Climate Correction™ - A Climate Change Podcast

Dr. Mark Hyman and David S. Vogel: Impacts of climate and environmental sustainability on human health

Dr. Mark Hyman, Ph.D., and David S. Vogel come together in this titillating conversation about the impacts of climate and environmental sustainability on human health. We cover topics such as regenerative agriculture, nutrition, animal protein - especially beef and cattle- increases in pollen- particularly PM2.5- and other air pollutants. As always, we take a solutions-focused approach to these issues. If you're seeking cutting-edge research for your health, this is the show for you.   Mar...

Dr. Mark Hyman: At the Apex of Climate and Health ft. David S. Vogel

Dr. Mark Hyman, Ph.D., and David S. Vogel come together in this titillating conversation about the impacts of climate and environmental sustainability on human health. We cover topics such as regenerative agriculture, nutrition, animal protein - especially beef and cattle- increases in pollen- particularly PM2.5- and other air pollutants. As always, we take a solutions-focused approach to these issues. If you're seeking cutting-edge research for your health, this is the show for you.   Mar...

10-Year Anniversary Episode - VoLo's Team Talks Impact in their Lives

VOLO FOUNDATION IS A PRIVATE FAMILY ORGANIZATION THAT EXISTS TO ACCELERATE CHANGE AND GLOBAL IMPACT BY SUPPORTING SCIENCE-BASED CLIMATE SOLUTIONS, ENHANCING EDUCATION, AND IMPROVING HEALTH. We believe that developing and sharing knowledge through facts and data accelerates positive global change. Through original research and analysis, and in collaboration with philanthropic and academic partners, we aim to enrich the lives of individuals, strengthen communities, and educate future generat...

Circular economy and the acceleration of carbon removal

Circular economy and the acceleration of carbon removal What do you know about circular economy and the magic of biochar?   A circular economy is an economic system aimed at minimizing waste and making the most of resources. In a circular economy, resources are kept in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of each service life. This contrasts with the traditional linear economy model, wh...

Meet the 2024 VoLo VISTA Award Winners

The VISTA Award is VoLo’s highest recognition for students who display exemplary leadership, along with Vision, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology, and Action in climate solutions.   Each year, we gather proposals over the summer from June through October, from grad students who are enrolled full-time with a US-based University or College. This year’s winning team will be presenting their ideas at our 2024 Climate Correction™ conference in Orlando, Florida.  Joining the show today is...

Meet the 2023 VoLo VISTA Award Winners

The VISTA Award is VoLo’s highest recognition for students who display exemplary leadership, along with Vision, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology, and Action in climate solutions.   Each year, we gather proposals over the summer from June through October, from grad students who are enrolled full-time with a US-based University or College. This year’s winning team will be presenting their ideas at our 2024 Climate Correction™ conference in Orlando, Florida.  Joining the show today is...

Tech-Driven Resilience: Revolutionizing Insurance for Sustainable Markets

In today's episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we delve into the role affordable and accessible insurance has in the private sector, government, home ownership, and our economy. We will specifically explore the importance of de-risking catastrophic events using technology to create more sustainable markets.   Our guest is Stephen Brittain, Director and Co-Founder at Insurtech Gateway. Connect with him on LinkedIn. Sign up for their newsletter here.  Kicking off the conversation...

Communicate Weather and Climate with Humor and Fun

Today's guests, Dr. Ellen Prager and Dave Jones have found engaging, relevant, and understandable methods to bring the science of ocean, atmosphere, and climate issues to the so-called, ‘non-choir.’ Presenting the information in such innovative and entertaining ways keeps them committed to finding new approaches to reach their target audience. This is crucial since climate change is a critical topic for everyone, not solely those interested in science.    Ellen and Dave have an extensive ne...

Miami's Climate Crisis: Investing in Resilience, Adaptation and Mitigation with Sonia Brubaker and Sonia Succar Ferré

In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, guests Sonia Brubaker and Sonia Succar Ferré delve into the critical work being done by the City of Miami Forever Bond Board to address the city's escalating climate crisis. With a $400 million bond passed to combat the impacts of flooding, extreme heat, and a myriad of climate-related challenges, the City of Miami is taking significant steps toward  a more resilient future. The city has also declared a climate emergency and has committ...

A Spooky Truth: Halloween is Getting Hotter featuring Climate Central

On this chilling episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, Climate Scientist Daniel Gilford from Climate Central unmasks the eerie climate trends haunting our favorite holiday.  This spine-tingling installment unveils the ominous Climate Shift Index, an innovative tool that quantifies the effects of climate change on every facet of our lives, including holidays. Gilford fearlessly wades into the data, revealing that Halloween, a beloved autumn tradition, is undergoing a hair-raising trans...

Children as High-Risk Group for Climate Health Impacts

Navigating the Storm: Florida's Climate Challenge

In this episode of Climate Correction Podcast, Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli sheds light on the pressing issues surrounding climate change, with a specific focus on Florida. With his extensive background in meteorology, Jeff explores the intricate connections between human emissions, climate anomalies, and the growing risks Florida faces due to climate change.  Jeff begins by emphasizing the profound role human activity plays in the changing climate. He puts a spotlight on how carbon emis...

Canary: A Climate Change Documentary that Awakens the Heart

In today’s episode, we meet with Danny O’Malley a producer on Chef’s Table, and Alex Rivest, an MIT-educated neuroscientist. Together they directed a riveting climate documentary disguised as an adventure epic that speaks to the heart versus the viewer’s mind. CANARY is the film featuring Lonnie Thompson's climate odyssey atop the Quelccaya Ice Cap. Join us as we delve into the remarkable work and life of Dr. Lonnie Thompson, a pioneering glaciologist whose research has been instrumental...

Florida and Solar Power Generation with Earthjustice

What power does the law have to address the climate crisis? How has the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act impacted the advancement of climate solutions? Why is Florida not leading the United States on solar power generation?   To answer these questions and more, we have Earthjustice on today’s episode of the Climate Correction Podcast.   We are joined by Jill Tauber, Vice President of Litigation for Climate & Energy at Earthjustice, and Tania Galloni, Managing Attorney of Earthjus...

Climate Migration and Mental Health

Alicia Sewald is a hard-working, creative, and intelligent nurturer. She is a supportive connector and a bicultural, bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor. Formerly, as a teacher, she built three elementary school Spanish programs in different private schools.  In this episode, Alicia will be discussing climate migration, which refers to the displacement of individuals due to the adverse effects of climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and resource scarc...

Institute for Market Transformation and the Building Blocks of a Low-Carbon Future

The Institute for Market Transformation works to advance public policy to improve the impact that U.S. buildings have on the environment. IMT leverages the building market to create building blocks of a low-carbon future. The non-partisan nonprofit is an EPA Award Recipient.  Today we are joined by Giulianna de Lauro, IMT’s Associate Director of Community Engagement, and Alex Dews, IMT's Managing Director of Programs.  Giulianna serves as a primary representative to community organizatio...

Rafe Pomerance: An original climate advocate and co-founder of the Global Warming Mitigation Project

In this podcast episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Rafe Pomerance, an influential environmentalist and climate advocate, as he discussed his groundbreaking work with the Global Warming Mitigation Project beginning in the 1970s.  Pomerance's journey into climate advocacy began during his time as a political appointee in the U.S. Department of State, where he became deeply concerned about the threat of global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions.  Pomerance co-founded the ...

Powering the Sunshine State: Florida's EV Charging Expansion and the Electrification Coalition

Introduction:  Welcome to another exciting episode of Climate Correction Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the latest trends and developments in the world of clean energy and electric vehicles (EVs). We shine a spotlight on Florida's efforts to expand its EV charging infrastructure and explore the crucial role played by the Electrification Coalition in driving this expansion. Join us as we uncover the significance of this initiative for the state and its impact on accelerating the ad...

Gen Z Mental Health: Climate Stories with Sarah Newman

Sarah Newman is the Founder and Executive Director of the Climate Mental Health Network, which she started in Spring 2021. Prior to this, Newman worked in the impact media space for many years, including a stint at Participant Media. During her time in the industry, Sarah worked on campaigns for films such as Contagion, Food, Inc., The Cove, and Heather Booth: Changing the World. She joins us to shine a light on a global mental health crisis, which is exacerbated by the climate crisis. ...

IRA Distribution to Hard-to-Abate Commercial Sectors

In this episode, Charles ‘Chad’ Holliday, former Chairman of Royal Dutch Shell, discusses the seven hardest to abate energy sectors. He shares his insights on the challenges these sectors face and potential solutions to achieve a net-zero carbon future.  Chad starts by talking about the seven hardest-to-abate energy sectors, which include heavy-duty transport, aviation, shipping, cement, steel, chemicals, and long-distance heating and cooling. He explains that these sectors pose a signifi...

NASA's Involvement in the Fight Against Climate Change featuring Dorian Janney of NASA

Most of us have defining moments that made us fall in love with the world, space, and the environment. It is most often this love and connection that starts us on a path for sustainability and activism against climate change. Dorian Janney is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission and in today’s episode she shares her story and the science of her job with us. In her present role, she educates in multiple settings and across various ...

Inflation Reduction Act with Dr. Frances Colón - the Senior Director of International Climate Policy for the Center for American Progress

Today's episode features an informed conversation about the Inflation Reduction Act with Dr. Frances Colón, Senior Director of International Climate Policy for the Center for American Progress. Recorded April 2023 Inflation Reduction Act Overview ·       The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) (poorly named but our big climate plan!) has $369 billion in funding for climate and clean energy, making it the largest investment for the clean energy transition in U.S. history. o   (IRA Hel...

Florida's Everglades - A Natural Tool To Fight Climate Change

Today, we are joined by Dr. Meenakshi Chabba, Ecosystem and Resilience Scientist at the Everglades Foundation. She will be discussing her advanced knowledge of Everglades ecosystem science and resilience planning for South Florida's natural and built environment. She is particularly passionate about how restoration efforts in the Everglades and decision-making around them can impact ecological and economic outcomes across the ecosystem.   Prior to joining the Foundation, Meenakshi was a...

What is climate change doing to Florida's favorite foods?

Climate change is affecting the foods we love and need for their nutritional value, including some of Florida’s favorites such as the Cuban Sandwich, fried gator bites, key lime pie, and the Rum Runner. Using foods and drinks like these is an exceptional way to tell the climate change story and get the attention of everyone. After all, we all eat to live. Rising temperatures, how, when, and where precipitation falls, and even the air, which now has 50% more carbon dioxide than in the pas...

The Measures to Reduce the Financial Risks of Climate Change by World Bank

This session from the Climate Correction™ Live event features Luis Tineo, Program Manager of the Climate Change Group for the World Bank. In this session, Luis answers the question, “Does climate change matter for development?” His work seeks to understand how the risks associated with climate change will affect poverty, prosperity, and equity in developing countries.   In this episode, you will learn the financial risks related to climate change, the measures to reduce those risks - as ...

Sustainability Directors Network Speak to Local Governments

Local governments in the Southeast face numerous challenges and barriers to advancing their sustainability and climate action priorities. This session will specifically focus on how SSDN is helping local governments build internal capacity to achieve climate-related goals, including participating in state-level policy forums and accessing federal funding to resource these activities. Southeast Sustainability Directors Network is a peer-to-peer network connecting over 100 local and tribal g...

Clean Energy Solutions on the Rise [Climate Correction Panel]

Historically, Florida has been slow to transition to clean energy, seemingly captive to the clout of utilities and the fossil fuel industry. But with solar costs dropping and federal dollars on the way, hear the latest about where the Sunshine State is on capturing cost-effective energy efficiency, solar, battery storage, and how we stack up on electrifying transportation.   Speakers  Susan Glickman  Policy & Program Consultant, Florida Clinicians For Climate Action  Named to Florida ...

Welcome to Climate Correction™

VoLo Foundation welcomes you to Climate Correction™ Conference 2023! Our Emcee John Morales gets us started. Ashley Van Stone, Sustainability Manager City of Orlando offers a warm welcome to 200+ attendees. VoLo Foundation’s Trustees and Founders, David S. Vogel and Thais Lopez Vogel, welcome everyone and remind us of the Foundation’s mission and vision. Dawn Shirreffs, Florida Director of Environmental Defense Fund gives a briefing that discusses how the Inflation Reduction Act can contribu...

The Scorching Reality: Effects of Heat on Physical and Mental Health [Climate Correction Panel]

This panel will discuss the health impacts of climate change, with a focus on the effects of extreme heat.  It will be moderated by Bonnie Schneider, Founder of Weather & Wellness LLC and author of the book "Taking the Heat: How Climate Change is Affecting Your Mind, Body & Spirit, and What You Can Do About It." (Simon & Schuster). Bonnie's expert panelists are Shauna Junco, Pharm.D., BCPS, a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in adult infectious diseases, and Dr. Martin Derrow, MD FACP, a ...

World Wildlife Fund Announces Food Waste Warrior Program [Climate Correction Panel]

Reducing food waste is increasingly being recognized as an effective and non-controversial solution to reduce GHG emissions; ease pressure on land and water ecosystems used for food production; and alleviate global food insecurity. WWF's national Food Waste Warriors program has landed in Orlando, and aims to inspire local K-12 students to take the lead in developing a more circular food system.  Speakers  Alex Nichols-Vinueza, Manager of Food Waste Programs, WWF  Alex supports the US Fo...

Resilient By Design: Babcock Ranch and Hurricane Ian [Climate Correction Panel]

As Hurricane Ian slammed into Southwest Florida, the majority of the residents at Babcock Ranch chose to shelter in place.  The resilient design of their town was about to be put to the ultimate test.  Despite massive devastation in surrounding communities – damage at Babcock Ranch was minimal. Residents never lost power. They never lost water. They never lost internet.  And luck had nothing to do with it.  Babcock Ranch has factored storm safety into all development decisions to create a...

Climate Justice: A Moral Imperative [Climate Correction Panel]

Experiences, Hope, Resilience, and the Fight for a Sustainable Future for All.   Wendy Oliver, Program Director VoLo Foundation  Daniel Gibson, Regional Vice President - Miami, Allegany Franciscan Ministries  Andi Allen, State Director, Best Buddies  Andi Allen is the State Director of Best Buddies in Florida where she works with a team of 41 employees to enhance the lives of those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities through programs focused on developing one-to-o...

Wrapping up 2022 – Meet the VoLo Team

In this final episode of Season 2 of Climate Correction Podcast, we’re coming to you live from our offices in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.   Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce our talented and very diverse team. Just for fun, this episode is presented in Spanglish. We sat down for a casual conversation and each person shared why he or she is passionate about working for climate solutions. We also talk about how they see the climate changing around them.   To learn about our team – and to pu...

Climate Change is an Opportunity Multiplier with Chris Schnyer

Climate change stands to shake up the way we live, and the costs associated with maintaining our lifestyles. Climate change will introduce challenges in all the top polling topics of 2022, and as such, it is a threat multiplier, but it is also an opportunity multiplier. It will spur new industries with the potential to create new jobs. This is key and would not happen without such an overwhelming challenge.  Today we are joined by Chris Schnyer, a data analyst, and consultant on policy and...

Climate and Energy Through the Eyes of a Journalist

Amy Harder is the Executive Editor of Cipher by Breakthrough Energy. Cipher is an online climate news source backed by Bill Gates. Amy is a journalist well-known for her ability to break down complex energy and climate issues, and communicate truth in digestible and easy-to-understand ways. Amy also worked for Axios at its inception in 2017 and has worked with the Wall Street Journal. While originally covering general topics, Amy began to take a special interest in stories related to clima...

GM Frontrunner in Climate Sustainability

A Chief Sustainability Officer’s job is to generate, provide, and initiate an organization’s policies and actions regarding sustainability. At General Motors, this task has been taken on by Kristen Siemen. As the CSO for GM, Kristen Siemen has direct insight and knowledge of the current direction, future plans, and their commitment to fighting climate change. In January 2021, GM committed itself to become carbon neutral in its products and operations by 2040 and eliminating tailpipe emiss...

Gaining Momentum in the Political Fight Against Climate Change Rep Anna Eskamani

Representative Anna Eskamani flipped her legislative seat in 2018 and was re-elected in 2020. She has declared her candidacy for the Democratic party race scheduled for August 23, 2022. Rep. Eskamani has made pledges to not take money from fossil fuel companies and has a strong presence in the climate change community in Florida. She has continuously pushed for climate change bills and has not stopped, even as political opposition continues to delay change. Rep. Eskamani discusses her politi...

How to Vote in Florida

Today I am joined by Dawn Shirreffs from Environmental Defense Fund. As EDF’s Florida Director, she works to integrate, enhance and scale the impact of EDF’s scientists and economists in Florida. She works with a growing Florida-based team to mobilize key influencers and constituencies to reach and build relationships with members of Congress and key in-state constituencies. Highlighting links from this episode:  People First Report Card Contact Your Supervisor of Elections

Natural Climate Solutions The Power of Parks and Public Lands - Presented by Trust for Public Land

From Florida Climate Week 2022 - https://floridaclimateweek.org/ Quality parks and green spaces are a fundamental requirement for sustaining healthy, equitable, and climate resilient communities. Importantly, natural solutions help people translate climate concern into real, close-to-home opportunities to act on climate. In addition, climate conservation provides a range of other benefits from coastal protection to improving air and water quality to cooling increasingly dangerous temperatu...

Education That Works For Gen Z and Gen Alpha Students

Ashley Hollern is an experienced teacher, educational technology expert, and STEM professional. She is also the Founder of Authentic Exploration Matters. She has taken a stance on teaching educators how to weave up-to-date climate science and solutions into curriculums to arm the current generation of youth to be aware of the climate problem that will challenge their future. She encourages them all to think about how they can be part of the solution. As the climate crisis gets increasingly...

The Journey of a Congressional Republican Climate Advocate

After running a public and media relations firm for 12 years, Carlos Curbelo got involved in his community in 2010 with the Miami-Dade County School Board. In 2014, he was elected to Congress and served until January 2019. Congressman Carlos Curbelo represented Florida’s 26th Congressional District. In Congress, Carlos Curbelo was often ranked as one of the most bipartisan members. Being a child of political refugees from Cuba and being born in Miami, Florida, Carlos Curbelo had high goals f...

An Economists Take on Climate Change and Carbon Tax

Born in Belleville, Illinois in 1932, Dr. Leroy “Roy” Snyder Wehrle grew up with nature and the environment being a big part of his family. With a rich history involving the economy, foreign and domestic policy, and climate activism, Dr. Leroy Wehrle provides valuable insight on how the economy and climate are linked. With this knowledge, he aims to educate and provide insight to allow others to seek, educate, and lead change for climate change. In 1972, he was awarded a Professorship in Eco...

Something New for Florida

Nikki Fried is the current Commissioner of Agriculture, in Florida. She won the 2018 Florida Commissioner of Agriculture election, narrowly defeating state representative Matt Caldwell by less than 7,000 votes. She is also the first woman to be elected to the position.  In 2022, she goes face-to-face in a race for the Governor’s seat. She has always been an advocate for climate change and has taken many steps to improve Florida's environment. In this episode, Nikki discusses how the enviro...

Have Economists Started a Generational War Over Climate Climate Change Larry Kotlikoff Boston University

Economists study the way the production and distribution of goods, products, and services affects the free. Conscious and modern economists are now applying this financial analysis to global warming and the effect on climate change. Economist Laurence "Larry" Kotlikoff has written, spoken, and advocated for the climate for most of his career, including in front of U.S. Congress. Ranked as one of the top 25 World's Most Influential Economists by The Economist Magazine, Kotlikoff is well infor...

3 Core Values for Approaching Climate Change in Florida Whit Remer City of Tampa

A sustainability and resilience officer’s job is to act as a mediator between businesses, organizations, or governments and the environment or environmental policies. They develop strategies that work with climate change activists and policies. These strategies help avoid conflict, protect the environment, and minimize waste or losses in a world market that is seeing less and less resources.   Whitford "Whit" Remer is the first Sustainability and Resilience Officer for the City of Tampa....

Go Plastic Free to Fight Climate Change J.P. Brooker Ocean Conservancy

Jon Paul “J.P.” Brooker is a Florida advocate for climate change through environmental law, fishery regulations, and ocean conservancy. He sits on the Executive Council of the Florida Bar’s Environment & Land Use Law Section. Additionally, J.P. serves on the Governmental and Public Policy Advocacy and Admiralty Law committees for the Florida Bar. He is a co-chair of public interest and also serves on the coral advisory panel for the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. He is also the d...

Biden's Plans to Address Climate Change_Nat Keohane_Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

Nathaniel “Nat” O. Keohane is the president for the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES). Previously, he served as a special assistant to President Obama, as the senior vice president for the Environmental Defense Fund, and as an Associate Professor of Economics at Yale. Keohane provides valuable insight to Congress and other influential members of the community about climate change and the current path that the US and the world takes. Currently, Nat Keohane, working with the C2ES,...

How Florida Voters Can Impact Climate Change_ Congressman Charlie Crist

Congressman Charlie Crist is currently serving Florida’s 13th district. He was Florida’s governor from 2007 to 2011. Congressman Crist is once again campaigning to serve Florida and correct some of the wrongs he sees occurring within the state. As a proven advocate for climate correction, he fought to hold BP accountable during the devastating oil spill back in 2010. Currently, while serving as Congressman for Florida’s 13th district, he has continued to fight for the environment.   In t...

National Heat Awareness Day - Understanding the Impact of Heat on Pregnancy feat Marya Meyer of Women's Fund Miami-Dade

We all know that extreme heat can be dangerous and that we should keep cool and drink plenty of water to avoid the miserable effects of dehydration. Are you aware, however, that heat has a major impact on pregnant women and healthy birth outcomes? When a woman is pregnant, it’s already difficult to self-regulate her body temperature because her body is working to keep both herself and her baby cool.   The number of extreme heat days are rapidly increasing due to climate change. Excessive...

Connecting Climate Change and Human Rights Activism For a United Goal Jorge Daniel Taillant Center for Human Rights and Environment FINAL

Jorge "Daniel" Taillant’s admiration and determination to protect glaciers is really only the tip of the iceberg in his battle for climate change. Daniel is a Climate Justice Policy Advisor at the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development, a group dedicated to promote positive influences in societies to protect the environment and create accountable systems of governance. At IGSD, Daniel helps advise the state of California, state agencies, local government and civil society organi...