We talk with everyday Americans about the very real ways climate change is impacting our lives and livelihoods -- how they bring that into their daily work, and how we can all get in on the action without needing an advanced degree or a million bucks.

]]>notaclimatescientist.orgRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:11:26 GMTFri, 03 Apr 2026 18:14:48 GMT60Woodwell Climate Research Center<p>We talk with everyday Americans about the very real ways climate change is impacting our lives and livelihoods -- how they bring that into their daily work, and how we can all get in on the action without needing an advanced degree or a million bucks.</p>episodicWoodwell Climate Research Centerhgoldstone@woodwellclimate.orgnoClimate change can evoke fear, anxiety, and grief. But therapist Leslie Davenport says joy is fuel and letting ourselves feel more than one thing at once is key to resilience.

]]>c29984e5-210f-4df2-a4a2-4716296ee16bWed, 07 Oct 2026 04:15:00 GMT<p>Climate change can evoke fear, anxiety, and grief. But therapist Leslie Davenport says joy is fuel and letting ourselves feel more than one thing at once is key to resilience.</p>no00:37:1915Therapist Leslie Davenport on climate anxiety, joy, and ambivalencefullThis recent college graduate is trying to forge a climate career that feeds both her love of nature and her passion for working in community.

]]>77769809-afc4-49b6-b439-e566373e4f3eWed, 23 Sep 2026 04:15:00 GMT<p>This recent college graduate is trying to forge a climate career that feeds both her love of nature and her passion for working in community.</p>no00:25:5314Bridging people and nature with One Health: Francesca Lo PrestifullDisconnecting faith and science has harmed humanity, argues Reverend Mariama White-Hammond. The climate crisis demands we bring both to bear, and soon.

]]>a1278775-2006-481a-bbbe-b5c0fdcdd738Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:15:00 GMT<p>Disconnecting faith and science has harmed humanity, argues Reverend Mariama White-Hammond. The climate crisis demands we bring both to bear, and soon.</p>no00:38:1913Why climate action needs religion with Rev. Mariama White-HammondfullBakers are feeling the heat as climate change impacts every step from grain to dough to loaves.

]]>60f41d7e-69ea-4f61-866b-1035d95d12daWed, 26 Aug 2026 04:15:00 GMT<p>Bakers are feeling the heat as climate change impacts every step from grain to dough to loaves.</p>no00:33:1112Bread bakers seeking consistency in an unpredictable climate with Karen BornarthfullAs a lifelong farmer, Ray Gaesser says he feels not only the need to adapt to a changing climate but also the responsibility to care for the land and environment.

]]>cc517d9a-80e9-443f-ab7f-25fbdf5e15f8Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:15:00 GMT<p>As a lifelong farmer, Ray Gaesser says he feels not only the need to adapt to a changing climate but also the responsibility to care for the land and environment.</p>no00:30:0511Adapting to climate change and caring for the land with farmer Ray GaesserfullDominique Browning, co-founder of Moms Clean Air Force, has a simple message for those who care for and about future generations: people get it, we have the power to make change, we just have to use it.

]]>6132d1fc-4355-4c81-8180-a6c58a4d99c6Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:15:00 GMT<p>Dominique Browning, co-founder of Moms Clean Air Force, has a simple message for those who care for and about future generations: people get it, we have the power to make change, we just have to use it.</p>no00:34:2410Moms fighting for clean air and climate action with Dominique BrowningfullAs flood risks rise, an urban designer plans spaces between buildings to foster community and connect people with their environment.

]]>af142aa6-b684-4b88-9fdc-2f231a524716Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:15:00 GMT<p>As flood risks rise, an urban designer plans spaces between buildings to foster community and connect people with their environment. </p>no00:36:059Designing to thrive in a climate-changed future with Devanshi PurohitfullRet. Vice Adm. Michael Franken has commanded missile destroyers and says understanding—and slowing—our changing climate is critical to both preventing and winning conflicts.

]]>34f91733-9a39-4653-89c5-bb698b50d1c6Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:53:10 GMT<p>Ret. Vice Adm. Michael Franken has commanded missile destroyers and says understanding—and slowing—our changing climate is critical to both preventing and winning conflicts.</p>no00:24:078The Navy knows climate change is real: Ret. Vice Adm. Michael FrankenfullNearly 150 people experiencing homelessness died of extreme heat in Las Vegas in 2024. Advocate Catrina Grigsby-Thedford says planning for rising temps could save the lives of residents, visitors, and those experiencing homelessness.

]]>576c6e79-f299-431f-bb1d-0177e24bd117Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:51:39 GMT<p>Nearly 150 people experiencing homelessness died of extreme heat in Las Vegas in 2024. Advocate Catrina Grigsby-Thedford says planning for rising temps could save the lives of residents, visitors, and those experiencing homelessness.</p>no00:27:557Heat and homelessness in Las Vegas with Catrina Grigsby-ThedfordfullAfter responding to the two largest Ebola outbreaks, disease detective Neil Vora switched jobs to focus on stopping deforestation – a shared cause of epidemics and climate change.

]]>8833b0cc-ce37-475f-9094-c689d61a616dWed, 10 Jun 2026 20:54:27 GMT<p>After responding to the two largest Ebola outbreaks, disease detective Neil Vora switched jobs to focus on stopping deforestation – a shared cause of epidemics and climate change.</p>no00:28:45The Ebola-climate link with Neil VorafullClimate conversations for the rest of us. Everyday Americans talk about the very real ways climate change is showing up in our lives and livelihoods.

]]>1ba685f1-414b-4365-aa47-b1639e39c33fThu, 04 Jun 2026 16:02:51 GMT<p>Climate conversations for the rest of us. Everyday Americans talk about the very real ways climate change is showing up in our lives and livelihoods.</p>no00:00:56Introducing Not a Climate ScientisttrailerThis chef takes a bite out of the third largest source of greenhouse gases by turning would-be food waste into health meals for those in need.

]]>f79a53a7-5aa3-4625-90b0-78c45392c0d3Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:15:00 GMT<p>This chef takes a bite out of the third largest source of greenhouse gases by turning would-be food waste into health meals for those in need.</p>no00:28:526Chef Jeni Wheeler: Waste not, want not, warm notfullJournalist Miles O'Brien says we have the solutions we need, it's just a matter of making climate change as high a priority as space exploration.

]]>cb73998b-8ee5-4841-b4dc-a9ba266a52c4Wed, 20 May 2026 04:15:00 GMT<p>Journalist Miles O'Brien says we have the solutions we need, it's just a matter of making climate change as high a priority as space exploration.</p>no00:38:415Journalist Miles O'Brien: Make climate solutions a moonshotfullDr. Samantha Ahdoot talks the talk with patients in her office then walks the walk in her community, working on everything from gardens and bike paths to energy policy.

]]>b57b0a4f-3795-4a84-9af0-0205d945185aWed, 06 May 2026 04:30:00 GMT<p>Dr. Samantha Ahdoot talks the talk with patients in her office then walks the walk in her community, working on everything from gardens and bike paths to energy policy.</p>no00:30:124Pediatrician Samantha Ahdoot: Win-wins for kids and climatefullThis real-life, modern-day cowboy says grazing lands can be climate solutions with some simple changes.

]]>19c6acec-2515-400e-b550-1ff41090b2a1Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:26:13 GMT<p>This real-life, modern-day cowboy says grazing lands can be climate solutions with some simple changes.</p>no00:36:363Rancher Jim Howell: Don't blame cows for climate changefullIf you've felt anxiety or grief about climate change, you're far from alone. The fix is working on the world, as well as ourselves.

]]>e390f0ab-8f46-46a3-8148-ef6d2c547392Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:15:28 GMT<p>If you've felt anxiety or grief about climate change, you're far from alone. The fix is working on the world, as well as ourselves.</p>no00:36:052Climate Therapist Leslie Davenport: You're fine, the world is brokenfullAs fires and floods get more extreme, fire rescue pros can't help but talk about climate change.

]]>4b440ea8-b50d-482e-9a1a-ec2c8b8e8599Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:13:37 GMT<p>As fires and floods get more extreme, fire rescue pros can't help but talk about climate change.</p>no00:27:031Fire Chief John Butler: Climate change is unavoidablefull