Everybody In The Pool podcast

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This week on "Everybody in the Pool," Molly Wood chats with Josh Dorfman, the dynamic co-founder and CEO of Supercool, a media company dedicated to highlighting climate solutions that cut carbon, boost business, and enhance modern life. In this episode, Josh shares insights from his journey in sustainability, from developing carbon-negative building materials to launching Supercool to spotlight scalable climate solutions. Explore how Josh envisions a future where climate initiatives are not just about avoiding disaster but are pathways to a more exciting and innovative world. Discover the critical role of storytelling in transforming climate tech adoption and the surprising innovation layers driving real change. Join us as we dive into the stories of people who are working smartly and tirelessly towards a sustainable future. Whether you're a climate tech enthusiast or a green lifestyle advocate, this episode sheds light on the collective effort needed to drive progress. Listen now and get inspired by the brilliant minds propelling us towards a better, greener future. LINKS: Supercool Linkedin - supercool Josh Dorfman All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/ Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/ Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: https://everybodyinthepool.supercast.com/ Please subscribe and tell your friends about Everybody in the Pool ! Send feedback or become a sponsor at in@everybodyinthepool.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E91: Saving federal data with Jonathan Gilmour 31:06

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This week on Everybody in the Pool, we're taking a deep dive into the unsung hero of climate solutions: federal data. This crucial data helps predict extreme weather, guide public health responses, and by the way, underpins a whole lot of existing and future climate tech startups. But the US government is pulling the plug on long-standing climate infrastructure, and all kinds of groups are scrambling to protect it. Molly talks with Jonathan Gilmour, a data scientist from Harvard, who’s on a mission to protect this precious resource. He's part of a team working tirelessly to keep these datasets safe and accessible for all the researchers, startups, and policymakers who need them. If you're curious about how federal data impacts everything from insurance rates to groundbreaking tech innovations, this episode is a must-listen. Discover why protecting this data is not just important—it's essential for our future. LINKS: Jonathan Gilmour - Website Jonathan Gilmour - LinkedIn All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/ Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/ Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: https://everybodyinthepool.supercast.com/ Please subscribe and tell your friends about Everybody in the Pool ! Send feedback or become a sponsor at in@everybodyinthepool.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E90: BioLite: camping stoves and the future of energy 34:34

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This week on Everybody in the Pool, it’s the final installation in our Kickstarter Successes miniseries. Molly talks to Jonathan Cedar, founder and CEO of BioLite. You’ll hear how BioLite uses their innovative "parallel innovation" model to deliver clean energy solutions to over 15 million people. The company started with a mission to tackle off-grid energy poverty in developing countries, which led to a range of products for the US market as well, from camping stoves to solar lights to lanterns to a forthcoming line of backup power solutions. Hear how BioLite manages both commercial and mission-driven product lines, and how it used Kickstarter to “hack” the startup funding model. LINKS: BioLite Jonathan Cedar All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/ Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/ Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: https://everybodyinthepool.supercast.com/ Please subscribe and tell your friends about Everybody in the Pool ! Send feedback or become a sponsor at in@everybodyinthepool.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E89: Projectile tree-planting with Flash Forest 35:46

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This week on Everybody in the Pool, we’re looking at a climate tech company that’s a Kickstarter graduate with a surprisingly action-movie sounding solution to reforestation. Flash Forest is using drones that fire (harmless) seed projectiles at the ground to help automate and speed up reforestation. Co-founder Cameron Jones tells Molly how the mission to plant a billion trees was sparked by personal experiences with wildfire devastation in Canada, inspiring him to start the business with his brother. He shares insights on the challenges and triumphs of launching a Kickstarter-funded venture, turning innovative ideas into a reality. Stay tuned as we continue our miniseries on Kickstarter's success stories next week with Jonathan Cedar of BioLite. LINKS: Flash Forest Cameron Jones All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/ Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/ Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: https://everybodyinthepool.supercast.com/ Please subscribe and tell your friends about Everybody in the Pool ! Send feedback or become a sponsor at in@everybodyinthepool.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E88: How Kickstarter lets anyone fund climate startups 27:51

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This week on Everybody in the Pool, we’re looking at some innovative ways to get money to the climate startups that need it — specifically, crowdfunding climate solutions on Kickstarter. Molly chats with Nathan Nalevanko from Kickstarter's design and technology team, uncovering how alternative funding can drive sustainability projects and how Kickstarter has been recruiting companies in this category, and helping them with promotion and even marketing. In the coming weeks, we’ll feature Kickstarter success stories Flash Forest and BioLite. Kickstarter Nathan Nalevanko All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/ Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/ Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: https://everybodyinthepool.supercast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E87: Re-air: Mill, the prettiest composter on the block 23:43

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This week on Everybody in the Pool, we couldn’t let Earth Month pass without one last conversation about consumer action and devices—and this week, we’re re-airing a conversation from someone who’s an expert at designing things that people want to buy. Matt Rogers is the co-founder of Mill, a kitchen appliance that turns food waste into dried, odorless grounds that consumers drop in the mail and that get upcycled into chicken feed. And Matt just happens to have also co-founded a little company called Nest, which has been a powerful driver of energy efficiency. He and Molly talk about how food waste is the unexpected giant emitter that requires major behavior change, and sometimes, a sexy gadget is just what you need to make that change. RESOURCES & LINKS Mill Mill vs Lomi via Architectural Digest All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/ Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/ Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: https://everybodyinthepool.supercast.com/ Please subscribe and tell your friends about Everybody in the Pool ! Send feedback or become a sponsor at in@everybodyinthepool.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E86: Savor and the science of building a better butter 41:12

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This week on Everybody in the Pool, we’re still diving into the choices that you can make as a consumer, in our Earth Month of personal climate action! And this one is a biggie: food. We love a climate entrepreneur with a vision to solve a big problem who goes looking around and lands on one you might not have thought of. Savor founder Kathleen Alexander did her research and landed on fats and oils, which are detrimental in all kinds of ways, from the way we practice agriculture to deforestation to energy use. Her company uses molecular construction to create replacement versions of fats and oils, starting with a butter that’s good enough to be in the chocolates of a Michelin-star restaurant. Taste test within! LINKS: savor.it Kathleen Alexander All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/ Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/ Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool Please subscribe and tell your friends about Everybody in the Pool ! Send feedback or become a sponsor at in@everybodyinthepool.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E85: Commons: sustainable shopping made easy 30:34

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This week on Everybody in the Pool, it’s Earth Month of personal climate action! This week we’re tackling an all-too-common question: I want to shop more sustainably, but I’m not sure what to buy (or what not to buy)! Commons is an app and website that helps you easily find sustainable alternatives to everyday items — mostly clothes and textiles now, with more to come. Founder Sanchali Pal is a self-described data nerd who’s been tracking her own carbon footprint, and the impact of her personal choices, for over a decade now. And here’s the thing: we keep getting told that we’re powerless and companies need to make meaningful change, but the truth is, they’re listening to us, and the votes of our dollars matter now more than ever. LINKS: Commons Sanchali Pal All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/ Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/ Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool Please subscribe and tell your friends about Everybody in the Pool ! Send feedback or become a sponsor at in@everybodyinthepool.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E84: HomeBoost: a home energy assessment in a box 24:35

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This week on Everybody in the Pool, we’re continuing our Earth Month of personal climate action! If your house is anything like mine, it’s a leaky sieve of escaping heat or cool air, your HVAC filters are disgusting, and there are sneaky fluorescent bulbs hanging around the house. It’s costing you money, and it’s wasting energy, meaning it’s contributing to planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions in a way that’s probably fairly easy to avoid. This week, I’m talking to Evite founder Selina Tobaccowala about the company she has since founded, HomeBoost, and how it’s helping homeowners make their homes more comfortable, energy efficient, and lower utility bills as a result. LINKS: HomeBoost Selina Tobaccowala All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/ Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/ Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool Please subscribe and tell your friends about Everybody in the Pool ! Send feedback or become a sponsor at in@everybodyinthepool.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E83: Atomo Coffee: Finally, a coffee replacement that won’t break your heart 38:16

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This week on Everybody in the Pool, we’re kicking off Earth Month with a month of action! Our choices matter, and one of the choices I’ve been avoiding is how to replace coffee — which contributes to deforestation, is energy intensive to produce, and isn’t good news for the coffee farmers, either. This week, we’re talking with Andy Kleitsch, founder of Atomo Coffee, about their sustainable coffee blends, the road to adoption and the compromises it sometimes entails, and some surprising trivia related to camels and date pits. Atomo Coffee All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/ Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/ Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool Please subscribe and tell your friends about Everybody in the Pool ! Send feedback or become a sponsor at in@everybodyinthepool.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E82: Topofinance: How banking is the secret to gigantic climate action 34:03

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This week on Everybody in the Pool, bummer news: your bank deposits could be funding the climate crisis? But we’d never give you bummer news without a solution! This week, Molly Wood speaks with Paul Moinester, founder of Topofinance, who reveals the shocking climate impact of conventional banking. Discover how just $10,000 in a major bank generates emissions equivalent to driving 10,000 miles yearly, and why moving your money to climate-friendly banks might be the easiest climate action you've never considered. Paul explains how corporations' banking emissions often exceed all their other emissions combined, and introduces innovative solutions that make greener banking both simple and profitable. LINKS: Topo Finance Paul Moinester All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/ Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/ Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool Please subscribe and tell your friends about Everybody in the Pool ! Send feedback or become a sponsor at in@everybodyinthepool.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E81: This carbon removal tech is literally rocket science 39:38

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This week on Everybody in the Pool, Molly Wood talks with Brad Hartwig, co-founder and CEO of Arbor Energy. Brad shares his remarkable journey from SpaceX rocket engineer to climate tech entrepreneur, developing technology that transforms waste biomass into carbon-negative energy using rocket propulsion principles. Yep, you read that right. A guy who used to want to be an astronaut woke up one day and realized this planet was the place to put his energy. Find out how Arbor’s tech could replace fossil fuel plants while simultaneously removing carbon from the atmosphere. Show Highlights Brad's transition from aerospace engineering at SpaceX to climate tech after witnessing California wildfires firsthand How Arbor Energy's technology uses "oxy combustion" (inspired by rocket engines) to generate clean electricity while capturing carbon The system produces no emissions - only pure CO2 (for sequestration) and clean water Potential to replace up to 60 gigawatts of coal and natural gas plants in the US with carbon-negative power Uses only waste biomass from agriculture, forestry, and potentially municipal waste Economic benefits for wildfire prevention through monetizing brush clearing First commercial deployment targeted for 2027 Resources Arbor Energy Brad Hartwig Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson - Climate fiction book mentioned by Brad All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/ Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/ Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool Please subscribe and tell your friends about Everybody in the Pool ! Send feedback or become a sponsor at in@everybodyinthepool.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E80: Young people are suing for a livable future 31:46

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In this episode of Everybody in the Pool, host Molly Wood speaks with Mat Dos Santos, co-executive director of Our Children's Trust, about how his organization is using the legal system to fight climate change on behalf of youth plaintiffs — the kids who have the most to lose if we get this wrong. Learn how landmark victories in Montana and Hawaii are creating precedents that could reshape climate policy across America. Key Takeaways: Constitutional Climate Rights : Our Children's Trust secured a historic victory in Montana, establishing that the state constitution's "clean and healthful environment" provision protects young people's right to a livable climate future. Youth-Led Legal Action : Children and teens have standing to sue over climate policies because they face disproportionate, long-term impacts from climate change and have limited political voice. Government Accountability : These cases highlight how fossil fuel development requires government permission and subsidies, challenging the "market-driven" narrative. Recent Victories : The Montana Supreme Court ruling forces the state to consider climate impacts in permitting, while a Hawaii settlement requires complete transportation decarbonization by 2045. Juliana v. United States : Learn about the ongoing federal case arguing that the U.S. government has violated young people's constitutional rights by knowingly promoting a fossil fuel system despite understanding climate dangers. Links: Our Children’s Trust Mat Dos Santos Held v. Montana trial videos Youth v. Gov documentary on Netflix All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/ Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/ Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool Please subscribe and tell your friends about Everybody in the Pool ! Send feedback or become a sponsor at in@everybodyinthepool.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E79: Cocoon Carbon: fixing the unintended consequences of decarbonization 33:41

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This week on Everybody in the Pool, host Molly Wood talks with Eliot Brooks, founder and CEO of Cocoon Carbon, about an unexpected climate tech challenge: how decarbonizing steel production is disrupting concrete's path to net zero. Brooks explains how his startup transforms problematic steel slag from modern electric arc furnaces into valuable materials that reduce concrete's carbon footprint while cutting costs. Key Takeaways: Learn how steel's shift to cleaner production methods has unintentionally limited concrete's access to low-carbon materials Discover how Cocoon Carbon's modular technology transforms waste into valuable cement alternatives Understand why addressing interconnected industrial challenges creates powerful climate tech opportunities Find out how this solution makes decarbonization more affordable for both industries, representing 15% of global emissions More resources: Cocoon Carbon All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/ Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/ Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool Please subscribe and tell your friends about Everybody in the Pool ! Send feedback or become a sponsor at in@everybodyinthepool.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E78: The case for (investing in) nature 32:24

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