Carbon Offsets: Viable Solution or Cover up?

In this episode, we talk about the latest news the past 3 weeks. We missed the past two weeks so I wanted to catch everyone up on what has been going on since we last recorded. Intro Segment 1: This Week’s Climate News (March 1st - March 7th) Transition: Do you have a story for this week? Send it to me here! Segment 2: This Week’s Climate News (March 8th - March 14th) Sponsor for the podcast: Sign up for One Percent for the Planet Segment 3:  This Week’s Climate News (March 15th - March 21st) Transition: Carbon Neutral Project Newsletter Outro Episode Challenge: Find an app that can help you to give away food before it goes bad.

In this episode, we talk about ESG investing or environmental social governance investing. We talk about what it is, why it matters, and where it is currently at in 2021. Additionally, we hear from a good friend of mine who shares his experience with investing in socially responsible companies. Intro Segment 1: This Week’s Climate News Transition: Do you have a story for this week? Send it to me here! Segment 2: What is ESG investing and why should you care Sponsor for the podcast: Sign up for Aspiration Bank Segment 3:  Impact investing in 2021 from my perspective Transition: Carbon Neutral Project Newsletter Segment 4: Investing in Hydrogren with Eric Transition: Send in your questions or thoughts via audio message Outro Episode Challenge: Sign up for the GreenBiz webinar on March 18th titled ESG in 2021: The State of Play."  Additional Resource: Best ESG Companies: Top 50 Stocks For Environmental, Social And Governance Values

In this episode, we talk about the recent snowstorms and power outages throughout the United States. Additionally, we talk about what caused these power outages and why wind and solar energy is getting the blame. Intro Segment 1: This Week’s Climate News Transition: Carbon Neutral Project Newsletter Segment 2: What caused the US snowstorm power outages Sponsor for the podcast: Sign up for One Percent for the Planet Segment 3:  Debunking renewable energy's involvement on power outages Transition: Join our Discord Community Outro - How you can help article Episode Challenge: Anytime you hear a news story this week, question the motives behind the source.

In this episode, we talk about how financial institutions impact climate change and how some are working to reduce their impact. Intro (shout out to the first 200 downloads in our first month spanning 19 countries) Segment 1: This Week’s Climate News Transition: Carbon Neutral Project Newsletter Segment 2: Banking on Climate Change Fossil Fuel Report Transition: Sign up for Aspiration Bank Segment 3:  Collective Commitment to Climate Action Report Transition: Join our Discord Community Episode Challenge: Take a look at alternative financial institutions

Segment 1: This Week’s Climate News Carbon Neutral Project Newsletter Segment 2: Carbon Capture Technology (What is it and why was it created) Sponsor: Join 1% for the Planet! Segment 3- Trees/How feasible is Carbon Capture technology? Join our Discord here! Please subscribe and give the podcast a review! A tree is planted for every 5 star review! You can visit our website here. Come join the podcast on Discord here.

Show Segments: - Intro - Send me a recording!  - Carbon Offsets (What are they and why do we need them) - Join 1% for the Planet!  - Are Carbon Offsets a viable solution or just a cover up? - Join our Discord here!  - Outro Please subscribe and give the podcast a review! A tree is planted for every 5 star review! You can visit our website here. Come join the podcast on Discord here.

Episode Format Intro Segment 1: This Week’s Climate News Transition: Carbon Neutral Project Newsletter Segment 2: Defining Carbon Neutrality, Climate Neutral, and Carbon Footprint Transition: Vivo Life Promo Segment 3/Outro: Individuals vs Businesses: How responsible are we as individuals for greenhouse gas emissions Please subscribe and give the podcast a review! A tree is planted for every 5 star review!  You can visit our website here: https://anchor.fm/carbonneutralpodcast Come join the podcast on Discord here: https://discord.gg/9rhuHHSnCh

In this episode, we talk about how 2030 is the first milestone for reaching carbon neutrality as planet. Many big businesses and cities are pushing to reaching carbon neutrality by this date and it is our first opportunity to prove out a successful model for doing so. Additionally, 72% of greenhouse gas emissions come from cities so we will make a significant impact by reaching this goal.  Episode Format Intro Segment 1: This Week’s Climate News Transition: Carbon Neutral Project Newsletter Segment 2: The Implications of Failing to Resolve Climate Change 2050 Transition: Vivo Life Promo Segment 3: How to think about the importance of investing in climate change right now Segment 4: 2030 milestone for climate change Link 1 Link 2 Transition: Send in your questions via record section on the website Outro Please subscribe and give the podcast a review! You can visit our website here: https://anchor.fm/carbonneutralpodcast Come join the podcast on Discord here: https://discord.gg/9rhuHHSnCh

In this introductory podcast, I explain why this podcast exists, the goals for the podcast, who this podcast is for and introduce myself so you can know a little more about myself. This episode is unique to any other because it is not specific to any topic. Typically, I will share research around a specific topic and help to make the research actionable by proposing challenges specific to the topic that can help you to reduce your carbon footprint.  Please subscribe and give the podcast a review!  You can visit our website here: https://anchor.fm/carbonneutralpodcast Come join the podcast on Discord here: https://discord.gg/9rhuHHSnCh

Have you ever wanted to reduce your carbon footprint or make a difference when it comes to climate change but you don't know where to begin? Join me every week where we will talk about practical ways that you can reduce your carbon footprint.  This podcast is brought to you by the Carbon Neutral Project, an initiative to provide resources to people interested in climate change, carbon footprint reduction and sustainability.