C1 Revue: Surviving a Megadrought

November 1, 2016

After last winter’s rains, Californians breathed a collective sigh of relief. But short-term weather is not the same as long-term climate. And...

Villaraigosa, de León, and Mason: Power Politics

October 6, 2016

California has been proudly fighting the war on climate change for over a decade. But can it can grow its economy and tackle climate change at the...

Future Cities

September 22, 2016

As the world’s population increasingly moves into cities, what is the future of urban life? How can we build in the ability to weather a...

Taking the Temperature of California’s Climate Law

September 21, 2016

It’s been ten years since California enacted a landmark law that put it at the forefront of the global war on climate change. Has AB 32 been a...

Rising Seas: Is San Francisco Ready?

September 14, 2016

San Francisco developers are planning billions in new construction with a Bayfront view. Yet seas are predicted to rise nearly a foot by 2050. Are...

C1 Revue: Clean Energy Innovation and Politics

September 30, 2016

Today we’re talking about the business and politics of climate change. Keeping our economy rolling and workers employed, while making the...

REWIND: Can the Pacific Coast Lead the Transition to a Clean Economy?

October 2, 2016

The Pacific states and British Columbia have all pledged to reduce carbon emissions. Can they help accelerate the global transition to a green...

REWIND: Making Good on the Promise of Paris

September 25, 2016

The Paris climate agreement was signed by 196 countries and endorsed by corporate America. But will political rancor sink the ship of...

Can California Get to 100% Clean Power?

September 15, 2016

California is on track to reach 50% renewable energy by the year 2030. But can we do better? What would it take to get us to 100% clean power by...

REWIND: Earning Green

September 11, 2016

We will discuss the hot prospects for building a climate-conscious career. New jobs and avenues for advancement are being created as companies...

C1 Revue: Human Health and Social Equity in a Hot World

August 31, 2016

Fossil fuels have lifted nations into the modern era, bringing wealth and well being to many. But as we turn away from these carbon intensive...

Will Closing Diablo Canyon Increase Carbon Pollution?

August 10, 2016

PG&E recently announced plans to close the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant by 2025 and replace it with renewable energy. What does this mean for...

Can the Internet of Things be Green and Safe?

July 20, 2016

Today’s smart homes can be managed from your phone; banking can be done with the swipe of an app. But how vulnerable are we to hackers and...

Redefining National Parks and Family Farms in a Changing Climate

July 20, 2016

America’s National Parks are struggling to find a balance between the needs of a growing population and the desire to preserve our natural...

Is California Entering a Megadrought?

July 14, 2016

As the dry spell continues, studies show that California could be facing a megadrought lasting decades. How do we adjust to the “new normal”...

REWIND: The Health Hazards of One Degree

July 31, 2016

Global warming is hitting closer to home than we think, from a neighborhood child gasping with asthma to a parent collapsing from heatstroke....

Getting Baked: Can Legalizing Pot Help Fight Climate Change?

June 15, 2016

In November California voters have the chance to legalize marijuana. Could bringing one of our biggest industries out of the shadows help our...

REWIND: Sea Heroes: Extreme Edition

April 16, 2017

Our planet’s oceans drive our weather and generate much of our oxygen -- and they’re being severely impacted by climate change. What can be...

C1 Revue: Climate Control

June 30, 2016

When talking about the natural world, we often refer to the beauty that we see around us. But what do we smell, touch, taste – and most...

Can the Pacific Coast Lead the Transition to a Clean Economy?

June 26, 2016

The Pacific states and British Columbia have all pledged to reduce carbon emissions. Can they help accelerate the global transition to a green...