#95: Chasen Cunitz: The Power of Talking About Climate, What the EPA is Really About, & Strawberry Bears? (Part 2)
Climate Mayhem - Presented By The Daily Marketer
Release Date: 05/02/2023
Climate Mayhem - Presented By The Daily Marketer
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What if your investments could help you AND the future of the planet at the same time? Zach Stein is the CEO & co-founder of Carbon Collective, a modern investment platform that combines cutting-edge technology with an earth-saving focus. And a real human touch! Forget complexity and confusion – Carbon Collective simplifies your investing and helps the planet 🌎 Today we tackle some big challenges head-on: How storytelling transforms the climate change conversation, how big changes are more important than small changes, and ultimately the immense financial impact of this global crisis...
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Josh Garrett (@jgarrett9) is CEO and co-founder of Redwood Climate Communications, a PR firm that’s on a mission to help curb the climate crisis by telling the stories of incredible companies behind promising solutions. But what does this really mean? Well, climate change is complex, and some of the mechanics behind the solutions are too! So how should a company simplify the ‘what’ and the ‘how’? That’s where Redwood comes in. They have supported a ton of companies, some that you might recognize are Google Nest, The Nature Conservancy, and Rocky Mountain Institute. We dive deep:...
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info_outlineThis week, we feature Chasen Cunitz, an EPA 'super geek' who works at the US Environmental Protection Agency. With a fascinating career journey that began as a lawyer in the oil & gas industry in Alaska, Chasen ventured into the Alaskan wilderness, spending 8 years exploring remote hamlets and meeting native American communities affected by climate change before joining the EPA. We delve into the origins of the EPA, its perspective on climate action, and its audience. We also discuss unexpected benefits of climate change in nature. This episode offers valuable insights for job seekers considering a government career, nature enthusiasts drawn to Alaska's pristine beauty, and anyone pondering life's meaning. Join us as Chasen inspires optimism and a desire to explore the world and its mysteries. Check out https://climatemayhem.com/chasen-part-2 for show notes and be sure to subscribe to Climate Mayhem on your favorite podcast platform.
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