In line with Crowdsourcing Sustainability's monthly theme of organizing for climate action in your community, we recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jessyn Farrell! Jessyn brings a unique and helpful perspective to community climate action as she has been involved with it from several different angles - first as an advocate, directing a transportation-focused nonprofit, then as a lawmaker for the state of Washington’s House of Representatives, and now as the Director of Seattle’s Office of...
May 24, 2023•55 min
This episode is thanks to the good people over at Brighter Future who recently reached out to interview me (hi, Ryan here 👋) for their Origin Story series which, in their words, is about "highlighting the path that planet-driven leaders walk on their journey to create a Brighter Future". So I had the tables turned on me in this one and had a fun convo with Sandra Gouveia! Figured I’d share it here for those of you who want to hear more about my story and some of the thinking behind Crowdsourcin...
May 10, 2023•42 min
In this panel discussion, we talk about why equity is critical to decarbonization and ways to center it! If you'd like to learn more about the panelists and the great work they're doing you can find them/check out their work below: - Jamal Lewis - Director of Policy Partnerships and Equitable Electrification, Rewiring America https://www.rewiringamerica.org/about#leadership - Johanna Bozuwa - Executive Director of the Climate + Community Project https://www.climateandcommunity.org/ - Carolina Pa...
Apr 29, 2023•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, we cover the ins and outs of sustainable investing and the impact it has with James Regulinski. James is the Co-Founder of Carbon Collective which is helping people to align their investments with solving climate change! This was a fun one - James has quite the story and brings a refreshing, holistic perspective to investing and why it matters. As I mentioned at the end of the episode, Carbon Collective can help your company to offer sustainable investment options for you and yo...
Mar 29, 2023•57 min
This episode features an all-star panel we spoke with recently about climate-positive banking and investing, and how you can make sure your money is supporting climate solutions rather than climate collapse. We specifically covered: - How your and/or your organization's money is currently supporting fossil fuels through the mainstream banking and investing industry. - What you and your organization can do to change your money's impact, and affect the financial industry overall. - Why it all matt...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 19 min
In this episode, we got to chat with Saul Griffith about what it means to electrify everything, why it matters, and what people like you can do to help electrify your community! Saul is an inventor, engineer, MacArthur Genius award winner and much much more. He probably knows more about the US's energy system than anyone and helped shape the Inflation Reduction Act with his teammates at Rewiring America . (The graph mentioned can be viewed here! https://youtu.be/TxeD1Y68tLM?t=1627 ) Timeline: 0:...
Feb 08, 2023•57 min
In this episode of the Crowdsourcing Sustainability Podcast, Bill McKibben shares his 30,000-foot view with us on the past, present, and future - How did we get here? Where we are now? And what do we need to invest our time and energy in going forward to co-create the best possible future? Timeline 0:00 Intro 1:30 Bill's climate story 6:29 Why "the choices we made in those years around 1980 will turn out to be more important than any choices any nation ever made." 12:45 On the "non-trivial chanc...
Nov 18, 2022•42 min
In this webinar we were lucky to be joined by Mike Condon and Matt Schuler to walk us through how to go solar! Mike and Matt both work at EnergySage which really is second-to-none when it comes to making the solar process easier, more transparent, and much cheaper for homeowners and renters alike in the US thanks to their free online marketplace and free unbiased energy advisors who are there to help you every step of the way. See if solar is a good fit for you with the EnergySage calculator her...
Oct 14, 2022•58 min
For this Crowdsourcing Sustainability webinar, we were joined by Adrienne Greve and Michael Boswell to talk about how to create and implement local climate action plans. Michael Boswell and Adrienne Greve are Professors of City & Regional Planning at California Polytechnic State University and co-authors of the book: "Climate Action Planning: A Guide to Creating Low-Carbon, Resilient Communities". The book is “intended to be a practical guide, helping readers navigate the principal actions a...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 20 min
For this Crowdsourcing Sustainability webinar, we are joined by Luis Aguirre-Torres & Rebecca Evans. Luis and Rebecca are in charge of designing and implementing the Ithaca Green New Deal, which focuses on two main areas: city-wide decarbonization by 2030 and climate justice. They are taking a unique, innovative approach to getting this done, leveraging public and philanthropic funds to unlock large amounts of private capital to decarbonize the city at low or no cost to citizens. Timeline: 0...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Per the suggestion of our podcast and video editor, Diego Rentsch, I'm excited to share our first team podcast! This is super informal, but we definitely had fun diving into some news stories as well as specific topics the team wanted to touch upon including the need to help and plan for climate migrants, the transition to clean energy, the lack of accountability from COP26 and politicians, and more. Support the Show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscri...
Feb 06, 2022•1 hr 6 min
In today's episode with Mitzi Jonelle Tan we cover climate justice, climate change in the Philippines, climate activism, and much more! Mitzi is a climate justice activist and organizer helping to lead the Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines which is the Fridays for Future chapter in the Philippines, as well as FFF MAPA (Most Affected Peoples and Areas), and FFF International. Timeline: 0:00 Intro. 0:40 Mitzi's climate journey. 4:00 The Philippines is one of the most dangerous places ...
Feb 04, 2022•58 min
The tables are turned in today's bonus episode! CS volunteer Macey Schondel interviews Ryan Hagen to learn more about his story and the origins of Crowdsourcing Sustainability. Timeline: 0:00 Ryan's climate journey. 5:20 Catalyst or "A-ha" moments along the way. 8:30 What has this experience been like? Was it the path you imagined? 10:15 What does the future of CS look like? 12:45 Thoughts for people looking to find their place in the climate movement. 15:08 What Ryan likes to do for fun. Big th...
Jan 14, 2022•17 min
In today's episode with Jamie Beck Alexander we cover what a company that's truly leading on climate actually looks like - and what employees can do to help them get there. As well as diving into climate migration, advice for parents, thoughts on net-zero, accelerators, and much more! Jamie is the Director of Drawdown Labs which is the arm of Project Drawdown that’s helping corporations to maximize their positive impact on the climate using every lever of influence that they have. Timeline: 0:00...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 15 min
A student (Monique!) recently reached out to me, asking for advice on how to change her university. We decided to record our conversation in case anyone else (student or otherwise - it's broadly applicable to any institution or orgs) may find it helpful! As always, you can watch or listen - let me know what you think/if you'd like more of these or not. Timeline 1:50 Ryan's story. 6:15 Persisting in the face of pushback. 13:35 How do you start? Where do you begin? 18:50 Universities need to prepa...
Dec 31, 2021•29 min
In this episode with Nate Aden, we cover the importance of companies setting science-based targets, what employees can do to jumpstart the process, the role of the financial industry in climate action, net-zero, and more! Nate is the Finance Sector Lead at the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Timeline: 0:00 Intro 1:40 Nate's climate story. 5:30 The Science Based Target Initiative's origin story and theory of change. 8:20 SBTi's exponential growth. 10:00 Five high-level criteria for asses...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 19 min
In this episode with Eliza Nemser and Gabrielle Jorgensen, we cover the awesome work Climate Changemakers is doing, tips for crafting and personalizing your climate story, the reconciliation bill, eliminating fossil fuel studies, democracy reform, and more! Eliza is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Climate Changemakers. And Gabrielle is the Advocacy Director. Timeline 0:00 Intro. 1:00 Eliza's and Gabrielle's climate stories. 7:35 Climate Changemakers's theory of change. 10:30 Examples of...
Oct 26, 2021•51 min
I was fortunate enough to speak with someone who is a master storyteller. Someone who has thought deeply about societal narratives and telling a better climate story for years: Damon Gameau. Damon is an award-winning actor and director widely known for "That Sugar Film" which is the all-time highest-grossing documentary in Australia. But his latest documentary, 2040, may be my favorite climate doc to date. With a touch of humor, great visuals, and highlighting people scaling up today’s climate s...
Oct 14, 2021•58 min
In this interview with Dr. Elizabeth Sawin, we talk about systems change, Climate Interactive's influence on UN climate conference negotiations, multisolving, the importance of building relationships and networks, the emissions gap, cultural narratives & paradigms, and lots of advice for folks on their climate journeys! Beth is the Co-founder and co-director at Climate Interactive which is a non profit think tank that specializes in making science-based tools to help people understand what a...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 22 min
In this interview with Blair Beasley and Lisa Lilienthal, we hear their climate stories, talk about how the climate crisis is impacting Georgia today, what Drawdown Georgia is and how they're helping accelerate climate solutions, and advice for anyone who wants to get involved or start a drawdown initiative in their own state! Blair is on the core research team for Drawdown Georgia and is also the Director of Climate Strategies at the Ray C. Anderson Foundation which is funding Drawdown Georgia....
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 4 min
In this interview with Jon Leland, we talk about climate psychology, climate action, and then dive into the wide-ranging benefits of the 4-day workweek (it could simultaneously benefit people, the companies they work for, the communities they live in, and the climate!) Jon is the Vice President of Insights & Head of Environmental Impact at Kickstarter. He has also launched two projects on Kickstarter that I really like for their tough-love approach to awareness-raising. They’re stickers sayi...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr
In this interview with Nyombi Morris, you'll hear Nyombi's story and learn how climate change is already making life very difficult for people all over Uganda. We also dive into the Rise Up Movement, what it's like to be a climate activist in Uganda, oil pipelines (EACOP), climate justice, and more. Nyombi Morris is a youth climate activist from Luzira, Kampala in Uganda, and the social media manager of the Rise Up Movement. Timeline: 0 - 9:14 How climate change is affecting Uganda and has made ...
Jul 16, 2021•44 min
In this interview with Ian Monroe we discuss sustainable investing, ESGs, greenwashing, divesting vs. engaging with fossil fuel companies, what the average person’s investments look like through a sustainability lens and much more. Ian is the Founder of Etho Capital which is working to create the world’s most sustainable investments. Prior to this, Ian consulted on sustainable solutions in over 30 countries for nonprofits, the UN, the World Bank, and the US Department of State. He’s currently a ...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 32 min
In this interview with Bill Weihl we discuss how to “mobilize the voice of the workforce to urge companies to go “all in” on climate, both in business practices and policy advocacy.” Bill was in charge of sustainability at Google and Facebook starting back in 2006. He recently founded ClimateVoice to help employees everywhere exercise their power for corporate climate action. Useful links from ClimateVoice: https://climatevoice.org/ https://climatevoice.org/resources/ https://1in5for1point5.org/...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min
In the latest Crowdsourcing Sustainability Podcast episode, Ryan speaks with the Keeling Curve Prize's Executive Director, Jackie Francis about her story, this year's prize, and all the different ways the KCP is helping climate organizations. $250,000 for climate solution initiatives! The 2021 Keeling Curve Prizes will award $25,000 apiece to 10 winning projects that will help bend the Keeling Curve (CO2 in the atmosphere) down the fastest. Applications will be accepted through February 10th. Ti...
Jan 20, 2021•30 min
Julian Kitsz interviews Ryan Hagen on the climate crisis and what we can do about it at TEDx Archivorum as a part of TED's Countdown initiative to help accelerate climate solutions. Crowdsourcing Sustainability homepage: https://crowdsourcingsustainability.org/ Sign up for our sustainability newsletter! https://crowdsourcing-sustainability.... Support the Show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit crowdsourcings...
Dec 10, 2020•48 min
My quick thoughts (initially intended to be private) on eco-anxiety and climate despair. Includes: - Why it's not only natural but rational to experience these feelings. - Where they may ultimately be coming from (love). - A key takeaway and new lens through which to view them. Support the Show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit crowdsourcingsustainability.substack.com...
Nov 22, 2020•6 min
Join us and our fantastic guest Jill Kubit as we cover climate communication, cultural work, climate legacy, talking to kids about climate, and much much more. Timeline: 0 - 4:20: Jill's introduction and background 4:20 - 7:30: Jill's thoughts on the climate labor movement 7:30 - 12:10: Why and how Dear Tomorrow was created 12:10 - 17:35: What is Dear Tomorrow? What makes it so powerful? 17:35 - 28:07: The real-world ripple effects of Dear Tomorrow 28:07 - 33:30: Cultural Work in the climate spa...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Ryan and Extinction Rebellion activist Nadia Colburn discuss Climate Change action in the era of Coronavirus Resources: -See the webinar here: https://youtu.be/RAYKmXe8jysExtinction - https://nadiacolburn.com/ -Rebellion: https://rebellion.global/ -Sunrise Movement: https://www.sunrisemovement.org/ - 350.org : https://350.org/ -Fridays For Future: https://fridaysforfuture.org/ -Sign Up for the Crowdsourcing Sustainability Email List: https://crowdsourcing-sustainability.ck.page/c34a46ed01 -Crowd...
Oct 08, 2020•44 min
In this episode, we discuss eco-anxiety, how to transform it into meaningful climate action, and much more with Rachel Malena-Chan, Co-founder of Eco-Anxious Stories! (To see Rachel's slides, watch here ) Timeline: 0 - 7:00: Rachel's introduction and background. 7:00 - 8:30: What is eco-anxiety? 8:30 - 11:50: How common is eco-anxiety? 11:50 - 15:50: How to shift eco-anxiety to meaningful action. 15:50 - 18:20: Climate anxiety is normal/rational. We get it because climate change threatens things...
Oct 01, 2020•52 min
