Navigating the Nuances of AI and Climate Action with Kate O'Neil
Trigger Warning: This conversation contains content on suicide.Host Eric Benson speaks with Tech Humanist Kate O’Neill to explore how technology, empathy, and bold thinking can spark real climate action. From strategic optimism to future-ready solutions, Kate shares powerful insights on bridging AI, tech, and sustainability. Whether you're in climate, tech, or just want to make a difference, this episode will leave you energized and ready to act.
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Embracing Climate Optimism with Anne Therese Gennari
Host Eric welcomes Anne Therese Gennari — TEDx speaker, educator, author, and self-proclaimed climate optimist. Together, they explore Anne's inspiring journey toward embracing and promoting climate optimism.From the importance of inner growth and spiritual transformation to taking practical, grounded action, Anne shares how we can shift our mindset in the face of climate challenges. They explore how slowing down, avoiding the trap of toxic positivity, and tapping into imagination and regeneration can fuel real change.If you’ve ever wondered how to stay hopeful and motivated in the climate movement, this episode is for you. Tune in for an uplifting and thought-provoking start to Season 5!
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Climify Season 5 Trailer - Optimism?
In this season, we explore the duality of climate action by addressing our collective hope for a sustainable future while acknowledging the skepticism, grief, and challenges that come with it. Join our six amazing guests as we discuss meaningful ways to maintain hope and also hold space for grief in our fight against climate change.
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DC Climate Week: An Inside Look with Co-Founder C’pher Gresham
In this special episode of Climify, host Eric Benson chats with C’pher Gresham, co-founder of the very first DC Climate Week. They dive into how the event got started, what kind of speakers and activities you can expect — from garden tours to job fairs — and the lessons C’pher learned along the way. They also talk about why community involvement and working across political lines are so important for real climate action. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at DC Climate Week and pick up some tips on how you can bring a Climate Week to your own community!
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The Climify Collective: Our Perspectives on Changing the System
In this episode, Jackie, Bhavna, and Adam join Eric to discuss their journey of creating season four of Climify. Each reflects on the challenges and successes of planning an action-based podcast and shares what inspired them from the guest interviews. The episode also explores future directions for Climify including more audience participation to further the impact on climate action and systemic change.
Climify is the podcast that connects climate scientists and design educators together so that we can help combat our climate crisis in our classrooms. The discussions on this program are geared to help you climify your syllab i to assign projects that not only teach design fundamentals but also can have a positive impact on our climate.A podcast by Climate DesignersListen at climatedesigners.org/edu/climify
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