Subscribe to America Adapts on Itunes In this traveling episode, Doug Parsons takes America Adapts on the road to sunny Ft. Lauderdale, Florida! Doug was invited as press to cover the inaugural Companies vs Climate Change ( CvCC ) conference. The purpose of the event was: to serve as a global forum for companies of all sizes to share best practices for solving climate change with wholly justifiable business value. CvCC strives to serve as a conduit that will bring companies together to create bu...
Dec 13, 2016•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 22
Donate to America Adapts (We are now a tax deductible charitable organization!) Subscribe to America Adapts on Itunes In this week’s episode of America Adapts , host Doug Parsons gets a visit from legendary climate change scientist/activist, Dr. Michael Mann, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Pennsylvania State University . Doug and Mike talk about a wide range of issues: from the publication of his new book, The Madhouse Effect : How Climate Change Denial Is Threatening Our Plan...
Dec 06, 2016•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 21
Subscribe to America Adapts on Itunes ! In this episode, America Adapts talks with innovative climate leader, Jonathan Parfrey , the Executive Director of Climate Resolve (CR). The mission of Climate Resolve “ is to make Southern California more livable and prosperous today and for generations to come by inspiring people at home, at work, and in government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution, as well as prepare for climate change impacts. ” Jonathan talks about how CR appr...
Nov 29, 2016•42 min•Ep. 20
In this episode of America Adapts, I talk with Sascha Petersen , founder and lead of Adaptation International , an Austin, Texas based consulting firm. Sascha talks about his experiences working on adaptation projects with local governments and tribal interests. Learn the nuances of dealing with adaptation with tribal communities and how those lessons could be applied elsewhere. We also discuss if the private sector world of adaptation is growing and what new opportunities exist for those seekin...
Nov 22, 2016•56 min•Ep. 19
Special Election Coverage. In this episode, America Adapts is hosting James Stillwell , Program Manager for Climate Implementation at the University of Maryland, reporting from Marrakech, Morocco from the Cop22 climate change negotiations. Also, I speak with EcoAdapt’s MaryKay Gewiss and Alex Score, on next year’s big National Adaptation Forum . First, I check in with James, who’s in Morocco, following up with his role at the 2016 Paris Climate agreement (previous podcast topic ). We learn what ...
Nov 15, 2016•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 18
In this very special Halloween Episode , I talk with adaptation planning legends Lara Hansen and Jennie Hoffman. Lara is the Executive Director of Ecoadapt and Jennie is Founder and Principal at Adaptation Insight. This was the first ‘threeway’ conversation on America Adapts, where we discussed the 5 year anniversary of Jenny and Lara’s groundbreaking book, Climate Savvy . We learn the origins of the book, and how writing it went hand in hand with the establishment of their nationally recognized...
Nov 07, 2016•58 min•Ep. 17
In episode 16 of America Adapts, I talk with Brian Kahn , Senior Science Writer with Climate Central . Climate Central (CC) is exactly what it sounds like: a central location for key science information and resources. Climate Central is a relatively new organization and Brian walks us through their unique model for providing climate science. Brian explains how CC uses social scientists to find ways to get science news to resonate with the public. Brian also explains their unique Climate Matters ...
Nov 01, 2016•1 hr•Ep. 16
In episode 15, Doug Parsons speaks with M.R. O’Connor, author of the book, “ Resurrection Science : Conservation, De-Extinction and the Precarious Future of Wild Things.” De-extinction is exactly what you think it is: bringing back extinct species using modern technology. Think Jurassic Park, but looking at more recent extinctions like the Passenger Pigeon, Wooly Mammoth and the Tasmanian Tiger. Our conversation, much like the book, is more than that though, we talk about environmental justice, ...
Oct 24, 2016•54 min•Ep. 15
In this week’s episode, America Adapts host, Doug Parsons, talks with Dr. Evelyn Gaiser from Florida International University . We primarily cover two topics: what is the Florida Coastal Everglades Long Term Ecological Research Program and Dr. Gaiser’s role in adaptation planning in South Florida. But that is just a sampling of all the topics we cover. We begin by learning the many hats Evelyn wears at FIU: She’s the Executive Director at FIU’s School of Environment, Arts and Society and she’s t...
Oct 17, 2016•50 min•Ep. 14
Donate to America Adapts (We are now a tax deductible charitable organization!) In this exciting episode of America Adapts, Doug Parsons speaks with James Stillwell, the Program Manager of Climate Implementation at the University of Maryland’s (UMD) School of Public Policy . First, we talk about James’ background and what led him to UMD. Then we learn about James’ role in the international climate change negotiations that occurred last year in France which led to the historic Paris Agreement. Ja...
Oct 10, 2016•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, host Doug Parsons speaks with Davia Palmeri , Climate Change Coordinator with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies . Davia talks about the unique role that state agencies play in conserving wildlife. We learn a bit of the history behind wildlife management in the United States. Doug and Davia then dig into the role state agencies have played in adaptation planning at the state and national level. Davia explains the role of AFWA’s Climate Change committee and how it prov...
Oct 02, 2016•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, host Doug Parsons speaks with doctoral student Samantha Montano, a “Disasterologist”, an expert in emergency management. Samantha also blogs on this subject at her web site: www.disaster-ology.com . Samantha recently published a news article for Vox magazine , highlighting the recent, unprecedented flooding in Louisiana, and how underprepared the country is deal with natural disasters and how climate change is only going to make responding to these disasters harder. In this epis...
Sep 26, 2016•56 min•Ep. 11
Show me adaptation in Missouri, the ‘Show Me’ state: Doug talks with Dennis Figg , longtime wildlife conservation leader from the state of Missouri . Learn how climate change will fundamentally alter future wildlife management. Listen in as Doug and Dennis list their top 3 challenges facing the wildlife community. They also discuss the limitations of the Endangered Species Act in the face of climate change and the overall approach of threatened and endangered species. Learn about Missouri’s uniq...
Sep 19, 2016•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 10
America Adapts talks with Tristram Korten , investigative reporter from Florida who was responsible for the most covered climate change story of the year! Learn the specific details on how Tristram broke the climate change story of the year, uncovering the fact that the Florida Governor had banned the use of climate change for state employees. Hear the untold stories of who was involved; what the ultimate fall out was from this story, and what it means for the future of Florida. This amazing sto...
Sep 12, 2016•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 9
Episode 8: Rivers, watersheds and climate change adaptation! America Adapts talks with Watershed/Adaptation Planner Rebecca Esselman of the Huron River Watershed Council . Learn how HRWC became one of the first local watershed groups to bring in adaptation staff. Many river advocates have long argued that watersheds should be the landscape model for conservation planning. Listen in as Doug talks with Rebecca on the challenges and opportunities that local watershed groups have when dealing with c...
Sep 05, 2016•57 min•Ep. 8
Episode 7: Britt Basel, Adaptation Consultant with Ecothropic . Listen in as Doug Parsons talks with Britt, an adaptation expert, whose work has spanned the globe. In this episode, we discuss Britt’s unique experiences working with the people of the Solomon Islands doing adaptation planning. Find out how gender can play a role in the process of adaptation planning. Britt vividly describes her experiences working individually, with both the women and men of the Solomon Islands. Britt shares what ...
Aug 28, 2016•54 min•Ep. 7
Episode 6: Adam Spencer with Filmmakers for Conservation . Adam and Doug discuss how you can use visuals to tell your adaptation story. Adam has just started turning his environmental film making skills toward adaptation. We discuss using film , TV, and even graphic novel comics as mediums to discuss climate change adaptation. Will a conservation meme change the course of history? We also get into a spirited discussion on how conservation funding undervalues communication and what steps we might...
Aug 21, 2016•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 6
Episode 5: Beth Gibbons, Managing Director of the American Society of Adaptation Professionals talks shop with Doug Parsons. Beth is the new Managing Director of ASAP: if you are an existing member, hear what Beth has to say about the future of ASAP; and, if you are considering joining, learn more about how the society can be relevant to your work, or how you can be relevant to the society! Also, Beth and Doug discuss (and sometimes debate!) what happens next with adaptation policy; getting out ...
Aug 15, 2016•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 5
Episode 4: Bob Glazer - In this episode, Doug Parsons talks with Bob Glazer , research scientist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Join us and learn how Florida is adapting to climate change . Florida is consistently in the headlines regarding climate change, for better or for worse. Don't let the headlines fool you: Florida is considered a national leader on adaptation planning! Our guest, Bob Glazer, was recently commended by the prestigious Climate Change Adaptation ...
Aug 02, 2016•50 min•Ep. 4
Episode 3: Dr. Nikhil Advani - In this episode, the host, Doug Parsons has a lively discussion with Dr. Nikhil Advani , Senior Program Manager for Adaptation at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Dr. Advani will answer questions ranging from: will pandas become an invasive species in future climates (short answer: no); what is the difference between adaptation in the U.S. and developing countries; WWF's innovative 'crowdsourcing' program; how does a famous global conservation group like WWF communic...
Jul 25, 2016•44 min•Ep. 3
Episode 2: Dr. Molly Cross: In the second episode, Doug Parsons talks with Dr. Molly Cross, the Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator with the Wildlife Conservation Society . Listen in as Doug and Molly discuss how to fund adaptation; identifying 'bad' adaptation; the Supreme Court, porn and adaptation (yes, you read that right); on the ground examples, behind the scenes of a Tedx talk and much more! Tim Watkins, a science educator, joins Doug for a brief adaptation round table, discussing clima...
Jul 22, 2016•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 2
Donate to America Adapts (We are now a tax deductible charitable organization!) Subscribe/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Now on Spotify ! Episode 1: Dr. Nick Fischelli: In the premiere episode, Doug Parsons talks with Dr. Nick Fisichelli, a forest ecologist and expert in climate change scenario planning. The sometimes humorous conversation covers such diverse topics as climate change planning in the National Parks, adaptation versus resilience, and how scenario planning can be a great tool...
Jul 11, 2016•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1
