Inspiring conversations with our San Francisco Bay Area neighbors, as they act on home, work, school, community, or policy levels to put real climate solutions into action. Both educational and inspirational, each 15-minute episode supports everyone, everywhere, in becoming a climate champion. Let's shift to the 21st-century 'new normal' of climate-friendly living! Transcripts always included. 'Subscribe' to hear about new releases.

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Inspiring conversations with our San Francisco Bay Area neighbors, as they act on home, work, school, community, or policy levels to put real climate solutions into action. Both educational and inspirational, each 15-minute episode supports everyone, everywhere, in becoming a climate champion. Let's shift to the 21st-century 'new normal' of climate-friendly living! Transcripts always included. 'Subscribe' to hear about new releases.
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August 5, 2025
Episode 24: Listen Up: More Music as a Voice for Climate Action
<p>We sit down with the two musicians behind Eco Soul Entertainment, which uses original soul, funk, and R&B songs to encourage adults and kids to take care of our precious planet. This Bay Area band has been in the trenches working with various local climate action groups. Their mantra? Make climate education and action fun and engaging. Take a listen to excerpts of 3 of their songs and see what they mean. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guests and Titles:</strong> Will Hammond Jr., singer and Mike Roberts, songwriter/musician</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Great Guest Quote:</strong> ”It's a way of edutaining the people, you know, you educate them on the, the facts and then you entertain them through the music. And so, that's really what we're about.” - Will Hammond Jr.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong> #eco-music, #climate music, #Eco Soul Entertainment, #I’m Your Heat Pump, #Geothermal, #I Love Flowers, #edutainment, #eco-songs, #climate songs</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Host: </strong>Sean Mendelson</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W9hZTodCDwOc9W1RfXLooVEEAkquhFkPd1E_2ngBAtY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Transcript</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gg5szgTnXlmgHqPq9UIg7DMQ2ykRlQO6INbO5L59j-8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Episode recap</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Did you know? We LOVE listener feedback! </strong>Share your thoughts and insights by taking this<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWtyEkf8meN01BVOEgOJ_pWYxkha5EiV5Po2alSbvc_IzyEA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> brief survey</a>.</p><p><strong>Related Action Resources:</strong></p><li><p><a href="https://www.hotmike.com/eco-soul.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Eco Soul Entertainment</a>: Official website for the band. </p></li><li><p><a href="https://projectinnerspace.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Project InnerSpace</a>: Eco Soul Entertainment's "Geothermal" was made in partnership with this group that advocates for awareness about geothermal energy.</p></li><li><p>Eco Soul Entertainment's ‘I Like Flowers’ video has four project partners currently:</p></li><ul><li><a href="https://bringingbackthenatives.net/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour</a>: Tours of native flowers.</li><li><a href="https://goldengatebirdalliance.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Golden Gate Bird Alliance</a>: Promotes educations and conservation for birds.</li><li><a href="https://www.watershednursery.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Watershed Nursery</a>: California native plants and habitat enhancement services.</li><li><a href="https://natureinthecity.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Nature in the City</a>: Habitat restoration, urban greening, community engagement.</li></ul><li><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/i-like-flowers-climate-action-music-video#/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">"I Like Flowers" Music Video Donation Site</a>: Donations [through June 18th, 2025] go towards the music video that raises awareness of the four above partners.</p><p><a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/i-like-flowers-climate-action-music-video#/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Switch Is On</a>: This organization helps educate and provide electric solutions. This is where the idea for Eco Soul Entertainment and their song “I’m Your Heat Pump” blossomed.</p></li><p><a href="https://risingsunopp.org/programs/climate-careers/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Rising Sun</a> (where guest Will Hamond Jr. works): This group offers climate careers to young leaders who provide “Green House Calls”: energy and water efficiency services to households throughout the Bay Area.</p><p><a href="https://musicdeclares.net/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Music Declares Emergency</a>: Bringing artists, music professionals and music fans together to call for an immediate response from the government to respond to the climate change emergency to protect all life on Earth.</p><p><a href="https://www.gabriellasmith.com/about" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Gabriella Smith,</a> a Bay Area native whose classical music compositions focus on our climate.</p><p><a href="https://grist.org/arts-culture/how-musicians-and-concert-venues-are-upping-the-tempo-on-climate-action/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Grist article</a> on how musicians and music venues across the country are championing climate action. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Please share this podcast</strong> with a few friends, family, or colleagues. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Remember to follow </strong>this podcast to find out when new episodes get released!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Us:</strong> Do you know a Bay Area-based Everyday Climate Champion? We’d love to interview them! </p><p>Get in touch: <a href="mailto:info@everydayClimateChampions.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">info@everydayClimateChampions.org</a></p><p>Website: <a href="http://www.everydayclimatechampions.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">http://www.EverydayClimateChampions.org</a></p><p><br><strong>Podcast Production Team: </strong>Executive Producer/Editor: Dalya Massachi; Sound Designer: Martin Sanchez; Co-Hosts/Researchers: Ellisa Feinstein, Isabella Genereaux, Sean Mendelson, Hasini Parepalli, Eli Staton. Logo Designer: Gabriela Vargas</p><p><br></p><p>* This episode is dedicated to the memory of our Executive Producer's music-loving sister, Deborah Massachi. She passed away during this episode's production.</p>

April 23, 2025
Episode 23: Women Climate Innovators Band Together
<p>In this episode, we speak with a co-founder of The Greenhouse, an online community of women climate innovators turning their business ideas into reality. Along with two members of this online community, we discover the inner workings of how these women entrepreneurs are overcoming many obstacles by offering each other practical and emotional support.</p><p><strong>Guests and Titles:</strong> </p><p><strong>Anya Lamb</strong>, co-founder of The Greenhouse; <strong>Caroline Buck, </strong>member and co-founder of sustainable dog food company; <strong>Barb Chang,</strong> member working on a waste reduction company </p><li><br></li><p><strong>Great Guest Quote:</strong> </p><p>“ We spent a lot of time talking about the real fears and doubts that come up when you want to start your own business. I mean, there were tears sometimes and people were talking about their struggles and we were supporting each other along the way.” - Barb Chang, member of The Greenhouse</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong> #thegreenhouse, #womenentrepreneurs, #climateinnovators, #sustainablebusinesses, #petaluma #reclaiminggoods #onlinecommunity #womensupportingwomen #dogfood</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Host: </strong>Sean Mendelson</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uzm-hE-IZ1h1DDwetc1uTTGccP6R-mbGUlor3BKT8k8/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Transcript</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oN2KRqiasUfp-7_Rp-unpicWem1MuDWqvu0gHc6gDVc/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Episode recap</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Did you know? We LOVE listener feedback! </strong>Share your thoughts and insights by taking this<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWtyEkf8meN01BVOEgOJ_pWYxkha5EiV5Po2alSbvc_IzyEA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong> brief survey</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Related Action Resources:</strong></p><p><strong>The Greenhouse: </strong>Official website for The Greenhouse, online female climate innovator community:<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.greenhousewomen.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.greenhousewomen.com</a> </p><p><strong>Petaluma:</strong> Official website for Caroline Buck’s sustainable pet-food company: <a href="https://www.feedpetaluma.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.feedpetaluma.com</a> </p><p><strong>UCLA website: </strong> Research about meat consumption by dogs and cats. Evidence to support Caroline Buck’s assertion about pets eating one quarter of the US meat production: <a href="https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/the-truth-about-cats-and-dogs-environmental-impact" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/the-truth-about-cats-and-dogs-environmental-impact</a></p><p><strong>Trellis article: </strong>Studies on climate tech venture capital finding that only 7-10% goes to female founders: <a href="https://trellis.net/article/only-7-us-climate-tech-venture-capital-funding-went-female-founders-2023/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://trellis.net/article/only-7-us-climate-tech-venture-capital-funding-went-female-founders-2023/</a></p><p><strong>Please share this podcast</strong> with a few friends, family, or colleagues. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Remember to follow </strong>this podcast to find out when new episodes get released!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Us:</strong> Do you know a Bay Area-based Everyday Climate Champion? We’d love to interview them! </p><p>Get in touch: <a href="mailto:EverydayClimateChampions@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">EverydayClimateChampions@gmail.com</a></p><p>Website:<a href="http://www.everydayclimatechampions.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.EverydayClimateChampions.org</a></p><p><br><strong>Podcast Production Team: </strong>Executive Producer/Editor: Dalya Massachi; Sound Designer: Martin Sanchez; Co-Hosts/Researchers: Ellisa Feinstein, Isabella Genereaux, Sean Mendelson, Hasini Parepalli, Eli Staton. Logo Designer: Gabriela Vargas</p>

April 2, 2025
Episode 22: Cycling and Walking: Emissions- and Guilt-Free Transportation Solutions
<p>In this episode, we sit down with two Bay Area bicycle advocates to discuss how to make cycling and walking part of our everyday lives. We learn how our guests have made that shift, in part, to curb their contributions to the climate crisis. And they share information about how a number of cities are creating infrastructure to make it easier to get around by biking and walking.</p><p><strong>Guests and Titles:</strong> </p><li><p>Emma-Louise Anderson, Executive Director, The Seed Fund</p></li><li><p>Tim Oey, owner, Bicycle Solutions and founder of ZeroW.org </p><p><br /></p></li><p><strong>Great Guest Quote:</strong> “I switched out of high tech to dedicate myself to helping others get to the point of being able to bike more. “ – Tim Oey, owner, Bicycle Solutions and founder of ZeroW.org </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong> #bicycling, #cycling, #climateride, #saferoutes, #calbikes, #sfbike,<strong> </strong>#climateaction,#climatecrisis, #paris</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Host: </strong>Ellisa Feinstein</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Transcript here: </strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cgiFA0BnZF-qfOlZEF7A_uwX_IlIhXoZQkT-z5gdlzU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cgiFA0BnZF-qfOlZEF7A_uwX_IlIhXoZQkT-z5gdlzU/edit?usp=sharing</strong></a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>This episode’s recap blog post: </strong>coming soon</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Did you know? We LOVE listener feedback! </strong>Share your thoughts and insights by taking this brief survey:</p><p><a href="https://forms.gle/y8q6AD4yu1yqN5Yn8" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://forms.gle/y8q6AD4yu1yqN5Yn8</a></p><p><strong>Related Action Resources:</strong></p><p><strong>Safe Routes to School: </strong>Bicycle program for schools:<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.saferoutestoschools.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.saferoutestoschools.org/</a> </p><p><strong>ZeroW.org: </strong>Helps people learn how to save Earth's life support system by pursuing zero waste: <a href="https://www.zerow.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.zerow.org/</a> </p><p><strong>Bicycle Solutions: </strong>Expert coaching for kids and adults wanting to learn how to bicycle:<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.bicyclesolutions.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bicyclesolutions.com/</a></p><p><strong>Wheel Kids: </strong>An adventure and exploration destination for kids: <a href="https://wheelkids.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://wheelkids.com/</a> </p><p><strong>Free cycle:</strong> Marketplace to find free items, including bicycles and parts: <a href="https://freecycle.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://freecycle.org/</a> </p><p><strong>Minnesota Walk! Bike! Fun! Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Curriculum</strong>: A two-part curriculum designed specifically for Minnesota’s schools and youth education programs: <a href="https://mnsaferoutestoschool.org/resources/training/walk-bike-fun-and-bike-fleets/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://mnsaferoutestoschool.org/resources/training/walk-bike-fun-and-bike-fleets/</a> </p><p><strong>Climate Ride: </strong>Fundraiser for climate-focused organizations, via cycling and hiking:<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.climateride.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.climateride.org/</a> </p><p><strong>California Bicycle Association: </strong>organization advocating for better bicycle laws:<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.calbike.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.calbike.org/</a></p><p><strong>Complete Streets Bill (SB 960): </strong>Recent California bill passed to make walking and bike riding safer for all:<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.calbike.org/governor-newsom-signs-sb-960-the-complete-streets-bill/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.calbike.org/governor-newsom-signs-sb-960-the-complete-streets-bill/</a></p><p><strong>California’s Active Transportation Program:</strong> This program was created to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as walking and biking.</p><p><a href="https://catc.ca.gov/programs/active-transportation-program" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://catc.ca.gov/programs/active-transportation-program</a></p><p><strong>Fast Facts on Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions (US EPA):</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/fast-facts-transportation-greenhouse-gas-emissions" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/fast-facts-transportation-greenhouse-gas-emissions</a> </p><p><strong>Article: “Cycling is now more popular than driving in the centre of Paris, study finds”:</strong> </p><p><a href="https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/04/12/cycling-is-now-more-popular-than-driving-in-the-centre-of-paris-study-finds" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/04/12/cycling-is-now-more-popular-than-driving-in-the-centre-of-paris-study-finds</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Please share this podcast</strong> with a few friends, family, or colleagues. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Remember to follow </strong>this podcast to find out when new episodes get released!</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Contact Us:</strong> Do you know an Everyday Climate Champion based in the San Francisco Bay Area? We’d love to interview them! </p><p>Get in touch: crba.eccpodcast@gmail.com</p><p>Website: <a href="http://www.climaterealitybayarea.org/eccpodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.climaterealitybayarea.org/eccpodcast</a></p><p><br /><strong>Podcast Production Team: </strong>Executive Producer/Editor: Dalya Massachi; Sound Designer: Martin Sanchez; Co-Hosts/Researchers: Ellisa Feinstein, Isabella Genereaux, Sean Mendelson, Hasini Parepalli, Eli Staton. Logo Designer: Gabriela Vargas</p>
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