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The Climate Conversation

The Climate Conversation

Written by: Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)
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 With all the depressing climate news out there, it’s sometimes hard to see progress. The Climate Conversation cuts through the noise and presents you with relevant climate change solutions happening on the Hill and in communities around the United States. Twice a month, join Environmental and Energy Study Institute staff members as they interview environmental, energy, and policy experts on practical, on-the-ground work that communities, companies, and governments are doing to address climate change. Whether you want to learn more about the solutions to climate change, are an expert in environmental issues, or are a policy professional, this podcast is for you.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Science
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  • 11.5 Dire, Destructive, and Deadly: Everything You Need to Know About Danger Season

    11.5 Dire, Destructive, and Deadly: Everything You Need to Know About Danger Season
    Apr 21 2026

    Are you ready for Danger Season? The months of May through October are when North America experiences its most severe weather. The Union of Concerned Scientists produces resources about Danger Season, with an emphasis on its connection to climate change. In this episode, EESI sat down with Union of Concerned Scientists Climate and Energy Policy Director Dr. Rachel Cleetus for a conversation about Danger Season tracking, trends, and key takeaways for policymakers.
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    25 mins
  • 11.4 Lessons in Frustration and Hope from Ohio’s Sustainable Communities

    11.4 Lessons in Frustration and Hope from Ohio’s Sustainable Communities
    Apr 7 2026

    In the words of Athens, Ohio, Mayor Steve Patterson and Power a Clean Future Ohio Executive Director Joe Flarida: “we know what the people are asking for.” In Ohio, those asks include more solar power, shade trees, and public transportation. In this episode of The Climate Conversation, hear how Steve and Joe have worked with municipalities across the Buckeye State to deliver on sustainability goals despite gaps in federal and state support.

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    37 mins
  • 11.3 Uplifting Climate Data for Information Integrity in Policymaking

    11.3 Uplifting Climate Data for Information Integrity in Policymaking
    Mar 24 2026

    From greenwashing in advertisements to the altering of government websites, misinformation around climate change has become more rampant and pervasive than ever before. This episode focuses on strategies to preserve information integrity through the elevation of reliable and accessible climate data. Ryan Alexander, executive director of the Climate Data Collaborative at the Data Foundation, sat down with EESI to discuss the importance of standardized data for evidence-based climate action and policy.

    Show notes:

    • Climate & Environmental Data Day (Data Foundation event): https://datafoundation.org/events/view/climate-environmental-data-day
    • Tracking Down Data (briefing): https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/042326data
    • Innovations in Weather Forecasting for a Changing Climate (briefing): https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/021524weather
    • BREAKING: Broadcast News Is Falling Short on Climate Change Coverage (podcast): https://www.eesi.org/podcasts/view/6.7-breaking-broadcast-news-is-falling-short-on-climate-change-coverage
    • Empowering People Around the World with Stellar Satellite Data (podcast): https://www.eesi.org/podcasts/view/empowering-people-around-the-world-with-stellar-satellite-data
    • Climate Change FAQ (fact sheet): https://www.eesi.org/papers/view/faq-climate-change
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    21 mins
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