hanging and largest GHG-reduction opportunityThe mission behind founding ClearloopHis thoughts on the role of the private sector in addressing the emissions crisisHis career beginning as a healthcare entrepreneur to politicsHis founding of Silicon Ranch, the company’s mission and the interests of its customersWhat he saw as being broken in the landscape of offset solutionsHow attempting to address climate change with lifestyle changes is an uphill battleHow improving battery storage and nuclear represent impactful solutions to climateHis skepticism that a price on carbon will make a measurable differenceThe role of government in addressing climate changeThe need to frame the benefits of renewables and clean technologiesHow the Manhattan Project analogy is not appropriate given what needs to happen with climateWhy he views the Green New Deal as impracticableLinks to topics discussed in this episode:Silicon Ranch: https://www.siliconranch.com/Clearloop: https://clearloop.us/Green New Deal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_New_Deal“Disarming ourselves in the fight against climate change”: https://www.greenbiz.com/article/disarming-ourselves-fight-against-climate-change Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s episode, we cover:The benefits of partnering with MIT in founding The EngineThe mission and vision of The EngineThe Engine’s focus on “tough tech” and the role it plays as a backer of itHow The Engine compares with a typical VC firm and important differences that makes it uniqueHow Katie landed at The Engine after a long career in technology and investingThe role MIT plays at The EngineThe relationship between The Engine and its portfolio companiesThe cross-functional resources The Engine brings to bear on behalf of its companiesKatie’s perspective on balancing investor returns and organizational missionThe criteria The Engine uses in selecting companies in which to investHow VC has become more MBA-driven than science-driven and the neglect of “tough tech”The biggest gap in the financing landscape for “tough tech”The overlap between The Engine’s style of investing and the style popularized on Sand Hill RoadWhat The Engine’s LPs think of the incubator’s hybrid impact and returns missionWhat Katie thinks of “impact investing”How Katie would allocate a $100B to deliver impactThe durability of “tough tech”Links to topics discussed in this episode:The Engine: https://www.engine.xyz/Public Benefit Corporation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public-benefit_corporationBlended Finance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blended_finance Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Rebecca Henderson, John and Natty McArthur University Professor at Harvard University.We also talk a lot about climate change, how to think about the problem, the path forward, and most importantly how Rebecca came to be doing this work to begin with. She has a fascinating journey, and I know it was helpful for me as I'm navigating my own journey. I hope you find it helpful too. Enjoy the show! You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at [email protected], where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.In today’s episode, we cover:Her work at the Harvard Business SchoolHer journey to research climate change and studying purpose-driven organizationsHer latest book, “Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire”The genesis of her focus on climate changeHer work setting up the first course on sustainability at MITHer initial perspective that climate change is fixable and that business would be central to the solutionsHow her views have changed since she first studied climate changeWhy a price on carbon has not manifestedHow the political dynamics and rampant denialism were unexpected barriers to a price on carbonHer findings on the role of entrepreneurship, anti-trust and initial government demand in the progress of innovationHow carbon pricing has affected other countriesOptimism for policy opportunities to price and tax carbonHow job creation and credits can make a price on carbon more politically palatableHow the dominance of passive investing has contributed to more sustainable-focused investmentsHow individual behavior and consumption habits will have to change to respond to climate changeThe role of fossil fuel companies in addressing climate changeThe strategy of engagement versus divestment to influence corporations’ response to climateHow capitalism has become a “master” instead of a “servant” to delivering progressHer views on the Green New DealHer assessment of the partisan and social divide when it comes to taking action on climate changeHow climate education and political lobbying represent critical levers to moving the needle on climate changeLinks to topics discussed in this episode:“Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire” : https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/rebecca-henderson/reimagining-capitalism-in-a-world-on-fire/9781541730151Prof. Henderson’s Faculty Page: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=12345“Accelerating Energy Innovation: Insights from Multiple Sectors”: https://www.nber.org/papers/w16529Harvard University’s Climate Action Plan: https://green.harvard.edu/campaign/harvards-climate-action-planIberdrola: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IberdrolaEnel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EnelShell’s net-zero announcement: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/apr/16/shell-unveils-plans-to-become-net-zero-carbon-company-by-2050 Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Maggie Thomas, Political Director of Evergreen Action.I was very excited for this discussion, as Maggie is deep in climate policy and has done so on behalf of campaigns that have arguably the best climate policy around. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, including the key tenants of the Inslee policy plan, what it was like to be a part of the Inslee campaign and the Warren campaign, and where we find ourselves in this pivotal moment of the clean energy transition. In addition to dissecting the merits of various policy positions, we also discuss what other levers can be most impactful to bringing about the change that we so desperately need. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and I suspect you will as well. Enjoy the show! You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at [email protected], where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.In today’s episode, we cover:Maggie’s interest in and passion for climate policyHow Maggie found herself in politics, policy and climateHer time and experience as Climate Deputy Director on Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s presidential campaignWhat she learned during the campaignWhat she observed of the landscape of climate stances among the Democratic presidential candidatesHer transition to the role of Climate Policy Director in Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren’s campaignThe founding, mission and work of Evergreen ActionThe need for clear timelines for specific sectors to abandon fossil fuelsWhy clean energy standards are critical for addressing climate changeExamples of meaningful market incentivesThe importance of climate justice and its part in addressing climate changePutting a price on carbon, thoughts on its effectiveness and political feasibilityThe role of the private sectorThe role of nuclear power as a solutionWhy Maggie feels natural gas has no role in a clean energy futureWhether bipartisan support is needed to make progress on climate changeWhat she recommends a potential Biden Administration do to address climate changeLinks to topics discussed in this episode:Evergreen Action: https://evergreenaction.com/NextGen America: https://nextgenamerica.org/“The US can reach 90 percent clean electricity by 2035, dependably and without increasing consumer bills”: https://gspp.berkeley.edu/news/news-center/the-us-can-reach-90-percent-clean-electricity-by-2035-dependably-and-without-increasing-consumer-bills“A Clean Jumpstart for America”: https://www.dataforprogress.org/clean-jumpstart Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Mindy Lubber, CEO and President of Ceres.She's been at Ceres’ helm since 2003 and, under her leadership, the organization and its powerful network have grown significantly in size and influence. I've had a couple of other Ceres people on the show: Alicia Seiger, who's on the board, and Barney Schauble, the Chair of the board. Both of them have raved to me about the work that Mindy and the organization does. I was also excited for this episode because Mindy is very plugged in with the sustainability movement as well as with what is on the minds of the companies and institutional investors, who are instrumental in this transition. Enjoy the show! You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at [email protected], where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.In today’s episode, we cover:What is Ceres and its missionHow it works with capital markets and companies to integrate climate risks into their planningThe role of Ceres as an advocacy organization and relationship with companiesThe genesis of Ceres and how it came into beingCeres’ 30-year history since the Exxon Valdez oil spillMindy’s multi-disciplinary legacy working in climate change advocacyThe necessity to re-align major corporations toward the goals of the Paris AccordHow change and impact requires a multi-faceted strategy and effortHow the problem of climate change has evolved since Mindy first started her careerWhy changing the public policy framework around setting climate rules is criticalImportant political levers for enacting changeWhat motivates companies to address climate change and sustainabilityHow Ceres selects companies to engage withThe types of changes and policies Ceres strives to implement with its corporate partnersThe distinction between “sustainability” and “climate”The role of a sustainable leader within a corporationWhat are the biggest barriers to change for companies to dateHow companies report and measure their sustainability initiativesMindy’s perspective on the long-term implications of COVID-19 on climate changeThe need for more attention on climate change as it relates to the developing worldOpportunities for individuals who want to take action on climate changeLinks to topics discussed in this episode:Ceres: https://www.ceres.org/Exxon Valdez Oil Spill: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exxon_Valdez_oil_spillGlobal Reporting Initiative: https://www.globalreporting.org/Pages/default.aspxSustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB): https://www.sasb.org/We Mean Business: https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/ Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Danny Kennedy, CEO of New Energy Nexus.We have a great discussion in this episode, covering a wide range of topics including Danny's background and experience, what led him to become an activist, his interest in climate change and how that interest has manifested over the years. In addition, we touch on how his views on the problem have evolved and also where he's spending his portfolio of time today. Enjoy the show! You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at [email protected], where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.In today’s episode, we cover:How Oakland, CA has become the clean tech capital of the Bay AreaDanny’s work as an activist and entrepreneur to address climate changeHow addressing climate change requires a war effortHow renewable energy presents not only a climate opportunity but also a much-needed employment opportunityHow Danny got into climate work and his underlying motivationDanny’s journey into solar and founding his first startupHow the problem of climate change has evolved since Danny began his workHow clean tech and U.S. leadership in the movement represents a huge economic opportunityHow grassroots entrepreneurship is making up for an absence of government actionWhat government leadership to address climate change would need to look likeHow the government-command of industry priorities to respond to COVID-19 is emblematic for what is required to address climate changeWhat the viable renewable energy mix for the future looks likeHow Danny would address the main contributing sectors to GHG emissionsHow effort needs to be focused on Africa and Asia, which will be the long-term contributors to carbonHow financial and software engineering are ripe areas of innovationWhat is New Energy Nexus (NEN) and its missionHow NEN’s Clean Energy Fund invested in Tesla and other clean tech companiesHow the “puck” of opportunity and innovation is headed to AsiaNEN’s clean energy accelerator in IndonesiaHow Danny thought about incorporating NEN as a non-profit vs. for-profit modelDanny’s role in co-founding Oakland-based incubator, PowerhouseLinks to topics discussed in this episode:New Energy Nexus: https://www.newenergynexus.com/about/California Carbon-Free By 2045 Goal: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/28/business/energy-environment/california-clean-energy.htmlkWh Analytics: https://www.kwhanalytics.com/California Clean Energy Fund: http://www.calcef.org/Bridge Lux: https://www.bridgelux.com/Powerhouse: https://www.powerhouse.fund/ Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s episode, we cover:What is ShopifyWhat are its valuesTobi’s thoughts on consumerismTobi’s view that companies need to think of the world holisticallyShopify’s journey and what it discovered purchasing carbon creditsThe misaligned incentives caused by poor quality carbon creditsTobi’s personal journey in learning about climate change and taking action on itThe need to reform capitalism and the mechanisms to do soWhere Shopify is currently on its climate journeyTobi’s reasons for optimism and what he sees as the key solutionsThe need to reframe solutions beyond carbon sequestration and offsetsWhy companies need to take responsibility for climate externalitiesLinks to topics discussed in this episode:“We Need To Talk About Carbon”: https://tobi.lutke.com/blogs/news/we-need-to-talk-about-carbonThe Shopify Sustainability Website: https://www.shopify.com/about/environmentShopify’s 2019 Sustainability Report: https://cdn.shopify.com/static/sustainability-report/2019%20Shopify%20Sustainability%20Report.pdfCarbonCure: https://www.carboncure.com/Externality: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Externality Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Sonia Aggarwal, Vice President at Energy Innovation.I was excited for this episode because so many guests on My Climate Journey have said that policy is the biggest lever we've got, but we haven’t really double clicked on that and dug into what that means and how to bring it about. It just so happens that filling in those gaps and educating lawmakers on what needs to happen is what Sonya does for a living! We cover a lot in this episode, including a deep dive into the clean energy policy landscape, what the different levers are, and for whom. We also discuss the role of federal vs state governments here in the US, and the impact a price on carbon may have. I learned a lot in this one, and I bet you will too. Enjoy the show! You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at [email protected], where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Topics discussed:What is Energy Innovation (EI) and what it doesGenesis of EIHow Sonia’s love of nature influenced her journey into energy policyThe multidisciplinary talent of experts comprising EI’s teamHow EI launched a opensource energy diagnostic model for policymakers globallyEI’s broad work in energy systems from utility regulations to work in carbon pricing in ChinaEI’s role as a resource for policymakers and regulatory decision-makersHow tonnage of GHG removal is EI’s success metricGamut of services EI offers its clientsHow a range of societal benefits are also success metrics for EIThe role of carbon pricing and some of the perceived shortcomingsHow policies that focus on power plants, factories, buildings and cars represent the lion share of impactHow EI weighs environmental impact vs. what’s politically feasibleHow opportunities of bipartisanship on the state-level compare with those on the federal-levelHow jobs, economic development and public health are important considerations in EI’s workHow EI projects that renewables can get the world to 90% carbon reduction, while keeping the costs stableHow leadership on the federal-level is critically needed in order to address climate changeCorrection: Energy Innovation started at the end of 2011 - beginning of 2012, not in 2013 - 2014. Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's guest is Davida Herzl, Co-Founder & CEO of Aclima Inc.This is the first episode that we're putting pollution front and center. It's an important topic and Aclima is one of the leaders in helping provide more visibility. Through Aclima’s data and reporting, we can better understand, measure and become more aware of the harm that pollution is having in our local communities and the world at large. Enjoy the show! You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at [email protected], where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.In today’s episode, we cover:What is Aclima and its missionDavida’s journey to working on pollutionThe notion of “ubiquitous measurement” as a way to assess the impact of climate changeHow climate change and pollution are interconnected and impact human healthThe lack of discussion of climate change being a public health challengeDavida’s search for experts in the field of pollution and climate changeDavida’s early-focus on making traditional measurement technology cheaper and scalableAclima’s focus on empowering officials in government, regulators, and big companies with credible dataAclima’s technology and deployment to measure hyper-local pollutionThe hyperlocal variability of pollution in a communityWho are Aclima’s customers and the applications of its dataPartnership with Google Street ViewThe type of pollutants Aclima is measuringHow data extrapolations enable Aclima to “fingerprint” the source of a pollutantHow regulation can aid action to curb pollutionHow pollution represents a global health issue and the leading cause of deathHow climate change is fundamentally an economic problemHow the transportation and energy used by it represents a major opportunity to address climate change Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s episode, we cover:Varun’s wide-ranging background in academia, startups and public policyHis career as a technologist beginning with Cleantech 1.0How he moved from science to public policyHow cooperation across sectors is critical to solve climate change.The need for aggressive increases in federal funding for energy innovationThe lessons of Cleantech 1.0How the missteps of VC cleantech investing offers insight into future funding models for climate companiesHow the complexities of climate change make it different from the Manhattan Project and the Apollo ProgramVarun’s three-prong prescription for addressing climate changeHow climate change in the U.S. should be couched and framed in terms of global competitivenessHow funding needs to be robust enough to demonstrate new technologiesHow coordination between R&D and deployment needs to be the cornerstone of energy innovation policyVarun’s view that VC is not the right model for the new wave of climate innovation technologiesHow climate change priorities and challenges are distributed and regionalHow the influx of Silicon Valley talent into climate tech can be challenged by lack of domain knowledgeHow a “sector-switching” fellowship could help cross-pollinate talent across industries to address climate changeThe importance of India’s energy transitionLinks to topics discussed in this episode:Bio at Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA: https://energypolicy.columbia.edu/dr-varun-sivaram“Taming The Sun”: https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/taming-sunNano Solar: http://www.nanosolar.com/Perovskite Solar Cells: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perovskite_solar_cellAAAS Fellowship: https://www.aaas.org/fellowships Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s episode, we cover:The focus and work of BNP Paribas Asset ManagementMark’s role in sustainability researchSectors of focus for Mark’s teamHow ESG is used as a lens to analyze different sectorsBNP Paribas Asset Management’s track record of Social Responsibility InvestingAsset management industry’s shifting focus into more SRI and ESG investmentsThe thesis that ESG investing will yield a greater return over the long termHow his firm has applied ESG into how the firm and fund managers operateHis firm’s ESG asset rating assigned to companiesHow his firm balances return objectives, values, and sustainability considerationsThe stigma around ESGReasons why ESG leads to better performing companiesMark’s journey to sustainability-focused asset managementHow clients are a major driver behind sustainability investingMark’s view on engaging with non-sustainable companies vs. divestingComparing the global economic toll brought on by COVID-19 with climate change threatsThe need to make the world more resilient and adaptable to climate changeThe opportunity around energy storageHow individuals should think of their own habits and behavior as it relates to climate changeLinks to topics discussed in this episode:BNP Paribas Sustainable Development: https://cib.bnpparibas.com/topics/sustainable+developmentESG: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental,_social_and_corporate_governanceSRI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socially_responsible_investingSustainalytics: https://www.sustainalytics.com/MSCI: https://www.msci.com/True Cost Initiative: https://truecostsinitiative.org/Wells, Wires and Wheels: https://docfinder.bnpparibas-am.com/api/files/1094E5B9-2FAA-47A3-805D-EF65EAD09A7F Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s episode, we cover:Origins of Scale Microgrid Solutions (SMS)What’s a “microgrid?”“Front of the meter” vs. “Behind the meter” microgridsThe way utilities are setup in the U.S.How Tim found his way into the energy sectorThe value proposition of the microgridHow the company’s management software controls the grid componentsSMS’ modular solutionSMS’ Energy-as-a-Service modelThe motives for customer adoptionMicrogrid’s role in contributing to a resilient energy infrastructureThe barriers inherent in the U.S. regulatory systemSimilarities and differences between COVID-19 and the climate crisisWhy one should join the climate fightLinks to topics discussed in this episode:Scale Microgrid Solutions: https://scalemicrogridsolutions.com/Microgrid: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microgrid Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s episode, we cover:Early learnings and thoughts on COVID-19 pandemic and parallels with climate changeAlex’s role at BCG and his work in the energy industryHis work with oil and gas companies in responding to climate changeHow oil and gas companies’ climate change strategies have evolvedOil and gas companies’ attitudinal change to accepting climate change as an existential issueImpact of the IPCC report on the oil and gas industryHow stakeholders are demanding action on climate changeReconciling the fossil fuel industry’s legacy of climate denialWho should be accountable for the fossil fuel industry’s contribution to the climate crisis?The argument that fossil fuel companies have assets needed to address climate changeWhy should the public trust the fossil fuel industry?Carbon pricing as a policy toolApplying targeted regulation to ensure best behavior by the industryShift in lobbying focus from denying the science to focusing on the socio-economic considerationsImpact of divestment vs. ESG investingReasons why oil and gas industry has lagged in “total shareholder return” over the past decadeThe increasing cost of capital for the industry and reasons for itBCG’s ethical policies as it relates to climate change“Deep de-carbonization technologies”Links to topics discussed in this episode:Alex’s work at BCG: https://www.bcg.com/en-us/about/people/experts/alex-dewar.aspx“Social license to operate”: https://learningforsustainability.net/social-license/ESG Investing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental,_social_and_corporate_governanceLetter from BlackRock CEO, Larry Fink: https://www.blackrock.com/us/individual/larry-fink-ceo-letter Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s episode, we cover:Carbon Lighthouse, its business, vision and clienteleThe genesis of the companyThe opportunity of improving energy efficiencyThe early challenges of driving salesCarbon Lighthouse’s non-profit armThe substantial role commercial buildings play in emitting GHGMisaligned incentives of the many stakeholders involvedFactors that led to a tipping point in the sales challengeWhat is HVAC optimizationHow Carbon Lighthouse uses software to optimize commercial HVAC systemsValue and savings delivered to commercial buildingsCarbon Lighthouse’s customer profileHow landlord adoption is a continuing obstacleCarbon Lighthouse’s financing, operational expenses and costsBrenden’s views on utility-level policies to reduce emissionsBrenden’s thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic and how it relates to climate changeLinks to topics discussed in this episode:Carbon Lighthouse: https://www.carbonlighthouse.com/Carbon Lighthouse Association (non-profit arm): https://www.carbonlighthouse.org/“Spaghetti diagram” of energy use: https://flowcharts.llnl.gov/index.htmlGreen Building Initiative: https://thegbi.org/ Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s episode, we cover:What is Kula Bio, its mission, and what it has developedThe importance of nitrogen as an ingredient in fertilizer and agricultureThe drawbacks and consequences of the Haber-Bosch processKula Bio’s unique fertilizer and how it addresses carbon emissionsThe microbial process of developing the proprietary fertilizerProfile of customers, to which Kula Bio is cateringKula Bio’s value proposition to farmersBenefits of organic nitrogen-based fertilizer vs. syntheticOrigins of Kula Bio’s technology in the Harvard LabsKula Bio’s commercial traction and milestonesThe adjacent opportunities and long-term vision of the companyBill’s perspective on scaling and financing Kula BioInsights and learnings derived from speaking with hundreds of farmersThe impact on climate change of Kula Bio’s technologyBill’s reflection on his long-career as an entrepreneur and operatorBill’s view on making impact vs. profitsHow the economic viability of a climate solution is criticalWhy impact is an important motivation for entrepreneursBill’s retrospective on “Cleantech 1.0” and where it stumbledThe role of family offices as a source of long-term financing for clean tech venturesHow investor attention now focuses on specific milestones and pragmatic considerationsThe importance of education and the need to improve STEM as a solution to address climate changeBill’s perspective on nuclear as an important solution that should be scaledBill’s recommendation on finding purpose-driven opportunities, regardless of your background or stage of lifeLinks to topics discussed in this episode:Kula Bio: https://www.kulabio.com/Haber-Bosch Process: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haber_processCarbon sequestration: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_sequestrationProf. Dan Nocera of Harvard: https://chemistry.harvard.edu/people/daniel-g-noceraSamuel Bodman, CEO of Cabot Corporation and former Energy Secretary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Bodman Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s episode, we cover:What is CalPERS, its origins and its mission?How its priorities and concerns about climate change is rooted in its fiduciary responsibility to pensioners current and futureAnne’s career at CalPERS and early work focusing on corporate governanceWhat CalPERS learned from the 2008 financial crisis and how it informs its perspective and priorities regarding climate changeCalPERS’ ten “Pension Beliefs” that define its investment strategyHow being a longterm investor is both an advantage and a responsibilityAvoiding the curse of short-termism and how simply following the money isn’t sufficientHow CalPERS views types of capital beyond the financialHow Anne developed a strategy for sustainable investmentCalPERS’ top three sustainability factors (diversity & inclusion, demographics and climate change)The role CalPERS plays as a climate change advocateHow it leverages its shareholder position to influence companies to be in accord with The Paris AgreementResearch done to better understand the portfolio’s contributions to emissionsWork performed to assess climate-risk among CalPERS’ assetsThe fund’s emissions commitments over the next thirty yearsThe double-edged sword of divesting from companies not meeting climate goalsLinks to topics discussed in this episode:CalPERS: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/CalPERS Pension Beliefs: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/docs/board-agendas/201702/pension/item7-01.pdfClimate Action 100+: http://www.climateaction100.org/The Investor Agenda: https://theinvestoragenda.org/ Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s episode, we cover:Ken’s journey from making money on Wall Street to making meaning as a scientistThe perceived “information deficit” problem in public policyHow Ken distinguishes his role as a concerned citizen from his work as a scientistHow getting past social identities is a major challenge to effecting changeBill Gates’ support and patronage of Ken’s workThe various climate change research, pursued by Ken’s post-doc graduate studentsThe prospect and viability of a 100% renewable energy modelBill Gates’ notion of a “green premium”Carbon pricing solutionsThe problem of split-incentivesThe viability of geoengineering as a solutionThe need to reframe the problem and solutions to make it palatable for social acceptanceLinks to topics discussed in this episode:Caldeira Lab at the Carnegie Institution: https://carnegieenergyinnovation.org/Steve Schneider: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_SchneiderThe Charney Report (1979): https://www.bnl.gov/envsci/schwartz/charney_report1979.pdfManoela Romano De Orte: https://dge.carnegiescience.edu/people/mromanoDavid Koweek: https://dge.carnegiescience.edu/people/dkoweekYixuan Zheng: https://dge.carnegiescience.edu/people/yxzhengEnrico Antonini: https://dge.carnegiescience.edu/people/eantoniniCandise Henry: https://dge.carnegiescience.edu/people/chenryRebecca Peer: https://dge.carnegiescience.edu/people/rpeerVariable renewable energy source (“Intermittency”): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_renewable_energyProf. Mark Jacobson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Z._JacobsonAdvanced Research Projects Agency: https://arpa-e.energy.gov/ Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s episode, we cover:KoBold’s team and its businessWhy cobalt is known as the “goblin metal”The collaboration of software engineering, data science and mineral exploration at KoBoldKoBold’s “machine prospector”Kurt’s journey to taking action on climate changeWhy cobalt makes for a good ingredient in batteriesWhy cobalt is known as the “blood diamond of metals”KoBold’s technology and the “messy data problem”KoBold’s business modelInvestment from Equinor and reconciling working with an oil and gas companyLinks to topics discussed in this episode:KoBold Metals: https://www.koboldmetals.com/Connie Chan’s announcement of Andreessen Horowitz’ investment: https://a16z.com/2019/03/04/kobold-metals/Equinor: https://www.equinor.com/en.html Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s episode, we cover:What is Deep Isolation and how it’s addressing the issue of nuclear waste disposalThe half-a-century history of nuclear wasteGenesis of Deep Isolation and Elizabeth’s earlier work founding Berkeley EarthDirectional drilling as a solution for long-term storage of nuclear wastePartnerships with communitiesPollution studies performed by Berkeley EarthThe opportunity of using impermeable rockThe importance of being able to retrieve waste stored in drill-holesHow the issue of consent by a community underpins the solutionThe pros and cons of Yucca Mountain as a long-term storage planPartnership with BechtelHow it serves governments and utilities differentlyThe gamut of storage solutions used globallyStages of going to marketDeep Isolation’s funding to date and sources of capitalWhere it sees opportunities in terms of future financial partnersStakeholders in the nuclear waste spaceEngagement with environmental groupsLinks to topics discussed in this episode:Deep Isolation: https://www.deepisolation.com/Berkeley Earth: http://berkeleyearth.org/Directional drilling: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directional_drillingBorehole disposal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_borehole_disposalYucca Mountain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yucca_Mountain_nuclear_waste_repositoryBechtel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bechtel Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In today’s episode, we cover:The NAACP, its history and missionWhy climate is integral to promoting civil justice and equityClimate change’s disproportionate impact on communities of colorExamples of how the NAACP is taking action from a climate perspectiveJacqueline’s journey that led her to climate justiceHer role at the NAACP in addressing climate issues that affect vulnerable groupsThe intersectionality of the issues posed by climate changeNAACP’s climate prioritiesLinks to topics discussed in this episode:NAACP’s Environmental & Climate Justice Program: https://www.naacp.org/issues/environmental-justice/“Waxman Markey Bill”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Clean_Energy_and_Security_ActCancer Alley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer_AlleyDemocracy Initiative: http://www.democracyinitiative.org/Democracy Collaborative: https://democracycollaborative.org/Move To Amend: http://www.movetoamend.org/Citizens United: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens_United_v._FEC Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at [email protected] with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant