Climate Confident

Oct 29 2024 193 ep. 36 mins 97
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Climate Confident is your go-to podcast for the latest in climate innovation and sustainable solutions. Hosted by Tom Raftery, this weekly series explores the cutting-edge strategies and success stories driving our global journey toward a cooler planet.

Every Wednesday at 7 AM CET, Tom engages with industry leaders, climate scientists, and sustainability pioneers to uncover actionable insights and transformative approaches to reducing emissions and revitalizing our environment. Whether you're a business leader, policy maker, or simply passionate about climate action, Climate Confident provides the inspiration and knowledge you need to make a real difference.

Subscribe now to stay informed, inspired, and ready to contribute to a sustainable future. Let's turn every episode into a step closer to a greener, more resilient world.

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Reducing AI, and Tech’s Environmental Impact: A Deep Dive with SustainableIT.org’s Ralph Loura

Oct 29 2024 34 mins  
Send me a messageHere’s a deep dive into sustainable IT with Ralph Loura, co-founder and Chairman of SustainableIT.org. In this episode, Ralph shares his journey from CIO to sustainability advocate and outlines why the tech industry must take accountability for its environmental impact. We cover the unique role of technology leaders in driving sustainability, tackling issues like

Leveraging Athlete Influence for Climate Leadership – A Conversation with Lew Blaustein

Oct 22 2024 41 mins  
Send me a messageIn this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Lew Blaustein, founder and CEO of EcoAthletes, an organisation dedicated to inspiring athletes to lead the charge on climate action. We delve into Lew’s fascinating career pivot, from sports marketing to environmental advocacy, sparked by the events of 9/11 and a pivotal Tom Friedman article

Biofuels, Carbon Capture, and Timber: Climate Solutions with Prof. Valerie Thomas

Oct 15 2024 39 mins  
Send me a messageIn this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Professor Valerie Thomas from Georgia Tech to dig deep into some of the pressing topics in the climate space today – from carbon capture and biofuels to the growing potential of using timber in construction.We kicked off with carbon capture, a technology often seen as a critical tool in reducing atmospheric

Revolutionising Battery Technology: Dragonfly Energy's Dry Electrode Innovation with Dr Denis Phares

Oct 08 2024 36 mins  
Send me a messageIn this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had a great chat with Dr Denis Phares, founder and CEO of Dragonfly Energy. Denis shared the fascinating journey of how Dragonfly Energy came to be, stemming from his background in academia, and a desire to make a tangible impact on climate change through entrepreneurship.We delved into their innovative dry electr

Climate Week Highlights: How Data and Tech Drive Corporate Sustainability

Oct 01 2024 41 mins  
Send me a messageWelcome to a special edition of the Climate Confident Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Jim Sullivan, Global Head of Product Management for Sustainability at SAP. With three decades of experience in sustainability and climate change—including roles at the EPA and in startups—Jim offers deep insights into the evolving corporate approach to climate action

The Truth About Carbon Capture: Michael Barnard Discusses Sustainable Alternatives

Sep 24 2024 51 mins  
Send me a messageHi everyone, Tom Raftery here, and welcome to episode 188 of the Climate Confident podcast. In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Michael Barnard, a climate futurist who's spent the last 15 years delving deep into the challenges and solutions around climate change.Michael and I discussed the often controversial topic of carbon capture, utilisation,

Bridging the Intention Gap: How Local Governments Can Drive Effective Climate Action

Sep 17 2024 53 mins  
Send me a messageOn this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Carina Gormley from the Centre for Public Impact. We delved into the challenges local governments face when implementing climate action plans, particularly the "intention gap" where well-crafted plans struggle to translate into tangible actions due to systemic barriers.Carina shed

Climate-Smart Agriculture: Transforming Rice Farming for a Greener Future

Sep 10 2024 45 mins  
Send me a messageIn this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Dev Dalal and Xavi Laguarta, co-founders of Mitti Labs, for an insightful chat about the critical role of sustainable agriculture in combating climate change.Dev and Xavi explain how traditional rice farming, particularly in India and Southeast Asia, is a significant source of methane emissions – a

The 2024 US Presidential Election: Climate Stakes Are Higher Than Ever

Sep 03 2024 41 mins  
Send me a messageIn this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jay Hakes, a renowned expert in U.S. energy and environmental policy. We delved into the critical role the upcoming U.S. presidential election will play in shaping global climate action, particularly as we approach the 2030 climate targets.Dr. Hakes provided an insightful anal

AI in Action: Tackling Climate Change One City at a Time

Aug 27 2024 55 mins  
Send me a messageIn this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Shravan Kumar, Director of Client Success at Gramener, about the transformative role AI and geospatial data can play in tackling climate challenges. Shravan shared insights into how AI is being utilised to address urban heat islands, predict and mitigate the impacts of natural dis