Podcast #18: Carbon Policy in Canada after COP21

February 23, 2016, by Don Bain

Don Bain and Michael Gillenwater are joined by Mr. Philip Gass, International Institute for Sustainable Development. Philip reflects on carbon policy in Canada after COP21 in Paris. This conversation was …

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Podcast #17: Initial Reactions to the Paris Climate Change Agreement

December 17, 2015, by Don Bain

Michael Gillenwater is just back from COP-21 in Paris. Don Bain followed the agreement from afar. Listen in on their first impressions. Look for more detailed analysis in future episodes. …

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Podcast #15: Negotiations Leading Up to Paris and Reports from Climate Week

October 26, 2015, by Don Bain

Michael Gillenwater offers commentary on the state of COP21 negotiations leading up to Paris as of 24 October 2015. Don Bain gives first-hand reports from Climate Week 23 September 2015. …

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Podcast #14: Listener Feedback

September 15, 2015, by Don Bain

Smart questions and comments from smart listeners! Don Bain and Michael Gillenwater respond to posted comments and emails from you. Mr. Craig Pepper shares valuable information and experience with his …

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Podcast #12: British Columbia’s Carbon Tax

June 15, 2015, by Brandy Faulkner

A tax on greenhouse gas emissions, a.k.a. carbon tax, is one policy mechanism for addressing climate change. The Canadian Province of British Columbia implemented a carbon tax in 2008 and …

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Podcast #11: Should I fly or drive?

May 14, 2015, by Don Bain

Don Bain and Michael Gillenwater discuss a personal carbon dilemma – should I fly or should I drive? A recent trip prompted Don to try 5 different on-line carbon calculators …

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Podcast #10: Problems with the new GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance

March 23, 2015, by Don Bain

Don Bain and Michael Gillenwater visit Washington, D.C. in January 2015. This conversation takes place at the same time that the new GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance, is being announced …

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Podcast #9: Joint U.S. – China Announcement on Climate Change

March 10, 2015, by Don Bain

Don Bain and Michael Gillenwater have a conversation about the joint U.S. – China announcement on climate change. Michael gives historical perspective to help understand the agreement. Don goes into …

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Podcast #8: Climate Change Adaptation

March 10, 2015, by Don Bain

Michael and Don venture into a discussion on climate change adaptation. This follows Don’s observations from the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index annual meeting, November 5, 2014, in Washington, D.C. …

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Podcast #7: Fracking

March 10, 2015, by Don Bain

Don reports observations from a public comment meeting hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the subject of the proposed Clean Power Rule. Michael and Don discuss the boom …

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