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You can also find us on iTunes at http://bit.ly/ClimateConversations</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Climate Conversations is the weekly climate change podcast from ClimateX, an online community focused on climate learning, discussion, and action. <br /><br />You can also find us on iTunes at <a href="http://bit.ly/ClimateConversations" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/ClimateConversations</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Science"/><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><googleplay:author>David Lishansky</googleplay:author><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e9b9ea2ed1783d27ec339a640222a657.jpg"/><googleplay:email>climatex@mit.edu</googleplay:email><googleplay:description>Climate Conversations is the weekly climate change podcast from ClimateX, an online community focused on climate learning, discussion, and action. 

You can also find us on iTunes at http://bit.ly/ClimateConversations</googleplay:description><googleplay:category text="Science &amp; Medicine"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><item><title>S3E13 Season 3 Wrap-up: What Have We Learned About Learning To Change?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/10218296/s3e13-season-3-wrap-up-what-have-we-lear</link><description><![CDATA[We hope you've enjoyed Season 3 of Climate Conversations, devoted to the question: what does it mean to learn to change, with the speed and scale that can address the climate crisis? In this episode, co-hosts Rajesh, Dave and Curt reflect on their key takeaways, surprising realizations, and nagging questions from the season. Across such varied settings -- personal conversations, community connections, school classes -- we've been inspired by the creative and committed ways people are turning crisis into opportunity and creating the change we all need.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/556841244</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:42:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16677893/556841244_climatex_mit_season_3_wrapup_what_have_we_learned_about_learning_to_change.mp3" length="72701120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>David Lishansky</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We hope you've enjoyed Season 3 of Climate Conversations, devoted to the question: what does it mean to learn to change, with the speed and scale that can address the climate crisis? In this episode, co-hosts Rajesh, Dave and Curt reflect on their key...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We hope you've enjoyed Season 3 of Climate Conversations, devoted to the question: what does it mean to learn to change, with the speed and scale that can address the climate crisis? In this episode, co-hosts Rajesh, Dave and Curt reflect on their key takeaways, surprising realizations, and nagging questions from the season. Across such varied settings -- personal conversations, community connections, school classes -- we've been inspired by the creative and committed ways people are turning crisis into opportunity and creating the change we all need.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1820</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2567418c915da266dac694ad249fed1d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>David Lishansky</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>We hope you've enjoyed Season 3 of Climate Conversations, devoted to the question: what does it mean to learn to change, with the speed and scale that can address the climate crisis? In this episode, co-hosts Rajesh, Dave and Curt reflect on their key takeaways, surprising realizations, and nagging questions from the season. Across such varied settings -- personal conversations, community connections, school classes -- we've been inspired by the creative and committed ways people are turning crisis into opportunity and creating the change we all need.</googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2567418c915da266dac694ad249fed1d.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>S3E12: Turning Learning into Habits with Quinton Zondervan, City Counselor, Cambridge MA</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/10218296/s3e12-turning-learning-into-habits-with-</link><description><![CDATA[How can we encourage policymakers and communities to take bolder climate action? We talk with Quinton Zondervan about the generative potential of learning from quick "safe to fail" experiments, and the practical benefits of turning learnings into habits. Quinton is a city councillor in Cambridge MA, an MIT alum, a respected business leader and long-time climate activist.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/547234395</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16557323/547234395_climatex_mit_s3e12_turning_learning_into_habits_with_quinton_zondervan_city_counselor_cambridge_ma.mp3" length="91361598" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>David Lishansky</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How can we encourage policymakers and communities to take bolder climate action? We talk with Quinton Zondervan about the generative potential of learning from quick "safe to fail" experiments, and the practical benefits of turning learnings into...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can we encourage policymakers and communities to take bolder climate action? We talk with Quinton Zondervan about the generative potential of learning from quick "safe to fail" experiments, and the practical benefits of turning learnings into habits. Quinton is a city councillor in Cambridge MA, an MIT alum, a respected business leader and long-time climate activist.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2286</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/70f2b9f389dc4499b42b496341fb8c93.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>David Lishansky</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>How can we encourage policymakers and communities to take bolder climate action? We talk with Quinton Zondervan about the generative potential of learning from quick "safe to fail" experiments, and the practical benefits of turning learnings into habits. 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Susan takes us through her journey from new 7th grade student at Boston Latin School - inspired by a presentation on climate and justice - to 12th grade skilled co-leader of Youth CAN. Along the way we hear plenty of examples to give us hope. Whether it’s bike-powered musicians, partnerships with faculty and advocacy groups, or her insights about reaching the next generation, Susan conveys the power of passionate young people learning to change.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/543909501</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16557322/543909501_climatex_mit_s3e11_learning_to_lead_with_boston_latin_school_youthcan_co_president_susan_tang.mp3" length="71090243" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>David Lishansky</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Episode 4, we heard about a pioneering form of climate-related learning in the Boston school system, Youth Climate Action Network (YouthCAN). Need an encouraging story from a young climate action leader? 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Whether it’s bike-powered musicians, partnerships with faculty and advocacy groups, or her insights about reaching the next generation, Susan conveys the power of passionate young people learning to change.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1779</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0dab13a56df67441bcbf1216225ccd66.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>David Lishansky</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>In Episode 4, we heard about a pioneering form of climate-related learning in the Boston school system, Youth Climate Action Network (YouthCAN). Need an encouraging story from a young climate action leader? Give a listen in this extended cut to Susan Tang! Susan takes us through her journey from new 7th grade student at Boston Latin School - inspired by a presentation on climate and justice - to 12th grade skilled co-leader of Youth CAN. Along the way we hear plenty of examples to give us hope. Whether it’s bike-powered musicians, partnerships with faculty and advocacy groups, or her insights about reaching the next generation, Susan conveys the power of passionate young people learning to change.</googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0dab13a56df67441bcbf1216225ccd66.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>S3E9: More with Boston Latin School YouthCAN Teacher Cate Arnold</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/10218296/s3e9-more-with-boston-latin-school-youth</link><description><![CDATA[In Episode 4, we heard about a pioneering form of climate-related learning in the Boston school system, Youth Climate Action Network (YouthCAN). In this episode faculty member Cate Arnold tells us how as a middle school history teacher at the Boston Latin School she started YouthCAN.  Not only did YouthCAN became one of the school's most successful clubs, but it also has provided a wealth of learning opportunities for students and faculty for over 12 years. <br /><br />Cate shares her inspiring stories and lessons learned along the way, all of great value to anyone interested in joining with young people (and other educators) to learn to change.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/536323902</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16422357/536323902_climatex_mit_s3e9_more_with_boston_latin_school_youthcan_teacher_cate_arnold.mp3" length="79392134" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>David Lishansky</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Episode 4, we heard about a pioneering form of climate-related learning in the Boston school system, Youth Climate Action Network (YouthCAN). In this episode faculty member Cate Arnold tells us how as a middle school history teacher at the Boston...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Episode 4, we heard about a pioneering form of climate-related learning in the Boston school system, Youth Climate Action Network (YouthCAN). In this episode faculty member Cate Arnold tells us how as a middle school history teacher at the Boston Latin School she started YouthCAN.  Not only did YouthCAN became one of the school's most successful clubs, but it also has provided a wealth of learning opportunities for students and faculty for over 12 years. <br /><br />Cate shares her inspiring stories and lessons learned along the way, all of great value to anyone interested in joining with young people (and other educators) to learn to change.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1987</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/03786179bd7255b47d9ebafeb6878507.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>David Lishansky</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>In Episode 4, we heard about a pioneering form of climate-related learning in the Boston school system, Youth Climate Action Network (YouthCAN). 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Cate shares her inspiring stories and lessons learned along the way, all of great value to anyone interested in joining with young people (and other educators) to learn to change.</googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/03786179bd7255b47d9ebafeb6878507.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>S3E8: Moving into Action with Mothers Out Front Chapter Leader Stacy Levy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/10218296/s3e8-moving-into-action-with-mothers-out</link><description><![CDATA[In Episode 3, we heard how Mothers Out Front takes climate action through learning in community, from and with each other. Here's an extended cut of the conversation from that episode with Stacy Levy, a co-founder of the South Bay CA (San Jose) chapter of Mothers Out Front. Stacy tells us about how a deep love for her children, and deep commitment to do anything to protect them, led her to organize a new climate action group with friends. We discuss the growth and connections fostered by house parties, and how mentoring and mutual support leads to continuous learning and leadership.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/533424531</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16298297/533424531_climatex_mit_s3e7_moving_into_action_with_mothers_out_front_chapter_leader_stacy_levy.mp3" length="66113497" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>David Lishansky</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Episode 3, we heard how Mothers Out Front takes climate action through learning in community, from and with each other. Here's an extended cut of the conversation from that episode with Stacy Levy, a co-founder of the South Bay CA (San Jose)...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Episode 3, we heard how Mothers Out Front takes climate action through learning in community, from and with each other. Here's an extended cut of the conversation from that episode with Stacy Levy, a co-founder of the South Bay CA (San Jose) chapter of Mothers Out Front. Stacy tells us about how a deep love for her children, and deep commitment to do anything to protect them, led her to organize a new climate action group with friends. We discuss the growth and connections fostered by house parties, and how mentoring and mutual support leads to continuous learning and leadership.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1655</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8ace3e45b714cfb4b0e6bed34f8f278e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>David Lishansky</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>In Episode 3, we heard how Mothers Out Front takes climate action through learning in community, from and with each other. Here's an extended cut of the conversation from that episode with Stacy Levy, a co-founder of the South Bay CA (San Jose) chapter of Mothers Out Front. Stacy tells us about how a deep love for her children, and deep commitment to do anything to protect them, led her to organize a new climate action group with friends. We discuss the growth and connections fostered by house parties, and how mentoring and mutual support leads to continuous learning and leadership.</googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8ace3e45b714cfb4b0e6bed34f8f278e.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>S3E7: Building a Community with Mothers Out Front Ço-Founder Vanessa Rule</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/10218296/s3e7-building-a-community-with-mothers-o</link><description><![CDATA[In Episode 3, we heard how Mothers Out Front takes climate action through learning in community, from and with each other. <br /><br />Here's an extended cut of our conversation with Vanessa Rule, a co-founder of Mothers Out Front co-founder and their director of learning and expansion. Hear how their organizing model, built on relationships, stories and continuous learning, empowers "unsuspecting activists" to become climate leaders and build the movement.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/529349568</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16298296/529349568_climatex_mit_s3e7_building_a_community_with_mothers_out_front_co_founder_vanessa_rule.mp3" length="87391263" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>David Lishansky</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Episode 3, we heard how Mothers Out Front takes climate action through learning in community, from and with each other. 

Here's an extended cut of our conversation with Vanessa Rule, a co-founder of Mothers Out Front co-founder and their director...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Episode 3, we heard how Mothers Out Front takes climate action through learning in community, from and with each other. <br /><br />Here's an extended cut of our conversation with Vanessa Rule, a co-founder of Mothers Out Front co-founder and their director of learning and expansion. Hear how their organizing model, built on relationships, stories and continuous learning, empowers "unsuspecting activists" to become climate leaders and build the movement.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2187</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d6f6c58395ec3d95c0ac8c9cf8a7e0da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>David Lishansky</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>In Episode 3, we heard how Mothers Out Front takes climate action through learning in community, from and with each other. 

Here's an extended cut of our conversation with Vanessa Rule, a co-founder of Mothers Out Front co-founder and their director of learning and expansion. Hear how their organizing model, built on relationships, stories and continuous learning, empowers "unsuspecting activists" to become climate leaders and build the movement.</googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d6f6c58395ec3d95c0ac8c9cf8a7e0da.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>S3E5: The Making of a Climate Scientist with MIT Terrascope Alumna Lauren Kuntz</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/10218296/s3e5-the-making-of-a-climate-scientist-w</link><description><![CDATA[In Episode 2, we heard how MIT's Terrascope program empowers and engages university students through free-choice learning. Here's an extended cut of our conversation with MIT Terrascope alumna Lauren Kuntz, where we dive deeply into that student experience and how it's shaped Lauren's career commitment to eliminate carbon emissions.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/525883275</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16175505/525883275_climatex_mit_s3e5_the_making_of_a_climate_scientist_mit_terrascope_alumna_lauren_kuntz.mp3" length="72788833" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>David Lishansky</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Episode 2, we heard how MIT's Terrascope program empowers and engages university students through free-choice learning. Here's an extended cut of our conversation with MIT Terrascope alumna Lauren Kuntz, where we dive deeply into that student...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Episode 2, we heard how MIT's Terrascope program empowers and engages university students through free-choice learning. Here's an extended cut of our conversation with MIT Terrascope alumna Lauren Kuntz, where we dive deeply into that student experience and how it's shaped Lauren's career commitment to eliminate carbon emissions.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1822</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4a3976f893f3b360c94122c5f9231f6b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>David Lishansky</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>In Episode 2, we heard how MIT's Terrascope program empowers and engages university students through free-choice learning. Here's an extended cut of our conversation with MIT Terrascope alumna Lauren Kuntz, where we dive deeply into that student experience and how it's shaped Lauren's career commitment to eliminate carbon emissions.</googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4a3976f893f3b360c94122c5f9231f6b.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>S3E3: Learning in Community with Mothers Out Front</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/10218296/s3e3-learning-in-community-with-mothers-</link><description><![CDATA[What does "we're all in this together" really mean? In this episode we're inspired by Mothers Out Front whose work helps answer that question by examples of learning in community, from and with each other.  Give a listen to how they're building on the human instincts that glue communities together: bring friends; tell stories, and connect around the shared concern for our kids and future generations. Maybe you'll be inspired too!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/515646519</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16048022/515646519_climatex_mit_s3e3_learning_in_community_with_mothers_out_front.mp3" length="27729919" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>David Lishansky</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does "we're all in this together" really mean? In this episode we're inspired by Mothers Out Front whose work helps answer that question by examples of learning in community, from and with each other.  Give a listen to how they're building on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does "we're all in this together" really mean? In this episode we're inspired by Mothers Out Front whose work helps answer that question by examples of learning in community, from and with each other.  Give a listen to how they're building on the human instincts that glue communities together: bring friends; tell stories, and connect around the shared concern for our kids and future generations. Maybe you'll be inspired too!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1734</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7f9f159200a3bbb81ffff73afd79b247.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>David Lishansky</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>What does "we're all in this together" really mean? In this episode we're inspired by Mothers Out Front whose work helps answer that question by examples of learning in community, from and with each other.  Give a listen to how they're building on the human instincts that glue communities together: bring friends; tell stories, and connect around the shared concern for our kids and future generations. Maybe you'll be inspired too!</googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7f9f159200a3bbb81ffff73afd79b247.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>Together in Climate Action Summit: The Evolution of the Electric Grid</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/10218296/together-in-climate-action-summit-the-ev</link><description><![CDATA[This special episode is part of MIT’s Together in Climate Action Summit, which is focused on sharing climate leadership strategies and exploring pathways forward in Northeastern North America.<br /><br />In this episode, we interview Frank O’Sullivan, Director of Research at MIT Energy Initiative and an expert in electricity.<br /> <br />Frank teaches us about technology, market, and policy shifts in the electricity sector, such as renewable sources, energy storage, and flexible dynamic pricing. We consider how these advances will affect consumers and the climate, and how social equity can be improved in the transition.  <br /> <br />Additionally, Frank previews the upcoming Summit panel on regional coordination of electricity policy. We ask Frank how this might reduce policy fragmentation in North America, and lead to a more resilient and climate-friendly electric grid.<br /><br />If you’d like to learn more about the Together in Climate Action Summit, which runs December 7th & 8th 2017, visit climatesummit.mit.edu]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c469f8c6-87cb-4f60-a36e-a2768bb4eebe</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 21:44:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19393450/frank_o_sullivan_tc.mp3" length="35708868" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>David Lishansky</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This special episode is part of MIT’s Together in Climate Action Summit, which is focused on sharing climate leadership strategies and exploring pathways forward in Northeastern North America.

In this episode, we interview Frank O’Sullivan, Director...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This special episode is part of MIT’s Together in Climate Action Summit, which is focused on sharing climate leadership strategies and exploring pathways forward in Northeastern North America.<br /><br />In this episode, we interview Frank O’Sullivan, Director of Research at MIT Energy Initiative and an expert in electricity.<br /> <br />Frank teaches us about technology, market, and policy shifts in the electricity sector, such as renewable sources, energy storage, and flexible dynamic pricing. We consider how these advances will affect consumers and the climate, and how social equity can be improved in the transition.  <br /> <br />Additionally, Frank previews the upcoming Summit panel on regional coordination of electricity policy. We ask Frank how this might reduce policy fragmentation in North America, and lead to a more resilient and climate-friendly electric grid.<br /><br />If you’d like to learn more about the Together in Climate Action Summit, which runs December 7th & 8th 2017, visit climatesummit.mit.edu]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2232</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>future,energy,mit,climate summit,climatex</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/35aef116013f47a34b425c32625a4164.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>David Lishansky</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>This special episode is part of MIT’s Together in Climate Action Summit, which is focused on sharing climate leadership strategies and exploring pathways forward in Northeastern North America.

In this episode, we interview Frank O’Sullivan, Director of Research at MIT Energy Initiative and an expert in electricity.
 
Frank teaches us about technology, market, and policy shifts in the electricity sector, such as renewable sources, energy storage, and flexible dynamic pricing. We consider how these advances will affect consumers and the climate, and how social equity can be improved in the transition.  
 
Additionally, Frank previews the upcoming Summit panel on regional coordination of electricity policy. We ask Frank how this might reduce policy fragmentation in North America, and lead to a more resilient and climate-friendly electric grid.

If you’d like to learn more about the Together in Climate Action Summit, which runs December 7th &amp; 8th 2017, visit climatesummit.mit.edu</googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/35aef116013f47a34b425c32625a4164.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item></channel></rss>
