Quantum Quote: “What if someone told you that we have everything we need to decarbonize most of the economy, we could just start electrifying every new car furnace, water heater, dryer, and cookstove and industrial process starting right now." - Stephen Lacy, paraphrasing Saul Griffith. As we stand at the edge of a clean energy revolution, the urgency for a skilled workforce in this sector has never been more critical. With the United States experiencing a surge in clean energy jobs growing at t...
Dec 07, 2024•28 min
We just had an amazing conversation on the Earth Kind podcast with Paige Ruane and Vanessa Bertozzi from Partners for Climate Action, Hudson Valley. They shared insights on their work supporting local communities in addressing the climate crisis and improving ecosystems in the Hudson River Valley watershed. Did you know they've given out over $3 million in grants since starting? Their impact is truly inspiring! Paige and Vanessa believe that the overlapping ecological crises are best addressed b...
Jul 03, 2024•38 min
From plastic medicine bottles to sustainable healthcare products, learn how Cabinet Health is making a difference. In this episode, we chat with Russell Gong, co-founder of Cabinet Health, about their mission to eliminate single-use plastic medicine bottles in the healthcare industry. Tune in for an inspiring conversation! Russ shares his journey from recognizing the plastic medicine problem to founding a sustainable healthcare company. Learn how Cabinet Health is innovating to make a positive i...
May 28, 2024•50 min
The entire world is transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy sources for our electricity, heating, cooling and transportation. Technologies such as energy efficient light bulbs and appliances, solar and wind powered electricity, air and ground source heat pumps, and electric vehicles are transforming our lives. Communities, schools, and workplaces are adopting zero-carbon technologies that will also reduce costs and improve our health and safety. But did you know that the industrial secto...
Apr 16, 2024•41 min
Quantum Quote: "We build too many walls, and not enough bridges." - Isaac Newton We live in an incredibly polarized world. Every day, we witness the widespread, massive distrust of almost everything and everyone. How can we overcome the escalating anger and mistrust that pervades close to every aspect of our society? Well, in today's episode, we meet Erik Wohlgemuth of Future 500 (www.future500.org) with over two decades of experience in stakeholder engagement and corporate sustainability. Erik ...
Mar 05, 2024•44 min
Quantum Quote: “It is not the critic who counts, not the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or how the doer of deeds might have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred with sweat and dust and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, if he wins, knows the triumph of high achievement; and who, if he fa...
Oct 02, 2023•46 min
Quantum Quote: "The peacemaker taught us about the seven generations. He said, when you sit in Council for the welfare of the people, you must not think of yourself or your family, not even of your generation. He said, make your decisions on behalf of the seven generations coming, so that they may enjoy what you have today." - Oren Lyons "It's not the critic who counts; nor the man or woman who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The cr...
Sep 11, 2023•49 min
Quantum Quote: “Save the climate with profitable wave power.” – Jan G. Skjoldhammer Each and every year, uwe are burning more fossil fuels, ruining our children’s futures and all of our lives. What we’ve been missing is a more cost-effective and climate-saving solution that’s been around since the very beginning of time. Wave power—about three times more stable than wind—has the potential to provide energy equal to all the electric consumption of everyone in the world right now! Jan’s message is...
May 22, 2023•38 min
Quantum Quote: “Save our soil in the hopes that the soil might just save us.” - Woody Harrelson We all have to eat - but agriculture is something we often don’t think about And, even when we do, we don’t think much about how it affects our environment. But climate smart grants, carbon credits, and goals to become “net zero” have now made agriculture a hot topic in the mainstream media over recent years. Sustainable agriculture provides a fast and direct path to the eco-friendly changes we want, ...
Mar 23, 2023•34 min
Quantum Quote: “Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.” –Jules Hammond “To learn to succeed, you must first learn to fail.” –Michael Jordan Batteries may be just shrugged off as something small - but did you know that 15 billion batteries end up in landfill or are incinerated every year? The power of science and technology is now creating a change in how we produce batteries - using only paper and enzymes. Today’s podcast explains this new sustainable energy solution and how it will pave th...
Jan 24, 2023•35 min
Geothermal heating and cooling systems are no longer new in the market. Contractors and homeowners are recognizing that cash and tax incentives reduce both upfront investments and monthly operating costs - while creating quiet, sustainable and & more comfortable indoor air environments. Truth be told, some geothermal systems have a price tag that at first appears to be a lot more than a conventional system. But with a 30% federal tax credit, additional local tax credits and utility rebates, ...
Dec 19, 2022•43 min
Quantum Quote : “Passion and commitment. You got to be passionate about what you do and committed to accomplish what you’re passionate about. That’s how I live my life.” – Donovan Gordon How can we save money and help create a better future by transitioning from heating our buildings with fossil fuels to heating and cooling with clean and renewable resources? When we say that we’re going to heat and cool our buildings from the earth, more often than not, people scratch their heads and question h...
Dec 03, 2022•37 min
Quantum Quote : “You can't climb a mountain if it's smooth." -Andre Iguodala Investing is one of the primary ways to secure a better financial future for you and your family. But, did you know that where we bank and how our investments are managed can greatly impact our carbon footprints? Our finances, including our retirement funds, are not charity. Ensuring that these are properly invested is a must. Carbon Collective provides the opportunity to ensure that our investments not only build a bet...
Aug 29, 2022•44 min
Quantum Quotes : “Going solar saves a bunch of money. No matter what your politics and ideologies are - saving money is pretty universal.” - Bill Nussey We’ve become so used to having fuel-powered sources get us through our day that most people find it hard to embrace solar’s potential to change not only our life, but also the planet’s. For years, we’ve depended on fuels that require taking something out of the ground, refining and burning it, which, with all the waste, then inevitably led to th...
Jul 18, 2022•46 min
Quantum Quote : “Look at the numbers. Always look at the bottom line-- the numbers. Because that's the best way to back up what you say.” – Richard Perez "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever had.” – Margaret Mead Saving Earth and attaining sustainability isn’t too late if we know where to rightly invest our time and money. Switching to solar is the most cost effective and impactful way to create the clean, s...
May 30, 2022•42 min
Quantum Quote : “If it has been done, it must be possible.” – Kenneth Boulding April 22, 2021 is the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day - the most widely-observed non-religious holiday in the world. Over 1 BILLION people participate in Earth Day events in virtually every nation on Earth. Earth Day events educate and mobilize on local, state, national, and global environmental issues. The 2020s HAS to be the turning point for humanity’s transition to clean energy and a sustainable future. 90% of our c...
Apr 22, 2022•34 min
Quantum Quote: "It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela Using clean energy is 75% to 400% more efficient than fossil fuels to power our electricity, heating, cooling, transportation, and many more systems. That's why state governments and utilities are doing their best to help and encourage everyone to switch to sustainable energy sources that are good for the environment and the consumer. Where can we find programs and resources to help us use clean energy sources, especia...
Apr 18, 2022•21 min
Quantum Quote : “There is but one true need, and that is human relations.” (translated to English) – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (author of “The Little Prince”) An earth- and user-friendly water system is one of the major issues facing the world today. The water shortage and sewage concerns are getting more serious every day, with droughts plaguing the western U.S. while floods regularly overflow sewage systems in the east. Around the world, these issues are even more intense. Did you know that eve...
Apr 04, 2022•33 min
Quantum Quote: “I don't care that they stole my idea, I care that they don't have any of their own.” - Tesla If you live in a single family home - you can do all of your electric vehicle charging with a regular electric socket in your garage. But in urban areas, most people live in apartments and multifamily buildings. How do we create the opportunity to own - and charge - an electric car for everyone? Across the country, ordinances and laws are being passed to promote EV charging. Today, we foc...
Feb 28, 2022•38 min
Quantum Quote : “An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.” – Edward de Bono There is exponential growth in new clean energy production, with numerous companies creating solar & wind power plants across the globe. Clean energy is now the least cost source of new electricity virtually everywhere on Earth, and renewable energy was 87% of all new electric power plants in the US in 2021. Unfortunately, a lot of that energy doesn’t r...
Jan 31, 2022•45 min
Happy New Year, Awesome People! Welcome to 2022! The turning of the year provides the opportunity to stop, see where we are, remember the lessons of where we’ve come from, and determine our intentions and goals for the future. In the first AWESome EarthKind episode over a year ago, we interviewed Denis Hayes, the original organizer of Earth Day who then led the movement that made Earth Day the most widely celebrated secular holiday in the world, involving over 1 Billion human beings. In that int...
Jan 03, 2022•26 min
Quantum Quote : “I’ve got a peaceful, easy feeling…” – The Eagles Did you know that - if you rent, or can’t install solar panels at home for whatever reason - there is now a way for you to still gain the environmental benefits of solar - and save yourself 10% on your electric bill? Do you know that with community solar, you can now enjoy the benefits of living a solar life - without actually having solar equipment in your house? Community solar is a way for everyone to participate and enjoy a so...
Dec 20, 2021•36 min
Heating and cooling concerns about 1/3 of all greenhouse gas emissions. With the convergence of advanced clean energy technologies, the chance of being fossil fuel free now appears! In New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, more commonly known as the Climate Act, the most aggressive greenhouse gas reduction goals have been turned into law. Did you know that it not only aims to achieve 40% reduction by 2030 and 85% by 2050, but also envisions giving 35% of all benefits to com...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Quantum Quote: “We are running the most dangerous experiment in history right now, which is to see how much carbon dioxide the atmosphere can handle before there is an environmental catastrophe.” – Elon Musk As we get more individually committed to making our homes and this planet a healthier and more sustainable place to live in, slowly, we’re starting to make the transition that we need in the first quarters of 2021. Over 88% of all new electricity generation in the United States came from the...
Nov 29, 2021•41 min
People are continuously working to help sustain this planet’s life, and it is indeed great to have dialogues where concerns are shared and solutions are created and promoted. Sadly, because some countries (especially the US) withdrew their commitments after pledging critically needed action, the climate movement – especially the Build Back Better Act – is moving slow... We have all the evidence we need to take action. What’s stopping you from standing up and moving forward? We can’t just wait an...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr
Quantum Quote: “Take advantage of clean energy incentives today – or pay climate penalties in the near future”. We have reached the tipping point. Humanity’s Greenhouse gas emissions are fueling extreme weather events that are becoming more intense, costly, deadly, and frequent. Did you know that our greenhouse gas emissions are trapping the same amount of energy in our atmosphere as 500,000 nuclear explosions EVERY day, 365 days a year? In 2019, the U.S. saw an average of one $1 Billion extreme...
Nov 08, 2021•45 min
Quantum Quote: “If you can’t love yourself, how the hell are you going to love anyone else?” – Ru Paul Isn’t it a bit ironic that we – human beings – don’t really prefer plastic jewelry and other “fake” possessions - but it’s been years and we’re still living with plastics? Don’t we know that plastics are all fake? That’s why it’s such an insult when someone is called “plastic”. The most easily seen environmental issue on this planet is the continuous use of plastics. Virtually all plastics come...
Nov 01, 2021•37 min
Quantum Quote: “Rule #1: do the right thing. Rule #2: do the best you can in the time you have. Rule #3: treat other people the way you want to be treated.” – Lou Holtz Heating hot water is 15-20% of the average family’s energy consumption, costing $400 to $800 a year or more. Most people face hindrances in having an energy efficient water heater because of their high initial cost of installation, warranties, and replacements. With new hot water heaters coming out next year with Torii, you can f...
Oct 25, 2021•33 min
Quantum Quote: “Our energy answer comes up every morning.” – Joanne Coons “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius Even when more and more people are waking up to the fact that we need to make this transition work towards becoming a clean energy Earth in the next few years, there are still people who don’t think it’s possible or it’s too hard and costly for them to take part in. Did you know that going off fossil fuels and anything gas-related is a...
Oct 18, 2021•44 min
Quantum Quote: “The key to mitigating CO2 and affecting climate change lies in governments’ abilities to use their procurement power to procure carbon sequestered materials at grand scales. If we follow that mechanism, we could mitigate climate in a significant way, billions of tons.” – Brent Constantz, Ph.D. The crucial necessity of solving the climate crisis goes beyond everything else we’re dealing with today. Every year, fossil fuels and industry emit 40 Gigatons (40 thousand million tons) o...
Oct 11, 2021•46 min
