In this episode of the Climate Dad podcast, Mike Smith interviews Julie Schneiderman, the CEO and founder of EcoStiks. Julie shares her journey from corporate law to environmental entrepreneurship. She highlights the mission behind EcoStiks, which creates eco-friendly patches from recycled water bottles. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community, collaboration, and small actions in combating climate change. Julie introduces the concept of 'Small Waves,' encouraging listeners to make small yet meaningful environmental contributions. Mike and Julie discuss the significance of celebrating small wins and fostering connections with both nature and one another.

In this episode of The Climate Dad, host Mike Smith discusses the implications of the recent U.S. election on climate policy, highlighting what potential shifts could mean for environmental progress. He also introduces the new format of the podcast, and reflects on past climate leadership during the Trump presidency. Mike discusses how different policies have shaped today’s climate landscape. He emphasizes the importance of individual action in addressing climate change and encourages listeners to engage in meaningful conversations about climate issues.

In this episode of The Climate Dad, host Mike Smith introduces a new segment called the Climate Minute, where he shares key climate news updates. He highlights the rise of sustainable aviation fuel and the benefits of electric vehicles, and mentions how companies are abandoning certain sustainability goals.

Mike is then joined by Jonathan Bowers, founder and CEO of Path and Focus, to discuss the increasing importance of wildfire resilience. They explore personal experiences with wildfires and the innovative technology being developed for fire growth modeling. The conversation also touches on the role of fire suppression agencies, public tools for fire risk awareness, and the significance of indigenous practices in fire management. Ultimately, they emphasize the need for adaptation and collaboration in addressing the challenges posed by wildfires.

In this episode of The Climate Dad, Mike Smith discusses the shifting patterns of tornado activity in the U.S. due to climate change. He explains how changing tornado patterns can cause fatal heatwaves in humid areas.

Mike then interviews Elizabeth Wimbush, the Director of Sustainability and Responsibility at PPAI. They discuss Elizabeth's personal journey into sustainability, and how individual action can combat climate issues. They explore the promotional products industry's shift towards sustainable practices and the regulatory pressures driving this change. Elizabeth highlights the importance of optimism in tackling climate issues, and uses the recovery of the ozone layer as a successful environmental initiative example. The episode emphasizes the need for a collective effort when addressing climate change.

In this episode of The Climate Dad, your host Mike Smith will discuss the climate causes and effects of electricity consumption in 2024, focusing on the growth in demand and the role of renewable energy. He'll also be talking about and examining the interaction of a climate worry that many people have – methane coming from permafrost, and how that will interact and is currently interacting with climate policies.

Next, he will be joined by Deb Ryan at S&P Global. She shares her background in the oil and gas industry and her transition to working on emissions reduction. Deb Ryan discusses her experience working in the oil and gas industry and the issue of flaring gas. She highlights the environmental impact of flaring and the need for better practices in the industry, and more. She's a big thinker about complex topics and about how capital flows and engineering enable change. It's an informative, information-dense interview with a personable leader. Enjoy!

In this episode, Mike Smith and Nick Gardner discuss the intersection of climate change, policy, and insurance.

First, Mike highlights the concept of tipping points and the importance of staying below certain temperature thresholds to avoid irreversible climate events. He also discusses the climate positions of the vice presidential candidates and the role of insurance in addressing climate risks.

Next, Nick Gardner explains how insurance companies have the power to influence the transition to a more sustainable future and the need for aligning insurance with climate goals. Premiums for the Planet is a movement that aims to drive change in the insurance industry by pressuring insurance carriers to adopt sustainable practices. The movement is focused on collective action and collaboration among businesses to drive systemic change.

In this episode, your host, Mike Smith, discusses the climate consequences of our upcoming national election about how humans really make choices. He also talks about Taylor Swift, private flights and music festivals - bet you weren't expecting that!

Next, he welcomes his guest, Kyra Holt of Planet Bluegrass to discuss her work in sustainability, solar power, and of course, bluegrass music. They discuss female leadership in the climate space, her own climate journey and the strong community ties that festivals can enable.

In this conversation, Mike Smith interviews Russ Stoddard, the founder of Oliver Russell and Unit of Impact, about the importance of living your values in business and the role of green business certification programs like B Corp. They discuss the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the need for businesses to prioritize environmental and social impact. Russ shares his personal journey in climate action and the challenges of making a meaningful impact. He emphasizes the importance of stakeholder activism and rejecting the status quo of shareholder primacy. Russ also mentions his book, 'Rise Up: How to Build a Socially Conscious Business,' which provides a template for building a business with social and environmental impact.