<p>Where does climate change stand in 2026? In this first episode of Green Frequency, we take a grounded look at the state of climate change today. Where progress is being made, where challenges remain, and what the data actually tells us.</p><p>Featuring a conversation with climate scientist Dr. Claudio Piani and student activist Averie Gannon, this episode explores global emissions trends, the future of the Paris Agreement, and why every fraction of a degree of warming still matters. The discussion moves beyond extremes to offer a more nuanced perspective on climate science, public understanding, and the role of individual and collective action.</p><p>Green Frequency is an Earth Radio Show that brings together environmental research, frontline stories, and global decision-making. Across this series, we hear from scientists, advocates, and communities around the world to better understand the systems shaping our planet and what it takes to respond to them.</p><p>This is the beginning of Season 1,<em> The Work Ongoing</em>, a series focused on understanding where we are now and how we move forward.</p><br><p>Episode Guest: <a href="https://www.aup.edu/profile/cpiani" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Claudio Piani&nbsp;</a></p><br><p>Special thanks to the American University of Paris</p><br><p>Our World In Data - <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/co2-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CO2 emissions, temperature, and per capita trends.</a></p><p>The Scientific American - <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-paris-climate-agreement-is-turning-10-these-5-charts-show-what-progress/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Global Average Temperature Targets</a></p><p>International Renewable Energy Agency - <a href="https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2025/Jul/91-Percent-of-New-Renewable-Projects-Now-Cheaper-Than-Fossil-Fuels-Alternatives" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Cost of Renewable Energy</a></p><br><p>Explore the <a href="http://pineforestpods.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pine Forest Media</a> digital ecosystem on our <a href="http://pineforestpods.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a></p><p>Find the full-length video on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PineForestPods" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@PineForestPods</a></p><p>Follow us on Social Media @pineforestmedia</p><br><p>Hosted by Clark Marchese and Averie Gannon</p><p>Audio Editing by Clark Marchese, Video Editing by Oscar Padula</p><p>Videography and Set Design by <a href="https://studiodupassage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Le Studio Du Passage</a></p><p>Cover Art by <a href="https://laurelawong.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Laurel Wong</a></p><p>Theme music by <a href="http://nelaruizcomposer.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nela Ruiz</a></p><br><p>Find some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below:</p><p>Listen to Oceanography on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6cg6LgAEvCP32rj24KixpP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1826543626?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></p><p>Listen to Plastic Podcast on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Iv20PynWeNKEZtq5O5UOj?si=MW-ZYI8zS0mUroec9T_lfA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plastic-podcast/id1737963995" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></p><p>Listen to South Pole on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/292f9HcD3eCI2V6hLQG2Hi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1748730442?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></p><p>Listen to Something in the Water on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5HGQytPxV6FfcX03OUBXYf?si=YszhS8C4ToafplCEsEErAQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-in-the-water/id1740586381" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>