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No Planet B

87 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratings

No Planet B is an independent climate change podcast hosted by Breanna Waterman and Wyatt Jordan! We talk to researchers, analysts, politicians, farmers, and more about climate change causes, effects, and solutions.

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Episodes

NPB 34: Coffee and Climate Change

May 31, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

REBROADCAST: Oh hey. Happy Monday! This week we're revisiting an interview Felipe Sardi, the co-founder of La Palma y El Tucan!  La Palma is a coffee grower known for their quality products, ecological initiatives, and innovative social programs. We discuss the importance of biodiversity, the effects of climate change on coffee plants, and our future war against dolphins - a topic we always seem to gravitate to.  - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BStbzhcrjeKy73tK02Bn...

NPB 33: Biden's Conservation Plans and Air Quality Deaths

May 17, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MB

Well if it isn't the dog days of summer! In this episode we're talking about the Biden administration's 2021 conservation plans, the agricultural industry's impact on air quality, and how to make your school more sustainable! Come join us for a while!

NPB 32: Climate Fiction with C.D. Tavenor

May 04, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

Hello everyone! This week we're talking about climate change fiction - or cli-fi - for you abbreviation buffs. We're discussing The World's Revolution - a collaborative effort among fiction writers to publish an anthology of climate fiction stories! 

NPB 31: NFTs and Climate Change, China's Goals, and Questionable Journalism

April 19, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

This week we're flying guestless! And we're talking about the effect of NFTs on the environment, China's role in greenhouse emissions, journalism, and more! 

NPB 30: Sea Shanties and Coastlines with Kim McCoy

April 05, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

Ahoy there! This week we're talking about coastlines, climate change's effects on the ocean, and sea shanties with Kim McCoy. Kim is an oceanographer, adventurer, 2018 recipient of the Scientific Achievement Award, co-author of Waves and Beaches, and over all swell guy. 

Sea Shanties and Coastlines with Kim McCoy

April 05, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

Ahoy there! This week we're talking about coastlines, climate change's effects on the ocean, and sea shanties with Kim McCoy. Kim is an oceanographer, adventurer, 2018 recipient of the Scientific Achievement Award, co-author of Waves and Beaches, and over all swell guy. 

NPB 29: Activism with Sarah Goody

March 22, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

Hello everyone and happy March! Today we're talking about climate change activism with Sarah Goody! We're also discussing how mental health, age, and political power factor in to climate change activism. Get ready for some active listening!

NPB 28: Committed Warming with Andrew Dessler

February 22, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

Hello everyone and happy February! Love is in the air, and so is CO2! In this episode we're talking to Dr. Andrew Dessler about committed warming - AKA the amount of warming that the Earth is committed to due to previous years' worth of CO2.

NPB 27: Air Quality and Health with Mike Kleeman

January 25, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

Hello everyone! On this episode of No Planet B we're talking with Mike Kleeman of UC Davis about the connections between air quality and health, what makes up air quality, and the interaction of climate change and air quality. Stick around!

NPB 26: Talking Energy with Olu Olajide

December 21, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MB

As we're wrapping up 2020 we decided to talk with our good friend Olubunmi Olajide. We discuss the future of the energy industry, energy storage, and difference between climate conversations and energy conversations.  Olu is the host of The Energy Talk podcast, which you can find at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-energy-talk/id1467655589

NPB 25: Economic Incentives in Climate Change

November 23, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MB

Hi everyone! In this episode, we're talking with Veena Ramani at Ceres. We're discussing the role of financial regulators in helping economies adapt to climate change. We're also talking about what companies are already doing and what we can learn from the Coronavirus pandemic. Happy listening!

NPB 24: 2020 is Literally on Fire

October 28, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MB

Hey y'all, we're back after a bit of a hiatus, and we have Matt Fidler on the horn! This is an episode all about the wildfire season of 2020, what makes it so active, and potential solutions! - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QT6CVWSS7vt1b3W6LpvRhFAOG7QSUmvSmOvDRayapT8/edit?usp=sharing

Bad Science with Ken Rice

May 13, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MB

Last year, an article was published in Scientific Reports claiming that movements in the sun were responsible for climate change. This week, we sit down with Ken Rice - professor at the University of Edinburgh and researcher in theoretical and computational astrophysics - to talk about this article, and how it was retracted.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

NPB 24: Bad Science in Climate Change, with Ken Rice

May 13, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MB

Last year, an article was published in Scientific Reports claiming that movements in the sun were responsible for climate change. This week, we sit down with Ken Rice - professor at the University of Edinburgh and researcher in theoretical and computational astrophysics - to talk about this article, and how it was retracted.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

NPB 23: Bad Science in Climate Change, with Ken Rice

May 13, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MB

Last year, an article was published in Scientific Reports claiming that movements in the sun were responsible for climate change. This week, we sit down with Ken Rice - professor at the University of Edinburgh and researcher in theoretical and computational astrophysics - to talk about this article, and how it was retracted.  - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Er38A4PYJWsKNuoz7u6aPzsm0VQ2Zxk0Rr2F7H8_VR0/edit?usp=sharing

NPB 22: Privilege in Climate Change Discussion

April 06, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

Good morning quaranteens, we hope you're all staying inside and staying sane. Today we're talking with Olu Olajide of The Energy Talk podcast! We're talking about climate change conversations depending on location, foreign aid, and community involvement.  - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U3HUbRORmklkTLUVPLFJpTPRKj9UiukiCy1in_QvXus/edit?usp=sharing

NPB 23: Privilege in Climate Change Discussion

April 06, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

Good morning quaranteens, we hope you're all staying inside and staying sane. Today we're talking with Olu Olajide of The Energy Talk podcast! We're talking about climate change conversations depending on location, foreign aid, and community involvement.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

Privilege in Climate Change Discussion

April 06, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

Good morning quaranteens, we hope you're all staying inside and staying sane. Today we're talking with Olu Olajide of The Energy Talk podcast! We're talking about climate change conversations depending on location, foreign aid, and community involvement.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

Something Positive, and Bre Eats at Arby's

March 23, 2020 22:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

Hello! Today we thought we'd bring you something with some positivity. So we're talking about environmental news with a positive impact, as well as the fact that Bre Eats at Arby's. We hope you're all doing well and taking care.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

NPB 22: Something Positive, and Bre Eats at Arby's

March 23, 2020 22:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

Hello! Today we thought we'd bring you something with some positivity. So we're talking about environmental news with a positive impact, as well as the fact that Bre Eats at Arby's. We hope you're all doing well and taking care.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

NPB 21: Something Positive, and Bre Eats at Arby's

March 23, 2020 22:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

Hello! Today we thought we'd bring you something with some positivity. So we're talking about environmental news with a positive impact, as well as the fact that Bre Eats at Arby's. We hope you're all doing well and taking care.  - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lhzdQhihtkE76Tqa5L62BgGIOoO678oZS8pTgmukCcs/edit?usp=sharing

NPB 20: The Cost of Climate Change

March 09, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MB

Well it's about time we started talking about money around here. The Climate Impact lab is a group of climate scientists, economists, data engineers, and analysts, working to put a dollar value on the cost of climate change. We're interviewing Hannah Hess - the senior manager of Rhodium Group - about her involvement with the Climate Impact Lab as well as the cost of climate change. - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u9MI5UKwp4MgmYcYJr7Ujp90GZUWSnJ7MxKz_UP2B7M/edit?usp...

The Cost of Climate Change

March 09, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MB

Well it's about time we started talking about money around here. The Climate Impact lab is a group of climate scientists, economists, data engineers, and analysts, working to put a dollar value on the cost of climate change. We're interviewing Hannah Hess - the senior manager of Rhodium Group - about her involvement with the Climate Impact Lab as well as the cost of climate change. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

NPB 21: The Cost of Climate Change

March 09, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MB

Well it's about time we started talking about money around here. The Climate Impact lab is a group of climate scientists, economists, data engineers, and analysts, working to put a dollar value on the cost of climate change. We're interviewing Hannah Hess - the senior manager of Rhodium Group - about her involvement with the Climate Impact Lab as well as the cost of climate change. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

NPB 19: Coronavirus and Educating Women

February 24, 2020 14:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MB

Good morning! Today we're talking about Coronavirus, future of disease, and how educating women could help combat climate change. It's a little bit of a shorter episode today. We thought we'd experiment with this episode length and see how it goes! - Source Document - https://docs.google.com/document/d/187IXpC-F_PPTZnyCjXZdF6QmZYEtKDReYdEDPJ8UQLY/edit?usp=sharing

Coronavirus and Educating Women

February 24, 2020 14:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MB

Good morning! Today we're talking about Coronavirus, future of disease, and how educating women could help combat climate change. It's a little bit of a shorter episode today. We thought we'd experiment with this episode length and see how it goes! - Source Document - https://docs.google.com/document/d/187IXpC-F_PPTZnyCjXZdF6QmZYEtKDReYdEDPJ8UQLY/edit?usp=sharing Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

NPB 19: Coronavirus and Educating Women

February 24, 2020 14:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MB

Good morning! Today we're talking about Coronavirus, future of disease, and how educating women could help combat climate change. It's a little bit of a shorter episode today. We thought we'd experiment with this episode length and see how it goes! - Source Document - https://docs.google.com/document/d/187IXpC-F_PPTZnyCjXZdF6QmZYEtKDReYdEDPJ8UQLY/edit?usp=sharing

NPB 20: Coronavirus and Educating Women

February 24, 2020 14:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MB

Good morning! Today we're talking about Coronavirus, future of disease, and how educating women could help combat climate change. It's a little bit of a shorter episode today. We thought we'd experiment with this episode length and see how it goes! - Source Document - https://docs.google.com/document/d/187IXpC-F_PPTZnyCjXZdF6QmZYEtKDReYdEDPJ8UQLY/edit?usp=sharing Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

NPB 19: Wildfires, Cussing, and Climate Change

January 20, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MB

Hello and happy new year! The world is a little bit on fire so we decided to talk to Matt Fidler - host of NPR's California Burning - about the causes, effects, and history of wildfires.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

NPB 18: Wildfires, Cussing, and Climate Change

January 20, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MB

Hello and happy new year! The world is a little bit on fire so we decided to talk to Matt Fidler - host of NPR's California Burning - about the causes, effects, and history of wildfires. 

Wildfires, and Cussing

January 20, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MB

Hello and happy new year! The world is a little bit on fire so we decided to talk to Matt Fidler - host of NPR's California Burning - about the causes, effects, and history of wildfires.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

Fracking? Who is she?

December 17, 2019 13:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MB

We're joined this week by Dr. Robert Howarth - a biogeochemist with research experience in the subjects of fracking, methane emissions, natural gas, and more! We're discussing the basics of fracking, the implications to policy, the myths, and the future of alternative energies.  - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ey05rPqTaHb3a7woBIcsQdgHbD9KePh9KcQHG9JG5n8/edit?usp=sharing Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

NPB 17: Fracking? Who is she?

December 17, 2019 13:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MB

We're joined this week by Dr. Robert Howarth - a biogeochemist with research experience in the subjects of fracking, methane emissions, natural gas, and more! We're discussing the basics of fracking, the implications to policy, the myths, and the future of alternative energies.  - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ey05rPqTaHb3a7woBIcsQdgHbD9KePh9KcQHG9JG5n8/edit?usp=sharing

NPB 18: Fracking? Who is she?

December 17, 2019 13:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MB

We're joined this week by Dr. Robert Howarth - a biogeochemist with research experience in the subjects of fracking, methane emissions, natural gas, and more! We're discussing the basics of fracking, the implications to policy, the myths, and the future of alternative energies.  - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ey05rPqTaHb3a7woBIcsQdgHbD9KePh9KcQHG9JG5n8/edit?usp=sharing Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

NPB 17: Venice Flooding and Lionfish Hunting

November 22, 2019 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MB

Get ready to take on some water, this week we're talking quite a bit about Italy. Specifically Venice flooding and the requirement of climate education! Overall some wins and some losses.  - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aU-JCcuSAq512_PRYLUCpsvZOKJozbcHLbUL5AeOKnE/edit?usp=sharing Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

Venice Flooding and Lionfish Hunting

November 22, 2019 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MB

Get ready to take on some water, this week we're talking quite a bit about Italy. Specifically Venice flooding and the requirement of climate education! Overall some wins and some losses.  - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aU-JCcuSAq512_PRYLUCpsvZOKJozbcHLbUL5AeOKnE/edit?usp=sharing Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

NPB 16: Venice Flooding and Lionfish Hunting

November 22, 2019 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MB

Get ready to take on some water, this week we're talking quite a bit about Italy. Specifically Venice flooding and the requirement of climate education! Overall some wins and some losses.  - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aU-JCcuSAq512_PRYLUCpsvZOKJozbcHLbUL5AeOKnE/edit?usp=sharing

NPB 16: Jane Fonda

November 05, 2019 16:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

We're collaborating with the CLEO institute and the Florida Climate Pledge to bring you this episode! We'll be discussing: 2019 sea level predictions, housing markets, California fires, and of course, Jane Fonda.  - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ewSAkdLq8KCmOteczSXLJLCQhr-HVJ7gv_9iq1HxcV4/edit?usp=sharing Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

NPB 15: Jane Fonda

November 05, 2019 16:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

We're collaborating with the CLEO institute and the Florida Climate Pledge to bring you this episode! We'll be discussing: 2019 sea level predictions, housing markets, California fires, and of course, Jane Fonda.  - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ewSAkdLq8KCmOteczSXLJLCQhr-HVJ7gv_9iq1HxcV4/edit?usp=sharing

Jane Fonda

November 05, 2019 16:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

We're collaborating with the CLEO institute and the Florida Climate Pledge to bring you this episode! We'll be discussing: 2019 sea level predictions, housing markets, California fires, and of course, Jane Fonda.  - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ewSAkdLq8KCmOteczSXLJLCQhr-HVJ7gv_9iq1HxcV4/edit?usp=sharing Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

NPB 15: No Planet B Lounge

October 21, 2019 13:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MB

Good morning, (noon, afternoon, evening, etc. etc.) and welcome to the No Planet B Lounge, where we'll be playing pieces from our favorite episodes while we just relax and take our time doing whatever, no pressure.  Outro Song: Summerland Ave. by Rene Day Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

No Planet B Lounge

October 21, 2019 13:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MB

Good morning, (noon, afternoon, evening, etc. etc.) and welcome to the No Planet B Lounge, where we'll be playing pieces from our favorite episodes while we just relax and take our time doing whatever, no pressure.  Outro Song: Summerland Ave. by Rene Day Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

NPB 14: No Planet B Lounge

October 21, 2019 13:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MB

Good morning, (noon, afternoon, evening, etc. etc.) and welcome to the No Planet B Lounge, where we'll be playing pieces from our favorite episodes while we just relax and take our time doing whatever, no pressure.  Outro Song: Summerland Ave. by Rene Day

NPB 13: Amazon Fire (Not the Tablet)

October 07, 2019 12:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB

Yeah hey come on in and get comfortable, but don't get too comfortable because the ground is, in fact, on fire. In this episode, we're guest-less, and talking about the fires going on in the Amazon. We also revive the wheel of sustainability, and talk about Greta Thunberg and air quality reports! - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aCWegAqmH0cGb3PZkGnlqQ20bq2-l-OrkI5xldp8r3k/edit?usp=sharing Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

NPB 14: Amazon Fire (Not the Tablet)

October 07, 2019 12:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB

Yeah hey come on in and get comfortable, but don't get too comfortable because the ground is, in fact, on fire. In this episode, we're guest-less, and talking about the fires going on in the Amazon. We also revive the wheel of sustainability, and talk about Greta Thunberg and air quality reports! - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aCWegAqmH0cGb3PZkGnlqQ20bq2-l-OrkI5xldp8r3k/edit?usp=sharing Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

Amazon Fire (Not the Tablet)

October 07, 2019 12:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB

Yeah hey come on in and get comfortable, but don't get too comfortable because the ground is, in fact, on fire. In this episode, we're guest-less, and talking about the fires going on in the Amazon. We also revive the wheel of sustainability, and talk about Greta Thunberg and air quality reports! - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aCWegAqmH0cGb3PZkGnlqQ20bq2-l-OrkI5xldp8r3k/edit?usp=sharing Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)

Hot Planet Summer: A Galactic Perspective

September 19, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

Alright everyone, it's finally time we talked about space. This is a VERY special episode with Dr. Aaron Lee - PhD astronomer, educator, and cruise-line star party host. So get out your space blankets, turn on your planetarium projectors, and put in some nice headphones, because we're taking you out of this world. (Our legal team has informed us that we're legally obligated to apologize for that joke, so we're sorry, and it'll never happen again - W&B) - Source Document -  https://docs.goo...

NPB 13: Hot Planet Summer: A Galactic Perspective

September 19, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

Alright everyone, it's finally time we talked about space. This is a VERY special episode with Dr. Aaron Lee - PhD astronomer, educator, and cruise-line star party host. So get out your space blankets, turn on your planetarium projectors, and put in some nice headphones, because we're taking you out of this world. (Our legal team has informed us that we're legally obligated to apologize for that joke, so we're sorry, and it'll never happen again - W&B) - Source Document -  https://docs.goo...

NPB 12: Hot Planet Summer: A Galactic Perspective

September 19, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

Alright everyone, it's finally time we talked about space. This is a VERY special episode with Dr. Aaron Lee - PhD astronomer, educator, and cruise-line star party host. So get out your space blankets, turn on your planetarium projectors, and put in some nice headphones, because we're taking you out of this world. (Our legal team has informed us that we're legally obligated to apologize for that joke, so we're sorry, and it'll never happen again - W&B) - Source Document -  https://docs.goo...

NPB 11: Biodiversity and The Disappearing Bananas

August 26, 2019 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

Good morning, noon, afternoon, evening, or night! This week we're talking to Dr. Stephanie Pau, a researcher in the fields of biodiversity and ecosystem functions! We're discussing biodiversity, deforestation, banana clones, climate change deniers responding to research, activism, and more! - Source Document -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ag3L7TG_RvqWYCJrsdt5UInpfiVVH063hFztNguAdIU/edit Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31473929&fan_landing=true)