Climate Decoded

Political scientist and energy expert Dr. Leah Stokes was presented with the 2024 Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication by Climate One. In this episode she discusses this award and more with Climate One's host Greg Dalton. Leah Stokes offers ways we can push for systemic change towards clean energy, and what this means for climate communication.

Emma Pattee is a climate journalist who self describes as 'your friendly neighborhood climate mom.' A writer who has contributed to the likes of The New York Times and The Guardian, she is now releasing her her debut novel 'Tilt.' 'Tilt' explores motherhood in the face of natural disaster, and how the foundations of our lives are built and shaken. The book follows Annie, who is nine months pregnant and shopping for a crib at IKEA when a massive earthquake hits Portland, Oregon. 

In 2021 Emma coined the term climate shadow, an alternative to climate footprint. She has written climate articles about climate fiction and parenting through the climate crisis. In this chat, we talk about how Emma balances both her and her reader's curiosities when writing, how to choose what to spend your time on, and the importance of subversive spaces. 

On the final episode of Season 2, we talk with Mary Annaïse Heglar. Mary is a writer with a focus on climate change, climate grief and climate justice. She is author to several books, including the 2024 novel Troubled Waters, which navigates themes of love, family and Black resistance. Mary also co-hosts the popular podcast Spill with Amy Westervelt. We chatted with Mary about her experiences writing about climate, intergenerational healing and what makes a liveable future.

Dr. M Jackson is a glaciologist, geographer, and National Geographic Explorer, with a number of public talks, award winning books and a Netflix show to her name. She advocates for a nuanced view of the future, embracing both positive and negative aspects, and stresses the need for adaptability and resilience in addressing climate change. In this episode, M talks with Kim about the interconnectedness of personal and environmental grief and the importance of finding the communication medium that works best for you.