In this episode of The Climate Dad, host Mike Smith introduces a new segment called the Climate Minute, where he shares key climate news updates. He highlights the rise of sustainable aviation fuel and the benefits of electric vehicles, and mentions how companies are abandoning certain sustainability goals.

Mike is then joined by Jonathan Bowers, founder and CEO of Path and Focus, to discuss the increasing importance of wildfire resilience. They explore personal experiences with wildfires and the innovative technology being developed for fire growth modeling. The conversation also touches on the role of fire suppression agencies, public tools for fire risk awareness, and the significance of indigenous practices in fire management. Ultimately, they emphasize the need for adaptation and collaboration in addressing the challenges posed by wildfires.

In this episode of The Climate Dad, Mike Smith discusses the shifting patterns of tornado activity in the U.S. due to climate change. He explains how changing tornado patterns can cause fatal heatwaves in humid areas.

Mike then interviews Elizabeth Wimbush, the Director of Sustainability and Responsibility at PPAI. They discuss Elizabeth's personal journey into sustainability, and how individual action can combat climate issues. They explore the promotional products industry's shift towards sustainable practices and the regulatory pressures driving this change. Elizabeth highlights the importance of optimism in tackling climate issues, and uses the recovery of the ozone layer as a successful environmental initiative example. The episode emphasizes the need for a collective effort when addressing climate change.

In this episode of The Climate Dad, your host Mike Smith will discuss the climate causes and effects of electricity consumption in 2024, focusing on the growth in demand and the role of renewable energy. He'll also be talking about and examining the interaction of a climate worry that many people have – methane coming from permafrost, and how that will interact and is currently interacting with climate policies.

Next, he will be joined by Deb Ryan at S&P Global. She shares her background in the oil and gas industry and her transition to working on emissions reduction. Deb Ryan discusses her experience working in the oil and gas industry and the issue of flaring gas. She highlights the environmental impact of flaring and the need for better practices in the industry, and more. She's a big thinker about complex topics and about how capital flows and engineering enable change. It's an informative, information-dense interview with a personable leader. Enjoy!