Climate One

Yvon Chouinard: Founding Patagonia and Living Simply

25 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The explorer, climber, surfer and founder of sporting goods company Patagonia, Inc., has spent a lifetime welcoming adventure – and risk - of all ki...

Redefining National Parks and Family Farms in a Changing Climate

18 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

America’s National Parks are struggling to find a balance between the needs of a growing population and the desire to preserve our natural heritage....

Bread, Wine and Chocolate in a Warming World

11 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Connecting the dots between the foods we love and our environment may be one way to engage people in the climate change fight – one cup of coffee at...

McKibben & Tamminen: Disruptive Climate and Politics

04 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Climate change seems to have taken a backseat in this year’s presidential campaign. What’s ahead for the climate movement in the next administrati...

C1 Revue: Surviving a Megadrought

01 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After last winter’s rains, Californians breathed a collective sigh of relief. But short-term weather is not the same as long-term climate. And state...

Villaraigosa, de León, and Mason: Power Politics

28 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

California has been proudly fighting the war on climate change for over a decade. But can it can grow its economy and tackle climate change at the sa...

Future Cities

21 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As the world’s population increasingly moves into cities, what is the future of urban life? How can we build in the ability to weather a changing cl...

Taking the Temperature of California’s Climate Law

14 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been ten years since California enacted a landmark law that put it at the forefront of the global war on climate change. Has AB 32 been a boon ...

Rising Seas: Is San Francisco Ready?

07 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

San Francisco developers are planning billions in new construction with a Bayfront view. Yet seas are predicted to rise nearly a foot by 2050. Are we ...

Can the Pacific Coast Lead the Transition to a Clean Economy?

30 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Pacific states and British Columbia have all pledged to reduce carbon emissions. Can they help accelerate the global transition to a green economy...

Tom Steyer & Andy Karsner: Making Good on the Promise of Paris

23 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Paris climate agreement was signed by 196 countries and endorsed by corporate America. But will political rancor sink the ship of progress? Andy K...

Can California Get to 100% Clean Power?

16 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

California is on track to reach 50% renewable energy by the year 2030. But can we do better? What would it take to get us to 100% clean power by 2050...

Earning Green

09 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We will discuss the hot prospects for building a climate-conscious career. New jobs and avenues for advancement are being created as companies strive ...

Learning Green

02 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss how doctors, teachers and parents are framing climate change as a children’s issue. The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a statement...

C1 Revue: Human Health and Social Equity in a Hot World

01 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Fossil fuels have lifted nations into the modern era, bringing wealth and well being to many. But as we turn away from these carbon intensive energy s...

Will Closing Diablo Canyon Increase Carbon Pollution?

26 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

PG&E recently announced plans to close the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant by 2025 and replace it with renewable energy. What does this mean for Californ...

Can the Internet of Things be Green and Safe?

19 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s smart homes can be managed from your phone; banking can be done with the swipe of an app. But how vulnerable are we to hackers and cyberterr...

Redefining National Parks and Family Farms in a Changing Climate

12 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

America’s National Parks are struggling to find a balance between the needs of a growing population and the desire to preserve our natural heritage....

Is California Entering a Megadrought?

05 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As the dry spell continues, studies show that California could be facing a megadrought lasting decades. How do we adjust to the “new normal” in ou...

The Health Hazards of One Degree

29 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Global warming is hitting closer to home than we think, from a neighborhood child gasping with asthma to a parent collapsing from heatstroke. These re...

Getting Baked: Can Legalizing Pot Help Fight Climate Change?

22 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In November California voters have the chance to legalize marijuana. Could bringing one of our biggest industries out of the shadows help our environm...

Sea Heroes: Extreme Edition

14 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Our planet’s oceans drive our weather and generate much of our oxygen -- and they’re being severely impacted by climate change. What can be done a...

After El Niño Now What?

08 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Many Californians are wondering if El Niño has saved the Golden State from its historic drought. The snowpack in Sierra Nevada is more robust, reserv...

Old Nukes, New Nukes

01 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A two-part conversation about the present and future of atomic power in a hot and crowded world. David R. Baker, Energy Reporter, San Francisco Chroni...

C1 Revue: Climate Control

01 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We’ll explore the role of imagination in finding solutions to environmental threats – from fantasy films to engineering the sky to control the Ear...

Can the Pacific Coast Lead the Transition to a Clean Economy?

24 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Pacific states and British Columbia have all pledged to reduce carbon emissions. Can they help accelerate the global transition to a green economy...

Tom Steyer & Andy Karsner: Making Good on the Promise of Paris

17 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Paris climate agreement was signed by 196 countries and endorsed by corporate America. But will political rancor sink the ship of progress? Andy K...

Nicholas Stern and Steve Westly

10 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

While federal experts warn that it will cost $44 trillion to rid the U.S. economy of carbon, Citibank counters that failing to act on climate disrupti...

Remaking the Planet

03 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Geoengineering may sound like science fiction, but there are many who believe we can -- and should -- be taking drastic measures to cool our planet do...

C1 Revue: Doubt, Deception, Defiance

01 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re going to extreme ends of climate change debate... and action. While most of us are still comfortable sitting in the center – perhaps ...

U.S. Energy Secretary and Business Leaders

27 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly 200 countries have pledged to go on a carbon diet. But does what happens in Paris, stay in Paris? How does the US plan to keep its climate prom...

Earning Green

20 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We will discuss the hot prospects for building a climate-conscious career. New jobs and avenues for advancement are being created as companies strive ...

Learning Green

13 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss how doctors, teachers and parents are framing climate change as a children’s issue. The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a statement...

Liccardo, Schaaf and Ting vs. Global Warming

06 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The global effects of climate disruption will have local impacts on the Bay Area. The political leaders of this region are already planning for a futu...

C1 Revue: Living on Sunshine

01 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You know that cartoon where the guy has a light bulb over his head and then “bing” it goes on? Well, America is having a collective “light bulb”...

Cowspiracy

29 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In the quest for a carbon-neutral lifestyle, it can be difficult to sort out which activities have the greatest negative impact on our climate, from d...

The Health Hazards of One Degree

22 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Global warming is hitting closer to home than we think, from a neighborhood child gasping with asthma to a parent collapsing from heatstroke. These re...

Fighting Fossil Fuels All the Way to Prison

08 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Radical protesters Tim DeChristopher and Georgia Hirsty put the “active” in “activism.” But is civil disobedience the best way to effect real ...

C1 Revue: Climate Science: Hope & Worry

01 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The historic climate summit in Paris is behind us. And nations around the world are turning their attention to the lofty promises made. Yet scientists...

Today's EV Market

25 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s electric cars are more fun to drive than ever. And for many, they’re more affordable too. Will California reach its goal of a million EVs ...

Beans and Brew

18 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Coffee, beer and chocolate – oh my! How is global warming affecting our beloved guilty pleasures? Can growers and producers adapt to a changing clim...

Cigarettes and Tailpipes

11 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Cigarette makers downplayed the dangers of smoking for decades with distracting science. How close is the link between tobacco denial and climate deni...

Climate Equity

04 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Communities of color are most affected by pollution, yet they’ve been overlooked by the green movement. How can we ensure environmental justice for ...

Bread, Wine and Chocolate in a Warming World

24 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Connecting the dots between the foods we love and our environment may be one way to engage people in the climate change fight – one cup of coffee at...

Handling Your Feelings About Climate Change

18 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If climate change makes you feel anxious, depressed or powerless, psychologists say you’re not alone. Can talking it out help drive change? Joshua F...

U.S. Energy Secretary and Business Leaders

12 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly 200 countries have pledged to go on a carbon diet. But does what happens in Paris, stay in Paris? How does the US plan to keep its climate prom...

Fighting Fossil Fuels All the Way to Prison

05 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Radical protestersTim DeChristopher and Georgia Hirsty put the “active” in “activism.” But is civil disobedience the best way to effect real c...

C1 Revue: Cars of the Future

29 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We’ll never win the climate change challenge if we don’t change the way we make and drive cars. In the U.S. personal vehicles account for nearly o...

How We Roll

29 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ride-sharing, biking, bussing – when it comes to getting around, there’s a growing menu of ala carte wheels to choose from. Can we curb our cars f...

Greening Asia

22 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As the Asian economy booms, its people have paid the price in polluted air and water. Can business and government solve Asia’s environmental problem...

Julián Castro

15 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The new American Dream is an energy-efficient home in a healthy, green community, and HUD Secretary Julián Castro wants to make it affordable for eve...

Dr. Chris Field – The Stephen Schneider Award

08 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The latest recipient of the Stephen Schneider Award calls COP21 “a turning point,” but warns that there’s still much to be done to combat global...

Down and Dirty

01 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The meat industry has been much maligned for its part in climate change. But can raising cattle in pastures help turn global warming into global green...

C1 Revue: Racing to Zero

31 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The path towards a clean energy future entails reducing our carbon footprint. But can we actually shrink that footprint down to nothing? That’s the ...

T. Boone Pickens

18 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Will the U.S. oil boom cripple OPEC? Could oil reach $100 a barrel again? What’s ahead for renewables? A conversation with the Oracle of Oil, Boone ...

Climate One in Paris

11 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Climate One went on the road to check out the action in and around the UN Climate Summit in Paris. While negotiators from 180 countries drilled down o...

The Road to Paris: Christiana Figueres and William Reilly

04 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Past conferences have failed to reach consensus on addressing climate change. Can the Paris summit produce a lasting, effective and equitable solution...

C1 Revue: The Changing Oceans

01 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Human activity has touched every corner of the Earth. The Arctic, the Amazon, the bottom of the deep, blue sea. Places you and I will most likely neve...

Atmosphere of Hope

27 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Climate change awareness and action are growing. Solutions are being implemented, with more in the wings. Are we experiencing an “atmosphere of hope...

Power Drive

20 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

California has an ambitious plan to reduce carbon emissions. Can EVs and driverless cars save the day? Or will they just add to our already clogged ro...

Charging Ahead: PG&E Tony Earley

13 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

PG&E hopes to become 50% renewable by 2030 by transitioning to renewable power sources and investing in a 21st century grid. Can they reach their goal...

Resilient Cities

30 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

El Niño is waiting in the wings, and heat waves, sea level rise and drought are in the forecast as well. How prepared are we to weather the next big ...

C1 Revue: Global Carbon

26 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Pope Francis – in his new encyclical, and in his recent talks at both the U.N. and U.S. Congress – says that it is our moral obligation to the poo...

Voices of the Wild

23 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to climate change, the wild corners of the planet are shrinking or disappearing altogether. How can we preserve the natural world and its creat...

Competition for Power

16 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Consumers in Marin and Sonoma already have freedom of choice when it comes to renewable power. Now San Francisco voters are about to have their say. D...

Arctic Melting & Rising

09 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Few of us will ever venture to the faraway Arctic. But our entire planet is affected by environmental and economic changes happening in the frozen nor...

Sylvia Earle (Rebroadcast)

02 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As the health of our oceans go, so goes the health of our planet. But climate change, overfishing and pollution have taken their toll – what can we ...

Hacking the Climate

25 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Spray painting the sky to deflect sunlight and cool the earth sounds like science fiction. But could geoengineering buy us time against global warming...

C1 Revue: Climate Fantasy & Denial

24 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at fact and fiction in our approach to the climate challenge. A handful of scientists want to tinker with the sky in a process called ge...

Pope Francis: Climate Changer?

18 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Pope Francis’ bold statement on global warming has prompted a discussion of stewardship across faiths. Can his upcoming visit change the climate in ...

EPA Chief Gina McCarthy (Rebroadcast)

11 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

From fisheries to food safety, California drought to Toledo tapwater, the EPA is waging the battle against climate change both domestically and global...

Hank Paulson: Dealing with China (Rebroadcast)

04 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

China is both our economic competitor and an ally in the climate change fight. But can it reduce its carbon footprint while lifting its people out of ...

Weather Whiplash (Rebroadcast)

27 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

From hurricanes and superstorms to drought, fire and floods -- what’s causing our country’s extreme weather events, and how can they be prevented?...

C1 Revue: Alfalfa & Lawns

24 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Our next program is all about water. We love gold. We fight over oil. But we can not live without water. And as snowpacks melt and aquifers drop, wate...

Climate Cognition (Rebroadcast)

21 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sure, there are climate deniers – but even those who accept global warming as reality often fail to act on it. What will inspire both awareness and ...

Reinventing Water

14 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As the drought drags on, water is becoming an ever more precious resource. It’s time to rethink the ways that we use, reuse, share, sell and save ev...

Greening Asia

07 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As the Asian economy booms, its people have paid the price in polluted air and water. Can business and government solve Asia’s environmental problem...

Cli-Fi 2015 (Rebroadcast)

02 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Climate change is more than a plot device – it’s our reality, and the signs are all around us. Can Cli-Fi help rally the troops in our battle to s...

C1 Revue: Clean and Cool

28 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Fossil fuels are at the core of the climate challenge. Even Saudi Arabia’s oil minister has said the fossil fuel merry-go-round will wind down one d...

Almonds and Lawns

24 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Who’s really wasting our water? As the state heats up, so is the finger-pointing. Can Californians come together to find solutions to the drought? E...

How We Roll

17 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Ride-sharing, biking, bussing – when it comes to getting around, there’s a growing menu of ala carte wheels to choose from. Can we curb our cars f...

Clean Cloud (Rebroadcast)

10 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Many Silicon Valley companies have committed to going 100% renewable. What are Facebook, Ebay and Yahoo! doing to build a cleaner, greener digital wor...

The Road to Paris: Christiana Figueres and William Reilly

03 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Past conferences have failed to reach consensus on addressing climate change. Can the Paris summit produce a lasting, effective and equitable solution...

The Carbon Bubble (Rebroadcast)

26 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As supply grows and demand decreases, oil prices are dropping by the barrel. Are we truly in a “carbon bubble”? What can we do to protect our inve...

C1 Revue: Hank Paulson and Gina McCarthy

24 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Climate change is impacting much more than the environment. It’s also slowly changing the political landscape – in Washington and beyond. What’s...

Sylvia Earle

19 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As the health of our oceans go, so goes the health of our planet. But climate change, overfishing and pollution have taken their toll – what can we ...

Climate Cognition

12 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sure, there are climate deniers – but even those who accept global warming as reality often fail to act on it. What will inspire both awareness and ...

EPA Chief Gina McCarthy

05 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

From fisheries to food safety, California drought to Toledo tapwater, the EPA is waging the battle against climate change both domestically and global...

Hacking the Climate

28 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Spray painting the sky to deflect sunlight and cool the earth sounds like science fiction. But could geoengineering buy us time against global warming...

C1 Revue: Power Plays

27 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Despite soggy prices the outlook for American oil and gas is still promising. Cycles of boom and bust have always been part of the energy industry, wh...

Hank Paulson: Dealing with China

22 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

China is both our economic competitor and an ally in the climate change fight. But can it reduce its carbon footprint while lifting its people out of ...

Coal Wars

15 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Coal provides cheap energy and economic prosperity – along with greenhouse gases and lung disease. Can we wean ourselves, and our planet, off coal f...

Beans and Brew

01 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Coffee, beer and chocolate – oh my! How is global warming affecting our beloved guilty pleasures? Can growers and producers adapt to a changing clim...

C1 Revue: Fuel Forward

27 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Low gas prices are pumping up sales of SUVs and trucks. And since transportation accounts for almost a third of America’s greenhouse gasses, that’...

New Food Revolution

24 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The amount of food needed to feed the earth’s growing population is expected to double by mid-century. How will we manage the world’s food supply?...

T. Boone Pickens

17 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Will the U.S. oil boom cripple OPEC? Could oil reach $100 a barrel again? What’s ahead for renewables? A conversation with the Oracle of Oil, Boone ...

Climate Denial

10 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Do you believe in climate denial? According to climate scientists, it’s all around us. How can scientists learn to communicate to a skeptical public...

The Carbon Bubble

03 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As supply grows and demand decreases, oil prices are dropping by the barrel. Are we truly in a “carbon bubble”? What can we do to protect our inve...

C1 Revue: Future Food

30 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Unpredictable weather has always been the farmer’s Achilles heel. And the weather is getting wilder, stressing water supplies and changing where cro...

Clean Cloud

27 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Many Silicon Valley companies have committed to going 100% renewable. What are Facebook, Ebay and Yahoo! doing to build a cleaner, greener digital wor...