50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group Podcast

In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, we sit down with Cora Wyent, Head of Research & Data Science at Rewiring America, the US' leading electrification nonprofit, to demystify one of the most impactful climate and cost‑saving technologies available today: heat pumps.Cora breaks down:What a heat pump is and how it works as a highly efficient, two‑in‑one heating and cooling systemHow electrification lowers energy bills, boosts indoor air quality, and reduces carbon emissionsWhy 75% of U.S. households could save money by switching to a heat pumpTools Rewiring America offers - including incentives calculators, a personal electrification planner, and a national network of quality contractorsHow renters can electrify their homes, from portable heat pumps to induction hot platesWhy every home is a “unicorn” and what that means for your own electrification journeyWe also dive into policy, workforce readiness, energy equity, and how electrification can help address rising utility costs, especially for vulnerable communities. Whether you're a homeowner, renter, or just energy‑curious, this episode will change how you think about the appliances that shape your daily life.See below for resources mentioned in the episode:Rewiring America Savings CalculatorRewiring America's Latest Homegrown Energy ReportNational Quality Contractor NetworkResources for renters!

This week on 50 Shades of Green, we sit down with Nicole Bagliore from CUNY to break down how the university is actively building the next generation of the green workforce.We dive into:• How students are stepping directly into real climate and clean energy roles• The skills employers want right now• Why any job - from business to trades - can become a green job• New opportunities in battery storage, clean energy, and AI‑powered energy auditingIf you're exploring climate careers or hiring sustainability talent, this conversation delivers clear, practical insights.Check out CUNY's Industry Support Hub to learn more about how your business or organization can connect with CUNY to power the green economy.

How can people get involved in climate action at the local level? And how does local action move the needle on emission reduction? In the latest 50 Shades of Green, we speak to Jack Hanson, Executive Director of Run on Climate, to explore the pivotal role local governments play in advancing innovative solutions across areas like building standards, zoning, energy efficiency, and sustainable mobility. Learn more and get involved.

Anticipation vs. adaptation? In the latest 50 Shades of Green, learn how Greenlanders deal with the everyday realities of a changing climate and its far reaching impacts from ecosystems to economies. We speak with Dr. Mark Nuttall, Professor and Henry Marshall Tory Chair in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Alberta, about his extensive research in Northwest Greenland and the ripple effects of climate change on life near the Arctic Circle and why it matters in the geopolitical conversation.

How are countries across the Global South approaching sustainable mobility and what can we learn from their implementation? In this episode, we speak with Cyriac Joseph. Cyriac offers a top-down overview on the e-mobility landscape across several different countries including India, Brazil, and South Africa, and provides insight on how these countries are moving the needle on climate action smart and sustainable mobility policies.

What makes Costa Rica stand out in the e-mobility scene? In this episode, our host Phil Kehoe speaks with Silvia Rojas, Executive Director of the Costa Rica sustainable mobility organization ASOMOVE, to provide a breakdown on how the Central American country made such significant progress on their climate goals. Then, co-host Adam Lake joins the discussion for some insight and analysis on Costa Rica's road ahead and what it means to live 'pura vida.'

How do we solve NYC's most pressing climate challenges? We sat down with Shaina Horowitz from the New York Climate Exchange to explore how an exchange of ideas and dialogue on Governor's Island is driving forward progress on solving these issues.

In this episode, we speak to Nick Hoefly from Astor Apiaries about what it means to be an urban beekeeper in NYC and dive into how pollinators contribute to the city's thriving ecosystem.