What exactly is geoengineering? How did it come about? And can it actually help us with the climate crisis?

S1E2: The History of Geoengineering and Weather Control

So geoengineering/climate engineering may be a way to fight the effects of climate change... But how does it all work?

S1E3: How Does Geoengineering Even Work?

S1E1: Why We Should Care About Climate Change

We're so excited to kick off Season 2 of Operation Climate! This season we'll investigate the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on climate issues.

Season 2 Trailer: Coronavirus and the Climate

This past year -- with the COVID-19 pandemic, quarantine, life being flipped upside down-- has really highlighted our relationship with the environment, or at least has made us think about nature in a new way. How we as humans find joy from being in nature. How human activity changes our ecosystems in rippling effects. How we still have a long way to go in dealing with the climate crisis. 
This episode we’ll be taking a look at how the media portrays climate and human impact, especially in this era of COVID. Then, we’ll look at how COVID has shown us how vulnerable we are in the face of natural disasters. Finally, we’ll investigate how much we as humans need nature and green space.

Writers: 
Natasha Von Seelen ‘21, Katherine Li ‘22, Faraan Rahim ‘23, Olivia Fox ‘24, Jessie Goldblatt ‘24, Emily Nagamoto ‘24, Rachel Qu ‘24

Voice Work: 
Katherine Li ‘22, Jessie Goldblatt ‘24, Natasha Von Seelen ‘21, Faraan Rahim ‘23

Audio Editors: 
Emily Nagamoto ‘24, Katherine Li ‘22

Music:
reCreation by airtone

Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

S2E1: What a Global Pandemic Has Taught Us About Climate Change, Environmentalism, and Justice

The intersection of COVID-19 and the climate crisis have a disproportionate impact on communities around the globe. We investigate the intertwining of these crises and the magnitude of their severity. Lending expert judgement are the two following Duke academics:

Kay Jowers is a senior policy associate at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions. Her work focuses on analyzing state regulatory and policy approaches to addressing environmental issues and engages with environmental equity, ethics, and justice in particular. She is the Nicholas Institute’s lead on the PLANET Project, a collaboration with the Kenan Institute for Ethics, and co-directs the Environmental Justice Lab, a collaboration with the Duke Economics Department.

Michael Bergin is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Duke University. His research focuses on the influence of air pollution on both climate and human health. He has investigated the impacts of particulate matter (PM) around the world in places such as Greenland, China, and India. He is also involved in developing and deploying the next generation of air quality sensors to inform citizens on the quality of the air they are breathing so that they can make informed decisions to improve their air.

Guests:
Dr. Kay Jowers
Dr. Michael Bergin 

Writers: 
Matthew Brune ‘23, Rishab Jagetia ‘24, Georgie Stammer ‘24, Yuna Oh ‘24, Ryan Lou ‘24, Sofia Guerrero ‘24, Zoe Macomber ‘24

Voice Work:
Matthew Brune ‘23, Katherine Li ‘22, Natasha Von Seelen ‘21

Audio Editors: 
Zoe Macomber ‘24, Katherine Li ‘22

Music:
reCreation by airtone

Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired

S2E2: Populations at Risk Due to the Intersection of COVID-19 and Climate Change

What does activism mean to you?

Environmental Alliance is thrilled to launch Operation Climate Season 3: How to be a (Climate) Activist. This season we speak to students, faculty, and community organizers about the issues surrounding climate activism and how to get involved. We dive into topics such as performative activism, how to navigate the bipartisan divide on climate issues, how to have conversations about the climate, and more. 

Our first episode of the season launches on January 20th on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Soundcloud. Search up 'Operation Climate' on the mentioned platforms or visit our website at bit.ly/operationclimatepodcast to listen to the trailer and other episodes!

Season 3 Trailer: How to be a (Climate) Activist

Joy Reeves is a climate advocate, author, and student of Environmental Science and Policy at Duke University. Earlier this year, she released her first book, titled "Growing Up in the Grassroots" where she explores how people across generations and political identities can come together through empathetic communication in the fight against the climate crisis. 
In this episode, we talk to Joy about ideas from "Growing Up in the Grassroots" and answer the questions: How do I talk to others about climate change? How can I show up for the climate movement?

Get "Growing Up in the Grassroots" on Amazon, and visit Joy's website at joyreeveswrites.wordpress.com for more information! 

Inspired to do more? If you want to learn how your time and skills can best help the climate, you can create a climate action plan at http://youchangeearth.org/operationclimate. 

Producers: Katherine Li '22, Jessie Goldblatt '24, Emily Nagamoto '24
Audio Engineer: Emily Nagamoto '24

S3E1: How to Join the Climate-Action Conversation | with Joy Reeves

Dr. Eric Mlyn is a Lecturer in the Sanford School of Public Policy and Distinguished Faculty Fellow in the Kenan Institute for Ethics. He is also the director of the Civic Engagement and Social Change Certificate at Duke University. His current research focuses on Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation, and seeing how the influence of business practices in the NGO space affects efforts for driving social change.

In this episode, we talk to Professor Mlyn about the benefits, drawbacks, and potential for social media in activism. Especially during a pandemic, in which in-person protests or organizing poses safety concerns, it is important to know how activism can utilize social media without losing its commitment and dedication to a cause. Mlyn also touches on how the climate movement can learn from the pandemic and how it can possibly move forward in the years to come.

Guest:
Dr. Eric Mlyn

Writers:
Natasha Von Seelen ‘21, Rishab Jagetia ‘24

Host:
Rishab Jagetia ‘24

Audio Editor:
Emily Nagamato ‘24

Music:
reCreation by airtone
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
	Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
	License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Inspired to do more? If you want to learn how your time and skills can best help the climate, you can create a climate action plan at youchangeearth.org/operationclimate.

S3E2: How to Not be a Slacktivist | with Dr. Eric Mlyn

Nate Hochman is a senior at Colorado College, a Young Voices associate contributor, and a former editorial intern at National Review and the Dispatch. Nate is part of a growing movement of conservatives that are energized about climate change. He is also a Conservative Fellow at the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, a non-partisan organization aiming to build bipartisan support across the U.S. for climate policies.

In this episode, we talk to Nate about his experience as a conservative in the climate change space. Nate elaborates on the partisan divide hindering Republicans and Democrats from working together and makes a case that conservatism and environmentalism should go hand and hand. To learn more about conservatism environmentalism, check out Nate’s piece in the National Review, “Toward a Conservative Environmentalism”: https://www.nationalreview.com/magazine/2020/09/21/toward-a-conservative-environmentalism/

Guest:
Nate Hochman

Writers:
Ryan Lou ‘24, Rishab Jagetia ‘24

Hosts:
Ryan Lou ‘24, Rishab Jagetia ‘24

Audio Editor:
Emily Nagamato ‘24

Music:
générique , publicité , ambiance , action , musique de film,” by 
NEITAS from Pixabay

Inspired to do more? If you want to learn how your time and skills can best help the climate, you can create a climate action plan at youchangeearth.org/operationclimate.

S3E3: How to Engage Conservatives in Climate Action | with Nate Hochman

Operation Climate is meant to be the one-stop-shop for information on environmental issues that matter to Duke students and Durham community members. From spotlighting work that Duke environmental clubs are doing to promoting sustainability and environmental justice, to gaining important perspectives from Duke faculty working in environmentalism-related fields, this podcast is meant to inform and empower Duke community members to create lasting change in the fight against climate change and all its intersections.

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