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Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Rapid Readout: The Latest on Budget ReconciliationWelcome to a new twist on the typical EESI Congressional briefing: EESI Rapid Readouts! Things are happening faster than ever, and you need information quickly. These 30-minute interactive Readouts bring you what you need to know, when you need to know it. This Readout will answer your questions on the mechanics of reconciliation, how the process could unfold in the coming months, and how the package moving through Congress could affect clean energy tax incentives and other funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and more. To learn about the...2025-06-0635 min

The Climate Conversation9.7 EESI’s First-Ever Rapid Readout Tackles ENERGY STARToday’s episode of EESI’s podcast is showcasing a brand new EESI resource, Rapid Readouts. Things are happening faster than ever, and you need information quickly. These 30-minute, interactive Readouts will bring you what you need to know, when you need to know it. Our first Rapid Readout took place on Friday and explored the benefits of ENERGY STAR. 2025-05-2031 min

The Climate Conversation9.5 How Can Policymakers Protect Policyholders in a World on Fire?Home insurance is one of those things you need to have and hope to never need. But as risk from climate disasters increases, many homeowners are finding it more and more difficult to obtain an affordable policy. This is especially true in the American West, where wildfires are creating more uncertainty than insurance companies are willing to cover, forcing many homeowners to enroll in state-run insurance plans. Daniel and Alison sit down with Dr. Lisa Dale, director of the Climate and Society Masters program at the Columbia Climate School, for a conversation about how policymakers can help communities navigate...2025-04-2232 min

The Climate Conversation9.4 Bringing Abandoned Mine Lands Back to LifeFor residents of former and current mining communities (especially in Appalachia, the Midwest, and the Mountain West), abandoned mines are a familiar—and often dangerous—aspect of the local landscape. Unreclaimed abandoned mines and infrastructure can leak acid drainage, pollute groundwater, or collapse unexpectedly. Guests Kevin Zedack and Matt Hepler (both from Appalachian Voices) sit down with Daniel and EESI’s newest communications associate, Hannah Wilson-Black, to explain how cleaning up these sites can safeguard ecosystems and human health while providing new economic development opportunities in coal communities. Show notes: Central Appalachian Mine Reforestation Assessm...2025-04-0837 min

The Climate Conversation9.3 Keeping U.S. Climate Action Afloat: Subnational Diplomacy on Ocean AcidificationWith the United States withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, there is a lot of uncertainty about what U.S. climate diplomacy will look like under the current administration. But despite challenges at the national level, many state governments are poised to continue making progress on global climate action. This new dynamic is already playing out in response to ocean acidification. Daniel and Alison sat down with Jessie Turner, executive director of the International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification (OA Alliance), to explore the landscape—or seascape—of subnational climate diplomacy. Show notes: Exploring the Polic...2025-03-2530 min

The Climate Conversation9.2 Shooting for a Clean Energy Economy with Dr. Geri RichmondThe U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Energy Earthshots Initiative set technical and financial goals for key clean energy challenges, growing to a portfolio of eight “shots” for technologies like hydrogen, long duration storage, and more. Today’s episode features one of the leaders who helped catapult the Earthshots at DOE, Dr. Geraldine “Geri” Richmond, who served as the agency’s Under Secretary for Science and Innovation during the Biden-Harris Administration. Geri sat down with co-hosts Daniel and Alison to share her vision for public-private partnerships to continue advancing the Earthshots, and her insights on women in STEM and interna...2025-03-1124 min

The Climate Conversation9.1 Polling Shows the Bipartisan Nature of Natural Climate SolutionsWelcome to Season 9 of The Climate Conversation podcast! How many issues can you think of that 94% of U.S. voters agree on? Probably not very many. But a poll commissioned by U.S. Nature4Climate in 2024 revealed that 94% of voters across the United States support the expansion of natural climate solutions—actions that reduce emissions and increase carbon storage in forests, farms, grasslands, and wetlands—in public policy. To kick off the new season of EESI’s podcast, co-hosts Daniel Bresette and Alison Davis sit down with the bipartisan pollsters who led the survey, Lori Weigel of New Bridge Strate...2025-02-2525 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Navigating Climate Information for Effective Policy-MakingReady to make a difference in climate policy, but not sure where to start? We have you covered. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to view our start-of-the-new-Congress briefing series, Climate Camp. We review climate science, cutting-edge innovations, and the role of the legislative process in climate mitigation and adaptation. EESI’s first Climate Camp briefing served as an interactive refresher on the drivers of climate change and the latest deployable solutions to address the challenge. This Congress, topics such as agriculture, infrastructure, and national security will be front and center. The briefing covered clima...2025-01-311h 29

The Climate Conversation8.6 Political Climate: Author Jay Hakes on the History of Climate Change Science in the White HouseAs 2024 draws to a close, many people are wondering what to expect from the next Congress and presidential administration on climate change. But sometimes, the best way to look forward is to look back. Co-hosts Daniel Bresette and Alison Davis sit down with Jay Hakes, author of The Presidents and the Planet: Climate Change Science and Politics from Eisenhower to Bush, for a discussion about the intersection of climate science and political processes in the White House. Show notes: EESI at 40: Claudine Schneider Reflects on the Necessity of Communication in Climate Politics: https://www.e...2024-12-1726 min

The Climate Conversation8.2 The Gila River Indian Community Is Soaking up Sunshine with Solar Canal InnovationThe Gila River, which flows through New Mexico and Arizona, is the site of the first operational solar covered-canal in the United States, and will provide renewable energy to the people of the Pima and Maricopa tribes. This pilot project, also called the Casa Blanca Canal solar project, received nearly $6 million in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. For this week’s episode, EESI Policy Associate Molly Brind'Amour joins President Daniel Bresette to speak with George Cairo, the head engineer for the Casa Blanca Canal solar project, about the benefits and challenges of canal-based energy systems. S...2024-09-2431 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Exploring the Policy Landscape of Carbon Dioxide RemovalMore information at: https://www.eesi.org/091224cdr The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) held a briefing about effective policy-making for carbon dioxide removal (CDR). CDR—the practice of removing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and ocean—comes in many forms, including direct air capture, soil carbon sequestration, ocean CDR, and forest restoration. These methods have garnered increasing scientific, governmental, and private sector interest, but expanded policy development is needed to bring them to the scale needed to meet national climate goals. Leveraging key findings from recent reports, pane...2024-09-191h 34

The Climate Conversation8.1 En-shoring a Better Future for Coastal Ecosystems and CommunitiesWelcome to Season 8 of The Climate Conversation podcast! Many of us are returning from trips to the coast, where breezy beaches provided a respite from the brutal summer heat. But these coastal areas are important for more than just the occasional vacation. Wetlands and estuaries, which connect inland rivers to the open ocean, are critical ecosystems for climate adaptation and carbon sequestration. In this episode, co-hosts Dan and Alison—alongside EESI Policy Director Anna McGinn—talk about coastal restoration with Daniel Hayden, president and CEO of Restore America’s Estuaries. Show notes: 2024 Coastal and Estuari...2024-09-1031 min

The Climate Conversation7.8 Inside DOE's Newest Office on Artificial IntelligenceIt seems like almost every day there is another story about new advancements in Artificial Intelligence, or AI. By now, many of us are familiar with ChatGPT, but there is a wide variety of different models and applications for the rapidly-evolving AI technology. To wrap up Season 7 of The Climate Conversation podcast, Dan and Alison are joined by Helena Fu, director of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies. Helena discusses how AI can help modernize the power grid for a clean energy future and shares some of what DOE’s newest office has accomplished si...2024-05-2129 min

The Climate Conversation7.6 All Fired up for Innovation in Wildfire Risk AnalysisWildfires have already made national headlines this year, as Texans recover from the largest fire in their state's history. The impacts of climate change—rising temperatures and drought, in particular—have driven the increase in wildfire frequency and severity, which then contributes to air pollution, including carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, changes in weather patterns have made wildfires less predictable and more difficult to contain. Co-hosts Dan and Alison are joined today by Joe Scott, founder and principal wildfire analyst at Pyrologix, for a conversation about how fire modeling and hazard assessment can help shape data-driven approaches to wildfire mitigation. 2024-04-2329 min

The Climate Conversation7.5 Hawaii Prioritizes Energy Equity So No One Gets Left behind or ForgottenDid you know that Hawaii has the highest household electricity costs in the United States? To combat energy inequity in the state, Hawaii’s green bank, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority (HGIA), created its on-bill financing program known as the Green Energy Money $aver (GEM$) to make clean energy more affordable for low- and moderate-income households. In this episode, co-hosts Dan and Aaron speak with HGIA Executive Director Gwen Yamamoto Lau about some unique energy challenges and solutions from the island state’s perspective. Show notes: Hawaii: Green Energy Money $aver (GEM$) On-Bill Program: https...2024-04-0917 min

The Climate Conversation7.4 Representative Jennifer McClellan Talks Climate Resilience and Environmental Justice in the CommonwealthIn our second Congressional interview on The Climate Conversation, Dan and Alison speak with Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.) about her fight for climate resilience and environmental justice in the Commonwealth and across the country. Rep. McClellan succeeded A. Donald McEachin in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2023, making her the first Black woman representing Virginia in Congress. The conversation also includes an overview of some on-the-ground work happening in the state by Annette Osso of Resilient Virginia. Show notes: Representative Ro Khanna on the CHIPS and Science Act: https://www.eesi.org/podcasts/v...2024-03-2632 min

The Climate Conversation7.3 EESI Raises a Glass to Sustainability in the Wine IndustryYou have probably heard stories about how climate change is a major threat to some of the most cherished foods and beverages worldwide, such as coffee, chocolate, corn, and of course, wine. Because the grapes used for wine are so sensitive to temperature and other growing conditions, many winemakers are looking for ways to minimize the industry’s impact on the climate. For today’s episode, Dan and Alison sip with Jess Baum, senior director of regenerative impact at Bonterra Organic Estates, here to talk about sustainability in the wine industry. Jess explains why it is important to put a co...2024-03-1234 min

The Climate Conversation7.2 Why Should Congress Care about International Climate Finance? With Henry Gonzalez of the Green Climate FundInternational climate finance has received a lot of attention in recent years during the annual United Nations climate change summit. But there’s a lot of work that needs to be done in between the climate summit every year, when developed countries need to follow up on their climate finance commitments and help implement project plans for the developing countries striving to reach their emission reduction and climate adaptation goals. Organizations like the Green Climate Fund, the world’s largest multilateral climate-focused fund, dedicate themselves to facilitating this work through international partnerships all year round. For today’s episode, Green...2024-02-2741 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Innovations in Weather Forecasting for a Changing ClimateA live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about the latest innovations in weather forecasting and communication to improve community resilience, awareness, and preparedness. Climate change multiplies and intensifies acute weather events like hurricanes as well as chronic stressors like droughts. Communities need to be informed not only of day-to-day weather events, but also of the ways our changing climate is affecting and altering weather patterns in their region. At this briefing, speakers will discuss exciting technologies that can help deliver accurate...2024-02-151h 33

The Climate Conversation7.1 How GRID Alternatives Is Powering an Equitable Clean Transportation in CaliforniaWelcome to Season 7 of The Climate Conversation podcast! When it comes to clean transportation, the journey is the destination. Today’s episode covers GRID Alternatives, a nonprofit advancing access to renewable energy sources, that was brought on to California’s Communities in Charge project to ensure the equitable deployment of Level Two charging stations for electric vehicles. Dan and Alison sit down with Norah Kyassa, an outreach coordinator with GRID Alternative’s Clean Mobility Program, to talk about why clean transportation is so crucial for environmental justice. Show notes: California Puts Communities in Charge for EV...2024-02-1320 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Energy Earthshots: The Frontier of Climate InnovationA live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about the Department of Energy’s Energy Earthshots, which are designed to rapidly break down market barriers and scale up innovation in eight key sectors to address the climate crisis. From enhanced geothermal energy and floating offshore wind to low-carbon industrial heat and affordable home energy, these Earthshots set ambitious goals to tackle the critical energy challenges of our time. Panelists from the Department of Energy and its partners will share the latest updates on each Earthshot’s pr...2024-02-011h 29

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Unpacking the Fifth National Climate AssessmentA live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about the U.S. Global Change Research Program's fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5). NCA5 is the most comprehensive, holistic, and inclusive report to date on national climate risk and response. Panelists will discuss the report’s emphasis on the need for “rapid and deep” greenhouse gas emission reductions and the resulting economic and health benefits. The report also highlights the importance of investing in adaptation to the impacts of climate change—impacts which exacerbate existing climate and social i...2024-01-181h 34

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)The First Global StocktakeA live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing about the first global stocktake of efforts to address climate change. This stocktaking process, established by the Paris Agreement, aims to assess the world’s collective progress towards the goal of keeping global average temperature rise well below 2°C (3.6°F). For more than a year, government representatives and non-governmental stakeholders from around the world have contributed to this process, which will inform a report that will be released ahead of the international climate negotiations in D...2023-11-271h 34

The Climate Conversation6.6 It’s Time for World Leaders to Put Their Subsidies Where Their Climate Goals AreAs EESI prepares for our extensive coverage of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, we turn our attention to a topic that will be critical for global emission reductions—fossil fuel subsidies. Government subsidies are an important tool for stabilizing the economy, especially after a shock to the market, but they can also generate profits for polluting industries, as is the case with fossil fuels. Earlier this year, Canada made headlines by releasing the first national plan to eliminate inefficient subsidies to domestic fossil fuel companies. Dan an...2023-11-1430 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)What’s on the Table for the Negotiations?A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing about what Congress can expect during the upcoming international climate negotiations in Dubai (COP28). From the opening World Climate Action Summit to the intense negotiations during the final days, thousands of events will take place over the course of the two-week United Nations session. This briefing will help you identify what to follow, whether you are on the ground in Dubai or back in D.C. Panelists will unpack the overall process of international...2023-11-071h 38

The Climate Conversation6.5 Hot Today, Hotter Tomorrow: Policy Solutions to the Dangers of Extreme HeatExtreme heat is the silent killer out of all climate-related disasters. Fatalities from extreme heat typically do not receive as much attention as those from other severe weather events like hurricanes, floods, blizzards, or wildfires, and yet heat is the top weather-related public health hazard in the United States. For today’s episode, Dan and Alison are joined by Kurt Shickman, the newest member of EESI’s Board of Directors, to hear his perspective as an expert on policy solutions for extreme heat. Kurt details many different strategies to combat heat that are both affordable and attainable, and how the...2023-10-3120 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Congress and International Climate FinanceA live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on Congress’s role in the global effort to finance climate solutions. While investments in climate action are expensive, the impacts of climate change at home and abroad are even more costly. With demand for climate-related finance increasing around the globe, what levers are available to Congress to scale up financial flows? How does Congress’s approach to international climate finance impact actions by the private sector, multilateral development banks, and other global financial institutions? This briefing will...2023-10-261h 33

The Climate Conversation6.3 Policy Approaches for Building Resilience against Sea Level Rise in Coastal CommunitiesIdyllic water views may be great for tourists, but for homeowners and residents of coastal communities, they can be a foreboding red flag. With each passing year, the climate crisis brings more extreme storms, storm surge, and even sunny-day flooding—all on top of rising sea levels. This episode explores policy approaches to help build resilience for coastal communities. Dan and Alison sit down with Jeff Peterson, co-facilitator at the Coastal Flood Resilience Project, to talk about a wide range of solutions, including risk disclosure, strengthening infrastructure, supporting relocation efforts, and more. Show notes: Sea...2023-10-0330 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)The Latest on the Clean Energy Tax Incentives in the Inflation Reduction ActA live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about the status of the wide range of clean energy tax incentives enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Effective implementation of tax incentives for home energy efficiency and electrification, electric vehicles, sustainable fuels, clean and renewable energy, and energy storage—plus the game-changing “direct pay” option—will deliver many benefits to families and communities, including lowering household utility bills and expediting the transition to a decarbonized clean energy economy. This briefing will highlight both individu...2023-09-281h 32

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Climate-Smart Research for the Farms of the FutureA live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing that explores the latest advancements in agricultural research, technology, and practices. As climate change continues to trigger extreme weather of increasing frequency and severity, farmers and ranchers are looking for innovative techniques to bolster crop resilience and ensure food security. Research in areas ranging from drought-resistant crops to carbon sequestration and precision agriculture can provide new ways of mitigating and adapting to climate change. Department of Agriculture-supported research programs and partnerships are generating creative...2023-09-121h 50

The Climate Conversation6.1 Talking about “The Octopus in the Parking Garage” with Rob VerchickWelcome to Season 6 of The Climate Conversation podcast! To kick off the season, we are discussing a book, The Octopus in the Parking Garage: A Call for Climate Resilience. Since its publication earlier this year, The Octopus in the Parking Garage has helped non-expert readers understand climate resilience in a way that is not only accessible, but also empowering. Author Rob Verchick—a renowned climate law scholar and professor at Loyola University New Orleans—sits down with Dan and Alison to talk about the major themes and findings from his book, including public perception of climate and resilience, modern form...2023-09-0533 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Conservation Practices from Farms to Forests and WetlandsA live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on opportunities to cultivate climate-smart conservation programs in this year’s Farm Bill. The conservation title of the Farm Bill contains important programs and policies that help agricultural producers, forest managers, and rural communities take advantage of opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to climate impacts, while also generating other benefits such as improved water and air quality, soil health, biodiversity, and jobs. Conservation of private, public, working, and nonworking lands ca...2023-06-211h 31

The Climate Conversation5.8 Representative Ro Khanna on the CHIPS and Science ActSurprise! We are thrilled to share this Season 5 bonus episode, which came about from an unexpected opportunity to interview a member of Congress. From California’s 17th Congressional District, we are joined today by Representative Ro Khanna, who played a vital role in the formation of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act. Rep. Khanna sat down with Dan and Alison to discuss how the CHIPS and Science Act contributes to climate policy, progress on implementation, the bipartisan appeal of the law, and more. Shownotes: How the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Work Together to...2023-06-1313 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)The Future of Forestry in the Farm BillA live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and U.S. Nature4Climate invite you to a briefing on opportunities to advance climate-friendly forestry in this year’s Farm Bill. The forestry programs and incentives in the Farm Bill can provide greenhouse gas emission reduction benefits, as well as build resilience to climate impacts such as wildfire risk and extreme heat. At the same time, these programs generate jobs and present opportunities for innovation. During this briefing, panelists will explain forestry-related programs in the Farm Bill and co...2023-06-071h 26

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Maximizing the Climate Benefits of HydrogenA live webcast will be streamed at 12:00 PM at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) invite you to a briefing on the climate impacts of hydrogen and pathways for “getting it right.” Hydrogen has garnered significant attention from Congress, including funding for regional clean hydrogen hubs, the Department of Energy’s hydrogen Earthshot to accelerate clean energy breakthroughs, and the 45V hydrogen production tax credit. These policies have the potential to leverage hundreds billions of dollars of hydrogen investment and decarbonize critical sectors of the economy, if done right. But po...2023-06-011h 30

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Unlocking Rural Economies: Farm Bill Investments in Rural AmericaA live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on Farm Bill policies and programs that help farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and rural communities drive down greenhouse gas emissions, generate jobs, and stimulate the economy. Rural communities face numerous challenges, such as high energy costs, low investments in climate-resilient infrastructure, and increasingly severe weather. The Farm Bill plays an important role in helping rural America develop strong economies and build climate resilience and mitigation. During this briefing, panelists will discuss how Congress can...2023-05-241h 27

The Climate Conversation5.7 How Companies and Communities Can Stop Wasting Time and Start Reducing Waste with the Circular EconomyIt’s the last episode of Season 5! Over the past six episodes, we have talked about growing the electrification workforce, how the Supreme Court shapes environmental protections, partnerships between universities and tribal nations for climate adaptation research, and much more. Before The Climate Conversation begins its summer hiatus, we are closing out the season with an exploration of the circular economy and how the private sector can incorporate circularity into their business models. The dominant economic system in the United States and around the world encourages a linear form of consumption resulting in excessive waste for the sake of an ev...2023-05-1634 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Climate, Energy, and Economic Win-Wins in the Farm BillA live webcast will be streamed at 1:30 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on promising win-wins made possible by Farm Bill provisions. Agriculture accounts for about 11 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, farms, ranches, and forests across the country continue to be negatively impacted by climate-related events like drought, flooding, and extreme heat. Farm Bill programs—spanning from conservation to rural development—can bolster both climate change mitigation and adaptation while creating economic opportunities for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. During this brie...2023-05-101h 23

The Climate Conversation5.6 Building Up Adaptation Jobs to Rise to the Climate ChallengeIn 2020, there were 4.1 million climate jobs in the United States. One sector of these jobs that is not well-documented but is growing rapidly is climate adaptation. As the threats from climate change continue to worsen and we tackle this challenge, it will be critical to grow this workforce so we can prepare our communities as best as possible. In this episode, we speak with Rachel Jacobson from the American Society of Adaptation Professionals and Frank Niepold from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration about what these jobs are, how the government can track them, and strategies to increase equity and...2023-05-0132 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)The Process and Path Forward for Passing a Bipartisan Farm BillA live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on what you need to know about this year’s Farm Bill, including key bipartisan opportunities for addressing the climate crisis. The Farm Bill is an omnibus, multiyear law that Congress renews every five years to address numerous issues from conservation to crop insurance. The Farm Bill is the most impactful piece of legislation related to U.S. agriculture, affecting how and what food is grown, food access and nutrition, natural resources, rural development, an...2023-04-261h 37

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)The State of Play for Nuclear Energy in the United StatesA live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) nuclear energy programs. Through provisions in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and $1.8 billion in fiscal year 2023 funding for nuclear energy research, development, and demonstrations, the Administration and Congress have strongly supported the existing reactor fleet and invested in next-generation technologies. This briefing will highlight nuclear energy programs underway from basic research to demonstration projects, including work happening across DOE’s nation...2023-04-191h 32

The Climate Conversation5.5 Elevating Climate Adaptation Research Through CollaborationOur work at EESI is always science-based, which means we need to keep up with the latest research so we can best educate others. One initiative that is strengthening climate adaptation research in particular is the U.S. Geological Survey’s Climate Adaptation Science Centers, or CASCs, which are federal-university partnerships made up of a consortium of universities, tribal nations, and NGOs. Rather than isolating scientific research in academia, these centers involve lots of groups in decision making and make their results accessible. Dan and Emma speak with Dr. Jessica Hellmann from the Midwest CASC and Emma Kuster from the So...2023-04-1731 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Investments in Clean Energy and Transportation Innovations in the Federal and Private SectorsA live webcast will be streamed at 1:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on the latest research and innovations in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable transportation. In particular, the briefing will focus on the Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) programs, from those covering vehicle technologies that leverage clean energy to those supporting grid-interactive efficient buildings. The briefing will highlight key proposed investments in the Biden-Harris Administration’s fiscal year 2024 budget request and partnerships between EERE, national laboratories, and the private se...2023-04-131h 36

The Climate Conversation5.4 How Supreme Court Decisions Can Shape Our Future ClimateAt EESI, our work primarily focuses on the legislative and executive branches of the government. Yet, decisions made by the judicial branch touch all of our lives and can have a huge impact on the air we breathe, water we drink, and food we eat. In this episode, Dan and Emma discuss this power with Steph Tai, a Professor of Law at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, through examining two present-day cases: West Virginia v. EPA and Sackett v. EPA. These cases highlight how Supreme Court decisions can shape federal agencies’ ability to tackle the climate crisis, water pollution, and other en...2023-04-0324 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Grow OrganicA live webcast will be streamed at 12:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) invite you to a briefing on expanding organic agriculture. Organic agriculture is a time-tested, scientifically-supported approach to farming and ranching that centers ecological diversity, soil fertility, and natural systems rather than chemical interventions. The briefing will feature the firsthand experience of organic farmers and findings from NRDC’s new report, Grow Organic: The Climate, Health, and Economic Case for Expanding Organic Agriculture. As Congress crafts the next reauthorization of the Farm Bill, th...2023-03-231h 27

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Implementing the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs ActCongressional Climate Camp 2023 Find out more about the briefings in this series below: Budget and Appropriations Public Polling on Climate Change Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases Implementing the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act A live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast. Want to learn more about climate policy? But not sure where to start? We have you covered. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for our start-of-the-new Congress briefing series, Climate Camp. We will go over the basics of the legislative process, highlighting key areas and...2023-03-091h 53

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Non-CO2 Greenhouse GasesCongressional Climate Camp 2023 Find out more about the briefings in this series below: Budget and Appropriations Public Polling on Climate Change Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases Implementing the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act A live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast. Ready to make a difference in climate policy? But not sure where to start? We have you covered. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for our start-of-the-new Congress briefing series, Climate Camp. We will go over the basics of the legislative process, highlighting key areas...2023-02-231h 29

The Climate Conversation5.1 How Biodiversity Research Can Inform Public PolicyWelcome to Season 5 of The Climate Conversation podcast! We are starting off with a discussion about biodiversity and conservation, especially how this work connects with climate change and the role of policymakers in addressing biodiversity loss. EESI’s Dan and Emma speak with Barbara Martinez, a National Geographic conservation biologist and a member of EESI’s Board of Directors. Barbara shares her thoughts on the role of science in the federal government, the outcomes of the recent U.N. biodiversity conference, COP15, in Canada, and how Congress can boost conservation solutions. Shownotes: Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss article: https://www.eesi...2023-02-1727 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Public Polling on Climate ChangeCongressional Climate Camp 2023 Find out more about the briefings in this series below: Budget and Appropriations Public Polling on Climate Change Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases Implementing the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act A live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast. Ready to make a difference in climate policy? But not sure where to start? We have you covered. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for our start-of-the-new Congress briefing series, Climate Camp. We will go over the basics of the legislative process, highlighting key areas...2023-02-091h 35

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Budget and AppropriationsCongressional Climate Camp 2023 Find out more about the briefings in this series below: Budget and Appropriations Public Polling on Climate Change Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases Implementing the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act A live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast. Ready to make a difference in climate policy? But not sure where to start? We have you covered. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for our start-of-the-new Congress briefing series, Climate Camp. We will go over the basics of the legislative process, highlighting key areas...2023-01-261h 23

The Climate Conversation4.7 Year in Review: Progress on U.S. Climate Action and the Road AheadIt’s the final episode of season 4! To wrap things up, Dan and Anna are joined by Alejandro Moreno, the Acting Assistant Secretary for the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Together, they recap the federal climate action that took place during the past two years of the 117th Congress, from the climate legislation that passed to new programs launched by federal agencies. Dan, Anna, and Alejandro also discuss where the federal government, and specifically the Department of Energy, will go from here as they work towards meeting national climate goals in a holistic and equi...2022-12-1930 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Climate Summit Recap: Key Outcomes and What Comes NextA live webcast will be streamed at 3:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing to review what took place during the international climate negotiations in Egypt (COP27) and why it matters for Congress. With dozens of events and negotiating sessions happening at any one time during the two weeks of a U.N. climate summit, it can be challenging to keep up with all the details. This briefing will review the key outcomes of COP27—and what they mean for Congress—and provide context and nuan...2022-12-021h 33

The Climate Conversation4.5 Love into Action: The Power and Politics of Motherhood in Climate ActivismAcross the United States and around the world, motherhood is often the foundation of vital caregiving networks that help make communities more resilient in the face of crisis and conflict. Effective climate adaptation policy should account for the ways in which mothers are disproportionately affected by climate change hazards, while also supporting the essential caregiving role their communities depend upon. With COP27 underway, Dan and Alison sit down with Diana Duarte from MADRE, an international women's human rights organization and feminist fund, to talk about how motherhood empowers climate activism in the global south. They are also joined by Moms...2022-11-0731 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)What’s on the Table for the Negotiations?A live webcast will be streamed at 11:00 AM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing on what to expect during the upcoming international climate negotiations in Egypt (COP27). Last year, the global community agreed on the final set of guidelines to implement the Paris Agreement, so this year marks the start of a new era of international cooperation on climate change, focused on implementation. As such, COP27 is set to cover a wide range of topics, including loss and damage, climate finance, and planning for the...2022-11-021h 32

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Natural Climate SolutionsA live webcast will be streamed at 1:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and U.S. Nature4Climate invite you to join us for a briefing on natural climate solutions on the international stage. Across the United States, agricultural producers are practicing regenerative agriculture, foresters are managing forests to increase carbon sequestration and reduce wildfires, and coastal communities are restoring living shorelines. How will these natural climate solutions be discussed and advanced during the international climate negotiations in Egypt (COP27)? What policies are needed here in the United States to reinforce these...2022-10-281h 29

The Climate Conversation4.4 Celebrating Two Years of Coastal Resilience Solutions at EESI!October 26, 2022 marks the two-year anniversary of EESI’s comprehensive report called A Resilient Future for Coastal Communities. This report is a guidebook for policymakers on coastal resilience, featuring policy recommendations, guiding principles, case studies from across the country, and so much more. To mark this anniversary, Dan and Emma speak with Shana Udvardy, Senior Climate Resilience Policy Analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists, to learn about how the climate of the present is affecting our coasts, what the big climate bills in the United States mean for coastal communities, and some examples of coastal resilience in action. Show notes: A...2022-10-2428 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Climate Change Loss and DamageA live webcast will be streamed at 11:00 AM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing on what you need to know about loss and damage from climate change in the lead-up to the international climate negotiations in Egypt (COP27). The topic of loss and damage, defined as climate impacts that cannot be adapted to, is expected to be one of the most discussed issues at COP27. Impacts like land loss in Louisiana and homes falling into the ocean in North Carolina are being felt around the...2022-10-201h 34

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Key Findings from the Newest Global Assessment Report on Climate ChangeA live webcast will be streamed at 1:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing on the implications of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC’s) most recent report—the Sixth Assessment Report—for the upcoming international climate negotiations in Egypt (COP27) and for work on Capitol Hill. The IPCC Assessment Reports are designed to pull together information from around the globe on climate change, including on the physical science; climate impacts and adaptation; and possible greenhouse gas emission trajectories and mitigation opportunities. Panelists, who part...2022-10-121h 32

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Back to SchoolA live webcast will be streamed at 03:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on catalyzing climate action in K-12 schools. Public K-12 schools in the United States operate 480,000 fossil fuel-powered school buses, produce 530,000 tons of food waste, and are one of the largest public-sector energy consumers—all of which contribute to climate change. From electric buses to energy-efficient, resilient buildings, implementing climate solutions in schools can reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also creating a healthier environment for students and teachers to learn and work in. At the sa...2022-09-281h 29

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)What Congress Needs to Know About Corporate Climate Risk, Resilience, and DisclosuresA live webcast will be streamed at 11:00 AM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on corporate climate risk, resilience, and disclosures. The climate crisis is increasingly impacting companies of all sizes by threatening valuable assets, operations, and supply chains. At the same time, many companies contribute to the climate crisis by emitting greenhouse gases, and efforts to curb those emissions could impact companies. In March 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed a rule that, if adopted, would require publicly-traded companies to disclose climate-related risks and report their greenhouse...2022-09-201h 33

The Climate Conversation4.1 Colorado Cafeterias Serve Up a Healthy Meal Program for Kids and the ClimateWelcome to season 4 of The Climate Conversation! We are heading back to school to learn about reducing cafeteria food waste with Food Policy Researcher Melissa Terry and representatives from the Boulder Valley School District and the Chef Ann Foundation in Colorado. Each day, the school district cooks over 15,000 fresh, cooked-from-scratch meals that kids actually want to eat. At the same time, they have also reduced their food waste by installing bulk milk dispensers, a salad bar, a composting system, and more. Dan and Emma speak with Mary Rochelle from the Boulder Valley School District and Laura Smith from the Chef...2022-09-1235 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Living with Climate Change: Integrating Equity into Emergency ManagementA live webcast will be streamed at 12:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on how the federal government as well as states and cities around the country can better incorporate equity into emergency management. Climate change is driving more frequent and severe impacts such as polar vortices, sea level rise, wildfires, and extreme heat, which were covered in EESI’s Living with Climate Change briefing series. When disaster strikes, underserved communities are often hit hardest and longest. Ensuring that equity is incorporated into all aspects of emergency ma...2022-07-141h 33

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)How Start-Up Accelerators Can Drive Climate ActionA live webcast will be streamed at 12:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on how startup accelerators can transform innovative ideas into deployable, scalable climate change solutions. Ramping up green hydrogen, direct air capture, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and offshore wind energy can help mitigate climate change, as explored during EESI’s briefing series, Scaling Up Innovation to Drive Down Emissions. But how do we quickly and efficiently scale up these and other innovative climate solutions? During this briefing, panelists will discuss how accelerators help commercialize early-stage te...2022-07-121h 02

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Offshore Wind EnergyA live webcast will be streamed at 1:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on offshore wind energy. In March 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced an interagency goal of deploying 30,000 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030—an extraordinary increase from the 42 megawatts of offshore wind currently operating in the United States. Meeting this goal will require a rapid and historical deployment of offshore wind energy that has the potential to create tens of thousands of jobs, spur the economy, and provide renewable energy to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Du...2022-06-291h 34

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Living with Climate Change: Extreme HeatA live webcast will be streamed at 12:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on policies and practices to address extreme heat. Across the country, the number of days per year with temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit is increasing, and heat causes more deaths than any other type of weather event. In April 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the first Department of Labor program to protect workers from the impacts of extreme heat. Additional steps are needed to reduce the risk of dangerously hot conditions and increase community resilience to...2022-06-241h 32

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Pathways to Regenerative AgricultureA live webcast will be streamed at 12:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) invite you to a briefing on regenerative agriculture. Regenerative agriculture, or farming in sync with the local environment and climate, produces multiple economic, climate, and societal benefits. Examples of these practices include reducing or eliminating synthetic pesticide and fertilizer use and soil tillage. The briefing will feature findings from NRDC’s new report, Regenerative Agriculture: Farm Policy for the 21st Century, which was informed by conversations with farmers and ranchers from 47 states an...2022-06-161h 33

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Living with Climate Change: WildfiresA live webcast will be streamed at 01:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on policies and practices to address wildfires. Billions of dollars are spent fighting wildfires every year, and the cascading economic, health, and societal impacts of wildfires are enormous. Compounding these challenges, wildfires also release greenhouse gases and harmful aerosols into the atmosphere. Over the last century, battling wildfires after they have started has been the main approach to address this threat. Yet, with record-setting fire seasons happening almost every year, more proactive and preventative...2022-06-131h 32

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Building Out Electric Vehicle Charging InfrastructureA live webcast will be streamed at 1:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on building out electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Electric vehicles are crucial for decarbonizing the U.S. transportation sector, which accounts for 29 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions—more than any other sector. While electric vehicles have gained traction in recent years, insufficient charging infrastructure is a significant barrier to widespread adoption. The $7.5 billion allocated to charging infrastructure in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and existing programs like the Rural Energy Savings Program pr...2022-06-021h 31

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Direct Air CaptureA live webcast will be streamed at 3:30 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on direct air capture, which chemically removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The captured carbon can be permanently stored underground or used in industrial processes. While climate change mitigation efforts are the priority, carbon dioxide removal will be necessary to help meet climate goals and limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) as outlined in the Paris Agreement. The scale of carbon removal needed will depend on how fast the world curbs...2022-05-251h 36

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Living with Climate Change: Sea Level RiseA live webcast will be streamed at 1:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on policies and practices to address sea level rise. Sea level rise is a unique challenge for coastal communities and for policymakers. How will impacts from sea level rise compound impacts from extreme storm events? What infrastructure and communities will be impacted over different time horizons? When should funding be allocated to rebuild or armor coastlines and what are alternative options? What are the strengths and limitations of nature-based solutions for coastal resilience to...2022-05-181h 32

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Green HydrogenA live webcast will be streamed at 1:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on green hydrogen. Green hydrogen—hydrogen produced using renewable energy—will likely be necessary for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors like steel production and providing a low- and no-emissions alternative to the existing carbon-intensive hydrogen industry. The problem? Green hydrogen currently makes up less than one percent of U.S. hydrogen production and is far more expensive than fossil fuel-based hydrogen. Panelists will discuss opportunities and considerations for ramping up green hydrogen, including the role of fede...2022-04-271h 33

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Living with Climate Change: The Polar VortexA live webcast will be streamed at 12:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing series on strategies, policies, and programs preparing communities around the country for four major climate threats: polar vortices, sea level rise, wildfires, and extreme heat. Experts and practitioners will highlight the unique challenges these climate threats present along with strategies to overcome them. The polar vortex is an area of low-pressure, frigid air that usually exists around the North Pole. The polar vortex is held in place by the Earth’s rotation and temperature di...2022-04-131h 31

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Justice40A live webcast will be streamed at 1:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing about the Justice40 Initiative and how it can deliver benefits to frontline communities. In January 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14008 on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. The executive order launched a new initiative, Justice40, which aims to target 40 percent of the benefits from specific federal investments—such as those for clean energy, energy efficiency, and water infrastructure—to “disadvantaged communities.” Justice40 is a critical part of the Biden-Harris Administ...2022-04-081h 29

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Building a Durable National Framework for Large Landscape ConservationA live webcast will be streamed at 10:30 AM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast Agencies in Action Federal Programs That Deliver Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Benefits Every Day Find out more about the briefings in this series below: Feb 08 Financing Inclusive Clean Energy Investments in Rural America Feb 24 Energy Efficiency Means Business Mar 18 Climate Adaptation Programs across Agencies Mar 29 Building a Durable National Framework for Large Landscape Conservation The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing series on federal programs that currently deliver a host of climate, environmental, economic, and social benefits nationwide. Experts and practitioners...2022-03-291h 34

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Climate Adaptation Programs across AgenciesA live webcast will be streamed at 1:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast Agencies in Action Federal Programs That Deliver Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Benefits Every Day Find out more about the briefings in this series below: Feb 08 Financing Inclusive Clean Energy Investments in Rural America Feb 24 Energy Efficiency Means Business Mar 18 Climate Adaptation Programs across Agencies Mar 29 Building a Durable National Framework for Large Landscape Conservation The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing series on federal programs that currently deliver a host of climate, environmental, economic, and social benefits nationwide. Experts and practitioners...2022-03-181h 32

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Energy Efficiency Means Business 2022A live webcast will be streamed at 03:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing series on federal programs that currently deliver a host of climate, environmental, economic, and social benefits nationwide. Experts and practitioners will discuss how these programs are working on-the-ground to deliver value to constituents across geographies, in both urban and rural settings. The series covers federal programs in climate financing, energy efficiency, climate adaptation, and conservation. The second briefing in the series will cover federal energy efficiency programs administered by the U.S. Department of...2022-02-241h 31

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Financing Inclusive Clean Energy Investments in Rural AmericaA live webcast will be streamed at 02:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast. Agencies in Action Federal Programs That Deliver Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Benefits Every Day Find out more about the briefings in this series below: Feb 08 Financing Inclusive Clean Energy Investments in Rural America Feb 24 Energy Efficiency Means Business Mar 18 Climate Adaptation Programs across Agencies Mar 29 Building a Durable National Framework for Large Landscape Conservation The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing series on federal programs that currently deliver a host of climate, environmental, economic, and social benefits nationwide. Experts and practitioners...2022-02-081h 33

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Reducing Emissions by Reducing Food WasteOur live webcasts will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast Reduce and Reuse: How to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Building Materials, Plastics, and Food Find out more about the briefings in this series below: Dec 08 Building Materials: From Production to Reuse Dec 09 The Climate Consequences of Plastics Dec 10 Reducing Emissions by Reducing Food Waste The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing series about the climate impacts of producing building materials, plastics, and food. Panelists will explain the upstream greenhouse gas emissions generated from the production of these materials and discuss...2021-12-101h 02

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)The Climate Consequences of PlasticsOur live webcasts will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast Reduce and Reuse: How to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Building Materials, Plastics, and Foo Find out more about the briefings in this series below: Dec 08 Building Materials: From Production to Reuse Dec 09 The Climate Consequences of Plastics Dec 10 Reducing Emissions by Reducing Food Waste The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing series about the climate impacts of producing building materials, plastics, and food. Panelists will explain the upstream greenhouse gas emissions generated from the production of these materials and discuss...2021-12-091h 05

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Building Materials: From Production to ReuseOur live webcasts will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast Reduce and Reuse: How to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Building Materials, Plastics, and Food Find out more about the briefings in this series below: Dec 08 Building Materials: From Production to Reuse Dec 09 The Climate Consequences of Plastics Dec 10 Reducing Emissions by Reducing Food Waste The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing series about the climate impacts of producing building materials, plastics, and food. Panelists will explain the upstream greenhouse gas emissions generated from the production of these materials and discuss...2021-12-081h 02

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Recap of COP26: Key Outcomes and What Comes NextOur live webcasts will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast What Congress Needs to Know in the Lead Up to COP26: Briefing Series on the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow Find out more about the briefings in this series below: Oct 08 Creating Policies, Coalitions, and Actions for Global Sustainable Development Oct 15 Momentum on Climate Adaptation Oct 20 The Role of International Climate Finance Oct 22 The Negotiations: What’s on the Table Nov 18 Recap of COP26: Key Outcomes and What Comes Next The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing to review wh...2021-11-181h 28

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)The Negotiations: What’s on the TableOur live webcasts will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast What Congress Needs to Know in the Lead Up to COP26: Briefing Series on the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow Find out more about the briefings in this series below: Oct 08 Creating Policies, Coalitions, and Actions for Global Sustainable Development Oct 15 Momentum on Climate Adaptation Oct 20 The Role of International Climate Finance Oct 22 The Negotiations: What’s on the Table Nov 18 Recap of COP26: Key Outcomes and What Comes Next The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing series on wh...2021-10-221h 38

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)The Role of International Climate FinanceOur live webcasts will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast What Congress Needs to Know in the Lead Up to COP26: Briefing Series on the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow Find out more about the briefings in this series below: Oct 08 Creating Policies, Coalitions, and Actions for Global Sustainable Development Oct 15 Momentum on Climate Adaptation Oct 20 The Role of International Climate Finance Oct 22 The Negotiations: What’s on the Table Nov 18 Recap of COP26: Key Outcomes and What Comes Next The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing series on wh...2021-10-201h 35

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Momentum on Climate AdaptationOur live webcasts will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast What Congress Needs to Know in the Lead Up to COP26: Briefing Series on the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow Find out more about the briefings in this series below: Oct 08 Creating Policies, Coalitions, and Actions for Global Sustainable Development Oct 15 Momentum on Climate Adaptation Oct 20 The Role of International Climate Finance Oct 22 The Negotiations: What’s on the Table Nov 18 Recap of COP26: Key Outcomes and What Comes Next The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing series on wh...2021-10-151h 36

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Creating Policies, Coalitions, and Actions for Global Sustainable DevelopmentOur live webcasts will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast What Congress Needs to Know in the Lead Up to COP26: Briefing Series on the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow Find out more about the briefings in this series below: Oct 08 Creating Policies, Coalitions, and Actions for Global Sustainable Development Oct 15 Momentum on Climate Adaptation Oct 20 The Role of International Climate Finance Oct 22 The Negotiations: What’s on the Table Nov 18 Recap of COP26: Key Outcomes and What Comes Next The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing to explore cr...2021-10-081h 30

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)The Growing Climate Workforce:Our live webcasts will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing about the current state of the climate workforce and the job creation potential of key climate policies. Decarbonization provides an opportunity for job growth in multiple sectors, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, transmission and storage, and clean transportation. As businesses and government agencies seek to understand and mitigate their climate risks, climate adaptation and resilience are likewise rapidly emerging as attractive career options. EESI’s recent Climate Jobs fact sheet examines 2020 climate employment and pr...2021-09-271h 31

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Leveraging Grid Edge Integration for Resilience & DecarbonizationModernizing the U.S. Energy System: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward Find out more about the briefings in this series below: June 04 Towards the Energy System of Tomorrow June 11 Modernizing America’s Transmission Network June 25 Leveraging Grid Edge Integration for Resilience & Decarbonization Our live webcasts will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing series about the climate benefits of modernizing the nation’s energy system. The energy system is rapidly transforming, especially at the “grid edge” where “smart” building technologies, electric vehicles, and distributed energy gener...2021-06-251h 36

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Modernizing America’s Transmission NetworkModernizing the U.S. Energy System: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward Find out more about the briefings in this series below: June 04 Towards the Energy System of Tomorrow June 11 Modernizing America’s Transmission Network June 25 Leveraging Grid Edge Integration for Resilience & Decarbonization Our live webcasts will be streamed at 12:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing series about the climate benefits of modernizing the nation’s energy system. As renewable energy infrastructure is scaled up across the country, moving that energy from where it is g...2021-06-111h 33

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Unlocking Capital For Climate SolutionsOur live webcasts will be streamed at 12:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on how a national climate bank could deploy capital at scale to advance climate change solutions. Over 20 green banks currently exist in the United States, providing flexible and affordable financing for a wide range of clean energy projects that lower emissions and boost climate resilience. Because of their unique, mission-driven mandates to address social and environmental issues, these entities are well-positioned to provide targeted investments in rural areas, low- and moderate-income communities, and communities...2021-06-081h 33

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Towards the Energy System of TomorrowModernizing the U.S. Energy System: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward Find out more about the briefings in this series below: June 04 Towards the Energy System of Tomorrow June 11 Modernizing America’s Transmission Network June 25 Leveraging Grid Edge Integration for Resilience & Decarbonization Our live webcasts will be streamed at 12:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing series about the climate benefits of modernizing the nation’s energy system. As renewable energy infrastructure is scaled up across the country, moving that energy from where it is g...2021-06-041h 27

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Congressional Climate Camp #4: Federal Policies for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Win-WinsCongressional Climate Camps Find out more about the briefings in this series below: Jan. 29 Budget, Appropriations, and Stimulus Feb. 26 Federal Policies for High Emitting Sectors Mar. 26 Lessons Learned from Past Congresses and Current Attitudes on Climate Apr. 30 Federal Policy for Mitigation and Adaptation Win-Wins May 21 Understanding Budget Reconciliation Overview of the Climate Camp series A live webcast will be streamed at 02:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast Ready to make a difference in climate policy? But not sure where to start? We have you covered. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for our...2021-04-302h 00

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Toward an Evidence-Based Nuclear Energy PolicyA live webcast will be streamed at 02:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast — Briefing Backgrounder — Toward an Evidence-Based Nuclear Energy Policy: Gaps in Research, Regulation, Policy, and Practice in the U.S. Nuclear Industry, and What Policymakers Can Do to Bridge Them (PDF) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join an online briefing on nuclear energy issues, including the current economics of the U.S. nuclear power industry, how to approach decommissioning as more civilian reactors shut down, and what to do with their high-level radioactive waste. In particular, the briefing will assess the impacts of e...2021-03-301h 39

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Congressional Climate Camp #3: Lessons Learned from Past Congresses and Current Attitudes on ClimateCongressional Climate Camps Find out more about the briefings in this series below: Jan. 29 Budget, Appropriations, and Stimulus Feb. 26 Federal Policies for High Emitting Sectors Mar. 26 Lessons Learned from Past Congresses and Current Attitudes on Climate Apr. 30 Federal Policy for Mitigation and Adaptation Win-Wins May 21 Understanding Budget Reconciliation Overview of the Climate Camp series A live webcast will be streamed at 02:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast Ready to make a difference in climate policy? But not sure where to start? We have you covered. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for our...2021-03-262h 06

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Congressional Climate Camp #2: Federal Policies for High Emitting SectorsA live webcast will be streamed at 02:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast Ready to make a difference in climate policy? But not sure where to start? We have you covered. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for our all-new, start-of-the-new-Congress Climate Camp online briefing series. We will go over the basics of the legislative process, highlighting key areas and opportunities for achieving near-term and long-term carbon reductions through policy. Our second session will discuss the sectors with the highest carbon emissions, and highlight policy mechanisms to reduce emissions in each sector—power ge...2021-02-262h 05

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Congressional Climate Camp #1: Budget, Appropriations, and StimulusA live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast Ready to make a difference in climate policy? But not sure where to start? We have you covered. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for our all-new, start-of-the-new-Congress Climate Camp online briefing series. We will go over the basics of the legislative process, highlighting key areas and opportunities for achieving near-term and long-term carbon reductions through policy. Our first session will bring you up to speed on the budget and appropriations process already underway for fiscal year 2022. Presenters will draw...2021-01-291h 59

The Climate ConversationEpisode 4: A Day in the Life of an EESI Intern!Happy New Year! This week, Dan and Sydney looked back at 2020 through the experiences of our interns! We invited three 2020 interns back to EESI to give listeners a sneak peek into the inner workings of our organization. Our guests, Uma, Abby, and Karen, reflected on the work they did at EESI and how this work translated into their careers. If you are interested in joining EESI as an intern, please apply at eesi.org/about/internships 2021-01-0524 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)What Congress Needs to Know About Pending Nuclear Waste LegislationA live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for an online briefing about pending nuclear waste legislation, including amendments to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act and other bills, which would radically alter the way radioactive waste from civilian nuclear power plant is handled and stored. The nuclear waste issue is coming to a head as more and more nuclear plants shut down and enter decommissioning. Irradiated nuclear fuel (a.k.a. “spent” fuel) is currently stored in fuel pools and...2020-11-131h 21

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Federal Action for Resilient CoastsA live webcast will be streamed at 3:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for the launch of our new report, A Resilient Future for Coastal Communities: Federal Policy Recommendations from Solutions in Practice, and a discussion of federal actions that can improve coastal resilience along our ocean and Great Lakes shorelines. The report highlights policy levers available to Congress, with 30 policy recommendations and case studies gathered from EESI’s year-long, 16-part briefing series on regional coastal resilience. The series featured 42 policy experts and coastal re...2020-10-291h 34

The Climate ConversationEpisode 1: New Report Shines Light on Coastal ResilienceIn our debut episode, EESI Executive Director Daniel Bresette and Communications Associate Sydney O’Shaughnessy speak with their colleagues about EESI’s recently released report on coastal resilience, A Resilient Future for Coastal Communities: Federal Policy Recommendations from Solutions in Practice. Join us as we discuss how coastal communities across the United States—from Alaska to Puerto Rico, Hawaii to the Great Lakes, New York to Louisiana—are dealing with the resilience challenges posed by climate change. Download EESI’s Coastal Resilience report and see dozens of coastal solutions in place around the United States: https://www.eesi.org/rfcc Sign up fo...2020-10-2725 min

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Sustainable Affordable Housing: Saving Energy, Saving LivesPlease RSVP to expedite check-in A live webcast will be streamed at 2:30 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about energy efficient, “green” affordable housing and how it is improving health and safety in distressed communities while providing economic and environmental benefits to states. This is the second in a series of EESI briefings examining environmental justice as it relates to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Clean Power Plan (CPP), the nation's first-ever regulation limiting carbon pollution from power plants. This briefing will show how...2016-03-211h 27