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Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast

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<p>Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast is for anyone who is not ready to give up on making the world a better place. For unrivalled conversations with decision makers, visionary thinkers and a community of like-minded climate optimists, join former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres, political strategist Tom Rivett-Carnac and sustainable business consultant Paul Dickinson. Each week they make sense of all the top climate news stories, go behind the scenes at crucial talks and ensure you stay informed and inspired ahead of what is set to be the consequential year for climate action.</p><br><p><br></p><p>As we approach the middle of the decisive decade for world emissions, and the 10 year anniversary of the Paris climate agreement, subscribe to Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast</p><br><p>And join us for our special Inside COP series with co-host Fiona McRaith where we bring you behind the scenes of COP30 in Belém! </p><br><p>And to see video content from the show, follow us on <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/company/outrageoptimism" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/outrageoptimism/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. </p><br><p><br></p><p>Got a question? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/OutrageandOptimism" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Send us a voice message.</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This is a Persephonica production for Global Optimism and is part of the Acast Creator Network.&nbsp;</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>

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Episode thumbnail for Can $30k Change the World? The Power of Climate Giving

May 28, 2026

Can $30k Change the World? The Power of Climate Giving

Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac, and Paul Dickinson interview Jennifer Kitt of Climate Lead about how targeted philanthropy can accelerate climate solutions and the impact of strategic giving.

Episode thumbnail for Can the rules keep up?: Lawsuits, LLMs and and the looming oil recession

May 21, 2026

Can the rules keep up?: Lawsuits, LLMs and and the looming oil recession

Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac interview ClientEarth CEO Laura Clarke about legal challenges to climate action and the evolving landscape of AI and energy crises.

Episode thumbnail for The Jet Fuel Crisis: What’s next for aviation?

May 14, 2026

The Jet Fuel Crisis: What’s next for aviation?

Tom Rivett-Carnac and Christiana Figueres interview Karel Bockstael and Roxanne van Rijn about aviation's fossil fuel dependence and the potential for a jet fuel crisis to drive industry change.

395 total episodes available with 59 transcripts

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What is Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast?
<p>Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast is for anyone who is not ready to give up on making the world a better place. For unrivalled conversations with decision makers, visionary thinkers and a community of like-minded climate optimists, join former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres, political strategist Tom Rivett-Carnac and sustainable business consultant Paul Dickinson. Each week they make sense of all the top climate news stories, go behind the scenes at crucial talks and ensure you stay informed and inspired ahead of what is set to be the consequential year for climate action.</p><br><p><br></p><p>As we approach the middle of the decisive decade for world emissions, and the 10 year anniversary of the Paris climate agreement, subscribe to Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast</p><br><p>And join us for our special Inside COP series with co-host Fiona McRaith where we bring you behind the scenes of COP30 in Belém! </p><br><p>And to see video content from the show, follow us on <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/company/outrageoptimism" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/outrageoptimism/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. </p><br><p><br></p><p>Got a question? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/OutrageandOptimism" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Send us a voice message.</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>This is a Persephonica production for Global Optimism and is part of the Acast Creator Network.&nbsp;</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>
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