Ten Across Conversations

Ten Across Conversationshttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ten-across-conversations--5064927
For more information about the Ten Across Initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>enNews CommentaryCopyright Ten Acrosshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/065d16c96516a10a11fb37e6366505a6.jpgTen Across Conversationshttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ten-across-conversations--5064927Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:01 +0000Ten AcrossTen Acrosstenacross@asu.eduTen Across Conversations examines pressing issues impacting communities along the U.S. Interstate 10 corridor. From Jacksonville, Florida to Los Angeles, California, this region provides a compelling and comprehensive window into the major challenges...
For more information about the Ten Across Initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>falseepisodicTranslating Risk: Science, Communication, and the Future of Resilience with Steve Bowenhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/translating-risk-science-communication-and-the-future-of-resilience-with-steve-bowen--72912487
In this episode of Ten Across Conversations, host Duke Reiter welcomes Steve Bowen, chief science officer at Gallagher Re, for a discussion about how the business of risk is evolving in an era of more frequent and costly natural catastrophes. Steve's career has been defined not only by studying risk, but by helping others understand it. Combining experience in meteorology, broadcasting, and catastrophe analytics, he demonstrates how scientific evidence can become practical guidance for navigating the future.

Their conversation explores why extreme heat, hurricanes, severe storms, and other natural hazards are becoming increasingly consequential across the Ten Across geography—not only because of a changing climate, but because of where and how communities choose to grow. Along the way, Steve offers insight into the roles of artificial intelligence and federal data in risk analysis, how insurers evaluate the emerging risks associated with land use, large-scale development, and aging infrastructure, and why insurability has become an increasingly important lens through which to understand resilience.

As communities across the Ten Across geography face an accelerating need to anticipate and adapt to risks, often at challenging scales, the reinsurance industry's ability to quantify changing circumstances has the potential to do more than improve understanding—it can help build the case for action while there is still time to shape better outcomes.

Episode Credits

Host: Duke Reiter
Audio Production: Louie Duran
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912487Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:58:46 +0000Ten AcrossAmong the diverse professional perspectives featured over the years, few have resonated as consistently with Ten Across participants as those from the field of insurance and reinsurance. Insurance is often underappreciated as a knowledge industry in...
In this episode of Ten Across Conversations, host Duke Reiter welcomes Steve Bowen, chief science officer at Gallagher Re, for a discussion about how the business of risk is evolving in an era of more frequent and costly natural catastrophes. Steve's career has been defined not only by studying risk, but by helping others understand it. Combining experience in meteorology, broadcasting, and catastrophe analytics, he demonstrates how scientific evidence can become practical guidance for navigating the future.

Their conversation explores why extreme heat, hurricanes, severe storms, and other natural hazards are becoming increasingly consequential across the Ten Across geography—not only because of a changing climate, but because of where and how communities choose to grow. Along the way, Steve offers insight into the roles of artificial intelligence and federal data in risk analysis, how insurers evaluate the emerging risks associated with land use, large-scale development, and aging infrastructure, and why insurability has become an increasingly important lens through which to understand resilience.

As communities across the Ten Across geography face an accelerating need to anticipate and adapt to risks, often at challenging scales, the reinsurance industry's ability to quantify changing circumstances has the potential to do more than improve understanding—it can help build the case for action while there is still time to shape better outcomes.

Episode Credits

Host: Duke Reiter
Audio Production: Louie Duran
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler
]]>2469false129fullThe Water We Have: Data Centers, Growth, and the Colorado River Basin with Sarah Porterhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-water-we-have-data-centers-growth-and-the-colorado-river-basin-with-sarah-porter--72591050
In this episode of Ten Across Conversations, host Duke Reiter speaks with water policy expert Sarah Porter about the realities behind water use in the American West. Porter explains why shortages on the Colorado River are rooted as much in decades of over-allocation and management decisions as in climate change, and why common assumptions about population growth, urban development, and industrial water consumption often miss the mark.

The conversation explores the rise of data centers, the public concerns surrounding their water and energy demands, and the challenges communities face in balancing economic development with long-term resilience. Porter also offers a candid assessment of Arizona's water future, the difficult choices ahead, and why protecting groundwater, improving efficiency, and developing new water supplies will be critical for sustaining growth in an increasingly arid region.

A thoughtful and timely discussion about water, technology, public perception, and the decisions that will shape the future of the Ten Across geography.

Relevant Articles and Resources
The Kyl Center for Water Policy at the Morrison Institute
Arizona Water Blueprint
Report: From Copper Cattle and Cotton to Chips and Cloud Computing: Large Water Uses in Central Arizona. (Kyl Center for Water Policy. February 2026)
Arizona Becomes Bellwether In Debate Over Data Centers’ Growing Demand Of Power And Water. (International Business Times. June 18 2026)
Arizona Data Center Tax Incentive Pause Signed by Governor Hobbs. (Bloomberg Tax. June 15 2026)
Tensions Are Rising Among States That Rely on the Colorado River. (New York Times. June 15, 2026)
Groundwater supplies in the Colorado River basin are falling fast. Is there a solution? (WBUR. June 15, 2026)
What's more important, Arizona, building houses or water? (Rhett Larson for The Arizona Republic, May 2026)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts
Why 2026 Will Decide the Future of Water in the West, with Rhett Larson (June 4, 2026)
The Hard Decisions Ahead for Lower Basin Colorado River States with guest Terry Goddard (December 5, 2025)
Latest Deadpool Projections Inject New Urgency into Colorado River Negotiations with guests Kathryn Sorensen and Sarah Porter (September 19, 2025)
Understanding Groundwater Risks in the Southwest with Jay Famiglietti (June 6, 2025)
Checking in on Tense Colorado River Negotiations with Anne Castle and John Fleck (April 10, 2025)

Episode Credits
Host: Duke Reiter
Audio Production: Louie Duran
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72591050Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:41:15 +0000Ten AcrossAs water scarcity intensifies across the Colorado River Basin, public attention has increasingly focused on data centers, AI, and the growing demand for resources in the Sun Belt. But are these technologies really driving the region's water...
In this episode of Ten Across Conversations, host Duke Reiter speaks with water policy expert Sarah Porter about the realities behind water use in the American West. Porter explains why shortages on the Colorado River are rooted as much in decades of over-allocation and management decisions as in climate change, and why common assumptions about population growth, urban development, and industrial water consumption often miss the mark.

The conversation explores the rise of data centers, the public concerns surrounding their water and energy demands, and the challenges communities face in balancing economic development with long-term resilience. Porter also offers a candid assessment of Arizona's water future, the difficult choices ahead, and why protecting groundwater, improving efficiency, and developing new water supplies will be critical for sustaining growth in an increasingly arid region.

A thoughtful and timely discussion about water, technology, public perception, and the decisions that will shape the future of the Ten Across geography.

Relevant Articles and Resources
The Kyl Center for Water Policy at the Morrison Institute
Arizona Water Blueprint
Report: From Copper Cattle and Cotton to Chips and Cloud Computing: Large Water Uses in Central Arizona. (Kyl Center for Water Policy. February 2026)
Arizona Becomes Bellwether In Debate Over Data Centers’ Growing Demand Of Power And Water. (International Business Times. June 18 2026)
Arizona Data Center Tax Incentive Pause Signed by Governor Hobbs. (Bloomberg Tax. June 15 2026)
Tensions Are Rising Among States That Rely on the Colorado River. (New York Times. June 15, 2026)
Groundwater supplies in the Colorado River basin are falling fast. Is there a solution? (WBUR. June 15, 2026)
What's more important, Arizona, building houses or water? (Rhett Larson for The Arizona Republic, May 2026)
2903arizona,california,colorado,groundwater,texas,waterfalse128fullWhy 2026 Will Decide the Future of Water in the West, with Rhett Larsonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-2026-will-decide-the-future-of-water-in-the-west-with-rhett-larson--72352594Labcoat Optional podcast, featuring Ten Across friend and water law expert Rhett Larson.
With existing Colorado River operating agreements approaching expiration, stakeholders across seven states, tribal nations, and two countries are grappling with how to manage a resource that faces increasing pressure from aridification and competing demands. Larson explains why these negotiations are among the most consequential water policy discussions in decades and what they reveal about the challenges ahead for communities throughout the Southwest.
Drawing connections between water governance, urban development, climate adaptation, and regional resilience, Lab Coat Optional host Pete Zroika chats with Larson to explore how long-foreseen challenges in the Colorado River Basin are becoming a present-day reality—and why rethinking our assumptions about growth and sustainability may be essential for the future.
Guest Bio
Rhett Larson is a Professor of Law and the Richard Morrison Professor of Water Law at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, where his research focuses on the impact of technological innovation on water rights regimes, particularly transboundary waters, and the sustainability implications of a human right to water. He specializes in dispute resolution and improved processes in water rights adjudications in Arizona and the Colorado River Basin. Professor Larson also practiced environmental and natural resource law with law firms in Arizona, focusing on water rights, water quality, and real estate transactions.
Relevant Articles and Resources
What's more important, Arizona, building houses or water? (Rhett Larson for The Arizona Republic, May 2026)
Agencies in 3 states sign MOU to share water across dry Colorado River basin (Times of San Diego, June 2026)
West prepares for extreme measures to relieve pressure on Colorado River (Marketplace, May 2026)

Explore the Kyl Center’s Arizona Water Blueprint to find out the source of your water
Just Add Water: Solving the World's Problems Using its Most Precious Resource by Rhett B. Larson (Oxford University Press)
Day Zero: How Cities Run Out of Water by Rhett B. Larson (Cambridge University Press, forthcoming 2027)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts
The Hard Decisions Ahead for Lower Basin Colorado River States with guest Terry Goddard (December 5, 2025)Latest Deadpool Projections Inject New Urgency into Colorado River Negotiations with guests Kathryn Sorensen and Sarah Porter (September 19, 2025)Understanding Groundwater Risks in the Southwest with Jay Famiglietti (June 6, 2025)Checking in on Tense Colorado River Negotiations with Anne Castle and John Fleck (April 10, 2025)

Episode Credits
Ten Across Conversations Host: Duke ReiterAudio Production: Louie DuranResearch and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler
Lab Coat Optional is a production of the Strategic Marketing and Communications team at Arizona State University’s Knowledge Enterprise.
Executive produced by Kate HowellsProduced by Alexander Chapin and Pete ZriokaHosted and reported by Pete ZriokaShot by Alexander ChapinEdited by Quinton Kendall and Alexander ChapinOriginal music from Patrick CheungMotion graphics by Andy RamosArt by Andy Keena and Sophia Franz]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72352594Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:01:42 +0000Ten AcrossAs the Colorado River approaches a pivotal moment facing historically low flows and record-breaking shortages, decisions made in 2026 will help determine the future of water, energy, and economic security across the American West. Today, Ten Across...Labcoat Optional podcast, featuring Ten Across friend and water law expert Rhett Larson.
With existing Colorado River operating agreements approaching expiration, stakeholders across seven states, tribal nations, and two countries are grappling with how to manage a resource that faces increasing pressure from aridification and competing demands. Larson explains why these negotiations are among the most consequential water policy discussions in decades and what they reveal about the challenges ahead for communities throughout the Southwest.
Drawing connections between water governance, urban development, climate adaptation, and regional resilience, Lab Coat Optional host Pete Zroika chats with Larson to explore how long-foreseen challenges in the Colorado River Basin are becoming a present-day reality—and why rethinking our assumptions about growth and sustainability may be essential for the future.
Guest Bio
Rhett Larson is a Professor of Law and the Richard Morrison Professor of Water Law at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, where his research focuses on the impact of technological innovation on water rights regimes, particularly transboundary waters, and the sustainability implications of a human right to water. He specializes in dispute resolution and improved processes in water rights adjudications in Arizona and the Colorado River Basin. Professor Larson also practiced environmental and natural resource law with law firms in Arizona, focusing on water rights, water quality, and real estate transactions.
Relevant Articles and Resources
What's more important, Arizona, building houses or water? (Rhett Larson for The Arizona Republic, May 2026)
Agencies in 3 states sign MOU to share water across dry Colorado River basin (Times of San Diego, June 2026)
West prepares for extreme measures to relieve pressure on Colorado River (Marketplace, May 2026)

Explore the Kyl Center’s Arizona Water Blueprint to find out the source of your water
Just Add Water: Solving the World's Problems Using its Most Precious Resource by Rhett B. Larson (Oxford University Press)
Day Zero: How Cities Run Out of Water by Rhett B. Larson (Cambridge University Press, forthcoming 2027)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts
The Hard Decisions Ahead for Lower Basin Colorado River States with guest Terry Goddard (December 5, 2025)3237arizona,colorado,drought,waterfalse127fullPart Four: Two Texas Cities that Are Reexamining Data Center Dealshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-four-two-texas-cities-that-are-reexamining-data-center-deals--71800834
In the fourth and final installment in this series on the nexus of Texas water, energy, and growth, host Duke Reiter looks at what these stories can tell us about similar scenarios playing out in the Ten Across region and in the nation at large. He is joined by San Antonio District 6 Councilmember Ric Galvan and Robert Moore, founder of the nonprofit newsroom El Paso Matters, to discuss:

The importance of preventing “develop-by-right” policies and preferential treatment toward private industry from permitting data center developments at significant expense to local communities
The value of intentional partnership between local utilities and governments when evaluating resource-intensive land use proposals
What the AI boom may mean—for better and for worse—for the future of local economic development and job growth

Stay until the end of the episode for takeaways from the rest of the series and for the Interstate 10 corridor as a whole. Missed an episode? Get caught up on parts 1-3, linked below.

Relevant Articles and Resources

“San Antonio looks to create tailor-made model for data center growth” (Community Impact, March 2026)

“El Paso Electric filings detail power plant impact behind Meta’s $10 billion data center” (El Paso Matters, March 2026)

“’We can’t do this a lot’: El Paso Water CEO warns as questions grow over Meta data center’s water use” (El Paso Matters, December 2025)

“Podcast: We discuss Northeast El Paso data center, tax breaks for Meta, city’s economic future” (El Paso Matters, December 2025)

“Tucson City Council rejects Project Blue data center amid intense community pressure” (Arizona Luminaria, August 2025)

Local Data Center Development Guides Produced by Friends of Ten Across

“The Data Center Next Door” (USC Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication, April 2026)

“Turning the data center boom into long-term, local prosperity” (Brookings, February 2026)

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Texas Series Trailer

Part One: Can Texas Drought-Proof Its Economic Miracle?

Part Two: Does Texas Have the Water Support an AI Boom?

Part Three: Oil Wars, Nuclear, and AI—Can Texas Power America’s Future?

Credits
Host: Duke Reiter
Writer and producer: Taylor Griffith
Editor: Kate Carefoot
Research and support provided by: Rae Ulrich, Kelly Saunders, Maya Chari, and Sabine Butler

About our guests
Ric Galvan represents District 6 on San Antonio’s City Council. Prior to that, he was a District 5 staff member and President of the Piper Meadow neighborhood association. At 25, he is among the youngest members ever elected to the council.

Robert Moore is the founder and CEO of El Paso Matters. He has been a journalist in the Texas Borderlands since 1986. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71800834Fri, 01 May 2026 00:31:49 +0000Ten AcrossAs artificial intelligence has grown globally, so has the construction of immense, resource-intensive data centers. The arrival of these projects-- both the facilities and the powerful tech companies behind them-- in communities throughout the U.S....
In the fourth and final installment in this series on the nexus of Texas water, energy, and growth, host Duke Reiter looks at what these stories can tell us about similar scenarios playing out in the Ten Across region and in the nation at large. He is joined by San Antonio District 6 Councilmember Ric Galvan and Robert Moore, founder of the nonprofit newsroom El Paso Matters, to discuss:

The importance of preventing “develop-by-right” policies and preferential treatment toward private industry from permitting data center developments at significant expense to local communities
The value of intentional partnership between local utilities and governments when evaluating resource-intensive land use proposals
What the AI boom may mean—for better and for worse—for the future of local economic development and job growth

How the U.S.-Israel-Iran war has sent the world reaching for U.S. oil and natural gas and what this means for Texas
How Texas came to lead the nation in renewable energy generation in the years following Winter Storm Uri, despite the rhetoric
What makes Texas a leading contender in the U.S. for a nuclear energy renaissance
Why surging AI-driven energy demand could accelerate the clean energy transition, not slow it down

How the U.S.-Israel-Iran war has sent the world reaching for U.S. oil and natural gas and what this means for Texas
How Texas came to lead the nation in renewable energy generation in the years following Winter Storm Uri, despite the rhetoric
What makes Texas a leading contender in the U.S. for a nuclear energy renaissance
Why surging AI-driven energy demand could accelerate the clean energy transition, not slow it down

Relevant Articles and Resources
“US LNG exports break record high as Middle East war disrupts global supply” (Reuters, April 2026)
“A Texas City Faces Water Crisis as Big Oil and Gas Use Most of It” (Truthout, March 2026)

“Is the US headed toward an electricity crisis of its own making?” (Canary Media, January 2026)

“Texas’ power grid weathered another winter storm. Is it ready for the future?” (Texas Tribune, January 2026)

“Trump, atoms, AI and the Texas data center gusher” (Politico, January 2026)

“New U.S. nuclear power boom begins with old, still-unresolved problem: What to do with radioactive waste” (CNBC, November 2025)

“Texas renewable energy grid defies Trump’s claims on solar and wind” (Power Technology, July 2025)

The Timeline and Events of the February 2021 Texas Electric Grid Blackouts (University of Texas at Austin)

Final Report on February 2021 Freeze Underscores Winterization Recommendations (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)

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1975ai,climate,energy,governance,grid,nuclear,risk,texasfalse125fullPart Two: Does Texas Have the Water to Support an AI Boom?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-two-does-texas-have-the-water-to-support-an-ai-boom--70615162
In this second episode of our series on how present choices in water, energy and growth will shape the future in Texas, host Duke Reiter is joined by water policy expert Dr. Margaret Cook of the Houston Advanced Research Center and Texas Monthly contributor Christopher Collins to explore:

Why state-level water policy may struggle to keep pace with rapid industry changes
How energy and water demands are conjoined in data infrastructure
How state and local legislators can support transparency in data center development
How unregulated competition between industries and communities over constrained resources can go wrong

Relevant Articles and Resources

“A Conservative Cowboy Town Embraces the AI Revolution” (Texas Monthly, February 2026)

“Thirsty Data and the Lone Star State: The Impact of Data Center Growth on Texas’ Water Supply” (Houston Advanced Research Center, January 2026)

“How Americans view data centers’ impact in key areas, from the environment to jobs” (Pew Research Center, March 2026)

“Texas regulators will ask data centers to begin reporting their water usage” (KXAN, March 2026)

“Texans are demanding their local governments push pause on data centers. Can they?” (KWTX, February 2026)

“Questions about electricity, water use swirl Stargate data center in Abilene” (Abilene Reporter News, October 2025)

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Part One: Can Texas Drought-Proof Its Economic Miracle?

AI Series: Balancing AI Infrastructure Resource Demands

Credits

Host: Duke Reiter
Written and produced by: Taylor Griffith
Edited by: Kate Carefoot
Research and support provided by: Rae Ulrich, Kelly Saunders, Maya Chari, and Sabine Butler Guest Bios:

Christopher Collins is a freelance writer, editor, and Texas Monthly contributor based in Abilene, Texas.

Margaret Cook is vice president of water and community resilience at the Houston Advanced Research Center and the author of a new white paper, entitled “Thirsty Data and the Lone Star State: The Impact of Data Center Growth on Texas’ Water Supply.” With a doctorate in civil engineering, a masters in environmental and water resources engineering, and a bachelors in civil engineering, she is among the first in the state of Texas to quantify and recommend legislation for addressing current and projected data center water demands. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70615162Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:30:13 +0000Ten AcrossTexas has emerged as a frontrunner in President Trump’s push for U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence and is poised to become the nation’s top data center market. With data centers rapidly scaling across Texas, the state is emerging as a...
In this second episode of our series on how present choices in water, energy and growth will shape the future in Texas, host Duke Reiter is joined by water policy expert Dr. Margaret Cook of the Houston Advanced Research Center and Texas Monthly contributor Christopher Collins to explore:

Why state-level water policy may struggle to keep pace with rapid industry changes
How energy and water demands are conjoined in data infrastructure
How state and local legislators can support transparency in data center development
How unregulated competition between industries and communities over constrained resources can go wrong

Relevant Articles and Resources

“A Conservative Cowboy Town Embraces the AI Revolution” (Texas Monthly, February 2026)

“Thirsty Data and the Lone Star State: The Impact of Data Center Growth on Texas’ Water Supply” (Houston Advanced Research Center, January 2026)

“How Americans view data centers’ impact in key areas, from the environment to jobs” (Pew Research Center, March 2026)

“Texas regulators will ask data centers to begin reporting their water usage” (KXAN, March 2026)

“Texans are demanding their local governments push pause on data centers. Can they?” (KWTX, February 2026)

“Questions about electricity, water use swirl Stargate data center in Abilene” (Abilene Reporter News, October 2025)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts

Part One: Can Texas Drought-Proof Its Economic Miracle?

AI Series: Balancing AI Infrastructure Resource Demands

Credits

Host: Duke Reiter
Written and produced...]]>1754false124fullPart One: Can Texas Drought-Proof Its Economic Miracle?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-one-can-texas-drought-proof-its-economic-miracle--69825208
Last November, Texas voters approved the largest investment in water infrastructure in the state’s history: $20 billion over 20 years. But is this enough to address current needs and ongoing rapid growth? In the first part of our series on how present choices in water, energy and growth will shape the future in Texas, we’ll explore:

How cities like Corpus Christi are facing impossible trade-offs between the needs of industry and residents
Why a 100-year-old “Rule of Capture” is sparking battles over groundwater exports - Whether Texas can balance its booming $2.7 trillion economy with the inescapable realities of water constraints
Why is this relevant for the Ten Across region and the Nation

How cities like Corpus Christi are facing impossible trade-offs between the needs of industry and residents
Why a 100-year-old “Rule of Capture” is sparking battles over groundwater exports - Whether Texas can balance its booming $2.7 trillion economy with the inescapable realities of water constraints
Why is this relevant for the Ten Across region and the Nation

This episode features conversations with Texas State hydrologist Robert Mace, Texas 2036 policy director Jeremy Mazur, and real estate broker and water law professor Charles Porter.

Relevant Articles and Resources

“Inside the Fight for Texas’s Most Precious Resource” (Texas Monthly, September 2025)

“Running Out: Texas’ water — and the path forward” (The Texas Tribune Staff, September 2025)

“Texas tried to address its water crisis in the ‘60s. A new proposal echoes that historical debate” (Texas Standard, April 2025)

“The Impossibly Expensive Plan to Save Texas’s Water Supply” (Texas Monthly, April 2025)

Assessing Texas’ Water Infrastructure Needs (Jeremy Mazur, Texas 2036)

“Drawing Straws” (Texas Monthly, July 2012)

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Understanding Groundwater Risks in the Southwest with Jay Famiglietti

The Future of Water is Here: Are We Ready?

Credits

Host: Duke Reiter
Written, produced, and edited by: Taylor Griffith
Episode concept provided by: Kate Carefoot
Research and support provided by: Rae Ulrich, Kelly Saunders, and Sabine Butler

About our guests
Robert Mace is the executive director of the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and professor of practice in the Department of Geography & Environmental Studies at Texas State University. He previously worked at the Texas Water Development Board for 18 years, rising to become the Deputy Executive Administrator for Water Science and Conservation. He holds a B.S. in geophysics, M.S. in hydrology and a...]]>1641arizona,climate,desalination,development,drought,energy,flood,governance,groundwater,growth,infrastructure,risk,texas,waterfalse123fullSERIES TRAILER | Artificial Limits: Water, Energy, and Growth in Texashttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-trailer-artificial-limits-water-energy-and-growth-in-texas--69673997
What does a severe statewide drought, ambitious industry buildout, and rapid population boom tell us about the future in this part of the country and beyond?

Join us over the next three episodes as we take you from the halls of the Texas legislature, where policymakers are working to secure vulnerable infrastructure and resources across the state, to the Big Country and west where residents watch the land transform into colossal data centers feeding the race to support AI.

We will explore how these stories connect—how decisions made in the Oval Office are reshaping Texas water, energy and infrastructure policy, how people are navigating changes, and how decisions made here reflect the interests of the Ten Across region and the country at large. Episode one is available February 5th.

Series release schedule

February 5th: A look at Texas’s efforts to drought-proof economic and population growth

February 19th: Meeting direct and indirect water needs tied to data centers

March 5th: Big tech demands are reshaping the Texas grid and energy landscape

March 19th: A regional analysis of water, energy, and the future of tech along the I-10

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69673997Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:05:58 +0000Ten AcrossTen Across Conversations returns next week with a limited series, a three-part narrative look at key intersections of water and energy in Texas. What does a severe statewide drought, ambitious industry buildout, and rapid population boom tell us...
What does a severe statewide drought, ambitious industry buildout, and rapid population boom tell us about the future in this part of the country and beyond?

Join us over the next three episodes as we take you from the halls of the Texas legislature, where policymakers are working to secure vulnerable infrastructure and resources across the state, to the Big Country and west where residents watch the land transform into colossal data centers feeding the race to support AI.

We will explore how these stories connect—how decisions made in the Oval Office are reshaping Texas water, energy and infrastructure policy, how people are navigating changes, and how decisions made here reflect the interests of the Ten Across region and the country at large. Episode one is available February 5th.

Series release schedule

February 5th: A look at Texas’s efforts to drought-proof economic and population growth

February 19th: Meeting direct and indirect water needs tied to data centers

March 5th: Big tech demands are reshaping the Texas grid and energy landscape

March 19th: A regional analysis of water, energy, and the future of tech along the I-10

]]>172falsefull2025 Ten Across Podcast Year in Reviewhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-ten-across-podcast-year-in-review--69126700
We’ve curated a series of interview clips and reflections that will examine contemporary U.S. climate, economic, and governance-related concerns as presented along this transect. From rising risks in insurance markets to the shifting responsibilities for disaster recovery, we’ll examine the urgent need for proactive solutions.

Some of the key questions we tackle include:

Can insurance remain affordable and accessible in an era of escalating climate risks?
As disaster recovery moves to state and local levels, do these agencies have the capacity to handle increasing demands?
On the twentieth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, what lesson have we learned and how are they shaping our adaptation efforts today?

Tune in for a thought-provoking recap and discussion that offers valuable insights into how we can better prepare for and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Featured podcasts by order of appearance in this recording:

10X Convergence: The Region’s Experts Convene to Address the Insurability Crisis

The Future of Insurability: New Approaches and Mindsets

Mississippi River Mayors Coalesce to Address Shared Climate Risks

Why the Ten Across Geography Needs FEMA with Dr. Samantha Montano

Extreme Heat Has Only Just Begun: How Prepared is the U.S.?

Katrina’s 20th: Vann R. Newkirk II on What We Owe Climate Disaster Survivors Today

Katrina’s 20th: Jeff Hébert on Community Recovery and Resilience

Credits
Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69126700Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:47:11 +0000Ten AcrossThis 2025 Ten Across podcast year in review takes a deep dive into the critical issues shaping the future of the Interstate 10 corridor. We’ve curated a series of interview clips and reflections that will examine contemporary U.S. climate,...
We’ve curated a series of interview clips and reflections that will examine contemporary U.S. climate, economic, and governance-related concerns as presented along this transect. From rising risks in insurance markets to the shifting responsibilities for disaster recovery, we’ll examine the urgent need for proactive solutions.

Some of the key questions we tackle include:

Can insurance remain affordable and accessible in an era of escalating climate risks?
As disaster recovery moves to state and local levels, do these agencies have the capacity to handle increasing demands?
On the twentieth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, what lesson have we learned and how are they shaping our adaptation efforts today?

Tune in for a thought-provoking recap and discussion that offers valuable insights into how we can better prepare for and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Featured podcasts by order of appearance in this recording:

10X Convergence: The Region’s Experts Convene to Address the Insurability Crisis

The Future of Insurability: New Approaches and Mindsets

Mississippi River Mayors Coalesce to Address Shared Climate Risks

Why the Ten Across Geography Needs FEMA with Dr. Samantha Montano

Extreme Heat Has Only Just Begun: How Prepared is the U.S.?

Katrina’s 20th: Vann R. Newkirk II on What We Owe Climate Disaster Survivors Today

Katrina’s 20th: Jeff Hébert on Community Recovery and Resilience

Credits
Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler ]]>1754arizona,california,climate,commerce,equity,florida,georgia,governance,louisiana,mississippi,nevada,risk,texasfalse122fullEnd of the Sunbelt Boom? Climate, Cities and the Next Population Shifthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/end-of-the-sunbelt-boom-climate-cities-and-the-next-population-shift--68999932domestic migration to the Southern U.S. This is the focus of urban planner and trusted climate adaptation scholar Jesse M. Keenan’s new book, North: The Future of Post-Climate America.

As the costs of environmental risks to homes, communities and livelihoods become insupportable in the most vulnerable areas of the country, many who are able will gravitate to regions where life can be relatively stable and secure. North is a comprehensive assessment of trendlines and evidence that suggest how this migration will occur—and how leaders can ensure equity and continuity as American populations shift.

Drawing on his extensive background in climate adaptation research, Keenan offers strategies for locations that will be sending people and those that will receive them. He concludes North with a fictional description of what America could look like near the end of this century, when many climate impacts are expected to mature.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and author Jesse Keenan discuss implications for the Ten Across geography, which is among the most climate-vulnerable regions in the country.

Relevant Articles and Resources

North: The Future of Post-Climate America

“Zillow deletes climate risk data from listings after complaints it harms sales” (The Guardian, December 2025)

“America’s Home Insurance Affordability Crunch: See What’s Happening Near You.” (The New York Times, November 2025)

“As millions face climate relocation, the nation’s first attempt sparks warnings and regret” (Floodlight, September 2025)

“Snow Belt to Sun Belt Migration: End of an Era?” (Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, July 2024)

“Climate-proof Duluth? Why the city is attracting ‘climate migrants’” (MPR News, October 2021)

“Want to Escape Global Warming? These Cities Promise Cool Relief” (The New York Times, April 2019)

“The Rise of the Sunbelt” (Edward L. Glaeser and Kristina Tobio, May 2007)

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How the 10X Region Can Plan for Climate Migration with Abrahm Lustgarten

Credits
Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: Pearce Roswell, Out To The World, Johan Glössner
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guest
Jesse M. Keenan is the Favrot II Associate Professor of Sustainable Real Estate and Urban Planning and Director of the Center on Climate Change and Urbanism at the School of Architecture and Built Environment at Tulane University. His research spans design, engineering, finance, and policy, with service to U.S. government agencies, international organizations, and major corporations. Widely published and cited, Jesse’s work has shaped climate policy, financial regulation, and concepts like climate gentrification. He is the author of North: The Future of Post-Climate America, which is available in bookstores on December 17.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68999932Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:58:52 +0000Ten AcrossEconomic and social science research suggests climate risks are beginning to inform where people choose to live, raise families, and invest, foreshadowing the decline of a near 75-year trend of...domestic migration to the Southern U.S. This is the focus of urban planner and trusted climate adaptation scholar Jesse M. Keenan’s new book, North: The Future of Post-Climate America.

As the costs of environmental risks to homes, communities and livelihoods become insupportable in the most vulnerable areas of the country, many who are able will gravitate to regions where life can be relatively stable and secure. North is a comprehensive assessment of trendlines and evidence that suggest how this migration will occur—and how leaders can ensure equity and continuity as American populations shift.

Drawing on his extensive background in climate adaptation research, Keenan offers strategies for locations that will be sending people and those that will receive them. He concludes North with a fictional description of what America could look like near the end of this century, when many climate impacts are expected to mature.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and author Jesse Keenan discuss implications for the Ten Across geography, which is among the most climate-vulnerable regions in the country.

Relevant Articles and Resources

North: The Future of Post-Climate America

“Zillow deletes climate risk data from listings after complaints it harms sales” (The Guardian, December 2025)

“America’s Home Insurance Affordability Crunch: See What’s Happening Near You.” (The New York Times, November 2025)

“As millions face climate relocation, the nation’s first attempt sparks warnings and regret” (Floodlight, September 2025)

“Snow Belt to Sun Belt Migration: End of an Era?” (Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, July 2024)

“Climate-proof Duluth? Why the city is attracting ‘climate migrants’” (MPR News, October 2021)

“Want to Escape Global Warming? These Cities Promise Cool Relief” (The New York Times, April 2019)

“The Rise of the Sunbelt” (Edward L. Glaeser and Kristina Tobio, May 2007)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts

2638adaptation,alabama,arizona,california,climate,commerce,drought,energy,equity,flood,florida,governance,insurance,louisiana,migration,nevada,resilience,risk,texas,waterfalse121fullThe Hard Decisions Ahead for Lower Basin Colorado River Stateshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hard-decisions-ahead-for-lower-basin-colorado-river-states--68891352
Since the first federal shortage declaration in 2021, Arizona has volunteered to accept the largest cuts in shares of Colorado River water. Given that a third of its overall water demand has relied on the river’s supply, leaders in the state are anxious to conclude the current negotiations so that their long-term planning for alternatives can proceed.

The Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 330-mile manmade canal built to transport Arizona’s portion of Colorado River water across the state. Approved for federal funding by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968, CAP is an outstanding example of the infrastructural might that has often been required for cities in the Ten Across region to thrive. The urban boom that began in Phoenix and Tucson in the 1980s and 90s would not have been possible without CAP water.

In this episode Duke Reiter and Terry Goddard, CAP Board president and former Phoenix mayor, discuss how the state has weathered uncertainties surrounding growth and water security in the past, and how leaders need to step up to meet the present moment...and the future.

Relevant Articles and Resources

“Former Phoenix mayor: Embrace bad news” (AZ Central, April 2015)

“40 Years of Central Arizona Project Water Use” (Kyl Center for Water Policy, December 2025)

“’Dream’ of desalinating water to boost Arizona’s supplies moves ahead with vote” (AZ Central, November 2025)

“The Peirce Report, Revisited: Greater Phoenix Grows Up” (Greater Phoenix Leadership)

1987 interview with Neal Peirce on PBS Horizon

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Latest Deadpool Projections Inject New Urgency into Colorado River Negotiations

Understanding Groundwater Risks in the Southwest with Jay Famiglietti

Checking in on Tense Colorado River Negotiations with Anne Castle and John Fleck

Credits
Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: Gavin Luke and Pearce Roswell
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guest
Terry Goddard served as Arizona attorney general from 2003 to 2010, addressing major issues, including the fallout from the mortgage crisis, border security, and consumer and environmental protections. While mayor of Phoenix from 1984 to 1990, Terry conceived and presided over the Phoenix Futures Forum, the largest city visioning process in the U.S., measured by the number of citizen participants and scope. He was also elected president of the National League of Cities in 1988. Today, Terry is serving his third term as president of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District Board, which oversees the Central Arizona Project.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68891352Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:00:36 +0000Ten AcrossDespite more than two years of intense negotiations, the Veterans Day deadline to agree on the allotment of reduced water supplies under the Colorado River Compact passed without a consensus. If the seven states divided into the upper and lower basins...
Since the first federal shortage declaration in 2021, Arizona has volunteered to accept the largest cuts in shares of Colorado River water. Given that a third of its overall water demand has relied on the river’s supply, leaders in the state are anxious to conclude the current negotiations so that their long-term planning for alternatives can proceed.

The Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 330-mile manmade canal built to transport Arizona’s portion of Colorado River water across the state. Approved for federal funding by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968, CAP is an outstanding example of the infrastructural might that has often been required for cities in the Ten Across region to thrive. The urban boom that began in Phoenix and Tucson in the 1980s and 90s would not have been possible without CAP water.

In this episode Duke Reiter and Terry Goddard, CAP Board president and former Phoenix mayor, discuss how the state has weathered uncertainties surrounding growth and water security in the past, and how leaders need to step up to meet the present moment...and the future.

Relevant Articles and Resources

“Former Phoenix mayor: Embrace bad news” (AZ Central, April 2015)

“40 Years of Central Arizona Project Water Use” (Kyl Center for Water Policy, December 2025)

“’Dream’ of desalinating water to boost Arizona’s supplies moves ahead with vote” (AZ Central, November 2025)

“The Peirce Report, Revisited: Greater Phoenix Grows Up” (Greater Phoenix Leadership)

1987 interview with Neal Peirce on PBS Horizon

Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts

Latest Deadpool Projections Inject New Urgency into Colorado River Negotiations

Understanding Groundwater Risks in the Southwest with Jay Famiglietti

Checking in on Tense Colorado River Negotiations with Anne Castle and John Fleck

Credits
Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: Gavin Luke and Pearce Roswell
Research and support...]]>2197arizona,california,climate,colorado,drought,nevada,water,wyomingfalse120full10X Convergence: The Region's Experts Convene to Address the Insurability Crisishttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10x-convergence-the-region-s-experts-convene-to-address-the-insurability-crisis--6855983510X Convergence in Jacksonville, Florida, to explore solutions to unsustainable insurance and disaster recovery costs throughout the Interstate 10 region.

Insurers continue to cancel homeowners policies across California, Texas, Louisiana, and Florida as exposure to accelerating billion-dollar disasters undermines carriers’ ability to pay out claims while remaining solvent. The industry crisis has begun to spread northward, where a widening Tornado Alley sees growing impacts from property-damaging storms.

This is a complex, all-hands-on-deck issue. Insurance practices and building standards have not adapted to the realities of climate change, and have neglected potential to be of powerful mutual support to one another. On the whole, 10X Convergence participants were clear that viable solutions will require a combination of applied climate and economic research with proactive governance and communications strategies, and that this must be matched by industry willingness to innovate its systems of underwriting and community development.

In this podcast, Ten Across journalists Maya Chari and Taylor Griffith take you through the problems and potential solutions discussed by the diverse group of experts at the 10X Convergence.

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VIDEO: 10X Convergence Event Wrap Up

“It’s harder to get home insurance. That’s changing communities across the U.S.” (NPR, November 2025)

“They survived the hurricane. Their insurance company didn’t.” (Grist, November 2025)

“Insurance for Physical Climate Risk Management: Lessons from History” (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, August 2025)

“Next to Fall: The Climate-Driven Insurance Crisis is Here—And Getting Worse” (Senate Budget Committee, December 2024)

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The Future of Insurability: New Approaches and Mindsets

Carolyn Kousky on Using Insurance Models to Drive Positive Change

Checking in with Dave Jones on California’s Insurance Outlook

Credits

Hosts: Maya Chari and Taylor Griffith
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: Out To The World, Marten Moses, Lennon Hutton, and Pearce Roswell
Research and support provided by: Duke Reiter, Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

Guest Bios (in order of appearance):

Steve Bowen is the Chief Science Officer and meteorologist at Gallagher Re.

Adam Reeder is a civil-structural engineer and principal investigator at CDM Smith.

Juliet Rogers is the president of Blue Cottage at CannonDesign.

Laura Phillips-Edgecombe is the duPont Fund principal for public spaces and executive on loan to the City of Jacksonville, Florida.

Clint Noble is a member of the City of Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board and professional geologist with CDM Smith.

Dr. Quinton White is founding executive director of the Marine Science Research Institute and professor emeritus at Jacksonville University.

Alex Harris is the lead climate reporter for the Miami Herald.

Pete Nelson is the communications director for the Gulf Research Program at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Dave Hondula is the director of the Office of Heat Response and Mitigation at the City of Phoenix.

Casi Callaway is the founder and president of Activate Build Connect.

Eric Corey Freed is the director of sustainability at CannonDesign.

Sarina Beges is the associate director of philanthropy and social innovation at the Aspen Institute.

Ashantae Green is the sustainability manager for the City of Jacksonville, Florida.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68559835Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:07:34 +0000Ten AcrossIn October, stakeholders representing an unusual combination of sectors — public, private, academic, non-profit and journalism — gathered with insurance industry experts at the https://10across.org/events/10x-convergence-2025/, to explore solutions to...10X Convergence in Jacksonville, Florida, to explore solutions to unsustainable insurance and disaster recovery costs throughout the Interstate 10 region.

Insurers continue to cancel homeowners policies across California, Texas, Louisiana, and Florida as exposure to accelerating billion-dollar disasters undermines carriers’ ability to pay out claims while remaining solvent. The industry crisis has begun to spread northward, where a widening Tornado Alley sees growing impacts from property-damaging storms.

This is a complex, all-hands-on-deck issue. Insurance practices and building standards have not adapted to the realities of climate change, and have neglected potential to be of powerful mutual support to one another. On the whole, 10X Convergence participants were clear that viable solutions will require a combination of applied climate and economic research with proactive governance and communications strategies, and that this must be matched by industry willingness to innovate its systems of underwriting and community development.

In this podcast, Ten Across journalists Maya Chari and Taylor Griffith take you through the problems and potential solutions discussed by the diverse group of experts at the 10X Convergence.

Relevant Articles and Resources

VIDEO: 10X Convergence Event Wrap Up

“It’s harder to get home insurance. That’s changing communities across the U.S.” (NPR, November 2025)

“They survived the hurricane. Their insurance company didn’t.” (Grist, November 2025)

“Insurance for Physical Climate Risk Management: Lessons from History” (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, August 2025)

“Next to Fall: The Climate-Driven Insurance Crisis is Here—And Getting Worse” (Senate Budget Committee, December 2024)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts

The Future of Insurability: New Approaches and Mindsets

2042alabama,arizona,california,climate,energy,equity,florida,georgia,governance,insurance,louisiana,risk,texas,waterfalse119fullThe Future of Insurability: New Approaches and Mindsetshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-insurability-new-approaches-and-mindsets--68084895Ten Across Convergence in Jacksonville coming up on October 22nd—where insurability planning will be a focal topic—we’re sharing a conversation Charlie Sidoti and Stephen Brandt, founders of the nonprofit InnSure. Concerned about the risk protection gap growing with climate change in the U.S., these two have applied their combined decades of insurance industry expertise to form a professional network dedicated to developing insurance products that support—and therefore incentivize—communities’ proactive fight against the risks they face.

Ten Across participants are well-aware of disaster recovery costs soaring in this part of the country. Between 2020 and 2022, State Farm and Allstate dropped a shocking 2.8 million insurance policies in fire-prone areas of California—yet Florida and Louisiana lead the nation with even higher nonrenewal rates. Regulatory reform is struggling to relieve insurers and the insured, and the private market continues to retreat as losses exceed underwriting metrics.

InnSure believes the insurance sector can lead the development of new models that incentivize risk reduction and community-based action—that in fact it must, in order to remain viable as an industry.
In this episode, Charlie Sidoti and Stephen Brandt walk us through the challenges and solutions insurers consider in devising effective products to support climate risk mitigation—a preview to the multi-sector problem-solving work that attendees will undertake at the upcoming 10X Convergence.
Relevant Articles and Resources

Charlie Sidoti: “Running Toward Climate Risk” (InsuranceThoughtLeadership.com, August 2022)

“How Shutdown Gridlock Could Impede Disaster Preparedness” (The New York Times, Sept. 2025)
“A Trump Administration Playbook: No Data, No Problem” (The New York Times, Sept. 2025)

REPORT: “Next to Fall: The Climate-Driven Insurance Crisis is Here—And Getting Worse” (Senate Budget Committee, December 2024)

“The risky economics of living without homeowners insurance” (Reuters, March 2024)

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Carolyn Kousky on Using Insurance Models to Drive Positive Change

Checking in with Dave Jones on California’s Insurance Outlook

Urban Expert Bill Fulton’s Perspective of How LA Can Rebuild Following the Fires

2023 Insurance Series on California, Louisiana, and Florida

Credits

Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: From Now On and Lennon Hutton
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guests:

Charlie Sidoti is executive director of InnSure, a network of insurance professionals and consultants developing innovative industry tools that contribute to the battle against climate risk. Charlie is also a founding coalition partner of GreenieRE, a reinsurance company with a mission to de-risk and unlock capital for clean energy projects. He has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.

Stephen Brandt is chief development officer and founding board member of InnSure. Stephen previously served as senior vice president of sales for Vitech Systems Group, a group insurance and pension administration software company. He has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance technology field. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68084895Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:05:34 +0000Ten AcrossAs a prelude to the https://10across.org/events/10x-convergence-2025/ coming up on October 22nd—where insurability planning will be a focal topic—we’re sharing a conversation Charlie Sidoti and Stephen Brandt, founders of the nonprofit InnSure....Ten Across Convergence in Jacksonville coming up on October 22nd—where insurability planning will be a focal topic—we’re sharing a conversation Charlie Sidoti and Stephen Brandt, founders of the nonprofit InnSure. Concerned about the risk protection gap growing with climate change in the U.S., these two have applied their combined decades of insurance industry expertise to form a professional network dedicated to developing insurance products that support—and therefore incentivize—communities’ proactive fight against the risks they face.

Ten Across participants are well-aware of disaster recovery costs soaring in this part of the country. Between 2020 and 2022, State Farm and Allstate dropped a shocking 2.8 million insurance policies in fire-prone areas of California—yet Florida and Louisiana lead the nation with even higher nonrenewal rates. Regulatory reform is struggling to relieve insurers and the insured, and the private market continues to retreat as losses exceed underwriting metrics.

InnSure believes the insurance sector can lead the development of new models that incentivize risk reduction and community-based action—that in fact it must, in order to remain viable as an industry.
In this episode, Charlie Sidoti and Stephen Brandt walk us through the challenges and solutions insurers consider in devising effective products to support climate risk mitigation—a preview to the multi-sector problem-solving work that attendees will undertake at the upcoming 10X Convergence.
Relevant Articles and Resources

Charlie Sidoti: “Running Toward Climate Risk” (InsuranceThoughtLeadership.com, August 2022)

“How Shutdown Gridlock Could Impede Disaster Preparedness” (The New York Times, Sept. 2025)
“A Trump Administration Playbook: No Data, No Problem” (The New York Times, Sept. 2025)

REPORT: “Next to Fall: The Climate-Driven Insurance Crisis is Here—And Getting Worse” (Senate Budget Committee, December 2024)

“The risky economics of living without homeowners insurance” (Reuters, March 2024)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts

Carolyn Kousky on Using Insurance Models to...]]>2303arizona,california,climate,commerce,energy,florida,georgia,governance,louisiana,mississippi,nevada,risk,texasfalse118fullExtreme Heat Has Only Just Begun: How Prepared is the U.S.?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/extreme-heat-has-only-just-begun-how-prepared-is-the-u-s--67992801convened in Jacksonville, Florida, in April to share strategies from their communities—the hottest in the nation—for mitigating the mortality and economic loss caused by extreme heat, and to identify common obstacles to both long-term planning and immediate response. Representatives from the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) joined the exercise to discuss and document the findings.

With co-author Dr. Melissa Guardaro, Senior Global Futures Scientist for ASU’s Global Futures Lab, FAS’s Grace Wickerson has drafted a set of policy recommendations for all levels of government and non-governmental actors, “Framework for a Heat-Ready Nation.” This document draws heavily upon the recommendations, challenges and successes raised by Ten Across participants and outlines a series of steps that can be taken to protect people and their livelihoods from rising temperatures nationwide.

In this episode, Grace walks us through the five high-priority measures defined in the report; how these points were determined and what it will take to see them carried out. A scientist recognized for their policy advocacy work by last month’s 2025 Grist 50 list, Grace discusses the importance of decisions based on sound science, and how to move forward even as most federal climate policy is rolled back.

Relevant Articles and Resources

Framework for a Heat-Ready Nation (Ten Across/Federation of American Scientists, July 2025)

2025 Heat Policy Agenda (Federation of American Scientists, January 2025)

“As summer ends, Maricopa County is on track to see fewer heat-related deaths than last year” (KJZZ, September 2025)

“Ten Across Joins 60+ Organizations in Supporting Federal Policy Agenda for Tackling Extreme Heat” (Ten Across blog, January 2025)

“Here’s why an Arizona medical examiner is working to track heat-related deaths” (NPR, June 2024)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts

ASU Researchers Tackle Extreme Heat Relief as Phoenix Temps Soar

Urban Planners: The Unexpected Champions of the U.S. Heat Resilience Effort

What Some of the Hottest Cities on The 10 Are Doing to Address Deadly Heat

Credits
Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: Dew of Light and Lennon Hutton
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guest

Grace Wickerson is senior manager of Climate and Health on the Climate and Environment team at the Federation of American Scientists. Grace leads programmatic work to showcase how a changing climate impacts health outcomes and public health and healthcare systems through emerging threats like extreme heat and wildfire smoke. Grace holds a master’s of science in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University and was named to this year’s Grist 50 list of climate and justice advocates to watch.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67992801Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:20:59 +0000Ten AcrossThe Ten Across Resilience Network https://10across.org/framework-for-a-heat-ready-nation/, in April to share strategies from their communities—the hottest in the nation—for mitigating the mortality and economic loss caused by extreme heat, and to...convened in Jacksonville, Florida, in April to share strategies from their communities—the hottest in the nation—for mitigating the mortality and economic loss caused by extreme heat, and to identify common obstacles to both long-term planning and immediate response. Representatives from the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) joined the exercise to discuss and document the findings.

With co-author Dr. Melissa Guardaro, Senior Global Futures Scientist for ASU’s Global Futures Lab, FAS’s Grace Wickerson has drafted a set of policy recommendations for all levels of government and non-governmental actors, “Framework for a Heat-Ready Nation.” This document draws heavily upon the recommendations, challenges and successes raised by Ten Across participants and outlines a series of steps that can be taken to protect people and their livelihoods from rising temperatures nationwide.

In this episode, Grace walks us through the five high-priority measures defined in the report; how these points were determined and what it will take to see them carried out. A scientist recognized for their policy advocacy work by last month’s 2025 Grist 50 list, Grace discusses the importance of decisions based on sound science, and how to move forward even as most federal climate policy is rolled back.

Relevant Articles and Resources

Framework for a Heat-Ready Nation (Ten Across/Federation of American Scientists, July 2025)

2025 Heat Policy Agenda (Federation of American Scientists, January 2025)

“As summer ends, Maricopa County is on track to see fewer heat-related deaths than last year” (KJZZ, September 2025)

“Ten Across Joins 60+ Organizations in Supporting Federal Policy Agenda for Tackling Extreme Heat” (Ten Across blog, January 2025)

“Here’s why an Arizona medical examiner is working to track heat-related deaths” (NPR, June 2024)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts

ASU Researchers Tackle Extreme Heat Relief as Phoenix Temps Soar

Urban Planners: The Unexpected Champions of the U.S. Heat Resilience Effort

What Some of the Hottest Cities on The 10 Are Doing to Address Deadly Heat

Credits
Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: Dew of Light and Lennon Hutton
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our...]]>2826alabama,arizona,california,climate,energy,equity,florida,georgia,governance,heat,louisiana,nevada,risk,texasfalse117fullNegotiating Survival: The Complex Decision-Making Required to Save Louisiana's Coasthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/negotiating-survival-the-complex-decision-making-required-to-save-louisiana-s-coast--67902849
In 2007, following the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Louisiana adopted its Coastal Master Plan. More than 100 projects have been approved under the plan, including the $3 billion Mid Barataria Sediment Diversion. The largest project of its kind, the diversion was designed to regenerate 40 square miles of barrier wetlands by allowing the leveed river to flood the Barataria Basin. Construction began in 2023, but it was ultimately canceled by Governor Jeff Landry in July of 2025 due to financial and environmental objections.

The arc of this project, from its design through its cancellation, exemplifies how complicated and divisive collective decision-making can become in the age of climate change. Projects scaled to meet major resilience issues are rarely able to serve the conflicting priorities, values, and interests of all stakeholders equally—and trade-offs can bring conflict at every step.

The Water Institute CEO Beaux Jones and award-winning environmental journalist Boyce Upholt both return to the podcast—this time for a joint conversation about the dilemmas in Mississippi River management, conflicting interests and negotiations in coastal resilience, and what it all means for Louisiana’s future.

Relevant Articles and Resources

Subscribe to receive the Southlands Magazine and newsletter here!

Learn more about the 10X Convergence and attending

“’It’s a tragedy’: Current, former state officials spar over scuttled coastal project” (The Current LA, August 2025)

“What scrapping a $3 billion coastal project means for Louisiana’s future” (The Washington Post, July 2025)

“Proponents of Mid-Barataria diversion warn against abandoning wetlands” (Louisiana Illuminator, May 2025)

Mississippi River 100 (The Water Institute)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts

Past and Future Resilience Along the Mississippi with Boyce Upholt

Want to Understand the Future of U.S. Climate Resilience? Look to the Gulf Coast

Mississippi River Mayors Coalesce to Address Shared Climate Risks

Credits
Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: Emanuel Wilde and Johan Glössner
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guests

Beaux Jones is the president and CEO of The Water Institute. Prior to joining the Institute, Beaux was environmental section chief of the Louisiana Department of Justice, where he represented the state on a variety of matters ranging from environmental and coastal law to criminal and appellate law. He previously was an environmental and coastal lawyer for the firm Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer. Beaux also served on the BP spill litigation team with the Louisiana State Attorney General.
Boyce Upholt is the founding editor of Southlands Magazine and the author of The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi. His award-winning environmental reporting has appeared in The Atlantic, National Geographic, and The New Republic, among others.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67902849Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:47:07 +0000Ten AcrossThe human interventions intended to make Louisiana's coastline habitable and productive over the past century have contributed to the region's most existential threats. Without redress, displaced river sediment, compromised wetlands, and land...
In 2007, following the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Louisiana adopted its Coastal Master Plan. More than 100 projects have been approved under the plan, including the $3 billion Mid Barataria Sediment Diversion. The largest project of its kind, the diversion was designed to regenerate 40 square miles of barrier wetlands by allowing the leveed river to flood the Barataria Basin. Construction began in 2023, but it was ultimately canceled by Governor Jeff Landry in July of 2025 due to financial and environmental objections.

The arc of this project, from its design through its cancellation, exemplifies how complicated and divisive collective decision-making can become in the age of climate change. Projects scaled to meet major resilience issues are rarely able to serve the conflicting priorities, values, and interests of all stakeholders equally—and trade-offs can bring conflict at every step.

The Water Institute CEO Beaux Jones and award-winning environmental journalist Boyce Upholt both return to the podcast—this time for a joint conversation about the dilemmas in Mississippi River management, conflicting interests and negotiations in coastal resilience, and what it all means for Louisiana’s future.

Relevant Articles and Resources

Subscribe to receive the Southlands Magazine and newsletter here!

Learn more about the 10X Convergence and attending

“’It’s a tragedy’: Current, former state officials spar over scuttled coastal project” (The Current LA, August 2025)

“What scrapping a $3 billion coastal project means for Louisiana’s future” (The Washington Post, July 2025)

“Proponents of Mid-Barataria diversion warn against abandoning wetlands” (Louisiana Illuminator, May 2025)

Mississippi River 100 (The Water Institute)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts

Past and Future Resilience Along the Mississippi with Boyce Upholt

Want to Understand the Future of U.S. Climate Resilience? Look to the...]]>2839climate,commerce,flood,governance,infrastructure,louisiana,risk,waterfalse116fullLatest Deadpool Projections Inject New Urgency into Colorado River Negotiationshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/latest-deadpool-projections-inject-new-urgency-into-colorado-river-negotiations--67814622forfeit water allocation authority to the Bureau of Reclamation, and costly state and tribal litigation would be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Potable water supply for much of the West is not all that’s at stake in managing demands on the river’s supply. “Deadpool” levels in the reservoirs at Lake Powell and Lake Mead would result in inability of the Glen Canyon and Hoover Dams to generate hydropower. The establishment of new post-2026 operating guidelines among the river’s competing stakeholders is a complex undertaking, consuming much of the region’s attention and effort.

However, an analysis published last week by six leading scholars in the basin warns that immediate, substantial action to conserve water is needed. Their study suggests that if the coming year’s patterns of water supply and use mirror past years, then by the time any hard-won new guidelines are in place, the basin may already be in serious trouble.

In this episode, study author Kathryn Sorensen and water policy expert Sarah Porter provide perspectives on the near-term science, human behavior, and potential solutions relating to conditions around the Colorado River.

Relevant articles and resources

“Analysis of Colorado River Basin Storage Suggests Need for Immediate Action” (Jack Schmidt, Anne Castle, John Fleck, Eric Kuhn, Kathryn Sorensen, Kathrine Tara, September 2025)

“As the Colorado River slowly dries up, states angle for influence over future water rights” (The Conversation, August 2025)

“Inside the ‘revolutionary’ new Colorado River proposal” (E&E News by Politico, July 2025)

Colorado River Shortage: What This Means for Arizona & What Comes Next (Arizona Water Blueprint)

“The Colorado River needs some ‘shared pain’ to break a deadlock, water experts say” (KUNC, May 2025)

“Floating Pools & Grand Bargains” (Kyl Center for Water Policy at Morrison Institute, April 2025)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations podcasts

Checking in on Tense Colorado River Negotiations with Anne Castle and John Fleck

Understanding Groundwater Risks in the Southwest with Jay Famiglietti

Experts Share Insights on the Ongoing Colorado River Negotiations

Why Everyone Should Care About the Colorado River with Rhett Larson

Getting Honest About the Colorado River Crisis with Anne Castle & John Fleck

The Future of Water is Here: Are We Ready?

Credits
Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: Johan Glössner and Daniel Gunnarsson
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guests

Sarah Porter is the director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy, and professor of practice in ASU’s College of Global Futures. Sarah previously served as the Arizona state director of the National Audubon Society and led their Western Rivers Project. She also serves on Governor Katie Hobbs’ Water Policy Council, the City of Phoenix’s Environmental Quality and Sustainability Commission, and several other community boards. In 2023, she was named to the Arizona Capitol Times Powerlist as an “Unsung Hero,” in recognition of her work on Arizona water policy.

Kathryn Sorensen is director of research at the Kyl Center for Water Policy and a Senior Global Futures Scientist at Arizona State University’s Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory. Kathryn is also a member of the Colorado River Research Group and board member on the Water & Health Advisory Council. Kathryn previously served as director of City of Phoenix Water Services and director of the Water Resources Department at the City of Mesa.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67814622Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:02:35 +0000Ten AcrossNegotiators representing seven states, 30 tribes, and Mexico are running out of time to agree on new rules to guide sharing of Colorado River water before a federally mandated deadline next fall. Failure to do so would...forfeit water allocation authority to the Bureau of Reclamation, and costly state and tribal litigation would be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Potable water supply for much of the West is not all that’s at stake in managing demands on the river’s supply. “Deadpool” levels in the reservoirs at Lake Powell and Lake Mead would result in inability of the Glen Canyon and Hoover Dams to generate hydropower. The establishment of new post-2026 operating guidelines among the river’s competing stakeholders is a complex undertaking, consuming much of the region’s attention and effort.

However, an analysis published last week by six leading scholars in the basin warns that immediate, substantial action to conserve water is needed. Their study suggests that if the coming year’s patterns of water supply and use mirror past years, then by the time any hard-won new guidelines are in place, the basin may already be in serious trouble.

In this episode, study author Kathryn Sorensen and water policy expert Sarah Porter provide perspectives on the near-term science, human behavior, and potential solutions relating to conditions around the Colorado River.

Relevant articles and resources

“Analysis of Colorado River Basin Storage Suggests Need for Immediate Action” (Jack Schmidt, Anne Castle, John Fleck, Eric Kuhn, Kathryn Sorensen, Kathrine Tara, September 2025)

“As the Colorado River slowly dries up, states angle for influence over future water rights” (The Conversation, August 2025)

“Inside the ‘revolutionary’ new Colorado River proposal” (E&E News by Politico, July 2025)

Colorado River Shortage: What This Means for Arizona & What Comes Next (Arizona Water Blueprint)

“The Colorado River needs some ‘shared pain’ to break a deadlock, water experts say” (KUNC, May 2025)

“Floating Pools & Grand Bargains” (Kyl Center for Water Policy at Morrison Institute, April 2025)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations podcasts

Checking in on Tense Colorado River Negotiations with Anne Castle and John Fleck

115fullKatrina's 20th: Jeff Hébert on Community Recovery and Resiliencehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/katrina-s-20th-jeff-hebert-on-community-recovery-and-resilience--67639166 the costliest disaster in U.S. history. New Orleans, a city resting below sea level, is uniquely dependent on engineering for its safety. On August 29th, nearly every defense seemed to fail, allowing storm surge to flood 80% of the city.

As terrible as the storm itself, arguably, were the human failures that contributed to what happened to New Orleans during and after Katrina—flaws in planning, infrastructure, governance, and social equity.

Yet change is possible. And in the intervening years, New Orleans has become known globally as a leader in preparedness, adaptation and recovery knowledge.

New Orleanians are weary of being praised for their resilience. In the past five years alone, the metro area has faced 17 federally declared national disasters—four times the national average. And the challenge of long-term adaptation can be especially overwhelming, especially at a time when consensus seems nearly impossible. But there is no substitute for New Orleans. Its people, environment, culture, and history add up to an inimitable home worth sustaining.

In this episode, longtime friend of Ten Across Jeff Hébert joins us to talk about the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina—the recovery process and the lessons in it that continue to resonate for the future of all our communities. Today, Jeff is chief executive officer for HR&A Advisors. In the years after Katrina, as a New Orleans native and urban planner, he served as a director with the Louisiana Recovery Authority and as a senior official in Mayor Mitch Landrieu's administration. He was also among the first chief resilience officers appointed under The Rockefeller Foundation’s 100 Resilient Cities program.

Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with Jeff about how his experiences with the long game of adaptation and recovery in New Orleans and beyond have shaped his perspective and his work.

Relevant articles and resources

“Trump’s former FEMA chief opens up — and says administration is ‘delaying’ aid” (Politico, August 2025)

“20 years after Katrina, New Orleans’ levees are sinking and short on money” (Grist, August 2025)

“Coastal communities restoring marshes, dunes, reefs to protect against rising seas and storm surges” (AP News, August 2025)

“Government to keep sharing key satellite data for hurricane forecasting despite planned cutoff” (AP News, July 2025)

“Forced to Move: An Analysis of Hurricane Katrina Movers” (U.S. Census Bureau, June 2011)

“Race, socioeconomic status, and return migration to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina” (Population and Environment, December 2009)

Related Ten Across Conversations podcasts

Katrina’s 20th: Vann R. Newkirk II on What We Owe Climate Disaster Survivors Today

Governing Through Times of Crisis and Opportunity with Mayor Mitch Landrieu — Part One

Governing Through Times of Crisis and Opportunity with Mayor Mitch Landrieu — Part Two

Investing in New Orleans’ Future with GNOF CEO Andy Kopplin

Credits

Host: Duke Reiter

Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith

Music by: Hanna Lindgren, Lupus Nocte, Hushed

Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Maya Chari, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guest

Jeff Hébert is chief executive officer and partner at HR&A Advisors, an urban development consulting firm with offices across the U.S., whose mission is to ensure their clients succeed in creating equitable and resilient communities. Prior to joining HR&A, Jeff served as Mayor Mitch Landrieu and the City of New Orleans’ first deputy mayor, chief administrative officer, and chief resilience officer. He also served as executive director of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority, Vice President of Adaptation and Resilience for The Water Institute, and director of community planning for the Louisiana Recovery Authority.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67639166Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:37:03 +0000Ten AcrossHurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast from Florida to Louisiana in 2005 and is stillhttps://www.weather.gov/lix/katrina_anniversary. New Orleans, a city resting below sea level, is uniquely dependent on engineering for its safety. On August... the costliest disaster in U.S. history. New Orleans, a city resting below sea level, is uniquely dependent on engineering for its safety. On August 29th, nearly every defense seemed to fail, allowing storm surge to flood 80% of the city.

As terrible as the storm itself, arguably, were the human failures that contributed to what happened to New Orleans during and after Katrina—flaws in planning, infrastructure, governance, and social equity.

Yet change is possible. And in the intervening years, New Orleans has become known globally as a leader in preparedness, adaptation and recovery knowledge.

New Orleanians are weary of being praised for their resilience. In the past five years alone, the metro area has faced 17 federally declared national disasters—four times the national average. And the challenge of long-term adaptation can be especially overwhelming, especially at a time when consensus seems nearly impossible. But there is no substitute for New Orleans. Its people, environment, culture, and history add up to an inimitable home worth sustaining.

In this episode, longtime friend of Ten Across Jeff Hébert joins us to talk about the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina—the recovery process and the lessons in it that continue to resonate for the future of all our communities. Today, Jeff is chief executive officer for HR&A Advisors. In the years after Katrina, as a New Orleans native and urban planner, he served as a director with the Louisiana Recovery Authority and as a senior official in Mayor Mitch Landrieu's administration. He was also among the first chief resilience officers appointed under The Rockefeller Foundation’s 100 Resilient Cities program.

Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with Jeff about how his experiences with the long game of adaptation and recovery in New Orleans and beyond have shaped his perspective and his work.

Relevant articles and resources

“Trump’s former FEMA chief opens up — and says administration is ‘delaying’ aid” (Politico, August 2025)

“20 years after Katrina, New Orleans’ levees are sinking and short on money” (Grist, August 2025)

“Coastal communities restoring marshes, dunes, reefs to protect against rising seas and storm surges” (AP News, August 2025)

“Government to keep sharing key satellite data for hurricane forecasting despite planned cutoff” (AP News, July 2025)

2958climate,equity,governance,louisiana,neworleans,resilience,urbanplanningfalse114fullKatrina's 20th: Vann R. Newkirk II on What We Owe Climate Disaster Survivors Todayhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/katrina-s-20th-vann-r-newkirk-ii-on-what-we-owe-climate-disaster-survivors-today--67547689more than tripled the size of its Disaster Relief Fund going forward as a result of Katrina and two other major hurricanes in 2005.

Yet two decades later, disasters of this scale have become so common that FEMA has been on track to run out of its Disaster Relief Fund for the second year in a row, unless Congress issues an emergency aid package. And in this anniversary week, more than 180 FEMA employees have endorsed a letter submitted to members of Congress, urging their defense of the agency's continued operations in spite of the President's stated intent to eliminate or severely curtail its funding. The 36 co-signers that opted to use their names have been placed on administrative leave until further notice, The New York Times reports.

This is the context for today’s conversation with the host and co-creator of the Peabody Award-winning podcast miniseries “Floodlines”, Vann R. Newkirk II. Vann traces the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina as a demonstration of the ways a community's risk exposure and recovery assistance are often determined by race and class. These disparities became nationally visible both in the immediacy of the disaster and long after, as some New Orleanians were able to return and recover their homes and livelihoods, while for many others such recovery still remains out of reach.

Duke and Vann also look at Hurricane Katrina’s invigoration of a national and federal movement for environmental justice. Now that this work is being targeted and dismantled, they discuss how to maintain focus in the face of such dramatic reversals and the implications for the next major storm.

Be sure to tune in again next week when we look further into the post-Katrina recovery period with one of its primary leaders, HR&A President and CEO Jeff Hébert, who formerly served as first deputy mayor for the City of New Orleans, executive director of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority, and as one of the first chief resilience officers appointed under Rockefeller’s 100 Resilient Cities initiative.

Relevant content from Vann R. Newkirk II

Listen to the “Floodlines” podcast series, including “Part 9: Rebirth”, released five years later

“Why the EPA Backed Down” (The Atlantic, September 2024)

“What America Owes the Planet” (The Atlantic, June 2024)

“The Coronavirus’s Unique Threat to the South” (The Atlantic, April 2020)

“Climate Change is Already Damaging American Democracy” (The Atlantic, October, 2018) Relevant articles and resources

“Banks accounts for $20B climate program frozen amid Trump administration scrutiny” (The HillI, February 2025)

“The Color of Coronavirus: COVID-19 Deaths By Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.” (APM Research Lab, October 2023)

“An Exodus Unlike Any Other: Why Half the People in This Community Moved Away After Hurricane Katrina” (ProPublica, December 2022)

“Flooding Disproportionately Harms Black Neighborhoods” (Scientific American, June 2020)

“Hurricane Flooding and Environmental Inequality: Do Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Have Lower Elevations?” (Socius, 2017)

“Remembering Katrina: Wide racial divide over government’s response” (Pew Research Center, August 2015)

Related Ten Across Conversations podcasts

Catherine Coleman Flowers: A National Voice for Rural and Unincorporated America

Financing Our Future: Justice40’s Legacy Beyond November

Envisioning a Just Future for All with Dr. Robert Bullard

Credits:
Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: Hanna Lindgren, Lupus Nocte, Hushed
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Maya Chari, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guest:
Vann R. Newkirk II is a senior editor at The Atlantic and is host and co-creator of the 2021 Peabody Award-winning podcast miniseries “Floodlines,” which documented Hurricane Katrina, and of the 2023 podcast miniseries “Holy Week”. He is an ASU Future Security Senior Fellow, Fellow of the New America Political Reform Program, and 2022 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. In 2024, Vann was named Journalist of the Year by the Washington Association of Black Journalists.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67547689Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:07:48 +0000Ten AcrossTwenty years ago this week, Hurricane Katrina—still the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history—made landfall in New Orleans. Many mark the storm as the transition point to a new age of extreme weather impacts. The Federal Emergency Management...more than tripled the size of its Disaster Relief Fund going forward as a result of Katrina and two other major hurricanes in 2005.

Yet two decades later, disasters of this scale have become so common that FEMA has been on track to run out of its Disaster Relief Fund for the second year in a row, unless Congress issues an emergency aid package. And in this anniversary week, more than 180 FEMA employees have endorsed a letter submitted to members of Congress, urging their defense of the agency's continued operations in spite of the President's stated intent to eliminate or severely curtail its funding. The 36 co-signers that opted to use their names have been placed on administrative leave until further notice, The New York Times reports.

This is the context for today’s conversation with the host and co-creator of the Peabody Award-winning podcast miniseries “Floodlines”, Vann R. Newkirk II. Vann traces the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina as a demonstration of the ways a community's risk exposure and recovery assistance are often determined by race and class. These disparities became nationally visible both in the immediacy of the disaster and long after, as some New Orleanians were able to return and recover their homes and livelihoods, while for many others such recovery still remains out of reach.

Duke and Vann also look at Hurricane Katrina’s invigoration of a national and federal movement for environmental justice. Now that this work is being targeted and dismantled, they discuss how to maintain focus in the face of such dramatic reversals and the implications for the next major storm.

Be sure to tune in again next week when we look further into the post-Katrina recovery period with one of its primary leaders, HR&A President and CEO Jeff Hébert, who formerly served as first deputy mayor for the City of New Orleans, executive director of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority, and as one of the first chief resilience officers appointed under Rockefeller’s 100 Resilient Cities initiative.

Relevant content from Vann R. Newkirk II

Listen to the “Floodlines” podcast series, including “Part 9: Rebirth”, released five years later

3049climate,equity,governance,louisiana,riskfalse113fullMississippi River Mayors Coalesce to Address Shared Climate Riskshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mississippi-river-mayors-coalesce-to-address-shared-climate-risks--67373524
Collaborative regional networks are proving to be one way to achieve much greater returns on investments of local time and funds. The Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI) has become an outstanding example of this type of work. Formed in 2012, this innovative coalition of 105 mayors from cities along the main stem of the Mississippi has spearheaded programs in vital policy areas including clean water, sustainable economies, and climate resilience.

Among their most interesting efforts from a Ten Across perspective is the pilot parametric insurance policy MRCTI is developing with global reinsurer Munich Re. When realized, this program would allow member cities to opt in to a customized, shared insurance pool that could rapidly fund local emergency response based on predefined environmental trigger events.

Listen in as City of Gretna Mayor and MRCTI Louisiana Chair Belinda Constant joins MRCTI’s executive director, Colin Wellenkamp, and Ten Across founder Duke Reiter to discuss how collaboration can help defend against more frequent and costly risks.

Relevant articles and resources

“Trump moves to end NASA missions measuring carbon dioxide and planet health” (PBS, August 2025)

“Trump, who called FEMA ‘slow,’ is making people wait months for help” (E&E News by Politico, May 2025)

“As Mississippi River towns experience whiplash between drought and flood, mayors look to new insurance model” (The Lens, November 2024)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations podcasts

Why the Ten Across Geography Needs FEMA with Dr. Samantha Montano

Beyond the Forecast: TV Meteorologists Weight in on Climate Challenges

Past and Future Resilience Along the Mississippi with Boyce Upholt

Want to Understand the Future of Climate Resilience? Look to the Gulf Coast

Credits:
Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: Jakob Ahlbom and Lennon Hutton
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guests

Rep. Colin Wellenkamp is the executive director of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative and an elected member of the Missouri House of Representatives. His extensive career in the legal and policy fields has been focused on advocating and advancing public interests through improving local government functions and the activity of the business world. Colin has a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Saint Louis University, a J.D. from Creighton University School of Law, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Sustainable Development Law from George Washington University Law School.

Mayor Belinda Constant is the mayor of the City of Gretna, Louisiana and the first woman elected to the city council or mayorship. Elected as mayor in 2013, she has led a variety of resilience initiatives for the city, including the Gretna 2030 plan and Stormwater Master Plan. She became a member of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative shortly after it was formed in 2012 and has served as co-chair and current Louisiana Chair of the organization. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67373524Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:23:40 +0000Ten AcrossRecent Ten Across Conversations episodes have considered how current changes in staffing, research, and responsibilities within federal agencies like FEMA and NOAA may affect disaster readiness and response at the local level. Many cities find...
Collaborative regional networks are proving to be one way to achieve much greater returns on investments of local time and funds. The Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI) has become an outstanding example of this type of work. Formed in 2012, this innovative coalition of 105 mayors from cities along the main stem of the Mississippi has spearheaded programs in vital policy areas including clean water, sustainable economies, and climate resilience.

Among their most interesting efforts from a Ten Across perspective is the pilot parametric insurance policy MRCTI is developing with global reinsurer Munich Re. When realized, this program would allow member cities to opt in to a customized, shared insurance pool that could rapidly fund local emergency response based on predefined environmental trigger events.

Listen in as City of Gretna Mayor and MRCTI Louisiana Chair Belinda Constant joins MRCTI’s executive director, Colin Wellenkamp, and Ten Across founder Duke Reiter to discuss how collaboration can help defend against more frequent and costly risks.

Relevant articles and resources

“Trump moves to end NASA missions measuring carbon dioxide and planet health” (PBS, August 2025)

“Trump, who called FEMA ‘slow,’ is making people wait months for help” (E&E News by Politico, May 2025)

“As Mississippi River towns experience whiplash between drought and flood, mayors look to new insurance model” (The Lens, November 2024)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations podcasts

Why the Ten Across Geography Needs FEMA with Dr. Samantha Montano

Beyond the Forecast: TV Meteorologists Weight in on Climate Challenges

Past and Future Resilience Along the Mississippi with Boyce Upholt

Want to Understand the Future of Climate Resilience? Look to the Gulf Coast

Credits:
Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: Jakob Ahlbom and Lennon Hutton
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guests

Rep. Colin Wellenkamp is the executive director of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns...]]>2390climate,commerce,disaster,drought,environment,flood,governance,heat,insurance,louisiana,mississippi,mitigation,resilience,risk,sustainability,weatherfalse112fullBeyond the Forecast: TV Meteorologists Weigh in on Climate Challengeshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-the-forecast-tv-meteorologists-weigh-in-on-climate-challenges--67294567have encountered dramatic pushback, others have found audiences that are eager to understand the causes of recent record-breaking disturbances in familiar weather patterns.

In Phoenix, meteorologist Amber Sullins—formerly a climate skeptic, herself—uses her role to inform an increasingly concerned audience about not only the risks but the climate change factors contributing to the unprecedented extreme heat they experience. And far to the other end of the Ten Across region in Miami, Michael Lowry is putting his background in meteorology and emergency management to work on multiple platforms, explaining both the immediate dangers and the greater, complex drivers of worsening tropical storms.

But even as more meteorologists like Amber and Michael embrace their unique ability to use the immediacy of local weather to connect the public to the larger context of climate change, there is growing concern about loss of critical federal weather and climate data on which their forecasts are based. Severe cuts are being made at federal agencies—particularly within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which oversees the sources of nearly all U.S. weather information. A proposed budget change for 2026 would reduce resources even further.

Listen in as Amber, Michael, and Ten Across founder Duke Reiter discuss these changes and the implications for both forecast accuracy and public safety as the climate continues to warm.

Relevant links and resources:

Read Michael’s column in the New York Times

2017 Bloomberg video report on Amber's climate coverage

"After DOGE cuts, National Weather Service gets OK to fill up to 450 jobs" (The LA Times, August 2025)

“US Weather Boss During ‘Sharpiegate’ Nears Return to a Shrinking Agency” (Bloomberg, August 2025)

“After 7 Decades of Measurements From a Peak in Hawaii, Trump’s Budget Would End Them” (The New York Times, July 2025)

“Nearly half of National Weather Service offices are crticially understaffed, experts warn” (PBS News, April 2025)

“Woking Paper: The Value of Improving Hurricane Forecasts” (The National Bureau of Economic Research, 2024)

“One sent tsunami alerts. Another flew with ‘hurricane hunters.’ Both were just fired from NOAA” (NBC News, April 2025)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations podcast episodes:

Past, Present, and Future Climate Reporting with NPR’s Sadie Babits

AI Series: AI-Powered Extreme Weather Modeling is on the Horizon

NOAA Meteorologists Reflect on This Year’s Historic Atlantic Hurricane Season

Credits:
Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: Jakob Ahlbom and Helmut Schenker
News clip played in the introduction courtesy of ABC15 Arizona and Amber Sullins
Headline image courtesy of WPLG Local 10 and Michael Lowry
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guests
Amber Sullins is chief meteorologist at ABC15 Arizona and anchors the nightly forecast. She is also vice chairman of the University of Arizona Hydrology and Atmospheric Science Board, a six-time Emmy-winner, and guest anchor on Good Morning America. Amber began her career as a broadcast meteorologist with KVIA-TV in El Paso.

Michael Lowry is the hurricane specialist and storm surge expert for WPLG-TV in Miami, Florida. He previously held roles at the National Hurricane Center as a senior scientist leading the development of groundbreaking new storm surge forecasts and warnings, and at the Federal Emergency Management Agency as disaster planning chief responsible for overhauling the master hurricane response plan after the deadly 2017 season. You can follow his in-depth forecasts and coverage on the “Eye on the Tropics” Substack.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67294567Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:50:30 +0000Ten AcrossLocal broadcast meteorologists have become more vocal about the evidence of climate change in their communities’ weather in recent years. While some...have encountered dramatic pushback, others have found audiences that are eager to understand the causes of recent record-breaking disturbances in familiar weather patterns.

In Phoenix, meteorologist Amber Sullins—formerly a climate skeptic, herself—uses her role to inform an increasingly concerned audience about not only the risks but the climate change factors contributing to the unprecedented extreme heat they experience. And far to the other end of the Ten Across region in Miami, Michael Lowry is putting his background in meteorology and emergency management to work on multiple platforms, explaining both the immediate dangers and the greater, complex drivers of worsening tropical storms.

But even as more meteorologists like Amber and Michael embrace their unique ability to use the immediacy of local weather to connect the public to the larger context of climate change, there is growing concern about loss of critical federal weather and climate data on which their forecasts are based. Severe cuts are being made at federal agencies—particularly within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which oversees the sources of nearly all U.S. weather information. A proposed budget change for 2026 would reduce resources even further.

Listen in as Amber, Michael, and Ten Across founder Duke Reiter discuss these changes and the implications for both forecast accuracy and public safety as the climate continues to warm.

Relevant links and resources:

Read Michael’s column in the New York Times

2017 Bloomberg video report on Amber's climate coverage

"After DOGE cuts, National Weather Service gets OK to fill up to 450 jobs" (The LA Times, August 2025)

“US Weather Boss During ‘Sharpiegate’ Nears Return to a Shrinking Agency” (Bloomberg, August 2025)

“After 7 Decades of Measurements From a Peak in Hawaii, Trump’s Budget Would End Them” (The New York Times, July 2025)

“Nearly half of National Weather Service offices are crticially understaffed, experts warn” (PBS News, April 2025)

2800arizona,climate,florida,forecast,governance,heat,hurricane,journalism,meteorology,noaa,nws,risk,summerfalse111fullPast, Present, and Future Climate Reporting with NPR's Sadie Babitshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/past-present-and-future-climate-reporting-with-npr-s-sadie-babits--67210196calculated that global average temperatures have increased by 1.4°C (2.5°F) since the start of the Industrial Revolution. This seemingly slight increase has had an outsized effect on weather patterns, challenging our ability to predict and prevent disasters resulting from more extreme weather.

Most Americans are at least somewhat concerned about global warming, the documented solution to which is greenhouse gas reduction. Yet just this week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to rescind its central scientific basis for climate-related regulation. And with so much competing for our attention, it is easy to imagine that relatively few people will take note of such a policy decision—let alone clearly understand the larger implications and how to respond.

In this episode, NPR's Sadie Babits discusses her new book Hot Takes: Every Journalist’s Guide to Covering Climate Change, written to equip all of us (journalists or not) to take part in critical public discourse about climate science and policy.

Listen in as Sadie and Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talk about the development of this book, and how journalists can and must rise to the challenges present in the political and media landscape today.

The video format of this discussion will be released 8.7.25. Subscribe to the Ten Across newsletter at 10across.org/subscribe/ to receive it as soon as it is available.

Related links:

“Funding cuts will hit rural areas hard. One station manager explains how” (All Things Considered, July 2025)

“Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid” (NPR, July 2025)

“Trump EPA moves to repeal landmark ‘endangerment finding’ that allows climate regulation” (Associated Press, July 2025)

“There’s a Race to Power the Future. China is Pulling Away” (The New York Times, June 2025)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations podcast episodes:

Getting Personal About Climate Change with Sammy Roth

Reporting on Climate Change When it’s at Your Doorstep with Allison Agsten 10X Heat Series:

Covering Climate Change as It Unfolds with Jeff Goodell

Journalists and Writers on Breaking the Existential Story of Our Lives—Climate Change

Credits:

Host: Duke Reiter Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith

Studio support and video crew: Louie Duran and Utkarsh Byahut

Music by: Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guest

Sadie Babits is the senior supervising climate editor for National Public Radio and author of “Hot Takes: Every Journalist’s Guide to Covering Climate Change.” She was previously professor of practice and the sustainability director for the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Arizona State University. Sadie was a freelance journalist, editor, and consultant for many years and is a former board president of the Society of Environmental Journalists.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67210196Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:53:07 +0000Ten AcrossThe global climate has undoubtedly changed. Earlier this year, Copernicus, one of the most trusted weather models in the world, https://climate.copernicus.eu/climate-indicators/temperature since the start of the Industrial Revolution. This seemingly...calculated that global average temperatures have increased by 1.4°C (2.5°F) since the start of the Industrial Revolution. This seemingly slight increase has had an outsized effect on weather patterns, challenging our ability to predict and prevent disasters resulting from more extreme weather.

Most Americans are at least somewhat concerned about global warming, the documented solution to which is greenhouse gas reduction. Yet just this week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to rescind its central scientific basis for climate-related regulation. And with so much competing for our attention, it is easy to imagine that relatively few people will take note of such a policy decision—let alone clearly understand the larger implications and how to respond.

In this episode, NPR's Sadie Babits discusses her new book Hot Takes: Every Journalist’s Guide to Covering Climate Change, written to equip all of us (journalists or not) to take part in critical public discourse about climate science and policy.

Listen in as Sadie and Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talk about the development of this book, and how journalists can and must rise to the challenges present in the political and media landscape today.

The video format of this discussion will be released 8.7.25. Subscribe to the Ten Across newsletter at 10across.org/subscribe/ to receive it as soon as it is available.

Related links:

“Funding cuts will hit rural areas hard. One station manager explains how” (All Things Considered, July 2025)

“Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid” (NPR, July 2025)

“Trump EPA moves to repeal landmark ‘endangerment finding’ that allows climate regulation” (Associated Press, July 2025)

“There’s a Race to Power the Future. China is Pulling Away” (The New York Times, June 2025)

Relevant Ten Across Conversations podcast episodes:

Getting Personal About Climate Change with Sammy Roth

Reporting on Climate Change When it’s at Your Doorstep with...]]>2707alabama,arizona,california,climate,equity,flood,florida,governance,hurricane,journalism,louisiana,nevada,policy,reporting,risk,texas,weather,wildfirefalse110fullA Road Trip Along Interstate 10 with Author E.A. Hanks — Part Twohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-road-trip-along-interstate-10-with-author-e-a-hanks-part-two--67106389This episode deals with some mature topics. Listener discretion is advised.

This week, we’re bringing you the second half of our discussion with author E.A. (Elizabeth) Hanks about her new book, The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road. Elizabeth undertook her journey along the iconic Interstate 10 transect to better understand herself and the nation we inhabit—and her experience is a perfect subject for a Ten Across conversation.

In part two, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Elizabeth pick up where they left off at the end of the first installment, crossing from Texas into Louisiana on her way to her favorite stop of all—New Orleans. Tracing the length of the Gulf Coast to her destination in Florida, they explore what this diverse set of places revealed along the way about family, country, and culture.

Relevant Ten Across Conversations podcast episodes and other links:

A Road Trip Along Interstate 10 with Author E.A. Hanks - Part One

Governing Through Times of Crisis and Opportunity with Mayor Mitch Landrieu - Part One and Part Two

A Fight for Better Air Quality in CA’s Inland Empire Reveals a Need for American Innovation

Catherine Coleman Flowers: A National Voice for Rural and Unincorporated America

Fewer Roads Could Mean More Freedom with Megan Kimble

Envisioning a Just Future for All with Dr. Robert Bullard thewhoweareproject.org

“Trump Told Park Works to Report Displays That ‘Disparage’ Americans. Here’s What They Flagged” (The New York Times, July 2025)

“The Costs of the Confederacy” (Smithsonian Magazine, 2018)

Listen to The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road on Spotify or other audiobook services

Credits:

Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: Ramin
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guest:

E.A. Hanks is the author of The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road. She is a former editorial assistant for Vanity Fair and news editor for The Huffington Post. Her culture reporting has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, Time Magazine, and The Awl, among others.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67106389Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:16:23 +0000Ten AcrossThis episode deals with some mature topics. Listener discretion is advised. This week, we’re bringing you the second half of our discussion with author E.A. (Elizabeth) Hanks about her new book, The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road....This episode deals with some mature topics. Listener discretion is advised.

This week, we’re bringing you the second half of our discussion with author E.A. (Elizabeth) Hanks about her new book, The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road. Elizabeth undertook her journey along the iconic Interstate 10 transect to better understand herself and the nation we inhabit—and her experience is a perfect subject for a Ten Across conversation.

In part two, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Elizabeth pick up where they left off at the end of the first installment, crossing from Texas into Louisiana on her way to her favorite stop of all—New Orleans. Tracing the length of the Gulf Coast to her destination in Florida, they explore what this diverse set of places revealed along the way about family, country, and culture.

Relevant Ten Across Conversations podcast episodes and other links:

A Road Trip Along Interstate 10 with Author E.A. Hanks - Part One

Governing Through Times of Crisis and Opportunity with Mayor Mitch Landrieu - Part One and Part Two

A Fight for Better Air Quality in CA’s Inland Empire Reveals a Need for American Innovation

Catherine Coleman Flowers: A National Voice for Rural and Unincorporated America

Fewer Roads Could Mean More Freedom with Megan Kimble

Envisioning a Just Future for All with Dr. Robert Bullard thewhoweareproject.org

“Trump Told Park Works to Report Displays That ‘Disparage’ Americans. Here’s What They Flagged” (The New York Times, July 2025)

“The Costs of the Confederacy” (Smithsonian Magazine, 2018)

Listen to The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road on Spotify or other audiobook services

Credits:

Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: Ramin
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guest:

E.A. Hanks is the author...]]>2739arizona,california,climate,equity,florida,infrastructure,louisiana,risk,texasfalse109fullA Road Trip Along Interstate 10 with Author E.A. Hanks — Part Onehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-road-trip-along-interstate-10-with-author-e-a-hanks-part-one--67022307The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road. Considering its framing, it is no surprise that the book was recommended to Ten Across by many. The 10 documents Elizabeth's re-creation of a fraught childhood road trip taken with her mother in 1996, traveling Interstate 10 from end to end. In retracing her mother’s path, she reflects on the diverse nature of the region itself and its influence on events both large and small.

What results is, in significant part, a series of provocative questions about identity—personal, political, and place-based. For example, what makes Texas and California so different, and at the same time so equally vivid in the American imagination? Why do people around the world recognize so much of this singular transect? Is New Orleans the American city? How long can Phoenix exist as it has? How do we define a border? Finally, and most importantly, how do such places inform our future—as individuals and as a nation?

In this special two-part interview, Elizabeth Hanks and Ten Across founder Duke Reiter attempt to answer all the above and find many new questions and revelations along the way. Keep an eye out for part two, which will be released wherever you get your podcasts on July 24.

Relevant Ten Across Conversations podcasts:

“Addressing Historical Inequities in Our National Infrastructure, Then and Now”

“Asking the Right Question: What Texas and Arizona Can Tell Us About the Country”

“Why Phoenix is the ‘Most American City’ with George Packer”

Listen to “The 10” on Spotify, or other audiobook services

Credits:
Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: American Legion
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich and Sabine Butler

About our guest:
E.A. Hanks is the author of The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road. She is a former editorial assistant for Vanity Fair and news editor for The Huffington Post. Her culture reporting has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, Time Magazine, and The Awl, among others.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67022307Fri, 18 Jul 2025 01:15:33 +0000Ten AcrossEarlier this year, E.A. Hanks—also known as Elizabeth—made her literary debut https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-10/E-A-Hanks/9781982131296 Considering its framing, it is no surprise that the book was recommended to Ten Across by many. The 10...The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road. Considering its framing, it is no surprise that the book was recommended to Ten Across by many. The 10 documents Elizabeth's re-creation of a fraught childhood road trip taken with her mother in 1996, traveling Interstate 10 from end to end. In retracing her mother’s path, she reflects on the diverse nature of the region itself and its influence on events both large and small.

What results is, in significant part, a series of provocative questions about identity—personal, political, and place-based. For example, what makes Texas and California so different, and at the same time so equally vivid in the American imagination? Why do people around the world recognize so much of this singular transect? Is New Orleans the American city? How long can Phoenix exist as it has? How do we define a border? Finally, and most importantly, how do such places inform our future—as individuals and as a nation?

In this special two-part interview, Elizabeth Hanks and Ten Across founder Duke Reiter attempt to answer all the above and find many new questions and revelations along the way. Keep an eye out for part two, which will be released wherever you get your podcasts on July 24.

Relevant Ten Across Conversations podcasts:

“Addressing Historical Inequities in Our National Infrastructure, Then and Now”

“Asking the Right Question: What Texas and Arizona Can Tell Us About the Country”

“Why Phoenix is the ‘Most American City’ with George Packer”

Listen to “The 10” on Spotify, or other audiobook services

Credits:
Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: American Legion
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich and Sabine Butler

About our guest:
E.A. Hanks is the author of The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road. She is a former editorial assistant for Vanity Fair and news editor for The Huffington Post. Her culture reporting has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, Time Magazine, and The Awl, among others.]]>2694alabama,arizona,california,climate,equity,florida,governance,history,louisiana,texas,waterfalse108fullAI Series: Balancing Data Infrastructure Resource Demandshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-series-balancing-data-infrastructure-resource-demands--66935949democratize education and to improve city planning and weather forecasting. In this final installment, we examine its costs: the accelerating resource demands of AI and other data-intensive technologies.

Maya Chari, this year’s Ten Across + APM Research Lab data journalism fellow, recently investigated the true water and energy costs associated with data center facilities in the Phoenix metro area— now on track to become the second largest market in the U.S. Though granular industrial data can be difficult to come by, Maya located a report submitted by Microsoft to City of Goodyear officials, stating that one of their proposed data centers would use as much potable water each year as 670 homes. Amplified across the 140 other data centers currently dotting the state of Arizona alone, the scale of such consumption becomes clearer.

As data centers rapidly multiply in response to market demand around the world—often preferring arid places like the water-stressed U.S. Southwest—critical questions are pressed about whether and how such development can be sustained.

In back-to-back conversations in this episode, we’ll hear from experts involved in managing and reducing the impact of the physical infrastructure behind our digitized lives. Bobby Olsen, chief planning, strategy, and sustainability executive at the Arizona electric and water utility Salt River Project, describes planning to meet staggering levels of projected energy demand. And Dr. Kerri Hickenbottom, principal investigator at University of Arizona’s Hickenbottom Environmental Research Lab, discusses working in concert with the public and private sectors to improve water reuse strategies and overall efficiency of data center operations.

To support our I-10 neighbors' disaster recovery in Central Texas this week: Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

Related articles and resources:

“At Amazon’s Biggest Data Center, Everything is Supersized for A.I.” (The New York Times, June 2025)

“Are Data Centers Depleting the Southwest’s Water and Energy Resources?” (American Public Media Research Lab, February 2025)

“Thirst for power and water, AI-crunching data centers sprout across the West” (Stanford University, April 2025)

“’I can’t drink the water’ —life next to a US data center” (BBC, July 2025)

“Meta is building a new data center in Louisiana—and this Senate committee wants to know why it’s being powered by gas (exclusive)” (Fast Company, May 2025)

“Phoenix ranks as the second-largest data center market in the U.S.” (AZ Big Media, March 2024)

Credits:
Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: Curved Mirror, Hushed, and From Now On
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guests:
Bobby Olsen is associate general manager and chief planning, strategy and sustainability executive at the Salt River Project, a public power and water utility in Arizona. Bobby has more than 20 years’ experience in energy planning. He also serves on the board of Arizona Forward, a non-profit leading the charge for sustainability in Arizona.

Kerri Hickenbottom is an associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Arizona and is principal investigator in the Hickenbottom Environmental Research Lab. Her research focuses on investigating the technical, environmental, and economic potential of novel, engineered systems for resource recovery and reclamation of waste streams.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66935949Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:23:45 +0000Ten AcrossPrevious episodes in our AI series have focused on the evolving features of artificial intelligence itself: its potential to https://10across.org/the-emerging-digital-economy-has-deep-roots-along-the-10/ and to improve...democratize education and to improve city planning and weather forecasting. In this final installment, we examine its costs: the accelerating resource demands of AI and other data-intensive technologies.

Maya Chari, this year’s Ten Across + APM Research Lab data journalism fellow, recently investigated the true water and energy costs associated with data center facilities in the Phoenix metro area— now on track to become the second largest market in the U.S. Though granular industrial data can be difficult to come by, Maya located a report submitted by Microsoft to City of Goodyear officials, stating that one of their proposed data centers would use as much potable water each year as 670 homes. Amplified across the 140 other data centers currently dotting the state of Arizona alone, the scale of such consumption becomes clearer.

As data centers rapidly multiply in response to market demand around the world—often preferring arid places like the water-stressed U.S. Southwest—critical questions are pressed about whether and how such development can be sustained.

In back-to-back conversations in this episode, we’ll hear from experts involved in managing and reducing the impact of the physical infrastructure behind our digitized lives. Bobby Olsen, chief planning, strategy, and sustainability executive at the Arizona electric and water utility Salt River Project, describes planning to meet staggering levels of projected energy demand. And Dr. Kerri Hickenbottom, principal investigator at University of Arizona’s Hickenbottom Environmental Research Lab, discusses working in concert with the public and private sectors to improve water reuse strategies and overall efficiency of data center operations.

To support our I-10 neighbors' disaster recovery in Central Texas this week: Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

Related articles and resources:

“At Amazon’s Biggest Data Center, Everything is Supersized for A.I.” (The New York Times, June 2025)

“Are Data Centers Depleting the Southwest’s Water and Energy Resources?” (American...]]>3195ai,arizona,climate,commerce,energy,governance,risk,tech,waterfalse107fullAI Series: AI-Powered Extreme Weather Modeling is on the Horizonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-series-ai-powered-extreme-weather-modeling-is-on-the-horizon--66764983the United States absorbed nearly $1 trillion in damages due to extreme weather. This amount, representing 3% of U.S. gross domestic product, was driven by rising insurance costs and a series of disasters primarily concentrated in the Ten Across geography, such as Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the fires in Los Angeles.

More than ever before, timely and detailed forecasts are needed to properly prepare—and in some cases to evacuate—communities ahead of such extreme events. Leaders across sectors are further in need of advanced weather modeling to support larger-scale mitigation and adaptation efforts.

The data that influence such public and private decision-making mainly stem from the National Weather Service’s six billion daily weather observations. The NWS recently shed 600 of its 4,000 positions, prompting a public warning from five former agency directors that understaffing could undermine the quality and delivery of forecasts, potentially putting many Americans at greater risk.

At the same time, advanced artificial intelligence capabilities are contributing to a trend toward increased commercial ownership of U.S. weather forecasting. However, today's guest, Dr. Amy McGovern, points out that while today's AI can create and curate efficient weather models better than a conventional supercomputer, its monitoring capabilities are not comparable to the collective experience and proficiency of NWS scientists.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Dr. McGovern, an expert in the integration of AI in meteorological science, explore the current forecasting landscape and how the emergence of private sector AI-powered modeling is influencing its evolution.

Related articles and resources:
Read about Brightband’s Extreme Weather Bench, led by Amy McGovern

NOAA stops tracking cost of extreme weather and climate disasters (UtilityDive, May 2025)

Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds (NPR, May 2025)

Former Weather Service Leaders Warn Staffing Cuts Could Lead to ‘Loss of Life’ (The New York Times, May 2025)

Stabilizing ‘operations,’ the National Weather Service hires again after Trump cuts (NPR, June 2025)

Lawmakers revive bipartisan forecasting bill (E&E News by Politico, June 2025)

Credits:
Host: Duke Reiter

Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith

Music by: Parallax Deep

Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guest:
Amy McGovern is the director and principal investigator for the NSF Institute for Research on Trustworthy AI in Weather, Climate, and Coastal Oceanography. She is also a Lloyd G. and Joyce Austin Presidential Professor in the University of Oklahoma’s School of Meteorology and leader of the Interaction, Discovery, Exploration, and Adaptation (IDEA) lab, and lead AI and meteorology strategist for the AI-powered customized weather forecasting startup, Brightband.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66764983Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:48:14 +0000Ten AcrossOver the course of a calendar year ending in May 2025,...the United States absorbed nearly $1 trillion in damages due to extreme weather. This amount, representing 3% of U.S. gross domestic product, was driven by rising insurance costs and a series of disasters primarily concentrated in the Ten Across geography, such as Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the fires in Los Angeles.

More than ever before, timely and detailed forecasts are needed to properly prepare—and in some cases to evacuate—communities ahead of such extreme events. Leaders across sectors are further in need of advanced weather modeling to support larger-scale mitigation and adaptation efforts.

The data that influence such public and private decision-making mainly stem from the National Weather Service’s six billion daily weather observations. The NWS recently shed 600 of its 4,000 positions, prompting a public warning from five former agency directors that understaffing could undermine the quality and delivery of forecasts, potentially putting many Americans at greater risk.

At the same time, advanced artificial intelligence capabilities are contributing to a trend toward increased commercial ownership of U.S. weather forecasting. However, today's guest, Dr. Amy McGovern, points out that while today's AI can create and curate efficient weather models better than a conventional supercomputer, its monitoring capabilities are not comparable to the collective experience and proficiency of NWS scientists.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Dr. McGovern, an expert in the integration of AI in meteorological science, explore the current forecasting landscape and how the emergence of private sector AI-powered modeling is influencing its evolution.

Related articles and resources:
Read about Brightband’s Extreme Weather Bench, led by Amy McGovern

NOAA stops tracking cost of extreme weather and climate disasters (UtilityDive, May 2025)

Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds (NPR, May 2025)

Former...]]>2244ai,alabama,arizona,california,climate,computing,data,energy,florida,forecasting,heat,hurricanes,louisiana,meteorology,nevada,risk,storms,texas,tornadoes,weatherfalse106fullAI Series: 10X Cities Are Using Digital Twins to Solve Complex Challengeshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-series-10x-cities-are-using-digital-twins-to-solve-complex-challenges--66640184
As virtual representations of actual places and systems, digital twins at their most advanced can incorporate detailed, live data feeds to model real-time conditions—and their potential. These dynamic tools can produce highly accessible visualizations of data and three-dimensional spaces to enhance users' monitoring, scenario planning, and decision making, thanks to advances in computing power and machine learning.

Listen in as guests Devney Majerle, Satish Tripathi, and Jeffrey Carney discuss the goals behind their respective digital twin initiatives and the current capabilities of the models. Devney explains how a twin is helping Downtown Phoenix leaders and community members coalesce around a strategic development plan. Satish is in the process of developing a digital twin for Houston’s vast water system. And Jeff discusses the twins he has helped build for Jacksonville and the State of Florida to scope future-oriented resilience efforts.

Related articles and resources:

Listen to the first episode in our AI Series

Explore the JaxTwin

Read about Downtown Phoenix Inc.’s launch of their twin

Learn about Houston’s journey to develop a digital twin of its water system

Credits:

Host: Duke Reiter

Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith

Music by: Helmut Schenker and Lennon Hutton

Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guests:

Jeffrey Carney is a professor in the University of Florida School of Architecture and director of the Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience (FIBER). Jeff is also spearheading the GulfSouth Studio initiative and co-leading the JaxTwin and Florida Digital Twin initiatives to support decision making in the City of Jacksonville and State of Florida. Jeff previously served as director of the Louisiana State University Coastal Sustainability Studio and initiated the Inland from the Coast project which examined flood impacts in Baton Rouge, LA.

Devney Majerle is president and chief executive officer of Downtown Phoenix Inc. She is formerly executive director of the Phoenix Community Alliance, vice president of activation and special events for the Arizona Organizing Committee, and senior director of marketing partnerships activation for the Phoenix Suns. Devney serves on several advisory boards for local businesses and nonprofits in the Phoenix region.

Satish Tripathi is lead water planning engineer for the City of Houston, where he has worked for over 12 years. Prior to his work with the city, Satish was a hydropower engineer for the Government of Nepal. Satish has over 17 years of experience leading major water infrastructure planning efforts and his current work focuses on integrating digital twins, advanced water quality modeling, and artificial intelligence in optimizing utility operations.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66640184Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:36:41 +0000Ten AcrossThis is the second episode in our limited series about artificial intelligence trends shaping life in the I-10 corridor and beyond. In this episode we chat with experts from the Ten Across cities of Phoenix, Houston and Jacksonville on the power of...
As virtual representations of actual places and systems, digital twins at their most advanced can incorporate detailed, live data feeds to model real-time conditions—and their potential. These dynamic tools can produce highly accessible visualizations of data and three-dimensional spaces to enhance users' monitoring, scenario planning, and decision making, thanks to advances in computing power and machine learning.

Listen in as guests Devney Majerle, Satish Tripathi, and Jeffrey Carney discuss the goals behind their respective digital twin initiatives and the current capabilities of the models. Devney explains how a twin is helping Downtown Phoenix leaders and community members coalesce around a strategic development plan. Satish is in the process of developing a digital twin for Houston’s vast water system. And Jeff discusses the twins he has helped build for Jacksonville and the State of Florida to scope future-oriented resilience efforts.

Related articles and resources:

Listen to the first episode in our AI Series

Explore the JaxTwin

Read about Downtown Phoenix Inc.’s launch of their twin

Learn about Houston’s journey to develop a digital twin of its water system

Credits:

Host: Duke Reiter

Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith

Music by: Helmut Schenker and Lennon Hutton

Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guests:

Jeffrey Carney is a professor in the University of Florida School of Architecture and director of the Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience (FIBER). Jeff is also spearheading the GulfSouth Studio initiative and co-leading the JaxTwin and Florida Digital Twin initiatives to support decision making in the City of Jacksonville and State of Florida. Jeff previously served as director of the Louisiana State University Coastal Sustainability Studio and initiated the Inland from the Coast project which examined flood impacts in Baton Rouge, LA.

Devney Majerle is president and chief executive officer of Downtown Phoenix Inc. She is formerly executive director of the Phoenix Community Alliance, vice president of activation and special events for the Arizona Organizing Committee, and senior director of marketing partnerships activation for the Phoenix Suns. Devney serves on several advisory...]]>2853ai,architecture,arizona,climate,commerce,development,energy,equity,florida,governance,planning,resilience,risk,texas,waterfalse105fullWhy the Ten Across Geography Needs FEMA with Dr. Samantha Montanohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-the-ten-across-geography-needs-fema-with-dr-samantha-montano--66540462news from The New York Times broke that Jeremy Greenberg, head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster command center has left his post, a day after President Trump said he would wind down the federal agency by November. CBS reported that Tony Robinson, regional administrator of FEMA Region 6, which includes Ten Across states New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana, also intends to step down this week.

Since January, President Trump has talked about his intent to eliminate or severely diminish the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, relegating disaster response and recovery to the states. On Tuesday, he reiterated this goal and stated that no major changes would be made until after this year’s hurricane season.

The administration's first six months, however, have already brought significant disruption to the agency's operations. One-third of its total staff has been laid off, an acting administrator was abruptly replaced after expressing support for the agency’s existence, and nearly all climate resilience grants and training programs directed at state and local preparation have been canceled.

While criticism of the agency and calls for its reform are not new, FEMA has been central to U.S. emergency management for decades. Now, at the onset of the 2025 hurricane season, emergency management experts throughout the country are widely reporting concern about the nation’s readiness for disaster response.

To help us make sense of these real and proposed changes in this episode, ‘disasterologist’ Dr. Samantha Montano returns to the podcast. Samantha will explain the origins of FEMA, valid areas for potential reform, and the issues inherent in turning its responsibilities over to the states— as environmental risks to lives and property in the Ten Across region become more difficult to insure.

Relevant articles and resources:

Listen to our first episode with Samantha

More on the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season and related misinformation

“Trumps says his administration wants to ‘wean’ states off FEMA aid after hurricane season” (CBS News, June 2025)

“The dangers of a weakened FEMA ahead of an active hurricane season” (NPR, June 2025)

“FEMA Is Not Prepared” (The Atlantic, June 2025)

“FEMA leader fired after breaking with Trump administration on eliminating agency” (CBS News, May 2025)

“States denied disaster aid as FEMA safety net begins to shrink” (KUOW, May 2025)

Credits:

Host: Duke Reiter
Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith
Music by: Rand Aldo and Lennon Hutton
Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich and Sabine Butler

About our guest:

Samantha Montano is an assistant professor of emergency management at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and author of Disasterology: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis. Her research tracks the evolution of emergency management policy and practice, as well as perceptions of emergency management. You can follow her newsletter, Disasterology, here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66540462Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:12:25 +0000Ten AcrossAs we were publishing this episode, https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/12/climate/fema-resignations-trump-disaster.html, a day after President Trump said he would wind down the federal agency by November. CBS reported that Tony Robinson, regional...news from The New York Times broke that Jeremy Greenberg, head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster command center has left his post, a day after President Trump said he would wind down the federal agency by November. CBS reported that Tony Robinson, regional administrator of FEMA Region 6, which includes Ten Across states New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana, also intends to step down this week.

Since January, President Trump has talked about his intent to eliminate or severely diminish the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, relegating disaster response and recovery to the states. On Tuesday, he reiterated this goal and stated that no major changes would be made until after this year’s hurricane season.

The administration's first six months, however, have already brought significant disruption to the agency's operations. One-third of its total staff has been laid off, an acting administrator was abruptly replaced after expressing support for the agency’s existence, and nearly all climate resilience grants and training programs directed at state and local preparation have been canceled.

While criticism of the agency and calls for its reform are not new, FEMA has been central to U.S. emergency management for decades. Now, at the onset of the 2025 hurricane season, emergency management experts throughout the country are widely reporting concern about the nation’s readiness for disaster response.

To help us make sense of these real and proposed changes in this episode, ‘disasterologist’ Dr. Samantha Montano returns to the podcast. Samantha will explain the origins of FEMA, valid areas for potential reform, and the issues inherent in turning its responsibilities over to the states— as environmental risks to lives and property in the Ten Across region become more difficult to insure.

Relevant articles and resources:

Listen to our first episode with Samantha

More on the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season and related misinformation

“Trumps says his administration wants to ‘wean’ states off FEMA aid after hurricane season” (CBS News, June 2025)

2510alabama,arizona,california,climate,disaster,fema,florida,georgia,government,hurricane,louisiana,mississippi,policy,risk,texasfalse104fullUnderstanding Groundwater Risks in the Southwest with Jay Famigliettihttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-groundwater-risks-in-the-southwest-with-jay-famiglietti--66413729
Jay Famiglietti, a longtime contributor to Ten Across, specializes in the use of satellite data to monitor the world's groundwater mass. His team's new findings focus on the U.S. Southwest—a region at the forefront of the nation's water supply challenges and the complex balances between resource limitations and economic growth.

As states and cities in the Colorado River Basin and elsewhere develop water management strategies to sustain themselves through future constraints, a growing understanding of groundwater supply is key to effective proactive policy. It is increasingly clear that time is of the essence for this uniquely finite resource.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Jay Famiglietti discuss the concrete findings in this report, the immediate and long-term implications for agriculture in the Southwest, and Jay’s motivations for raising awareness of groundwater usage in the Ten Across region and beyond.

Relevant articles and resources:

Read the open access study: “Declining Freshwater Availability in the Colorado River Basin Threatens Sustainability of Its Critical Groundwater Supplies”

Read The Washington Post’s analysis

More analysis from The Guardian and Inside Climate News

Catch up on the Colorado River negotiations

Listen to Jay’s first podcast appearance

Related headlines:

“ADWR Director Briefs UA Water Resources Research Center Conference on Colorado River Negotiations” (azwater.gov, June 2025)

“It’s not just big alfalfa farms. La Paz residents fear groundwater grab by big cities” (Arizona Republic, June 2025)

“Arizona wants this city to cut its groundwater use. Residents want flexibility” (Arizona Republic, May 2025)

“Even in wet years, wells are still dry. Why replenishing California’s groundwater is painfully slow” (Cal Matters, February 2025)

“Opinion: Will We Have to Pump the Great Lakes to California to Feed the Nation?” (The New York Times, August 2024)

Credits:

Host: Duke Reiter

Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith

Music by: Lupus Nocte and Tellsonic

Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66413729Thu, 05 Jun 2025 23:56:08 +0000Ten AcrossLast week, news broke that the depletion of groundwater across the Colorado River Basin has been quietly, rapidly outpacing the more visible decline of the river itself. Even as the seven basin states negotiate reduced consumption of river...
Jay Famiglietti, a longtime contributor to Ten Across, specializes in the use of satellite data to monitor the world's groundwater mass. His team's new findings focus on the U.S. Southwest—a region at the forefront of the nation's water supply challenges and the complex balances between resource limitations and economic growth.

As states and cities in the Colorado River Basin and elsewhere develop water management strategies to sustain themselves through future constraints, a growing understanding of groundwater supply is key to effective proactive policy. It is increasingly clear that time is of the essence for this uniquely finite resource.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Jay Famiglietti discuss the concrete findings in this report, the immediate and long-term implications for agriculture in the Southwest, and Jay’s motivations for raising awareness of groundwater usage in the Ten Across region and beyond.

Relevant articles and resources:

Read the open access study: “Declining Freshwater Availability in the Colorado River Basin Threatens Sustainability of Its Critical Groundwater Supplies”

Read The Washington Post’s analysis

More analysis from The Guardian and Inside Climate News

Catch up on the Colorado River negotiations

Listen to Jay’s first podcast appearance

Related headlines:

“ADWR Director Briefs UA Water Resources Research Center Conference on Colorado River Negotiations” (azwater.gov, June 2025)

“It’s not just big alfalfa farms. La Paz residents fear groundwater grab by big cities” (Arizona Republic, June 2025)

“Arizona wants this city to cut its groundwater use. Residents...]]>2338arizona,california,colorado,drought,governance,groundwater,nevada,waterfalse103fullA Fight for Better Air Quality in CA's Inland Empire Reveals a Need for American Innovationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-fight-for-better-air-quality-in-ca-s-inland-empire-reveals-a-need-for-american-innovation--66212641the emerging digital economy and artificial intelligence sector. Fulfilling the long-term potential of such technological advancements will also require innovation in the ways we anticipate, understand and control their potential consequences.

Take, for example, the revolutionary success of Amazon and other online and same-day delivery retailers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for these services boomed. Even as brick-and-mortar stores reopened, consumers continued to rely on the ease of almost anything in the world shipping right to their doorstep at the click of a button.

Unanticipated changes in land use patterns and demands on aging energy, water and transportation infrastructure, however, belie that incredible convenience. How should we reconcile such popular improvements to daily life with the side effects experienced by the communities that find themselves directly in the path of a roaring supply chain?

Our guest this week, Andrea Vidaurre, grew up in California’s Inland Empire. This semi-rural metropolitan area located just an hour inland from the critical Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has been fighting a growing wave of pollution and industrial intrusion. Within a fraction of Andrea’s lifetime, the Inland Empire’s warehouse footprint has grown 90%, starting with a few hundred facilities and today reaching 4,000 (and counting). More than half a million trucks move goods to and from these centers every day, generating 25,000 tons of daily CO₂ emissions and myriad public health risks for the surrounding neighborhoods.

In this discussion, Andrea describes her transformation from concerned community member to award-winning policy analyst and environmental justice advocate who helped pass two landmark air quality regulations in California. Her work near the far western end of the I-10 is challenging conventional priorities for U.S. innovation and influencing more effective energy transition policy structures. Listen until the end for a postscript detailing the latest efforts in the Senate to limit California’s regulatory powers in relation to air quality.

Relevant articles and resources:

Follow the People’s Collective for Environmental Justice on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook

Read Andrea’s Goldman Environmental Prize and TIME Magazine recognitions

CARB pulls Advanced Clean Fleets Rule EPA waiver a week after Trump’s election

Full list of CARB studies on Inland Empire's air quality

“Senate Fight Over Gas-Powered Vehicles Is Also A Filibuster Showdown” (The New York Times, May 21, 2025)

“Shopping online surged during Covid. Now the environmental costs are becoming clearer” (Politico, 2021)

“E-Commerce Mega-Warehouses, a Smog Source, Face New Pollution Rule” (The New York Times, 2021)

More 10X podcasts on US environmental justice:

“Catherine Coleman Flowers: A National Voice for Rural and Unincorporated America”

“Envisioning a Just Future for All with Dr. Robert Bullard”

“Financing Our Future: Justice 40’s Legacy Beyond November”

Credits:

Host: Duke Reiter

Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith

Music by: Helmut Schenker and Hushed

Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guest:

Andrea Vidaurre is a policy analyst and cofounder of the People’s Collective for Environmental Justice. Born and raised in California’s Inland Empire, Andrea organized and her organization were instrumental to the California Air Resources Board’s passage of two landmark policies directing a comprehensive and timely phase out of diesel infrastructure in the state’s trucking and freight industries. For her work, Andrea received the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize, often referred to as the “Green Nobel,” and in 2025 was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66212641Thu, 22 May 2025 22:57:08 +0000Ten AcrossLast week, we discussed https://10across.org/the-emerging-digital-economy-has-deep-roots-along-the-10/. Fulfilling the long-term potential of such technological advancements will also require innovation in the ways we anticipate, understand and...the emerging digital economy and artificial intelligence sector. Fulfilling the long-term potential of such technological advancements will also require innovation in the ways we anticipate, understand and control their potential consequences.

Take, for example, the revolutionary success of Amazon and other online and same-day delivery retailers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for these services boomed. Even as brick-and-mortar stores reopened, consumers continued to rely on the ease of almost anything in the world shipping right to their doorstep at the click of a button.

Unanticipated changes in land use patterns and demands on aging energy, water and transportation infrastructure, however, belie that incredible convenience. How should we reconcile such popular improvements to daily life with the side effects experienced by the communities that find themselves directly in the path of a roaring supply chain?

Our guest this week, Andrea Vidaurre, grew up in California’s Inland Empire. This semi-rural metropolitan area located just an hour inland from the critical Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has been fighting a growing wave of pollution and industrial intrusion. Within a fraction of Andrea’s lifetime, the Inland Empire’s warehouse footprint has grown 90%, starting with a few hundred facilities and today reaching 4,000 (and counting). More than half a million trucks move goods to and from these centers every day, generating 25,000 tons of daily CO₂ emissions and myriad public health risks for the surrounding neighborhoods.

In this discussion, Andrea describes her transformation from concerned community member to award-winning policy analyst and environmental justice advocate who helped pass two landmark air quality regulations in California. Her work near the far western end of the I-10 is challenging conventional priorities for U.S. innovation and influencing more effective energy transition policy structures. Listen until the end for a postscript detailing the latest efforts in the Senate to limit California’s regulatory powers in relation to air quality.

Relevant articles and resources:

Follow the People’s Collective for Environmental Justice on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook

Read Andrea’s Goldman Environmental Prize and TIME Magazine recognitions

2521amazon,california,climate,decarbonization,ecommerce,emissions,energy,equity,freight,retail,truckingfalse102fullAI Series: The Emerging Digital Economy Has Deep Roots Along 'The 10'https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-series-the-emerging-digital-economy-has-deep-roots-along-the-10--66108371have exploded in recent years, we have been keeping an eye on the implications for the Ten Across region. To help kick off our summer podcast series on the subject of AI, Arizona State University’s chief information officer Lev Gonick joins us to explore the ways AI is reshaping education, urban development and predictive sciences—as well as its effects on human relationships.

As CIO, Lev leads ASU’s AI strategy to stay ahead of the curve for higher ed. ASU was the first university to partner with OpenAI in 2023. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to develop and report on innovative uses of AI in their respective work. The university in turn is working to capture and disseminate this fast-developing body of knowledge to advance its own pursuits and those of the greater local and regional economies. As this technology expands its reach, ASU graduates are expected to have a sophisticated understanding of its potential within their chosen fields, and as a result, to have a lasting edge in a competitive job market.

We’ll also talk to Lev about his early-2000s success in expanding broadband internet access for urban Cleveland, Ohio, as high-speed internet became necessary for economic mobility. Lev’s work informed federal efforts to create equitable technological infrastructure that is needed more than ever in an increasingly digital world, but faces a tough political climate today.

Finally, given the serious water and energy tradeoffs associated with this technological leap, this conversation and others in the series will consider the careful balances the Ten Across region needs to strike in creating sustainable economic growth.

Relevant articles and resources:

“U.S. Literacy Rates by State 2024” (usadatahub.com)

“Are Data Centers Depleting the Southwest’s Water and Energy Resources?” (APM Research Lab/Ten Across, February 2025)

“The AI Journey” (ASU Enterprise Technology, October 2024)

“The Importance of Place in U.S. Higher Ed with Michael Crow” (Ten Across Conversations, May 2025)

Credits:

Host: Duke Reiter

Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith

Music by: William Claeson

Research and supportive provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guest

Lev Gonick is an educator, technologist, and smart city architect. As Arizona State University’s chief information officer, Lev leads the design and management of all online infrastructure, including applications, products, service, and analytics. While CIO of Case Western Reserve University from 2001 to 2013, Lev led a Case Connection Zone project connecting underserved Cleveland residents to university internet services, which spurred the Obama-era US Ignite initiative to expand U.S. broadband access. Today, Lev chairs the Sun Corridor Network, which advances connectivity, research, and education in Arizona.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66108371Thu, 15 May 2025 23:19:48 +0000Ten AcrossAs artificial intelligence capabilities and related infrastructural demands https://www.z2data.com/insights/where-are-all-the-north-american-semiconductor-fabs-being-built-2024, we have been keeping an eye on...have exploded in recent years, we have been keeping an eye on the implications for the Ten Across region. To help kick off our summer podcast series on the subject of AI, Arizona State University’s chief information officer Lev Gonick joins us to explore the ways AI is reshaping education, urban development and predictive sciences—as well as its effects on human relationships.

As CIO, Lev leads ASU’s AI strategy to stay ahead of the curve for higher ed. ASU was the first university to partner with OpenAI in 2023. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to develop and report on innovative uses of AI in their respective work. The university in turn is working to capture and disseminate this fast-developing body of knowledge to advance its own pursuits and those of the greater local and regional economies. As this technology expands its reach, ASU graduates are expected to have a sophisticated understanding of its potential within their chosen fields, and as a result, to have a lasting edge in a competitive job market.

We’ll also talk to Lev about his early-2000s success in expanding broadband internet access for urban Cleveland, Ohio, as high-speed internet became necessary for economic mobility. Lev’s work informed federal efforts to create equitable technological infrastructure that is needed more than ever in an increasingly digital world, but faces a tough political climate today.

Finally, given the serious water and energy tradeoffs associated with this technological leap, this conversation and others in the series will consider the careful balances the Ten Across region needs to strike in creating sustainable economic growth.

Relevant articles and resources:

“U.S. Literacy Rates by State 2024” (usadatahub.com)

“Are Data Centers Depleting the Southwest’s Water and Energy Resources?” (APM Research Lab/Ten Across, February 2025)

“The AI Journey” (ASU Enterprise Technology, October 2024)

“The Importance of Place in U.S. Higher Ed with Michael Crow” (Ten Across Conversations, May 2025)

Credits:

Host: Duke Reiter

Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith

Music by: William Claeson

Research and supportive provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guest

Lev Gonick is an educator, technologist, and smart city architect. As Arizona State University’s chief information officer, Lev leads the design and management of all online infrastructure, including applications,...]]>2211ai,arizona,broadband,california,commerce,data,digital,energy,equity,governance,industry,internet,semiconductors,texas,waterfalse101full100th Episode: The Importance of Place in U.S. Higher Ed with Michael Crowhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100th-episode-the-importance-of-place-in-u-s-higher-ed-with-michael-crow--66007480his inaugural address, the university consistently garners accolades for community and global impact, environmental sustainability, and graduate employability.

In a field where peer institutions have traditionally competed based on exclusivity, ASU's success is derived from its 2014 Charter, which declared that this university would be "measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed." Crow’s New American University model defies the norms of rising tuition, low acceptance rates and inflexible learning pathways, with an aim to prioritize meaningful change in the lives of more students and the communities which it serves.

Ten Across, of course, is itself responsive to ASU's Charter and its design aspirations, particularly its emphasis on place. As a unique subset of ASU, Ten Across strives to deliver outsized impact through intentional networks, education, and media that address high-stakes issues experienced throughout the I-10 region—many of which are exacerbated by climate change.

Listen in as Michael Crow explains why Arizona was the place he chose for the development of this highly inclusive and innovative model of higher education, and the efforts that have gone into transforming ASU from a small state college into a global humanitarian and technological engine generating solutions to some of our most difficult challenges.

Related articles and resources:

Michael Crow explains the “invisible hand” of university research in conversation with Rice University President Reginald DesRoches

“ASU boosts the economic vitality of Arizona” (ASU News, January 2025)

“Why Phoenix is the ‘Most American City’ with George Packer” (Ten Across Conversations, August 2024)

“’Evolve Or Die’ —Michael Crow’s Challenge to U.S. Higher Education” (Forbes, May 2025)

“Democrats need a leader like ASU President Michael Crow to rescue them” (Arizona Republic, January 2025)

Credits:

Host: Duke Reiter

Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith

Music by: Helmut Schenker and Pearce Roswell

Research and support provided: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66007480Fri, 09 May 2025 00:25:46 +0000Ten AcrossIf you follow the evolution of American education, you are surely aware of Arizona State University's transformation under the leadership of Michael Crow. In a little over two decades, Crow has grown ASU into one of the largest and most influential...his inaugural address, the university consistently garners accolades for community and global impact, environmental sustainability, and graduate employability.

In a field where peer institutions have traditionally competed based on exclusivity, ASU's success is derived from its 2014 Charter, which declared that this university would be "measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed." Crow’s New American University model defies the norms of rising tuition, low acceptance rates and inflexible learning pathways, with an aim to prioritize meaningful change in the lives of more students and the communities which it serves.

Ten Across, of course, is itself responsive to ASU's Charter and its design aspirations, particularly its emphasis on place. As a unique subset of ASU, Ten Across strives to deliver outsized impact through intentional networks, education, and media that address high-stakes issues experienced throughout the I-10 region—many of which are exacerbated by climate change.

Listen in as Michael Crow explains why Arizona was the place he chose for the development of this highly inclusive and innovative model of higher education, and the efforts that have gone into transforming ASU from a small state college into a global humanitarian and technological engine generating solutions to some of our most difficult challenges.

Related articles and resources:

Michael Crow explains the “invisible hand” of university research in conversation with Rice University President Reginald DesRoches

“ASU boosts the economic vitality of Arizona” (ASU News, January 2025)

“Why Phoenix is the ‘Most American City’ with George Packer” (Ten Across Conversations, August 2024)

“’Evolve Or Die’ —Michael Crow’s Challenge to U.S. Higher Education” (Forbes, May 2025)

“Democrats need a leader like ASU President Michael Crow to rescue them” (Arizona Republic, January 2025)

Credits:

Host: Duke Reiter

Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith

Music by: Helmut Schenker and Pearce Roswell

Research and support provided: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler]]>1402arizona,asu,climate,commerce,education,equity,governance,innovation,phoenix,tempe,universityfalse100fullCarolyn Kousky on Using Insurance Models to Drive Positive Changehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carolyn-kousky-on-using-insurance-models-to-drive-positive-change--65618395
As warmer ocean water and sea level rise fuel more destructive Atlantic hurricane seasons, Florida homeowner's insurance costs more than three times the national average, and an estimated 15-20% of property owners are uninsured. In Louisiana, the withdrawal of the insurance industry has caused the state's FAIR plan enrollment to grow 400% in just four years.

Wildfire risk has grown as well. The fires in Los Angeles earlier this year are projected to become the costliest natural disaster in the nation’s history, around $50 billion more than the total damages from Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Major insurers had already dropped 2.8 million policies in fire-prone areas of the state since 2020. Now, the state's FAIR plan is struggling to bear the weight of its own growing exposure as homeowners find themselves without other options for coverage.

In the Ten Across region and beyond, there is growing interest in insurance mechanisms and governance which, rather than simply reflecting and reacting to risk, can be adapted as tools for better preparation and response.

Carolyn Kousky founded the nonprofit Insurance for Good to meet this need. Listen in to learn more about how Carolyn’s work connects local leaders to deep industry knowledge and encourages the industry to participate actively in global climate resilience and energy transition efforts.

About our guest:

Carolyn Kousky is the founder of Insurance for Good, a nonprofit focused on improving equity in disaster recovery, accelerating the energy transition, and driving investments in resilience. She is also the author of Understanding Disaster Insurance: New Tools for a More Resilient Future and the Associate Vice President for Economics and Policy at Environmental Defense Fund. Prior to that, Carolyn was Executive Director of the Wharton Risk Center at the University of Pennsylvania. She currently serves on a number of public and private advisory boards, including on the U.S. Treasury’s Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance.

Related articles and resources:

Insurance for Good

Hear from other experts on insurance in the 10X geography: Dave Jones, Latisha Nixon-Jones, Jesse Keenan, Amy Bach

“Improving household and community disaster recovery: Evidence on the role of insurance” (Xuesong You, Carolyn Kousky, Journal of Risk and Insurance, 2024)

“Leveraging insurance for decarbonization” (Carolyn Kousky, Joseph W. Lockwood, Journal of Catastrophe Risk and Resilience, 2024)

“REPORT: The 2024 Miami-Dade Property Insurance Strategy Forum” (The Miami Foundation, 2024)

"FEMA moves to end one of its biggest disaster adaptation programs” (Grist, April 2025)

Credits:

Host: Duke Reiter

Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith

Music by: Lennon Hutton

Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65618395Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:32:37 +0000Ten AcrossThe insurance industry's bottom line offers the clearest, least political evidence that a stable economy and livable communities are increasingly dependent on strategies to address extreme weather impacts. California, Louisiana, and Florida have...
As warmer ocean water and sea level rise fuel more destructive Atlantic hurricane seasons, Florida homeowner's insurance costs more than three times the national average, and an estimated 15-20% of property owners are uninsured. In Louisiana, the withdrawal of the insurance industry has caused the state's FAIR plan enrollment to grow 400% in just four years.

Wildfire risk has grown as well. The fires in Los Angeles earlier this year are projected to become the costliest natural disaster in the nation’s history, around $50 billion more than the total damages from Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Major insurers had already dropped 2.8 million policies in fire-prone areas of the state since 2020. Now, the state's FAIR plan is struggling to bear the weight of its own growing exposure as homeowners find themselves without other options for coverage.

In the Ten Across region and beyond, there is growing interest in insurance mechanisms and governance which, rather than simply reflecting and reacting to risk, can be adapted as tools for better preparation and response.

Carolyn Kousky founded the nonprofit Insurance for Good to meet this need. Listen in to learn more about how Carolyn’s work connects local leaders to deep industry knowledge and encourages the industry to participate actively in global climate resilience and energy transition efforts.

About our guest:

Carolyn Kousky is the founder of Insurance for Good, a nonprofit focused on improving equity in disaster recovery, accelerating the energy transition, and driving investments in resilience. She is also the author of 99fullChecking in on Tense Colorado River Negotiations with Anne Castle and John Fleckhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checking-in-on-tense-colorado-river-negotiations-with-anne-castle-and-john-fleck--65531753
A 100-year-old miscalculation of water availability and the recent multi-decade drought have put our use of the Colorado River on an unsustainable path. This became apparent in 2021, as critical reservoirs at Lakes Mead and Powell approached a deadpool low-water scenario that would endanger hydropower generation at major dams and water deliveries to users further south. The risk level triggered immediate federal intervention and the renegotiation of a basin-wide agreement for sharing and conserving this vital resource.

Stakeholders now have less than a month to submit a joint management proposal to the Bureau of Reclamation in time to be vetted for a new interstate compact. If this September, 2026 deadline is missed, the cooperative systems and oversight that have protected the Colorado River since 1944 may expire without an immediate replacement.

Meanwhile, major layoffs are planned or underway at the Bureau and the Department of the Interior, and federal funding for river conservation has been frozen. Anne Castle, former U.S. commissioner and chair of the Upper Colorado River Commission is among those employees to have lost their positions in this transition.

Three years after their first Ten Across Conversations appearance together, today Anne and fellow renowned Western water policy expert John Fleck revisit the key themes and offer their thoughts on progress toward a positive policy future in the Colorado Basin.

Related articles and resources:

Listen to our first episode with Anne and John from 2022

Learn more about the 1994 U.S.-Mexico water treaty in this Ten Across Conversations podcast

“Trump admin rejects Colorado River water request from Mexico in first since 1944” (The Hill, March 2025)

“Green Light for Adaptive Policies on the Colorado River” (Anne Castle and John Fleck, 2021)

“The Risk of Curtailment under the Colorado River Compact” (Anne Castle and John Fleck, 2019)

“Closing the Water Access Gap in the United States: A National Action Plan” (US Water Alliance, 2019)

“Essay: Lessons for the End of the World” (Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, Feb. 2025)

Credits:
Host: Duke Reiter

Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith

Music by: Lupus Nocte, Tellsonic, and Pearce Roswell

Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler

About our guests:

Anne Castle is a senior fellow at the Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment at the University of Colorado Law School. She is a founding member of the Water Policy Group and co-founder of the initiative on Universal Access to Clean Water for Tribal Communities. From 2022 to 2025, she served as U.S. Commissioner and Chair of the Upper Colorado River Commission and was Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the U.S. Department of the Interior from 2009 to 2014.

John Fleck is a writer in residence for the Utton Transboundary Resources Center and professor of practice in water policy and governance at the University of Mexico’s Department of Economics. He is also the co-author of Science Be Dammed: How Ignoring Inconvenient Science Drained the Colorado River and author of Water is for Fighting Over and Other Myths about Water in the West. John is the former director of the University of New Mexico Water Resources Program, where he continues to teach and advise graduate students.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65531753Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:17:12 +0000Ten AcrossGiven a looming negotiation deadline and recent changes in federal operations, this is an apt time for us to check back in on how things are going with Colorado River management. Frequent listeners and 10X Summit attendees alike will be well...
A 100-year-old miscalculation of water availability and the recent multi-decade drought have put our use of the Colorado River on an unsustainable path. This became apparent in 2021, as critical reservoirs at Lakes Mead and Powell approached a deadpool low-water scenario that would endanger hydropower generation at major dams and water deliveries to users further south. The risk level triggered immediate federal intervention and the renegotiation of a basin-wide agreement for sharing and conserving this vital resource.

Stakeholders now have less than a month to submit a joint management proposal to the Bureau of Reclamation in time to be vetted for a new interstate compact. If this September, 2026 deadline is missed, the cooperative systems and oversight that have protected the Colorado River since 1944 may expire without an immediate replacement.

Meanwhile, major layoffs are planned or underway at the Bureau and the Department of the Interior, and federal funding for river conservation has been frozen. Anne Castle, former U.S. commissioner and chair of the Upper Colorado River Commission is among those employees to have lost their positions in this transition.

Three years after their first Ten Across Conversations appearance together, today Anne and fellow renowned Western water policy expert John Fleck revisit the key themes and offer their thoughts on progress toward a positive policy future in the Colorado Basin.

Related articles and resources:

Listen to our first episode with Anne and John from 2022

Learn more about the 1994 U.S.-Mexico water treaty in this Ten Across Conversations podcast

3078arizona,california,climate,colorado,commerce,drought,governance,mexico,nevada,policy,water,wyomingfalse98fullChecking in with Dave Jones on California's Insurance Outlookhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checking-in-with-dave-jones-on-california-s-insurance-outlook--65171613
Among the greatest risks to homes in California is the surging frequency and intensity of wildfire. Based on recent trends, the cost of recovery from these disasters is continually outpacing the viability of the insurance business. Fifteen of the 20 largest wildfires in California history have occurred since 2000, and the state’s record for annual disaster costs has been broken three times over in the last seven years.

Earlier this year, the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst fires blazed for weeks on the outskirts of Los Angeles and together became the single costliest fire event in state history. Insurer losses are estimated between $28 to $52 billion—but the actual total economic loss is estimated to be around five to nine times that amount.

The record-breaking cost of extreme weather in recent decades has also had regulators in Louisiana and Florida searching for solutions to insurance industry pullbacks in their states—while the country at large watches closely for answers as disaster risks everywhere visibly increase. In this episode, Dave Jones reflects on recent regulatory changes to try to lure major underwriters back into the California market and the potential courses of action for regulators and the industry as climate-driven losses trend upward each year.

Related articles and resources:

Watch Dave’s discussion with insurance executives at our 2023 summit in Los Angeles

“Climate change increased the likelihood of wildfire disaster in highly exposed Los Angeles area” (worldweatherattribution.org, Jan. 2025)

“Powell predicts a time when mortgages will be impossible to get in parts of US” (Yahoo Finance, Feb. 2025)

“California’s 2018 wildfires caused $150 billion in damages: study” (Phys.org, Dec. 2020)

Related podcasts: “10X Insurance Series: California Attempts to Reverse Insurer Exodus” (Ten Across Conversations, Oct. 2023)

“10X Insurance Series: Louisiana Grapples with Growing Natural and Financial Risk” (Ten Across Conversations, Oct. 2023)

“10X Insurance Series: Retaining Florida’s Insurability Has National Implications” (Ten Across Conversations, Oct. 2023)

Credits:

Host: Duke Reiter

Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith

Music by:

Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65171613Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:46:21 +0000Ten AcrossDuring an on-stage conversation between insurance industry leaders at the 2023 10X Los Angeles Summit, former California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones described the need to mitigate the impacts of climate-driven weather in order for the state to...
Among the greatest risks to homes in California is the surging frequency and intensity of wildfire. Based on recent trends, the cost of recovery from these disasters is continually outpacing the viability of the insurance business. Fifteen of the 20 largest wildfires in California history have occurred since 2000, and the state’s record for annual disaster costs has been broken three times over in the last seven years.

Earlier this year, the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst fires blazed for weeks on the outskirts of Los Angeles and together became the single costliest fire event in state history. Insurer losses are estimated between $28 to $52 billion—but the actual total economic loss is estimated to be around five to nine times that amount.

The record-breaking cost of extreme weather in recent decades has also had regulators in Louisiana and Florida searching for solutions to insurance industry pullbacks in their states—while the country at large watches closely for answers as disaster risks everywhere visibly increase. In this episode, Dave Jones reflects on recent regulatory changes to try to lure major underwriters back into the California market and the potential courses of action for regulators and the industry as climate-driven losses trend upward each year.

Related articles and resources:

Watch Dave’s discussion with insurance executives at our 2023 summit in Los Angeles

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“Powell predicts a time when mortgages will be impossible to get in parts of US” (Yahoo Finance, Feb. 2025)

“California’s 2018 wildfires caused $150 billion in damages: study” (Phys.org, Dec. 2020)

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2427california,climate,fires,governance,insurance,mitigation,policy,politics,regulation,resilience,risk,wildfirefalse97fullCatherine Coleman Flowers: A National Voice for Rural and Unincorporated Americahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catherine-coleman-flowers-a-national-voice-for-rural-and-unincorporated-america--65002014According to a 2021 study, in 2010 an estimated 37% of the U.S. population lived in an unincorporated area—places without municipal government and the services it might provide.

Central Alabama’s Lowndes County, for instance, has a population of just under 10,000 people. Sixty-two percent of homes here are in unincorporated areas. A 2023 door-to-door survey led by the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice found 90% of homes in the county dealing with poor or failing sanitation infrastructure.

Catherine Coleman Flowers grew up in Lowndes County. In Holy Ground: On Activism, Environmental Justice, and Finding Hope, she writes about her experience growing up in rural America without the amenities and public services many take for granted in a developed country. Catherine combines personal memoir with historical analysis to trace her ancestral community ties and her own journey from public school teacher and daughter of two civil rights activists to her role today as a highly respected leader of the environmental justice movement and recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Catherine Coleman Flowers discuss the pursuit of equitable sanitation infrastructure in the U.S., perspectives on democracy, and what causes the extremely divergent qualities of life found in the Ten Across geography.

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“’Canary in a Coal Mine’: Data Scientists Restore a Climate Justice Tool Taken Down by Trump” (Inside Climate News, Feb. 2025)

“A landmark investigation brings environmental justice to rural Alabama” (Grist, May 2023)

“Filthy Water: A Basic Sanitation Problem Persists in Rural America” (Yale Environment 360, Dec. 2020)

“Hookworm, a disease of extreme poverty, is thriving in the US south. Why?” (The Guardian, July 2017)

“Invisible and unequal: Unincorporated community status as a structural determinant of health” (Social Science & Medicine, Vol. 285, Sept. 2021)

Credits

Host: Duke Reiter

Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith

Music by: Gavin Luke

Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65002014Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:52:56 +0000Ten AcrossPlace and personal circumstance can play a decisive role in how one perceives the purpose and effectiveness of government. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953621006249#bib18, in 2010 an estimated 37% of the U.S. population lived...According to a 2021 study, in 2010 an estimated 37% of the U.S. population lived in an unincorporated area—places without municipal government and the services it might provide.

Central Alabama’s Lowndes County, for instance, has a population of just under 10,000 people. Sixty-two percent of homes here are in unincorporated areas. A 2023 door-to-door survey led by the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice found 90% of homes in the county dealing with poor or failing sanitation infrastructure.

Catherine Coleman Flowers grew up in Lowndes County. In Holy Ground: On Activism, Environmental Justice, and Finding Hope, she writes about her experience growing up in rural America without the amenities and public services many take for granted in a developed country. Catherine combines personal memoir with historical analysis to trace her ancestral community ties and her own journey from public school teacher and daughter of two civil rights activists to her role today as a highly respected leader of the environmental justice movement and recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Catherine Coleman Flowers discuss the pursuit of equitable sanitation infrastructure in the U.S., perspectives on democracy, and what causes the extremely divergent qualities of life found in the Ten Across geography.

Related articles and resources:

Holy Ground: On Activism, Environmental Justice, and Finding Hope (Catherine Coleman Flowers, 2025)

Waste: One Woman’s Fight Against America’s Dirty Secret (Catherine Coleman Flowers, 2020)

“Researchers fear grants for studies on health disparities may be cut in anti-DEI push” (NPR, March 2025)

“’Canary in a Coal Mine’: Data Scientists Restore a Climate Justice Tool Taken Down by Trump” (Inside Climate News, Feb. 2025)

“A landmark investigation brings environmental justice to rural Alabama” (Grist, May 2023)

“Filthy Water: A Basic Sanitation Problem Persists in Rural America” (Yale Environment 360, Dec. 2020)

“Hookworm, a disease of extreme poverty, is thriving in the US south. Why?” (The Guardian, July 2017)

2802false96fullGoverning Through Times of Crisis and Opportunity with Mayor Mitch Landrieu - Part Twohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/governing-through-times-of-crisis-and-opportunity-with-mayor-mitch-landrieu-part-two--64869000Some curse words are used in this discussion.

In the previous episode, Mitch Landrieu discussed his upbringing, including the impact his father had on race relations in New Orleans and how this informed Mitch’s leadership during some of city’s toughest hours. In the second half of this conversation, we get his unvarnished perspective on changes in the federal approach to the budget, humanitarian aid, and personnel-- matters closely related to his experience in Louisiana state and local government.

Disasters on the scale of Hurricane Katrina were once relatively rare. Today, they are occurring with greater frequency and intensity. According to Climate Central, the 1980s averaged 82 days between billion-dollar disasters; for the five years between 2019 and 2023, that average gap shrank to just 16 days. The average annual cost of these events has more than tripled— from $28 billion in 1984 to $101 billion today.

The Palisades, Hurst and Eaton fires in Los Angeles began the 2025 list of devastating national disasters, resulting in over 37,000 acres burned and an estimated $30 to $50 billion in damages. Having worked with the federal government through several recovery processes in his own state, Mayor Landrieu has some concerns with how the delivery of disaster aid was managed for California.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Mitch Landrieu discuss the stakes and responsibilities of governing in the face of national disaster and global conflict.

We’ve taken a new approach with this episode, take a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a review on your preferred podcast platform.

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“Johnson opens door to linking voter ID to California disaster aid after Trump demand” (The Hill, Jan. 2025)

“Trump threatens to withhold aid for California wildfires in first TV interview since inauguration” (The Washington Post, Jan. 2025)

“US stock market loses $4 trillion in value as Trump plows ahead on tariffs” (Reuters, March 2025)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64869000Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:42:06 +0000Ten AcrossSome curse words are used in this discussion. In https://10across.com/governing-through-times-of-crisis-and-opportunity-with-mayor-mitch-landrieu-part-one/, Mitch Landrieu discussed his upbringing, including the impact his father had on race...Some curse words are used in this discussion.

In the previous episode, Mitch Landrieu discussed his upbringing, including the impact his father had on race relations in New Orleans and how this informed Mitch’s leadership during some of city’s toughest hours. In the second half of this conversation, we get his unvarnished perspective on changes in the federal approach to the budget, humanitarian aid, and personnel-- matters closely related to his experience in Louisiana state and local government.

Disasters on the scale of Hurricane Katrina were once relatively rare. Today, they are occurring with greater frequency and intensity. According to Climate Central, the 1980s averaged 82 days between billion-dollar disasters; for the five years between 2019 and 2023, that average gap shrank to just 16 days. The average annual cost of these events has more than tripled— from $28 billion in 1984 to $101 billion today.

The Palisades, Hurst and Eaton fires in Los Angeles began the 2025 list of devastating national disasters, resulting in over 37,000 acres burned and an estimated $30 to $50 billion in damages. Having worked with the federal government through several recovery processes in his own state, Mayor Landrieu has some concerns with how the delivery of disaster aid was managed for California.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Mitch Landrieu discuss the stakes and responsibilities of governing in the face of national disaster and global conflict.

We’ve taken a new approach with this episode, take a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a review on your preferred podcast platform.

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“Americans’ Deepening Mistrust of Institutions” (Pew Charitable Trust, Oct. 2024)

“Americans agree more than they might think—not knowing this jeopardizes the nation’s shared values” (The Conversation, Nov. 2024)

“Johnson opens door to linking voter ID to California disaster aid after Trump demand” (The Hill, Jan. 2025)

“Trump threatens to withhold aid for California wildfires in first TV interview since inauguration” (The Washington Post, Jan. 2025)

“US stock market loses $4 trillion in value as Trump plows ahead on tariffs” (Reuters, March 2025)]]>1197climate,disaster,equity,governance,louisiana,politics,riskfalse95fullGoverning Through Times of Crisis and Opportunity with Mayor Mitch Landrieu - Part Onehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/governing-through-times-of-crisis-and-opportunity-with-mayor-mitch-landrieu-part-one--64738990
Mayor Landrieu’s experience working for the efficient restoration of New Orleans’s critical infrastructure later led the Biden Administration to appoint him as an advisor on the national implementation of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Otherwise known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), this bill has been the largest long-term investment in U.S. infrastructure since the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. It has prioritized and funded an array of essential, future-oriented projects throughout the country.

The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina demonstrated how the increasing scale of environmental disasters will expose vulnerabilities in the nation's aging infrastructure. Local leaders are thus seeking strategies that balance the needs of growth and economic development with the proactive management of current and future risks.

The work that Mayor Landrieu, city staff, and community partners undertook to steer New Orleans’s recovery process away from bankruptcy and toward revived communities and a more secure built environment has provided a case study for policymakers and resilience groups around the world.

In part one of this two-part episode, Mayor Landrieu talks with Ten Across founder Duke Reiter about the personal and professional experiences that have influenced his views on equity and resilience and shaped some of the bold positions he's taken in governing. Part two will delve further into his views and outlook on contemporary governance.

We’ve taken a new approach with this episode, take a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a review on your preferred podcast platform.

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“DOGE says it’s now saved $65B in federal funds, but that’s still impossible to verify” (ABC News, Feb. 26, 2025)

“Veteran crisis hotline may be impacted by federal layoffs” (ABC 15, Feb. 24, 2025)

“Angry Over Confederate Flag, Mayor Plans March” (New York Times, March 2000)

“What is in the just-passed House Republican budget bill? What to know” (USA Today, Feb. 26, 2025)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64738990Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:05:33 +0000Ten AcrossAs a native New Orleanian, Mitch Landrieu knows a thing or two about crisis and recovery. He served as the lieutenant governor of Louisiana through Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 and the compounding effects of subsequent storms including Ike and...
Mayor Landrieu’s experience working for the efficient restoration of New Orleans’s critical infrastructure later led the Biden Administration to appoint him as an advisor on the national implementation of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Otherwise known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), this bill has been the largest long-term investment in U.S. infrastructure since the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. It has prioritized and funded an array of essential, future-oriented projects throughout the country.

The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina demonstrated how the increasing scale of environmental disasters will expose vulnerabilities in the nation's aging infrastructure. Local leaders are thus seeking strategies that balance the needs of growth and economic development with the proactive management of current and future risks.

The work that Mayor Landrieu, city staff, and community partners undertook to steer New Orleans’s recovery process away from bankruptcy and toward revived communities and a more secure built environment has provided a case study for policymakers and resilience groups around the world.

In part one of this two-part episode, Mayor Landrieu talks with Ten Across founder Duke Reiter about the personal and professional experiences that have influenced his views on equity and resilience and shaped some of the bold positions he's taken in governing. Part two will delve further into his views and outlook on contemporary governance.

We’ve taken a new approach with this episode, take a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a review on your preferred podcast platform.

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“DOGE says it’s now saved $65B in federal funds, but that’s still impossible to verify” (ABC News, Feb. 26, 2025)

“Veteran crisis hotline may be impacted by federal layoffs” (ABC 15, Feb. 24, 2025)

“Angry Over Confederate Flag, Mayor Plans March” (New York Times, March 2000)

“What is in the just-passed House Republican...]]>2322climate,disaster,energy,equity,governance,hurricane,katrina,louisiana,mayor,recovery,resilience,risk,waterfalse94fullASU Researchers Tackle Extreme Heat Relief as Phoenix Temps Soarhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/asu-researchers-tackle-extreme-heat-relief-as-phoenix-temps-soar--64485996staggering increases of climate-related health emergencies and deaths.

Greater resilience to such rising temperatures requires clear, verifiable information that can guide communities in effective decision-making. Researchers at Arizona State University are working to fill this gap, using the Phoenix metro as a laboratory in which to measure, study and document the complex variables that determine thermal risk or safety for humans.

Using novel technologies—like ANDI, the only thermal manikin in the world customized for testing outdoor environments—these scientists are building a detailed understanding of how heat affects the human body under a variety of real-world conditions. The results inform local governments' urgent heat risk mitigation work, identifying and prioritizing high-impact opportunities for public cooling center facilities and augmented built or natural shade.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter the award-winning climatologist Jennifer Vanos and human thermoregulation expert Konrad Rykaczewski about progress and direction in this groundbreaking heat research at ASU, and how its results may help other heat-vulnerable cities in the I-10 corridor and beyond.

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“What Some of the Hottest Cities on The 10 Are Doing to Address Deadly Heat” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, Aug. 2024)

“Local Experts Answer: Why Are People Still Moving to Phoenix?” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, Feb. 2024)

“Why do Bedouins wear black in the desert?” (The Guardian, Aug. 2012)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64485996Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:43:29 +0000Ten AcrossPhoenix experienced a 113-day streak of temperatures at or over 100 degrees, and an annual average high temperature of 90 degrees in 2024. The city’s extreme heat is the worst in the nation and has equally resulted in...staggering increases of climate-related health emergencies and deaths.

Greater resilience to such rising temperatures requires clear, verifiable information that can guide communities in effective decision-making. Researchers at Arizona State University are working to fill this gap, using the Phoenix metro as a laboratory in which to measure, study and document the complex variables that determine thermal risk or safety for humans.

Using novel technologies—like ANDI, the only thermal manikin in the world customized for testing outdoor environments—these scientists are building a detailed understanding of how heat affects the human body under a variety of real-world conditions. The results inform local governments' urgent heat risk mitigation work, identifying and prioritizing high-impact opportunities for public cooling center facilities and augmented built or natural shade.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter the award-winning climatologist Jennifer Vanos and human thermoregulation expert Konrad Rykaczewski about progress and direction in this groundbreaking heat research at ASU, and how its results may help other heat-vulnerable cities in the I-10 corridor and beyond.

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Phoenix Shade Action Plan

“Phoenix closed popular hiking trails for 45 days in 2024. That could rise in 2025.” (Arizona Republic, Jan. 2025)

“Meet ANDI, the world’s first outdoor sweating, breathing and walking manikin” (ASU News, May 2023)

“What Some of the Hottest Cities on The 10 Are Doing to Address Deadly Heat” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, Aug. 2024)

“Local Experts Answer: Why Are People Still Moving to Phoenix?” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, Feb. 2024)

“Why do Bedouins wear black in the desert?” (The Guardian, Aug. 2012)]]>2628arizona,asu,climate,equity,governance,heat,phoenix,planning,risk,shade,tempefalse93fullInvesting in New Orleans' Future with GNOF CEO Andy Kopplinhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/investing-in-new-orleans-future-with-gnof-ceo-andy-kopplin--64366879
There’s a lot we can learn from the people and leaders of New Orleans. The city's pride in its wealth of culture was on display to the nation recently in the pageantry of Super Bowl LIX. But the spirit of New Orleans may be most evident in the way the city has pioneered a model of urban resilience that addresses future social, economic, and environmental risks.

Future-oriented action, with all its challenges, is the core focus of Ten Across and the focus of today’s episode with Greater New Orleans Foundation CEO Andy Kopplin.

To commemorate their 100-year anniversary, the Foundation recently hosted a “Next 100 Years Challenge,” offering a $1.2 million investment in 10 different resilience project proposals across Southern Louisiana. The community has already seen significant returns on this initial investment, offering a compelling example for local and regional support of stronger communities in a changing climate.

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“New Orleans Was Called Resilient After Attack. It Didn’t Need the Reminder” (The New York Times, January 2025)

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“Past and Future Resilience Along the Mississippi with Boyce Upholt” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, January 2025)

“Want to Understand the Future of U.S. Climate Resilience? Look to the Gulf Coast” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, December 2024)

“Sunk Costs, Sunken City: The Story of New Orleans with Richard Campanella” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, June 2023)

“Responding to Inevitable Disasters with Juliette Kayyem” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, November 2022)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64366879Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:40:22 +0000Ten AcrossNew Orleans is an extraordinary place that has experienced more than its fair share of adversity. Living below sea level where the mouth of the Mississippi River meets the Gulf Coast, residents have become adept at mitigating a variety of...
There’s a lot we can learn from the people and leaders of New Orleans. The city's pride in its wealth of culture was on display to the nation recently in the pageantry of Super Bowl LIX. But the spirit of New Orleans may be most evident in the way the city has pioneered a model of urban resilience that addresses future social, economic, and environmental risks.

Future-oriented action, with all its challenges, is the core focus of Ten Across and the focus of today’s episode with Greater New Orleans Foundation CEO Andy Kopplin.

To commemorate their 100-year anniversary, the Foundation recently hosted a “Next 100 Years Challenge,” offering a $1.2 million investment in 10 different resilience project proposals across Southern Louisiana. The community has already seen significant returns on this initial investment, offering a compelling example for local and regional support of stronger communities in a changing climate.

Related articles and resources:

“New Orleans Was Called Resilient After Attack. It Didn’t Need the Reminder” (The New York Times, January 2025)

“Ideas: Stop Telling New Orleans To Shut Up and Be Resilient” (Time Magazine, January 2025)

“Past and Future Resilience Along the Mississippi with Boyce Upholt” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, January 2025)

“Want to Understand the Future of U.S. Climate Resilience? Look to the Gulf Coast” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, December 2024)

“Sunk Costs, Sunken City: The Story of New Orleans with Richard Campanella” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, June 2023)

“Responding to Inevitable Disasters with Juliette Kayyem” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, November 2022)]]>2169climate,equity,flood,hurricane,katrina,louisiana,mississippi,neworleans,nola,philanthropy,resilience,risk,south,waterfalse92fullReporting on Climate Change When it's at Your Doorstep with Allison Agstenhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reporting-on-climate-change-when-it-s-at-your-doorstep-with-allison-agsten--64236895Compelling communication about risks and necessary actions is of special interest throughout the Ten Across geography. As we continue to follow the course of recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area, we took a closer look at journalism on the ground-- reporters doing their best to convey urgent information at multiple and sometimes personal scales.

On the heels the hottest 12 months in recorded history, parts of the Los Angeles metro burned during most of January. Ten months of abnormally dry conditions in the city were preceded by two very wet winters. Scientists refer to this increasingly common phenomenon as hydroclimate volatility or whiplash. It has been shown to be aggravated by climate change, and in Southern California, it creates the essential ingredients for large-scale wildfire.

As inaugural director of the Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication at the University of Southern California, Allison Agsten’s job is to study how the news media and other communication professionals are informing audiences of climate change risks and impacts. In 2023, we invited her to share this important work and to lead our Climate Communications workshop at our Ten Across Summit in Los Angeles.

Allison is, unfortunately, also a recent survivor of the Palisades Fire conflagration. As her neighborhood burned and the media converged around her home last month, she conducted some research in real time by asking them whether their reports would cover the ways climate change influenced the disaster. In this episode, we’ll hear what they had to say and what Allison believes this means for the future of climate journalism in the U.S.

Related articles and resources:

“What I Learned from LA Reporters Covering the Fires” (Allison Agsten, USC Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication blog)

“The media needs to show how the climate crisis is fueling the LA wildfires” (The Guardian Opinion, January 16, 2025)

“US Speaker suggests withholding disaster aid over California immigration policies” (9 News, January 23, 2025)

“How partisan news outlets frame vested interests in climate change” (Journal of Environmental Management, February 2025)

“Consuming cross-cutting media causes learning and moderates attitudes: A field experiment with Fox News viewers” (Center for Open Science, 2023)

“What We Can Learn from the LA Fires with Char Miller” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, January 30, 2025)

“Urban Expert Bill Fulton’s Perspective of How LA Can Rebuild Following the Fires” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, January 15, 2025)

“NOAA Meteorologists Reflect on This Year’s Historic Atlantic Hurricane Season” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, November 22, 2024)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64236895Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:13:42 +0000Ten AcrossCompelling communication about risks and necessary actions is of special interest throughout the Ten Across geography. As we continue to follow the course of recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area, we took a closer look at journalism on the ground--...Compelling communication about risks and necessary actions is of special interest throughout the Ten Across geography. As we continue to follow the course of recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area, we took a closer look at journalism on the ground-- reporters doing their best to convey urgent information at multiple and sometimes personal scales.

On the heels the hottest 12 months in recorded history, parts of the Los Angeles metro burned during most of January. Ten months of abnormally dry conditions in the city were preceded by two very wet winters. Scientists refer to this increasingly common phenomenon as hydroclimate volatility or whiplash. It has been shown to be aggravated by climate change, and in Southern California, it creates the essential ingredients for large-scale wildfire.

As inaugural director of the Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication at the University of Southern California, Allison Agsten’s job is to study how the news media and other communication professionals are informing audiences of climate change risks and impacts. In 2023, we invited her to share this important work and to lead our Climate Communications workshop at our Ten Across Summit in Los Angeles.

Allison is, unfortunately, also a recent survivor of the Palisades Fire conflagration. As her neighborhood burned and the media converged around her home last month, she conducted some research in real time by asking them whether their reports would cover the ways climate change influenced the disaster. In this episode, we’ll hear what they had to say and what Allison believes this means for the future of climate journalism in the U.S.

Related articles and resources:

“What I Learned from LA Reporters Covering the Fires” (Allison Agsten, USC Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication blog)

“The media needs to show how the climate crisis is fueling the LA wildfires” (The Guardian Opinion, January 16, 2025)

“US Speaker suggests withholding disaster aid over California immigration policies” (9 News, January 23, 2025)

“How partisan news outlets frame vested interests in climate change” (Journal of Environmental Management, February 2025)

“Consuming cross-cutting media causes learning and moderates attitudes: A field experiment with Fox News viewers” (Center for Open Science, 2023)

“What We Can Learn from the LA Fires with Char Miller” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, January 30,...]]>2405california,climate,fires,governance,journalism,politics,reporting,risk,wildfirefalse91fullPast and Future Resilience Along the Mississippi with Boyce Upholthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/past-and-future-resilience-along-the-mississippi-with-boyce-upholt--64057139
The Army Corps of Engineers was founded in 1802, a year before the Louisiana Purchase. By the mid-1800s, Congress charged the Corps with improving transportation on the river to support the nation’s burgeoning steamboat industry and riverine settlements. Military-trained engineers were enlisted to control the river, using brute force technology, into a predictable path to prevent flooding of communities and stabilize water levels for travel.

In the new book, The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi, award-winning investigative journalist Boyce Upholt questions the logic of believing it possible—or ideal—to control one of the world's largest and most powerful rivers for centuries. Taking a holistic and geologic view of the landscape, Boyce describes how the Mississippi River has continually changed paths over millennia and why this is necessary to the health of the entire delta, especially in a changing climate.

The book offers insight into the power and the fragility of many of the ecosystems on which we rely. Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Boyce Upholt discuss the intersections of the built and the natural environments, and the complexities of maintaining habitable places within essential yet hazardous geographies.

Relevant articles and resources:

Read more from Boyce:

Southlands newsletter

“Is the ‘Age of the Delta’ Coming to an End?” (Knowable Magazine, 2023)

“The Controversial Plan to Unleash the Mississippi” (Hakai + WIRED, 2022)

“A Killing Season” (Winner of the 2019 James Beard Award for Investigative Journalism, The New Republic, 2018)

Learn more about the Mississippi Delta:

“Want to Understand the Future of U.S. Climate Resilience? Look to the Gulf Coast” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, December 2024)

“Sunk Costs, Sunken City: The Story of New Orleans with Richard Campanella” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, June 2023)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64057139Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:07:20 +0000Ten AcrossIn many ways, modern American engineering was born on the Mississippi. In the early days of westward expansion, the continent’s largest river basin presented both a vital resource for transportation, biodiversity and agricultural production and a...
The Army Corps of Engineers was founded in 1802, a year before the Louisiana Purchase. By the mid-1800s, Congress charged the Corps with improving transportation on the river to support the nation’s burgeoning steamboat industry and riverine settlements. Military-trained engineers were enlisted to control the river, using brute force technology, into a predictable path to prevent flooding of communities and stabilize water levels for travel.

In the new book, The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi, award-winning investigative journalist Boyce Upholt questions the logic of believing it possible—or ideal—to control one of the world's largest and most powerful rivers for centuries. Taking a holistic and geologic view of the landscape, Boyce describes how the Mississippi River has continually changed paths over millennia and why this is necessary to the health of the entire delta, especially in a changing climate.

The book offers insight into the power and the fragility of many of the ecosystems on which we rely. Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Boyce Upholt discuss the intersections of the built and the natural environments, and the complexities of maintaining habitable places within essential yet hazardous geographies.

Relevant articles and resources:

Read more from Boyce:

Southlands newsletter

“Is the ‘Age of the Delta’ Coming to an End?” (Knowable Magazine, 2023)

“The Controversial Plan to Unleash the Mississippi” (Hakai + WIRED, 2022)

“A Killing Season” (Winner of the 2019 James Beard Award for Investigative Journalism, The New Republic, 2018)

Learn more about the Mississippi Delta:

“Want to Understand the Future of U.S. Climate Resilience? Look to the Gulf Coast” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, December 2024)

“Sunk Costs, Sunken City: The Story of New Orleans with Richard Campanella” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, June 2023)]]>2442arizona,climate,engineering,floods,louisiana,mississippi,phoenix,resilience,rivers,waterfalse90fullWhat We Can Learn from the LA Fires with Char Millerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-we-can-learn-from-the-la-fires-with-char-miller--64008238Our examination of the conditions that exacerbated the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this month continues today with perspective from author and environmental historian Char Miller.

Southern California received some much-needed rain over this past weekend, allowing firefighters to better contain the Palisades, Eaton, and Hughes fires. At the same time, the burned hillsides now bear much greater risk of mudslides and floods.

These communities and individual residents must make complicated decisions about how to securely rebuild for the future. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have both advocated for eliminating some regulatory hurdles to help fast-track the reconstruction of Pacific Palisades and Altadena.

Having carefully studied California’s fire history, Char argues that haste could lead to repeats of the same land use, zoning, and construction mistakes that have increased residential fire risk across the state to begin with.

Climate change aside, land use policies that discount long-term environmental awareness are common contributing factors in nearly every type of disaster risk found in the Ten Across geography. Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with Char Miller about the developing events in Los Angeles and how they relate to many other risk and adaptation stories across Interstate 10 in recent history.

Related articles and resources:

Books by Char Miller referenced in this discussion:

Burn Scars: A Documentary History of Fire Suppression from Colonial Origins to the Resurgence of Cultural Burning

West Side Rising: How San Antonio’s 1921 Flood Devastated a City and Sparked an Environmental Justice Movement

Not So Golden State: Sustainability vs. the California Dream

Ten Across Conversations podcasts referenced in this discussion:

“Urban Expert Bill Fulton’s Perspective of How LA Can Rebuild Following the Fires” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, January 15, 2025)

“State Preemption is on the Rise: What it Means for Cities” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, April 6, 2023)

“Leading the Country’s 2nd Largest City with LA Mayor Eric Garcetti” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, November 17, 2022)

Other:

The Fragmented Metropolis (Robert M. Fogelson, 1993)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64008238Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:33:42 +0000Ten AcrossOur examination of the conditions that exacerbated the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this month continues today with perspective from author and environmental historian Char Miller. Southern California received some...Our examination of the conditions that exacerbated the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this month continues today with perspective from author and environmental historian Char Miller.

Southern California received some much-needed rain over this past weekend, allowing firefighters to better contain the Palisades, Eaton, and Hughes fires. At the same time, the burned hillsides now bear much greater risk of mudslides and floods.

These communities and individual residents must make complicated decisions about how to securely rebuild for the future. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have both advocated for eliminating some regulatory hurdles to help fast-track the reconstruction of Pacific Palisades and Altadena.

Having carefully studied California’s fire history, Char argues that haste could lead to repeats of the same land use, zoning, and construction mistakes that have increased residential fire risk across the state to begin with.

Climate change aside, land use policies that discount long-term environmental awareness are common contributing factors in nearly every type of disaster risk found in the Ten Across geography. Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with Char Miller about the developing events in Los Angeles and how they relate to many other risk and adaptation stories across Interstate 10 in recent history.

Related articles and resources:

Books by Char Miller referenced in this discussion:

Burn Scars: A Documentary History of Fire Suppression from Colonial Origins to the Resurgence of Cultural Burning

West Side Rising: How San Antonio’s 1921 Flood Devastated a City and Sparked an Environmental Justice Movement

Not So Golden State: Sustainability vs. the California Dream

Ten Across Conversations podcasts referenced in this discussion:

“Urban Expert Bill Fulton’s Perspective of How LA Can Rebuild Following the Fires” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, January 15, 2025)

“State Preemption is on the Rise: What it Means for Cities” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, April 6, 2023)

“Leading the Country’s 2nd Largest City with LA Mayor Eric Garcetti” (Ten Across Conversations podcast, November 17, 2022)

Other:

The Fragmented Metropolis (Robert M. Fogelson, 1993)]]>2048california,climate,equity,fire,governance,resilience,risk,wildfiresfalse89fullIs Sharing Our Climate Emotions Key to Achieving Climate Action?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-sharing-our-climate-emotions-key-to-achieving-climate-action--63862887rates of private insurance nonrenewal increase among the most at-risk communities, as a result of storms, wildfires and other extreme weather. Lastly, all but four US cities that saw the most significant jump in their number of extremely hot days last year are along Interstate 10.

It would not be unreasonable to feel some uneasiness and uncertainty as the new year begins. We are living in a fast-paced, highly connected period of volatility for humanity at large. And many of the decisions and actions taken now will have more immediate consequences here in the Ten Across geography, where the evidence of climate change is felt most profoundly.

A loss of insurance or homeownership; loss of recreation or thermal comfort due to extended heat waves; or loss of communities as we once knew them from disaster, places a significant mental toll on those in the immediate and surrounding environment, as well as observers. However, a study by George Mason University finds most Americans (65%) ‘rarely’ or ‘never’ talk about the topic of climate change with friends or family.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Dr. Sophie Nicholls, principal investigator for the Feeling Planet research study, discuss the importance of naming and reflecting on difficult feelings about our environment. Sophie’s study seeks to demonstrate how this process is critical in tending to ourselves and others, and for generating action and hope for the future.

Related resources and articles:

Download Feeling Planet workshop materials and read more about the study HERE.

“LA-area wildfires taking toll on mental health of disaster survivors” (NPR, January 14, 2025)

What If We Get it Right?: Visions of Climate Futures, written by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

The Weight of Nature: How a Changing Climate Changes Our Brains, written by Clayton Page Aldern ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63862887Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:17:19 +0000Ten AcrossIn the hottest year in recorded history, extreme heat corresponded to several notable weather events and ongoing public health impacts in the Ten Across geography. Evidence shows warming ocean temperatures were behind an especially destructive...rates of private insurance nonrenewal increase among the most at-risk communities, as a result of storms, wildfires and other extreme weather. Lastly, all but four US cities that saw the most significant jump in their number of extremely hot days last year are along Interstate 10.

It would not be unreasonable to feel some uneasiness and uncertainty as the new year begins. We are living in a fast-paced, highly connected period of volatility for humanity at large. And many of the decisions and actions taken now will have more immediate consequences here in the Ten Across geography, where the evidence of climate change is felt most profoundly.

A loss of insurance or homeownership; loss of recreation or thermal comfort due to extended heat waves; or loss of communities as we once knew them from disaster, places a significant mental toll on those in the immediate and surrounding environment, as well as observers. However, a study by George Mason University finds most Americans (65%) ‘rarely’ or ‘never’ talk about the topic of climate change with friends or family.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Dr. Sophie Nicholls, principal investigator for the Feeling Planet research study, discuss the importance of naming and reflecting on difficult feelings about our environment. Sophie’s study seeks to demonstrate how this process is critical in tending to ourselves and others, and for generating action and hope for the future.

Related resources and articles:

Download Feeling Planet workshop materials and read more about the study HERE.

“LA-area wildfires taking toll on mental health of disaster survivors” (NPR, January 14, 2025)

What If We Get it Right?: Visions of Climate Futures, written by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

The Weight of Nature: How a Changing Climate Changes Our Brains, written by Clayton Page Aldern ]]>2362alabama,anxiety,arizona,california,climate,emotion,energy,floods,florida,hurricanes,louisiana,psychology,texas,therapy,wildfiresfalse88fullTen Across Conversations 2024 Major Takeawayshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-across-conversations-2024-major-takeaways--63718722hottest year in recorded history, the Ten Across geography witnessed ongoing drought, a supercharged Atlantic hurricane season, devastating wildfires, and a significant loss of homeownership or insurance safety nets for its residents.

As we enter 2025, with staggering urban wildfires still raging in the Los Angeles area and a new federal administration soon to be sworn in; it is evident that this year will be a complex, unpredictable, if not historic year. This underscores the urgency of continuing our dialogues and collaborations on climate resilience. We believe the Ten Across region holds critical insights to understanding our present challenges and the foreseeable future as a nation as climate change and other global forces converge.

In this episode, we contextualize major issues surfaced in 2024 and their significance within our region to set the stage for conversations in the year ahead. While we cannot highlight every guest and topic, we would like to sincerely thank all who engaged with us and shared their insights last year. We hope this summary will inspire you to revisit and share some of your favorite conversations of the show, so that we may connect with more of you in the new year.

Thank you for listening along and stay tuned for more!

Featured podcasts by order of appearance in this recording:

“Why Phoenix is the ‘Most American City’ with George Packer”

“How the 10X Region Can Plan for Climate Migration with Abrahm Lustgarten”

“Future Cities: How Mayors Are Leading U.S. Progress with Clarence Anthony”

“James Fallows on How the News Media Influence U.S. Democracy and Elections”

“New America’s Anne-Marie Slaughter on the Importance of Local and Regional Governance”

Related articles and resources:

Link to subscribe to the Ten Across newsletter

George Packer on Washington Week with The Atlantic, 12/27/24 “As a Climate Scientist, I Knew It Was Time to Leave Los Angeles” (Peter Kalmus, NYTimes Opinion, January 10, 2025)

“The Great Climate Migration Has Begun” (Abrahm Lustgarten, New York Times Magazine, July 23, 2020)

Our Towns Civic Foundation

New America’s Co-Governance Project]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63718722Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:12:03 +0000Ten AcrossThe events of the past year have reinforced the logic of the Ten Across initiative. In the context of the...hottest year in recorded history, the Ten Across geography witnessed ongoing drought, a supercharged Atlantic hurricane season, devastating wildfires, and a significant loss of homeownership or insurance safety nets for its residents.

As we enter 2025, with staggering urban wildfires still raging in the Los Angeles area and a new federal administration soon to be sworn in; it is evident that this year will be a complex, unpredictable, if not historic year. This underscores the urgency of continuing our dialogues and collaborations on climate resilience. We believe the Ten Across region holds critical insights to understanding our present challenges and the foreseeable future as a nation as climate change and other global forces converge.

In this episode, we contextualize major issues surfaced in 2024 and their significance within our region to set the stage for conversations in the year ahead. While we cannot highlight every guest and topic, we would like to sincerely thank all who engaged with us and shared their insights last year. We hope this summary will inspire you to revisit and share some of your favorite conversations of the show, so that we may connect with more of you in the new year.

Thank you for listening along and stay tuned for more!

Featured podcasts by order of appearance in this recording:

“Why Phoenix is the ‘Most American City’ with George Packer”

“How the 10X Region Can Plan for Climate Migration with Abrahm Lustgarten”

“Future Cities: How Mayors Are Leading U.S. Progress with Clarence Anthony”

“James Fallows on How the News Media Influence U.S. Democracy and Elections”

“New America’s Anne-Marie Slaughter on the Importance of Local and Regional Governance”

Related articles and resources:

Link to subscribe to the Ten Across newsletter

George Packer on Washington Week with The Atlantic, 12/27/24 2354alabama,arizona,california,climate,energy,florida,georgia,governance,louisiana,nevada,newmexico,politics,texas,water,wildfiresfalse87fullUrban Expert Bill Fulton's Perspective on How LA Can Rebuild Following the Fireshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urban-expert-bill-fulton-s-perspective-on-how-la-can-rebuild-following-the-fires--63695005
Then the worst happened—firefighting aircraft became grounded due to the strong Santa Ana winds and hydrants, not designed for a fire of this scale, ran dry after constant use for 24 hours leaving homes and first responders defenseless. Within a short period of time, the Palisades fire razed 5,000 structures and counting to the ground.

A little over a week since the blaze began, the Palisades and nearby Eaton fire in the Angeles National Forest, remain largely uncontained. Smaller fires in the conflagration—including Hurst and Kenneth on the northeast side of LA—are nearly or 100% contained. However 90,000 residents remain under evacuation orders and another 84,000 are under a warning. Life has come to a standstill in this portion of the nation’s second largest city and the path to recovery is uncertain.

For years, the insurance industry has been anticipating an event like this. In fact, just last summer, 70% of Palisades residents had their home policies dropped because companies determined wildfire rebuilding cost would be insurmountable. The absence of private insurance coverage, and the speed with which the fire consumed billions of dollars’ worth of property, has raised urgent questions about how and where we will choose to develop housing, businesses, and necessary institutions in a climate changed world.

In this timely episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Bill Fulton, the former mayor of Ventura, California and former director of planning and economic development for the City of San Diego, discuss the future of homeownership, insurance, and residential development in Los Angeles while this singularly tragic event continues to play out.

Related articles and resources:

“As L.A. considers rebuilding, here’s what people say they’re willing to change” (The Washington Post, Jan. 15, 2025)

“How climate change is reshaping home insurance in California—and the rest of the U.S.” (NPR, Jan. 14, 2025)

“We Will All Be Paying For L.A’s Wildfires” (The Lever, Jan. 14, 2025)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63695005Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:45:45 +0000Ten AcrossOn January 10, a sudden urban fire began in Los Angeles’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood, immediately scorching 200 acres. Two hours later, evacuations were ordered for the 23,000 people in the community. By morning, all Los Angeles firefighters were...
Then the worst happened—firefighting aircraft became grounded due to the strong Santa Ana winds and hydrants, not designed for a fire of this scale, ran dry after constant use for 24 hours leaving homes and first responders defenseless. Within a short period of time, the Palisades fire razed 5,000 structures and counting to the ground.

A little over a week since the blaze began, the Palisades and nearby Eaton fire in the Angeles National Forest, remain largely uncontained. Smaller fires in the conflagration—including Hurst and Kenneth on the northeast side of LA—are nearly or 100% contained. However 90,000 residents remain under evacuation orders and another 84,000 are under a warning. Life has come to a standstill in this portion of the nation’s second largest city and the path to recovery is uncertain.

For years, the insurance industry has been anticipating an event like this. In fact, just last summer, 70% of Palisades residents had their home policies dropped because companies determined wildfire rebuilding cost would be insurmountable. The absence of private insurance coverage, and the speed with which the fire consumed billions of dollars’ worth of property, has raised urgent questions about how and where we will choose to develop housing, businesses, and necessary institutions in a climate changed world.

In this timely episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Bill Fulton, the former mayor of Ventura, California and former director of planning and economic development for the City of San Diego, discuss the future of homeownership, insurance, and residential development in Los Angeles while this singularly tragic event continues to play out.

Related articles and resources:

“As L.A. considers rebuilding, here’s what people say they’re willing to change” (The Washington Post, Jan. 15, 2025)

“How climate change is reshaping home insurance in California—and the rest of the U.S.” (NPR, Jan. 14, 2025)

“We Will All Be Paying For L.A’s Wildfires” (The Lever, Jan. 14, 2025)]]>1637california,climate,equity,risk,water,wildfirefalse86fullNew America's Anne-Marie Slaughter on the Importance of Local and Regional Governancehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-america-s-anne-marie-slaughter-on-the-importance-of-local-and-regional-governance--63380027"It’s not just trust, it’s agency. Going back to this election—that anger is so often connected to people who feel like they are at the mercy of forces they cannot control." —Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America

As we enter 2025, perspectives increasingly diverge on issues of the economy, national and international politics, energy and artificial intelligence, and management of the environment. The greatest uncertainty may be whether the world at large will rally to the urgency of climate change. Yet in the face of such complex, large-scale challenges, effective local action remains as one of the most important determinants of our collective future.

Washington, D.C.-based New America, a “think-and-action tank,” was founded in 1999 on the belief that the nation needed research and policy recommendations that could better support the more mobile and informed American public of the digital age. Their work elevates the stories of people closest to the public problems they seek to solve; investing in the next generation of leaders; and intentionally engaging with local perspectives. The organization has generated guidance and driven activity toward building resilience and public trust at all levels of government, serving as a platform for emerging social, technological and political thought leaders including Abrahm Lustgarten and Jeff Goodell.

Under the leadership of Anne-Marie Slaughter, a renowned international law scholar and former first woman director of Policy Planning for the U.S. State Department, New America has infused these areas of study and problem-solving with an increasingly global outlook.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Anne-Marie Slaughter reflect on the evolution of New America’s role in helping to provide evidence-based ideas, policies, and solutions to help inform governmental response to the future and to external conflict. They also explore the local, state, and regional leadership alternatives available in the Ten Across geography if the global community cannot effectively collaborate on mitigating climate change impacts in 2025.

Relevant links and resources:

Anne-Marie is also the author or editor of nine books, including... A New World Order… The Idea that Is America, and… most recently...Renewal: From Crisis to Transformation in Our Lives, Work, and Politics.

Friends or fellows of New America that have also been on the podcast:

“James Fallows on How the News Media Influence U.S. Democracy and Elections”
“How the 10X Region Can Plan for Climate Migration with Abrahm Lustgarten”
“10X Heat Series: Covering Climate Change as it Unfolds with Jeff Goodell”
“State Preemption is on the Rise: What it Means for Cities”

Guest Bio: Anne-Marie Slaughter is a global leader, scholar, and public commentator. She is currently CEO of New America, a think and action tank dedicated to renewing the promise of America in a period of rapid demographic, technological, and global change. She previously served as a professor of international, foreign, and comparative law at Harvard Law School; dean of the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, and as the director of policy planning for the United States Department of State. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63380027Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:08:25 +0000Ten Across"It’s not just trust, it’s agency. Going back to this election—that anger is so often connected to people who feel like they are at the mercy of forces they cannot control." —Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America As we enter 2025, perspectives..."It’s not just trust, it’s agency. Going back to this election—that anger is so often connected to people who feel like they are at the mercy of forces they cannot control." —Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America

As we enter 2025, perspectives increasingly diverge on issues of the economy, national and international politics, energy and artificial intelligence, and management of the environment. The greatest uncertainty may be whether the world at large will rally to the urgency of climate change. Yet in the face of such complex, large-scale challenges, effective local action remains as one of the most important determinants of our collective future.

Washington, D.C.-based New America, a “think-and-action tank,” was founded in 1999 on the belief that the nation needed research and policy recommendations that could better support the more mobile and informed American public of the digital age. Their work elevates the stories of people closest to the public problems they seek to solve; investing in the next generation of leaders; and intentionally engaging with local perspectives. The organization has generated guidance and driven activity toward building resilience and public trust at all levels of government, serving as a platform for emerging social, technological and political thought leaders including Abrahm Lustgarten and Jeff Goodell.

Under the leadership of Anne-Marie Slaughter, a renowned international law scholar and former first woman director of Policy Planning for the U.S. State Department, New America has infused these areas of study and problem-solving with an increasingly global outlook.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Anne-Marie Slaughter reflect on the evolution of New America’s role in helping to provide evidence-based ideas, policies, and solutions to help inform governmental response to the future and to external conflict. They also explore the local, state, and regional leadership alternatives available in the Ten Across geography if the global community cannot effectively collaborate on mitigating climate change impacts in 2025.

Relevant links and resources:

Anne-Marie is also the author or editor of nine books, including... A New World Order… The Idea that Is America, and… most recently...Renewal: From Crisis to Transformation in Our Lives, Work, and Politics.

Friends or fellows of New America that have also been on the podcast:

“James Fallows on How the News Media Influence U.S. Democracy and Elections”
“How the 10X Region Can Plan for Climate Migration with Abrahm Lustgarten”
“10X Heat Series: Covering Climate...]]>3159alabama,arizona,california,climate,commerce,energy,equity,florida,georgia,governance,heat,louisiana,mexico,mississippi,nevada,new,risk,texas,waterfalse85fullWant to Understand the Future of U.S. Climate Resilience? Look to the Gulf Coast.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/want-to-understand-the-future-of-u-s-climate-resilience-look-to-the-gulf-coast--63176839
To assert permanence upon this fluid landform and to stop severe flooding of riverine communities, the US Army Corps of Engineers introduced the Mississippi River Tributaries Program in 1927. Over the course of four decades, a labyrinth of concrete levees, floodways, reservoirs and pumping stations were constructed in an attempt to control the river.

Today, these interventions along the Mississippi are inadvertently leading to greater flooding by preventing the natural process of sediment flow and the formation of new wetlands. Faced with this challenge, as well as the fastest rate of climate-induced sea level rise in the world—the Louisiana delta is quickly receding. In fact as Beaux Jones, president and CEO of The Water Institute shared, the state “loses roughly the equivalent of a football field every 100 minutes.”

This land loss is so great, that the nation’s first official climate refugees hail from a now-deserted island in southern Louisiana: Isle de Jean Charles. Louisiana resident and writer Nathaniel Rich recently commented in The New York Times that evidence suggests New Orleans may not be far behind.

The urgent challenge of protecting the habitation of Louisiana’s coast reminds us that climate change impacts are not a far-off abstraction or that resilience is a distant need; it is a daily reality for those in Gulf Coast.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Beaux Jones, president and CEO of The Water Institute, explore how this Baton Rouge-based research center is gathering the best coastal hydrologic data and experts, and sharing their methodologies with the US Army Corps of Engineers and many impacted communities in the I-10 corridor to assist them in critical decision making and resilience planning.

Relevant links and resources:

Learn more about how The Water Institute is helping the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers update their benefit-cost analysis for climate adaptive infrastructure.

Resilient Jacksonville: the award-winning resilience plan from the City of Jacksonville, with research support provided by the Institute

Learn more about The Water Institute’s work at the forefront of quantifying the impacts of compound flooding.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63176839Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:28:51 +0000Ten AcrossLouisiana’s coast sits at the mouth of the Mississippi River. The largest discharge basin in the United States, the Mississippi collects runoff from 41% of the nation’s rivers and delivers it into the Gulf of Mexico. Where this freshwater meets the...
To assert permanence upon this fluid landform and to stop severe flooding of riverine communities, the US Army Corps of Engineers introduced the Mississippi River Tributaries Program in 1927. Over the course of four decades, a labyrinth of concrete levees, floodways, reservoirs and pumping stations were constructed in an attempt to control the river.

Today, these interventions along the Mississippi are inadvertently leading to greater flooding by preventing the natural process of sediment flow and the formation of new wetlands. Faced with this challenge, as well as the fastest rate of climate-induced sea level rise in the world—the Louisiana delta is quickly receding. In fact as Beaux Jones, president and CEO of The Water Institute shared, the state “loses roughly the equivalent of a football field every 100 minutes.”

This land loss is so great, that the nation’s first official climate refugees hail from a now-deserted island in southern Louisiana: Isle de Jean Charles. Louisiana resident and writer Nathaniel Rich recently commented in The New York Times that evidence suggests New Orleans may not be far behind.

The urgent challenge of protecting the habitation of Louisiana’s coast reminds us that climate change impacts are not a far-off abstraction or that resilience is a distant need; it is a daily reality for those in Gulf Coast.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Beaux Jones, president and CEO of The Water Institute, explore how this Baton Rouge-based research center is gathering the best coastal hydrologic data and experts, and sharing their methodologies with the US Army Corps of Engineers and many impacted communities in the I-10 corridor to assist them in critical decision making and resilience planning.

Relevant links and resources:

Learn more about how The Water Institute is helping the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers update their benefit-cost analysis for climate adaptive infrastructure.

Resilient Jacksonville: the award-winning resilience plan from the City of Jacksonville, with research support provided by the Institute

Learn more about 2849alabama,climate,coast,flood,florida,gulf,hurricanes,louisiana,mississippi,resilience,texas,waterfalse84fullNOAA Meteorologists Reflect on This Year's Historic Atlantic Hurricane Seasonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/noaa-meteorologists-reflect-on-this-year-s-historic-atlantic-hurricane-season--62960398A recent study by Climate Central found that over the last six years, manmade warming amplified the average Atlantic hurricane’s strength by as much as 18 miles per hour. For context: it only takes an increase of 16 miles per hour to advance a hurricane from "minimal" Category 1 to "major" Category 3 — but the difference in damage is 140 times greater. Evidence of such a potent connection between climate-warmed ocean temperatures and the energy of tropical cyclones has many meteorologists raising alarms.

In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published their ‘most aggressive season outlook’ ever, according to the Washington Post. The agency projected 17 to 25 named storms, up to 13 of which were likely to strengthen into hurricanes. Of those, it was predicted that four to seven would rank as Category 3 or above. With just a week left in the standard June-through-November hurricane season, the forecast has proven devastatingly accurate.

The southeastern portion of the Ten Across geography and north into Central Appalachia saw the greatest human and property loss this season from one Category 4 and two Category 5 storms that rolled into the Gulf Coast region.

This episode of the podcast discusses the greatest impacts from these events, as well as the advances that NOAA, the National Weather Service, and National Hurricane Center are making to limit harm from extreme weather as much as possible during both hurricane season and the rest of the year.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan and the National Weather Service’s Southern Region Director Michael Coyne to explore the evolving responsibilities of meteorologic sciences and communications in a changing climate landscape. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62960398Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:59:37 +0000Ten AcrossThe U.S. Atlantic hurricane season has changed. https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2024-11-20/climate-change-goosed-hurricane-wind-strength-by-18-mph-since-2019-study-says found that over the last six years, manmade warming amplified the average...A recent study by Climate Central found that over the last six years, manmade warming amplified the average Atlantic hurricane’s strength by as much as 18 miles per hour. For context: it only takes an increase of 16 miles per hour to advance a hurricane from "minimal" Category 1 to "major" Category 3 — but the difference in damage is 140 times greater. Evidence of such a potent connection between climate-warmed ocean temperatures and the energy of tropical cyclones has many meteorologists raising alarms.

In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published their ‘most aggressive season outlook’ ever, according to the Washington Post. The agency projected 17 to 25 named storms, up to 13 of which were likely to strengthen into hurricanes. Of those, it was predicted that four to seven would rank as Category 3 or above. With just a week left in the standard June-through-November hurricane season, the forecast has proven devastatingly accurate.

The southeastern portion of the Ten Across geography and north into Central Appalachia saw the greatest human and property loss this season from one Category 4 and two Category 5 storms that rolled into the Gulf Coast region.

This episode of the podcast discusses the greatest impacts from these events, as well as the advances that NOAA, the National Weather Service, and National Hurricane Center are making to limit harm from extreme weather as much as possible during both hurricane season and the rest of the year.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan and the National Weather Service’s Southern Region Director Michael Coyne to explore the evolving responsibilities of meteorologic sciences and communications in a changing climate landscape. ]]>3185alabama,atlantic,beryl,climate,coast,florida,georgia,gulf,helene,hurricane,hurricanes,milton,mississippi,oceans,risk,storms,texasfalse83fullUrban Planners: The Unexpected Champions of the U.S. Heat Resilience Efforthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urban-planners-the-unexpected-champions-of-the-u-s-heat-resilience-effort--62744460heat-related fatalities and declining public health measures across many vulnerable populations within Ten Across communities like Phoenix, Los Angeles, Tucson and San Antonio.

Rising temperatures already pose a risk to this region's critical physical infrastructure, as reported by nonprofit Climate Central: the US experienced 60% more hot season power outages during the last 10 years than in the period from 2000 to 2009. And the risk of heat-related grid failures across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas is expected to grow quickly, according to findings released earlier this year by global advisory firm ICF.

Federal, state, and local leaders are now focused on mitigating the most severe outcomes for heat-vulnerable communities. This summer the Biden Administration hosted the first ever White House Summit on Extreme Heat, pulling together more than 100 experts on the cutting edge of heat research and adaptation to develop shovel-ready resilience projects. Topping the list of priorities were long-term interventions like improved tree canopy and installation of cooling infrastructure in the most at-risk cities and suburbs.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with Dr. V Kelly Turner, assistant professor of urban planning at the University of California, Los Angeles, who participated in the White House Summit and has been a leading voice in reimagining the built environment for a hotter climate. Earlier this year, Kelly was appointed director of the National Integrated Heat Health Information System’s (NIHHIS) Center for Heat Resilient Communities. The Center will begin accepting applications on November 20, 2024, from communities in need of technical assistance to determine the best locally tailored heat solutions.

Listen in as Duke and Kelly discuss what these strategies might look like and why they are so immediately needed in the Ten Across region.

Relevant links and resources:

Information for cities and tribes to apply for heat mitigation grant technical assistance (APPLICATIONS DUE January 24, 2025): https://cpo.noaa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CHRC-Application-Supplement-10-31-2.pdf

“New climate projections show rising exposure to extreme heat in disadvantaged communities” (ICF, May 2024)

“What Some of the Hottest Cities on The 10 Are Doing to Address Deadly Heat” (Ten Across Conversations, August 2024)

“10X Heat Series: Covering Climate Change as It Unfolds with Jeff Goodell” (Ten Across Conversations, July 2023)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62744460Thu, 14 Nov 2024 23:18:54 +0000Ten AcrossExtreme heat, when compared to other natural disasters, can be slow-moving and hard to observe. There aren’t homes to repair or debris to clear following a heat wave, but the devastation is revealed in the rising number of...heat-related fatalities and declining public health measures across many vulnerable populations within Ten Across communities like Phoenix, Los Angeles, Tucson and San Antonio.

Rising temperatures already pose a risk to this region's critical physical infrastructure, as reported by nonprofit Climate Central: the US experienced 60% more hot season power outages during the last 10 years than in the period from 2000 to 2009. And the risk of heat-related grid failures across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas is expected to grow quickly, according to findings released earlier this year by global advisory firm ICF.

Federal, state, and local leaders are now focused on mitigating the most severe outcomes for heat-vulnerable communities. This summer the Biden Administration hosted the first ever White House Summit on Extreme Heat, pulling together more than 100 experts on the cutting edge of heat research and adaptation to develop shovel-ready resilience projects. Topping the list of priorities were long-term interventions like improved tree canopy and installation of cooling infrastructure in the most at-risk cities and suburbs.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with Dr. V Kelly Turner, assistant professor of urban planning at the University of California, Los Angeles, who participated in the White House Summit and has been a leading voice in reimagining the built environment for a hotter climate. Earlier this year, Kelly was appointed director of the National Integrated Heat Health Information System’s (NIHHIS) Center for Heat Resilient Communities. The Center will begin accepting applications on November 20, 2024, from communities in need of technical assistance to determine the best locally tailored heat solutions.

Listen in as Duke and Kelly discuss what these strategies might look like and why they are so immediately needed in the Ten Across region.

Relevant links and resources:

Information for cities and tribes to apply for heat mitigation grant technical assistance (APPLICATIONS DUE January 24, 2025): https://cpo.noaa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CHRC-Application-Supplement-10-31-2.pdf

“New climate projections show rising exposure to extreme heat in disadvantaged communities” (ICF, May 2024)

2690false82fullA Housing Shortage in the Sun Belt Shakes Up Perceptions of the Region's Affordabilityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-housing-shortage-in-the-sun-belt-shakes-up-perceptions-of-the-region-s-affordability--62658741
However, development of new single-family housing has shown more hesitancy since the 2008 housing bubble collapse, and proposed multifamily properties can be deterred by NIMBY (Not in My Backyard) attitudes. Both factors have contributed to a significant housing shortage in Arizona and its neighboring states, according to report by ARCHES, the Arizona Research Center for Housing Equity and Sustainability. Further compounding the issue, the recent growth in domestic migration to the region has outpaced this weaker rate of real estate development.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the median home price in Arizona surged 50% to $470,000 and nearly half of all renters are considered cost-burdened, meaning they are spending more than 30% of their income on housing. Local land use policies have overwhelmingly favored single-family development, so much so that it represents nearly 78% of all housing units built in Arizona since 2000.

Today, lacking a diverse stock of housing options, service industry workers, teachers, first responders and other professionals earning less than $60,000 a year are struggling to find affordable places to live. Researchers warn that such an unbalanced mix of housing opportunities leads to economic instability, poorer health outcomes and social division over time. Rising rates of homelessness tend to be an early warning sign, and in 2023 homelessness in Arizona reached its highest recorded level since 2010.

Housing is a universal need. To thrive, communities need to become better at cultivating a sufficient and diverse inventory. In this episode, ARCHES housing researchers Alison Cook-Davis and Kristi Eustice discuss the findings and recommendations contained in their center’s first report as a HUD-funded resource for furthering housing equity in the U.S. Southwest.

Relevant links and resources:

2024 State of Housing in Arizona Report (Arizona Research Center for Housing Equity and Sustainability at the Morrison Institute for Public Policy, August 2024, PDF file)

“Housing is Health Care” (Morrison Institute for Public Policy, May 2021, PDF file)

“America’s housing problem—and what to do about it” (Harvard Magazine, November-December 2024)

“Why Phoenix is the ‘Most American City’ with George Packer” (Ten Across Conversations, August 2024)

“Local Experts Answer: Why Are People Still Moving to Phoenix?” (Ten Across Conversations, February 2024)

“Understanding Housing and Homelessness in America with Gregg Colburn” (Ten Across Conversations, December 2022)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62658741Thu, 07 Nov 2024 23:15:13 +0000Ten AcrossThe cost of housing has risen nationwide, but this change has been particularly acute in the Ten Across geography. With the exception of California, the Sun Belt has been known for decades to offer abundant and affordable housing, attracting young...
However, development of new single-family housing has shown more hesitancy since the 2008 housing bubble collapse, and proposed multifamily properties can be deterred by NIMBY (Not in My Backyard) attitudes. Both factors have contributed to a significant housing shortage in Arizona and its neighboring states, according to report by ARCHES, the Arizona Research Center for Housing Equity and Sustainability. Further compounding the issue, the recent growth in domestic migration to the region has outpaced this weaker rate of real estate development.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the median home price in Arizona surged 50% to $470,000 and nearly half of all renters are considered cost-burdened, meaning they are spending more than 30% of their income on housing. Local land use policies have overwhelmingly favored single-family development, so much so that it represents nearly 78% of all housing units built in Arizona since 2000.

Today, lacking a diverse stock of housing options, service industry workers, teachers, first responders and other professionals earning less than $60,000 a year are struggling to find affordable places to live. Researchers warn that such an unbalanced mix of housing opportunities leads to economic instability, poorer health outcomes and social division over time. Rising rates of homelessness tend to be an early warning sign, and in 2023 homelessness in Arizona reached its highest recorded level since 2010.

Housing is a universal need. To thrive, communities need to become better at cultivating a sufficient and diverse inventory. In this episode, ARCHES housing researchers Alison Cook-Davis and Kristi Eustice discuss the findings and recommendations contained in their center’s first report as a HUD-funded resource for furthering housing equity in the U.S. Southwest.

Relevant links and resources:

2024 State of Housing in Arizona Report (Arizona Research Center for Housing Equity and Sustainability at the Morrison Institute for Public Policy, August 2024, PDF file)

“Housing is Health Care” (Morrison Institute for Public Policy, May 2021, PDF file)

“America’s housing problem—and what to do about it” (Harvard Magazine, November-December 2024)

2734arizona,california,equity,florida,governance,housing,inflation,nevada,renting,texasfalse82fullJames Fallows on How the News Media Influences U.S. Democracy and Electionshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-fallows-on-how-the-news-media-influences-u-s-democracy-and-elections--62479414Breaking the News, a book which described the origins of the public’s mistrust of the news media.

Fallows believed as much then as now that most political journalism is a source of entertainment focused on the gamesmanship of policymaking, rather than practical information for civically engaged citizens. This disconnect has only grown as many local news publications have proven unable to adapt to the digital age, leaving many communities to become ‘news deserts.’

Together with his wife Deborah, both have sought to alleviate distrust of the media and the related knowledge gaps by reporting from small towns in their book and HBO documentary Our Towns. Their work has led them to conclude that the national media lacks sufficient capacity or interest to provide a platform for all the complexity and ideological nuance found among the voting populace. They now operate the Our Towns Civic Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to uncovering stories of civic renewal and local success.

In this live conversation recorded at the Arizona State University campus in Tempe, Duke Reiter and James Fallows discuss how the imperfect barometer of national-scale journalism can shape citizen behaviors and tensions between the major parties, especially in an election year.

WATCH THIS DISCUSSION on the Ten Across YouTube channel.

Fact check of today’s episode:

The Barry Goldwater Range Complex located in Arizona’s Gila Bend is incorrectly referred to as the John McCain Bombing Range in this discussion.

Relevant links and resources:

James Fallows | Substack: Breaking the News

Breaking the News (Fallows, 1996)

Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey Into the Heart of America (Fallows, James and Deborah Fallows, 2018)

“A Kansas town offers transportation for voters but many are unaware” (NBC News, 2018)

“Why Phoenix is the ‘Most American City’ with George Packer” (Ten Across Conversations, 2024)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62479414Wed, 23 Oct 2024 22:36:42 +0000Ten AcrossOn October 10th —25 days ahead of the 2024 presidential election—Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and veteran political correspondent James Fallows sat down to discuss journalism’s role in American democracy today. Fallows has been a notable observer of...Breaking the News, a book which described the origins of the public’s mistrust of the news media.

Fallows believed as much then as now that most political journalism is a source of entertainment focused on the gamesmanship of policymaking, rather than practical information for civically engaged citizens. This disconnect has only grown as many local news publications have proven unable to adapt to the digital age, leaving many communities to become ‘news deserts.’

Together with his wife Deborah, both have sought to alleviate distrust of the media and the related knowledge gaps by reporting from small towns in their book and HBO documentary Our Towns. Their work has led them to conclude that the national media lacks sufficient capacity or interest to provide a platform for all the complexity and ideological nuance found among the voting populace. They now operate the Our Towns Civic Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to uncovering stories of civic renewal and local success.

In this live conversation recorded at the Arizona State University campus in Tempe, Duke Reiter and James Fallows discuss how the imperfect barometer of national-scale journalism can shape citizen behaviors and tensions between the major parties, especially in an election year.

WATCH THIS DISCUSSION on the Ten Across YouTube channel.

Fact check of today’s episode:

The Barry Goldwater Range Complex located in Arizona’s Gila Bend is incorrectly referred to as the John McCain Bombing Range in this discussion.

Relevant links and resources:

James Fallows | Substack: Breaking the News

Breaking the News (Fallows, 1996)

Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey Into the Heart of America (Fallows, James and Deborah Fallows, 2018)

“A Kansas town offers transportation for voters but many are unaware” (NBC News, 2018)

“Why Phoenix is the ‘Most American City’ with George Packer” (Ten Across Conversations, 2024)]]>3237arizona,california,climate,democracy,election,elections,equity,florida,georgia,governance,journalism,politics,presidential,presidents,texasfalse80full10X Border Series: A Forecast for U.S.-Mexico Relations Beyond 2024 with Tony Payanhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10x-border-series-a-forecast-for-u-s-mexico-relations-beyond-2024-with-tony-payan--62401896Ten Across Conversations podcast has explored a variety of influences on modern U.S.-Mexico relations, including a lack of cooperation on immigration policy, climate change impacts on transboundary water-sharing and the outsized role Mexico plays in the recent revitalization of North American manufacturing. For the final episode of this limited series on the border, we’ll examine major political considerations as both nations prepare to transition presidential administrations and then to renegotiate the critical United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in 2026.

This conversation draws on the perspective of Tony Payan, executive director of Rice University’s Baker Institute Center for the U.S. and Mexico. The Center publishes an annual Mexico Country Outlook report that provides insights for business leaders, policymakers and the public with regard to the state of affairs within the country and how these trends may impact its relationship with the U.S.

Their 2024 Outlook, published in January, anticipated many challenges within Mexico’s democracy, infrastructure and energy security, but also significant economic opportunity as the U.S. evolves its own industrial policy in support of nearshoring its supply chain.

Ten Across founder Duke Reiter discusses these implications with Tony Payan, paying particular attention to policy changes anticipated with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's recent election and the implications for the current U.S. presidential candidates’ respective platforms.

Relevant links and resources:
The Baker Institute’s Mexico Country Outlook 2024

Border Series Episode 1: “Why U.S. Immigration Reform is Critical to Our Future with Dr. David Shirk”

Border Series Episode 2: “Climate-Induced Drought Tests U.S.-Mexico Water-Sharing”

Border Series Episode 3: “Perspectives From a Binational Trade and Economic Development Hub”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62401896Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:28:07 +0000Ten AcrossIn the last month, the Ten Across Conversations podcast has explored a variety of influences on modern U.S.-Mexico relations, including https://10across.com/10x-border-series-why-u-s-immigration-reform-is-critical-to-our-future-with-dr-david-shirk/,...Ten Across Conversations podcast has explored a variety of influences on modern U.S.-Mexico relations, including a lack of cooperation on immigration policy, climate change impacts on transboundary water-sharing and the outsized role Mexico plays in the recent revitalization of North American manufacturing. For the final episode of this limited series on the border, we’ll examine major political considerations as both nations prepare to transition presidential administrations and then to renegotiate the critical United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in 2026.

This conversation draws on the perspective of Tony Payan, executive director of Rice University’s Baker Institute Center for the U.S. and Mexico. The Center publishes an annual Mexico Country Outlook report that provides insights for business leaders, policymakers and the public with regard to the state of affairs within the country and how these trends may impact its relationship with the U.S.

Their 2024 Outlook, published in January, anticipated many challenges within Mexico’s democracy, infrastructure and energy security, but also significant economic opportunity as the U.S. evolves its own industrial policy in support of nearshoring its supply chain.

Ten Across founder Duke Reiter discusses these implications with Tony Payan, paying particular attention to policy changes anticipated with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's recent election and the implications for the current U.S. presidential candidates’ respective platforms.

Relevant links and resources:
The Baker Institute’s Mexico Country Outlook 2024

Border Series Episode 1: “Why U.S. Immigration Reform is Critical to Our Future with Dr. David Shirk”

Border Series Episode 2: “Climate-Induced Drought Tests U.S.-Mexico Water-Sharing”

Border Series Episode 3: “Perspectives From a Binational Trade and Economic Development Hub”]]>2773agriculture,arizona,border,california,climate,commerce,energy,governance,mexico,nearshoring,texas,us,usmcafalse79full10X Border Series: Perspectives from a Binational Trade and Economic Development Hubhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10x-border-series-perspectives-from-a-binational-trade-and-economic-development-hub--62320211
After the North American Free Trade Agreement was reached in 1994, Borderplex assets—including its urbanization and industrialization—exploded for decades. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement updated NAFTA commitments in 2018, realigining regional trade in a way that paid off as COVID-19 brought volatility to global commerce for years to come. With instabilities persisting today in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Asia, the appeal of an international supply chain physically closer to U.S. markets has only grown.

Connected to the greater U.S. by Interstates 10 and 25, The Borderplex is a growing arterial for international trade and is further optimized by collaborative economic planning between leaders in all three of its cities. As a result of all of these and other factors, last year, Mexico surpassed China as the top importer to the U.S.-- a position China had held since 2009.

The Hunt Institute for Global Competitiveness at the University of Texas at El Paso and The Borderplex Alliance are two prominent organizations supporting the assets and relationships that make The Borderplex so critical to the U.S. They each provide expert analysis and guidance to companies and individuals interested in engaging this regional binational economic hub.

In this episode, Jon Barela, CEO of the Borderplex Alliance, and Mayra Maldonado, executive director of the Hunt Institute, offer their perspectives on these exchanges and what it means to be a binational region within the current political climate.

Fact check of today’s interview:
In this interview, a guest refers to El Paso, Texas, as the second safest city in the US with a population of half a million or more. Although this distinction appears to have been given in 2017 and is not the city’s current ranking, El Paso consistently ranks as one of the safer cities in the US for its population size.

Relevant links and resources:

Episode one of the series: “10X Border Series: Why U.S. Immigration Reform is Critical to Our Future with Dr. David Shirk”

Episode two of the series: “10X Border Series: Climate-Induced Drought Tests U.S.-Mexico Water-Sharing”

“The Transformative Power of Reduced Wait Times at the US-Mexico Border” (joint report between the Hunt Institute, Atlantic Council and El Colegio de la Frontera Norte)

Hunt Institute’s overview of the Paso del Norte Region]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62320211Thu, 10 Oct 2024 22:11:31 +0000Ten AcrossCulture, finances and people have always moved with fluidity across boundaries within the binational, three-state metropolitan region known as ‘the Borderplex.’ Together, Las Cruces, El Paso, and Ciudad Juarez are an economic powerhouse with a...
After the North American Free Trade Agreement was reached in 1994, Borderplex assets—including its urbanization and industrialization—exploded for decades. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement updated NAFTA commitments in 2018, realigining regional trade in a way that paid off as COVID-19 brought volatility to global commerce for years to come. With instabilities persisting today in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Asia, the appeal of an international supply chain physically closer to U.S. markets has only grown.

Connected to the greater U.S. by Interstates 10 and 25, The Borderplex is a growing arterial for international trade and is further optimized by collaborative economic planning between leaders in all three of its cities. As a result of all of these and other factors, last year, Mexico surpassed China as the top importer to the U.S.-- a position China had held since 2009.

The Hunt Institute for Global Competitiveness at the University of Texas at El Paso and The Borderplex Alliance are two prominent organizations supporting the assets and relationships that make The Borderplex so critical to the U.S. They each provide expert analysis and guidance to companies and individuals interested in engaging this regional binational economic hub.

In this episode, Jon Barela, CEO of the Borderplex Alliance, and Mayra Maldonado, executive director of the Hunt Institute, offer their perspectives on these exchanges and what it means to be a binational region within the current political climate.

Fact check of today’s interview:
In this interview, a guest refers to El Paso, Texas, as the second safest city in the US with a population of half a million or more. Although this distinction appears to have been given in 2017 and is not the city’s current ranking, El Paso consistently ranks as one of the safer cities in the US for its population size.

Relevant links and resources:

Episode one of the series: “10X Border Series: Why U.S. Immigration Reform is Critical to Our Future with Dr. David Shirk”

Episode two of the series: “10X Border Series: Climate-Induced Drought Tests U.S.-Mexico Water-Sharing”

“The Transformative Power of Reduced Wait Times at the US-Mexico Border” (joint report between the Hunt Institute, Atlantic Council and El Colegio de la Frontera Norte)

78full10X Border Series: Climate-Induced Drought Tests U.S.-Mexico Water-Sharinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10x-border-series-climate-induced-drought-tests-u-s-mexico-water-sharing--62218011another issue testing diplomacy between the U.S. and Mexico in 2024. Increasingly unpredictable weather patterns in combination with growth in both population and industrial demand have made it difficult, if not impossible, for the two nations to meet the obligations defined by their 1944 U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty.

The Tijuana, Rio Grande, and Colorado Rivers have long supported the growing border region. However, like the Colorado River Compact between U.S. states, the 1944 international treaty was developed during a 30-year period of unusual regional water abundance--extremely disparate from today's climate and demand. Intense strain is already being felt by water users on both sides of the border, and the future will be increasingly difficult if aging policies and infrastructure cannot be quickly brought up-to-date.

The International Boundary and Water Commission (“Comisión Internacional de Límites y Aguas”) is the binational governmental agency that administers this expansive treaty. Beginning in 2021, the Commission worked with experts to adjust the treaty's terms to 21st-century constraints. Though the team was unable to meet a target date to complete renegotiation in December 2023, increased activity in domestic legislation and binational research have since demonstrated growing motivation to master the availability of water resources in the region.

To help us understand this complex issue, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with two renowned transborder experts, Francisco Lara-Valencia and Stephen Mumme. Francisco and Stephen were among those who answered the IBWC’s request for expert policy recommendations in 2021. Together, they’ll discuss a confluence of factors requiring the IBWC to modernize transboundary water governance, and what this means for the Ten Across region.

Relevant links and resources:

Episode one of our ‘Border Series’: “10X Border Series: Why U.S. Immigration Reform is Critical to Our Future with Dr. David Shirk” (Ten Across Conversations, 2024)

“Managing Groundwater on the US-Mexico Border is Challenging—But Vital” (APM Research Lab/Ten Across, 2024)

“Water treaty between Mexico and U.S. faces biggest test in 80 years” (NPR, 2024)

“Water Management on the U.S.-Mexico Border: Achieving Water Sustainability and Resilience through Cross-Border Cooperation” (Lara-Valencia, Francisco, Irasema Coronado, Stephen Mumme, et al. 2023)

Border Water: The Politics of U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Water Management, 1945-2015 (Mumme, Stephen, 2023)

“Alternative Visions of the U.S. Southern Border Yesterday, Tomorrow, and Today” (Ten Across Conversations, 2023)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62218011Thu, 03 Oct 2024 23:53:02 +0000Ten AcrossAlongside immigration, there is https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/17/climate/water-conflict-us-mexico-heat-drought/index.html in 2024. Increasingly unpredictable weather patterns in combination with growth in both population and industrial demand have made...another issue testing diplomacy between the U.S. and Mexico in 2024. Increasingly unpredictable weather patterns in combination with growth in both population and industrial demand have made it difficult, if not impossible, for the two nations to meet the obligations defined by their 1944 U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty.

The Tijuana, Rio Grande, and Colorado Rivers have long supported the growing border region. However, like the Colorado River Compact between U.S. states, the 1944 international treaty was developed during a 30-year period of unusual regional water abundance--extremely disparate from today's climate and demand. Intense strain is already being felt by water users on both sides of the border, and the future will be increasingly difficult if aging policies and infrastructure cannot be quickly brought up-to-date.

The International Boundary and Water Commission (“Comisión Internacional de Límites y Aguas”) is the binational governmental agency that administers this expansive treaty. Beginning in 2021, the Commission worked with experts to adjust the treaty's terms to 21st-century constraints. Though the team was unable to meet a target date to complete renegotiation in December 2023, increased activity in domestic legislation and binational research have since demonstrated growing motivation to master the availability of water resources in the region.

To help us understand this complex issue, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with two renowned transborder experts, Francisco Lara-Valencia and Stephen Mumme. Francisco and Stephen were among those who answered the IBWC’s request for expert policy recommendations in 2021. Together, they’ll discuss a confluence of factors requiring the IBWC to modernize transboundary water governance, and what this means for the Ten Across region.

Relevant links and resources:

Episode one of our ‘Border Series’: “10X Border Series: Why U.S. Immigration Reform is Critical to Our Future with Dr. David Shirk” (Ten Across Conversations, 2024)

“Managing Groundwater on the US-Mexico Border is Challenging—But Vital” (APM Research Lab/Ten Across, 2024)

“Water treaty between Mexico and U.S. faces biggest test in 80 years” (NPR, 2024)

“Water Management on the U.S.-Mexico Border: Achieving Water Sustainability and Resilience through Cross-Border Cooperation” (Lara-Valencia, Francisco, Irasema Coronado, Stephen Mumme, et al. 2023)

Border Water: The Politics of...]]>2713false77full10X Border Series: Why U.S. Immigration Reform is Critical to Our Future with Dr. David Shirkhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10x-border-series-why-u-s-immigration-reform-is-critical-to-our-future-with-dr-david-shirk--62121324
A convergence of factors, including climate change and a rise in organized crime and authoritarian leadership, is forcing desperate families from Central and South America and other parts of the globe to seek refuge in the U.S. Many experts point to these externalities and the expiration of Trump-era asylum restrictions as the combined cause for the Border Patrol's record-breaking numbers of migrant encounters in the second half of 2023.

In response to this surge and a growing backlog of asylum and immigration cases, Congress attempted to pass historic bipartisan reform under the Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act in February 2024. The bill would have increased support for border security efforts and the immigration court system. Like many previous attempts at reform, it succumbed to politics.

Why has the U.S. dragged its feet on improving immigration processes and monitoring for more than 20 years? What does this mean for frontline communities in the Ten Across region as global trade becomes more regionalized, and climate and political tensions intensify? Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and U.S.-Mexico border relations expert David Shirk explore these questions, as well as the history of this fraught political boundary, from its establishment to its significance to modern American isolationism.

Relevant links and resources:

justiceinmexico.org

“Takeaways from the Texas Tribune-Associated Press report on 24 hours along the Texas-Mexico border” (The Texas Tribune, 2024)

“How the 10X Region Can Plan for Climate Migration with Abrahm Lustgarten” (Ten Across Conversations, 2024)

“10X Trendline: Unprecedented Migration Patterns Are Testing U.S. Diplomacy in the Ten Across Region” (Ten Across Blog, 2024)

“Alternative Visions of the Southern U.S. Border Yesterday, Tomorrow, and Today” (Ten Across Conversations, 2023)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62121324Thu, 26 Sep 2024 21:50:48 +0000Ten AcrossFor more than a decade, the topic of immigration has remained at the center of national debate in the U.S. and has become an unfortunate source of rancor between the two major political parties. As a result, efforts to reform an aging and ineffective...
A convergence of factors, including climate change and a rise in organized crime and authoritarian leadership, is forcing desperate families from Central and South America and other parts of the globe to seek refuge in the U.S. Many experts point to these externalities and the expiration of Trump-era asylum restrictions as the combined cause for the Border Patrol's record-breaking numbers of migrant encounters in the second half of 2023.

In response to this surge and a growing backlog of asylum and immigration cases, Congress attempted to pass historic bipartisan reform under the Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act in February 2024. The bill would have increased support for border security efforts and the immigration court system. Like many previous attempts at reform, it succumbed to politics.

Why has the U.S. dragged its feet on improving immigration processes and monitoring for more than 20 years? What does this mean for frontline communities in the Ten Across region as global trade becomes more regionalized, and climate and political tensions intensify? Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and U.S.-Mexico border relations expert David Shirk explore these questions, as well as the history of this fraught political boundary, from its establishment to its significance to modern American isolationism.

Relevant links and resources:

justiceinmexico.org

“Takeaways from the Texas Tribune-Associated Press report on 24 hours along the Texas-Mexico border” (The Texas Tribune, 2024)

“How the 10X Region Can Plan for Climate Migration with Abrahm Lustgarten” (Ten Across Conversations, 2024)

“10X Trendline: Unprecedented Migration Patterns Are Testing U.S. Diplomacy in the Ten Across Region” (Ten Across Blog, 2024)

“Alternative Visions of the Southern U.S. Border Yesterday, Tomorrow, and Today” (Ten Across Conversations, 2023)]]>2742arizona,border,california,governance,immigration,mexico,newmexico,texasfalse76fullI-10 Region Students Compete for the 10X Prize with Equitable "Clean Cooling" Solutionshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-10-region-students-compete-for-the-10x-prize-with-equitable-clean-cooling-solutions--62036326people who had been sheltered indoors, but with broken or insufficient air conditioning.

Most AC units are still highly energy inefficient and can be prohibitively expensive to use. What’s more, most also rely on chemical refrigerants that are atmospheric pollutants. The resulting energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions contribute to a feedback loop, further warming the planet and our region.

In 2022, Ten Across began partnering with Clean Cooling Collaborative, an initiative of the ClimateWorks Foundation, on a regional student competition seeking environmentally friendly cooling solutions for underserved populations along Interstate 10. Over 700 colleges and universities throughout the Ten Across region were invited to submit engineering, design, policy, health or finance innovations that could increase access to low-carbon, artificial cooling.

Five finalist teams advanced through a rigorous application and stakeholder engagement process to participate in an online fast-pitch event this past March. Their proposed solutions were each adjudicated by a panel of five heat resilience experts in front of a live online audience of supporters and peers. The student teams with their faculty and community partners all took home grants of varying sizes to support continued development of their experience in climate innovation.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter narrates and explores the rationale, process, and outcomes of the inaugural 10X Prize, featuring perspectives from the competition sponsor, two jurors, a student competitor and their community partner.

Relevant links and resources:

Learn more about the competition and our sponsor:

10X Prize website

cleancoolingcollaborative.org

Learn more about heat resilience or the urban heat island effect:

“What Some of the Hottest Cities on The 10 Are Doing to Address Deadly Heat”

“10X Heat Series: Covering Climate Change as It Unfolds with Jeff Goodell”

Learn more about cooling associated emissions:

“10X Heat Series: Solving the Cooling Paradox” (with Ankit Kalanki)

“Rethinking How We Cool Buildings with Dr. Alexandra Rempel and Christiana Moss”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62036326Thu, 19 Sep 2024 23:19:56 +0000Ten AcrossWhether humid or arid, summer heat indexes from Southern California to Florida have become increasingly fatal when people lack access to air conditioning or some form of cooling. Last year in Arizona's Maricopa County, alone, almost 25% of the more...people who had been sheltered indoors, but with broken or insufficient air conditioning.

Most AC units are still highly energy inefficient and can be prohibitively expensive to use. What’s more, most also rely on chemical refrigerants that are atmospheric pollutants. The resulting energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions contribute to a feedback loop, further warming the planet and our region.

In 2022, Ten Across began partnering with Clean Cooling Collaborative, an initiative of the ClimateWorks Foundation, on a regional student competition seeking environmentally friendly cooling solutions for underserved populations along Interstate 10. Over 700 colleges and universities throughout the Ten Across region were invited to submit engineering, design, policy, health or finance innovations that could increase access to low-carbon, artificial cooling.

Five finalist teams advanced through a rigorous application and stakeholder engagement process to participate in an online fast-pitch event this past March. Their proposed solutions were each adjudicated by a panel of five heat resilience experts in front of a live online audience of supporters and peers. The student teams with their faculty and community partners all took home grants of varying sizes to support continued development of their experience in climate innovation.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter narrates and explores the rationale, process, and outcomes of the inaugural 10X Prize, featuring perspectives from the competition sponsor, two jurors, a student competitor and their community partner.

Relevant links and resources:

Learn more about the competition and our sponsor:

10X Prize website

cleancoolingcollaborative.org

Learn more about heat resilience or the urban heat island effect:

“What Some of the Hottest Cities on The 10 Are Doing to Address Deadly Heat”

“10X Heat Series: Covering Climate Change as It Unfolds with Jeff Goodell”

Learn more about cooling associated emissions:

“10X Heat Series: Solving the Cooling Paradox” (with Ankit Kalanki)

“Rethinking How We Cool Buildings with Dr. Alexandra Rempel and Christiana Moss”]]>1483false75fullInside the Effort to Modernize the U.S. Electric Grid with Michael Skellyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-the-effort-to-modernize-the-u-s-electric-grid-with-michael-skelly--61406663the U.S. electric grid is antiquated and increasingly ineffective at meeting the demands of the 21st century. Power demand over time, or “load growth,” has reached historic heights with the expansion of artificial intelligence, electric vehicle ownership, and American manufacturing. As a result, utilities like Arizona Public Service have warned they may run out of transmission capacity by the end of the decade.

Real and imagined climate-fueled energy disasters such as 2021’s Winter Storm Uri or a recent hypothetical model of a summertime blackout scenario in Phoenix, have heightened our awareness of grid-related risks. Whether the focus is climate adaptation or mitigation, our success depends on an increased and secure energy supply.

Michael Skelly, founder and CEO of Grid United, U.S. wind energy pioneer, and the protagonist of the 2019 book Superpower: One Man’s Quest to Transform American Energy, first recognized and began addressing this dilemma decades ago.

Through more than 10 years of developing wind projects, Michael encountered firsthand the limits of renewable energy potential within the existing grid. Solar and wind are intermittent and regionally specific energy resources. Current infrastructure does not allow pathways for these abundant and inexpensive supplies to reach the entirety of the nation. His company Grid United is hoping to change that, with strategic grid-to-grid transmission development projects.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Michael Skelly discuss an emerging joint effort between the public and private sectors to revolutionize transmission planning and development and realize the U.S. electric grid of tomorrow.

Relevant links and resources:

“FERC Issues Order No. 1920 To Accelerate Regional Transmission Planning” (Inside Energy & Environment, 2024)

“UK and Denmark launch Viking Link underwater cable project” (Euro News, 2024)

“What Will We Do With Our Free Power?” (The New York Times, 2024)

“Why the U.S. Electric Grid Isn’t Ready for the Energy Transition” (The New York Times, 2023)

“Explained: Why perovskites could take solar cells to new heights” (MIT News, 2022) ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61406663Thu, 12 Sep 2024 23:19:05 +0000Ten AcrossMany scholars, energy experts, and federal politicians agree https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/05/13/power-grid-transmission-lines-electricity/ and increasingly ineffective at meeting the demands of the 21st century. Power demand over time,...the U.S. electric grid is antiquated and increasingly ineffective at meeting the demands of the 21st century. Power demand over time, or “load growth,” has reached historic heights with the expansion of artificial intelligence, electric vehicle ownership, and American manufacturing. As a result, utilities like Arizona Public Service have warned they may run out of transmission capacity by the end of the decade.

Real and imagined climate-fueled energy disasters such as 2021’s Winter Storm Uri or a recent hypothetical model of a summertime blackout scenario in Phoenix, have heightened our awareness of grid-related risks. Whether the focus is climate adaptation or mitigation, our success depends on an increased and secure energy supply.

Michael Skelly, founder and CEO of Grid United, U.S. wind energy pioneer, and the protagonist of the 2019 book Superpower: One Man’s Quest to Transform American Energy, first recognized and began addressing this dilemma decades ago.

Through more than 10 years of developing wind projects, Michael encountered firsthand the limits of renewable energy potential within the existing grid. Solar and wind are intermittent and regionally specific energy resources. Current infrastructure does not allow pathways for these abundant and inexpensive supplies to reach the entirety of the nation. His company Grid United is hoping to change that, with strategic grid-to-grid transmission development projects.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Michael Skelly discuss an emerging joint effort between the public and private sectors to revolutionize transmission planning and development and realize the U.S. electric grid of tomorrow.

Relevant links and resources:

“FERC Issues Order No. 1920 To Accelerate Regional Transmission Planning” (Inside Energy & Environment, 2024)

“UK and Denmark launch Viking Link underwater cable project” (Euro News, 2024)

“What Will We Do With Our Free Power?” (The New York Times, 2024)

“Why the U.S....]]>2466arizona,climate,electric,energy,governance,grid,power,texasfalse74fullRevisiting a Conversation on Climate Change and Democracy with David Orrhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revisiting-a-conversation-on-climate-change-and-democracy-with-david-orr--61278371Ten Across Conversations revisits a 2022 interview with Arizona State University Professor of Practice David Orr to coincide with the release of Orr’s new book Democracy in a Hotter Time: Climate Change and Democratic Transformation and his recent two-day symposium at ASU covering related topics. Ten Across founder and executive director Duke Reiter helped author this book along with 21 other leading scholars, public intellectuals and political leaders, including ASU President Michael Crow.

On August 27th and 28th, seven of the book’s co-authors gathered with ASU graduate students and national experts in law, international politics and communications to share insights into how democracy must evolve to meet the demands of a changing climate. The event was keynoted by a conversation between Orr and Crow on the role of universities in advancing democracy and our understanding of the planet. You can read more about that discussion here.

On the concluding day, Reiter and a panel of five postgraduate students of geographical sciences, urban design and architecture discussed how the building sector—and the public demand and policies that guide it—need to be more attuned to extreme heat and resource depletion worldwide. The discussants agreed that while technical solutions may already exist, the political will to implement them is often lagging.

The intersection of American democracy and climate change is a compelling and urgent topic. Listen in as Duke Reiter and David Orr reflect on the need to strengthen political discourse and creativity so that future climate deadlines can be met with more meaningful action.

Relevant links and resources:

The Oberlin Project website

“Heat Pumps for Peace and Freedom” (The Crucial Years, February 2022)

“Real Knowing: John Wesley Powell’s Prophetic Vision for the American West” (Ten Across Conversations, November 2021)

Democracy Unchained (Orr, et al., 2020)

Dangerous Years (Orr, 2018)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61278371Thu, 05 Sep 2024 23:35:06 +0000Ten AcrossIn this episode, Ten Across Conversations revisits a 2022 interview with Arizona State University Professor of Practice David Orr to coincide with the release of Orr’s new book https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262048590/democracy-in-a-hotter-time/ and his...Ten Across Conversations revisits a 2022 interview with Arizona State University Professor of Practice David Orr to coincide with the release of Orr’s new book Democracy in a Hotter Time: Climate Change and Democratic Transformation and his recent two-day symposium at ASU covering related topics. Ten Across founder and executive director Duke Reiter helped author this book along with 21 other leading scholars, public intellectuals and political leaders, including ASU President Michael Crow.

On August 27th and 28th, seven of the book’s co-authors gathered with ASU graduate students and national experts in law, international politics and communications to share insights into how democracy must evolve to meet the demands of a changing climate. The event was keynoted by a conversation between Orr and Crow on the role of universities in advancing democracy and our understanding of the planet. You can read more about that discussion here.

On the concluding day, Reiter and a panel of five postgraduate students of geographical sciences, urban design and architecture discussed how the building sector—and the public demand and policies that guide it—need to be more attuned to extreme heat and resource depletion worldwide. The discussants agreed that while technical solutions may already exist, the political will to implement them is often lagging.

The intersection of American democracy and climate change is a compelling and urgent topic. Listen in as Duke Reiter and David Orr reflect on the need to strengthen political discourse and creativity so that future climate deadlines can be met with more meaningful action.

Relevant links and resources:

The Oberlin Project website

“Heat Pumps for Peace and Freedom” (The Crucial Years, February 2022)

“Real Knowing: John Wesley Powell’s Prophetic Vision for the American West” (Ten Across Conversations, November 2021)

Democracy Unchained (Orr, et al., 2020)

Dangerous Years (Orr, 2018)]]>2444arizona,california,climate,commerce,energy,florida,governance,politics,texas,waterfalse73fullWhat Some of the Hottest Cities on The 10 Are Doing to Address Deadly Heathttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-some-of-the-hottest-cities-on-the-10-are-doing-to-address-deadly-heat--61203867hurricanes and tornadoes combined.

New research published this week based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows a 117% increase in U.S. heat-related deaths over the last 24 years. Unprecedented heat conditions ground flights and rescue helicopters and compromise roads, bridges, and rail systems, while demand for cooling strains energy grids.

The change in temperature puts millions of people at heightened risk and exacerbates existing health vulnerability, especially given that cities are still lacking sufficient response systems, infrastructure and access to federal disaster aid.

These risks continue to be illuminated this summer, which is on track to be the second hottest since record-keeping began in the mid-1800s—surpassed only by last year’s temperatures. This July, parts of Los Angeles County experienced unprecedented daily highs and a record number of consecutive days over 110 degrees. San Antonio beat its highest previous heat index value, set last year, in early June of this year.

Rising heat has limited activity and endangered the health of residents of the South and Southwest, and has been moving northward into other regions of the U.S. As places throughout the U.S. struggle to plan for harmful temperatures, Ten Across cities are at the forefront in developing a framework and resources for effective responses.

Leaders like Marta Segura, chief heat officer and director of Climate Emergency Mobilization for the City of Los Angeles, and Doug Melnick, San Antonio’s chief sustainability officer, are among the nation’s first class of public officials dedicated to heat mitigation.

Listen in as Rae Ulrich, senior director for Ten Across and facilitator of the Ten Across Resilience Officers Network, talks with Marta and Doug about the strategies their cities are testing and implementing to protect residents from heat, and how collaboration above and beyond city limits can improve resilience for all.

News clips included in the episode intro courtesy of:
Reuters
KTLA 5 News
KVIA ABC-7 News

Related links:

“Can chief heat officers protect US cities from extreme heat?” (Grist, August 6, 2024)

“Becerra says extreme heat emerging as a ‘public health crisis’” (The Hill, August 8, 2024)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61203867Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:51:05 +0000Ten AcrossExtreme heat poses the greatest risk of all climate hazards in the Ten Across region today. Heat is estimated by the National Weather Service to be two times deadlier than...hurricanes and tornadoes combined.

New research published this week based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows a 117% increase in U.S. heat-related deaths over the last 24 years. Unprecedented heat conditions ground flights and rescue helicopters and compromise roads, bridges, and rail systems, while demand for cooling strains energy grids.

The change in temperature puts millions of people at heightened risk and exacerbates existing health vulnerability, especially given that cities are still lacking sufficient response systems, infrastructure and access to federal disaster aid.

These risks continue to be illuminated this summer, which is on track to be the second hottest since record-keeping began in the mid-1800s—surpassed only by last year’s temperatures. This July, parts of Los Angeles County experienced unprecedented daily highs and a record number of consecutive days over 110 degrees. San Antonio beat its highest previous heat index value, set last year, in early June of this year.

Rising heat has limited activity and endangered the health of residents of the South and Southwest, and has been moving northward into other regions of the U.S. As places throughout the U.S. struggle to plan for harmful temperatures, Ten Across cities are at the forefront in developing a framework and resources for effective responses.

Leaders like Marta Segura, chief heat officer and director of Climate Emergency Mobilization for the City of Los Angeles, and Doug Melnick, San Antonio’s chief sustainability officer, are among the nation’s first class of public officials dedicated to heat mitigation.

Listen in as Rae Ulrich, senior director for Ten Across and facilitator of the Ten Across Resilience Officers Network, talks with Marta and Doug about the strategies their cities are testing and implementing to protect residents from heat, and how collaboration above and beyond city limits can improve resilience for all.

News clips included in the episode intro courtesy of:
Reuters
KTLA 5 News
KVIA ABC-7 News

Related links:

“Can chief heat officers protect US cities from extreme heat?” (Grist, August 6, 2024)

2533california,climate,energy,equity,governance,heat,texasfalse72fullCreating the Mesa, Arizona of Tomorrow with Departing Mayor John Gileshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creating-the-mesa-arizona-of-tomorrow-with-departing-mayor-john-giles--60962613
Over the past decade, the City of Mesa, like several of its mid- to large-sized peers throughout the Ten Across region, has been remarkable for its ongoing growth and transformation. Complexities of climate change, natural resources, and both domestic and international migration notwithstanding, Mesa has attracted billions of dollars in private sector investments and has outgrown Miami, FL, and Atlanta, GA, in population size.

Mayor John Giles has led Mesa since 2014, and in his current, final term as mayor, has redoubled his work to further the city’s national visibility and appeal as an affordable, livable hub for recreation and economic opportunity.

At least as noteworthy, however, may be Mayor Giles’s ability to defy political partisanship—as evidenced most recently by the national news of his endorsement, as a Republican, of Vice President Kamala Harris’s candidacy in the 2024 presidential election.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Mesa Mayor John Giles reflect on the mayor’s ten years of service and his hand in Mesa’s transformation from a humble desert suburb into a burgeoning tech and climate innovation hub.

*Note this episode was recorded prior to Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.

Related 10X podcasts and links:

Mayor John Giles 2024 State of the City

Decarbonizing Our Transportation System with Gabe Klein & Michael Berube

Future Cities: How Mayors Are Leading U.S. Progress with Clarence Anthony

“Opinion: There’s no ‘invasion’ at our southern border. I know. I design ports of entry” (Arizona Republic, May 24, 2024)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60962613Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:37:36 +0000Ten AcrossThe role of mayor is uniquely important in U.S. government, as an elected arguably closest to the results of governance in the everyday lives of constituents. Considering the influential power of cities in innovation, economic growth and sustainable...
Over the past decade, the City of Mesa, like several of its mid- to large-sized peers throughout the Ten Across region, has been remarkable for its ongoing growth and transformation. Complexities of climate change, natural resources, and both domestic and international migration notwithstanding, Mesa has attracted billions of dollars in private sector investments and has outgrown Miami, FL, and Atlanta, GA, in population size.

Mayor John Giles has led Mesa since 2014, and in his current, final term as mayor, has redoubled his work to further the city’s national visibility and appeal as an affordable, livable hub for recreation and economic opportunity.

At least as noteworthy, however, may be Mayor Giles’s ability to defy political partisanship—as evidenced most recently by the national news of his endorsement, as a Republican, of Vice President Kamala Harris’s candidacy in the 2024 presidential election.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Mesa Mayor John Giles reflect on the mayor’s ten years of service and his hand in Mesa’s transformation from a humble desert suburb into a burgeoning tech and climate innovation hub.

*Note this episode was recorded prior to Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.

Related 10X podcasts and links:

Mayor John Giles 2024 State of the City

Decarbonizing Our Transportation System with Gabe Klein & Michael Berube

Future Cities: How Mayors Are Leading U.S. Progress with Clarence Anthony

“Opinion: There’s no ‘invasion’ at our southern border. I know. I design ports of entry” (Arizona Republic, May 24, 2024)]]>2692false71fullWhy Phoenix is the 'Most American City' with George Packerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-phoenix-is-the-most-american-city-with-george-packer--60889742The Atlantic, with its July/August 2024 cover story, goes so far as to suggest that Phoenix provides a particularly important view of the future of American civilization.

In more than 20,000 words—the second-longest story the magazine has printed in the last 40 years—ten chapters and an epilogue describe the recent growth and political stratification of one of the nation’s more environmentally threated cities today. Its author, staff writer George Packer, seems equally inspired and alarmed throughout by the readiness of the metro's residents and leaders to face the challenges ahead.

Mr. Packer’s analysis complements the work of Ten Across stakeholders positioning Phoenix and its neighboring I-10 cities at the center of such nationally important conversations. Because these southernmost major metros find themselves on the frontlines of intense changes in the U.S., their experiences of anticipating, mitigating and adapting to the future offer valuable insight at a uniquely polarizing time for the country at large.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with author George Packer about his provocative profile of Phoenix and about key themes from his latest book, Last Best Hope: America in Crisis and Renewal.

Read George’s article:

“The Valley: Searching for the future in the most American city” (The Atlantic, July/August 2024)

Check out our other podcasts on Phoenix growth and sustainability this year:

Understanding Arizona’s Past Present, and Future with Tom Zoellner

Local Experts Answer: Why Are People Still Moving to Phoenix?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60889742Thu, 01 Aug 2024 22:21:58 +0000Ten AcrossIn a hotter world, places like Phoenix, Arizona, will continue to present the rest of the nation with captivating examples of the potential—or limits—of human ingenuity, collaboration and political will. The Atlantic, with its...The Atlantic, with its July/August 2024 cover story, goes so far as to suggest that Phoenix provides a particularly important view of the future of American civilization.

In more than 20,000 words—the second-longest story the magazine has printed in the last 40 years—ten chapters and an epilogue describe the recent growth and political stratification of one of the nation’s more environmentally threated cities today. Its author, staff writer George Packer, seems equally inspired and alarmed throughout by the readiness of the metro's residents and leaders to face the challenges ahead.

Mr. Packer’s analysis complements the work of Ten Across stakeholders positioning Phoenix and its neighboring I-10 cities at the center of such nationally important conversations. Because these southernmost major metros find themselves on the frontlines of intense changes in the U.S., their experiences of anticipating, mitigating and adapting to the future offer valuable insight at a uniquely polarizing time for the country at large.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with author George Packer about his provocative profile of Phoenix and about key themes from his latest book, Last Best Hope: America in Crisis and Renewal.

Read George’s article:

“The Valley: Searching for the future in the most American city” (The Atlantic, July/August 2024)

Check out our other podcasts on Phoenix growth and sustainability this year:

Understanding Arizona’s Past Present, and Future with Tom Zoellner

Local Experts Answer: Why Are People Still Moving to Phoenix?]]>2908arizona,climate,election,energy,equity,governance,heat,phoenix,politics,risk,waterfalse70fullFinancing Our Future: Justice40's Legacy Beyond Novemberhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/financing-our-future-justice40-s-legacy-beyond-november--60806801Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, introducing the Justice40 initiative and setting important climate priorities for the nation. Built upon principals of the U.S. environmental justice movement begun by Dr. Robert Bullard four decades prior, Justice40 set a goal that 40% the overall benefits of federal climate and affordable housing investments must flow to historically disadvantaged communities.

As with any ambitious government spending plan, Justice40 has been subject to scrutiny of the administration’s ability to deliver on its intentions. Since January of 2024, the initiative has faced criticisms for its difficult grant application process and inconsistent tracking of where associated benefits and dollars are touching ground in the U.S.

Other developments over the summer of 2024 have also undermined public confidence in Justice40. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturn of the Chevron doctrine with its Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo decision introduced doubts by eliminating a forty-year-old precedent of deferring to agency interpretations of ambiguous federal laws. President Biden’s subsequent withdrawal from the presidential race in July has added to the uncertain outlook.

With Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, it remains to be seen whether Justice40 in its current form will carry over among a new administration’s priorities.

Environmental justice will remain a critical focus for many Ten Across communities whether Justice40 is renewed or not. And though there may be room for improvement, the initiative increased federal support where it has long been needed most and drew national attention to important climate and equity issues.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with Chitra Kumar, a former director in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, about her observations of renewed vigor for environmental justice across federal agencies and the internal culture shift that resulted from the work of the Justice40 Initiative.

*Note: In this discussion, the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool is sometimes referred to by its acronym, “CJEST.”*

Articles/resources referenced in this discussion:
Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool

“Strengthening Justice40” (Chitra Kumar, The Equation, April 25, 2024)

“Why the White House’s Justice40 is an Important Tool to Build On” (Chitra Kumar, The Equation, April 25, 2024)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60806801Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:50:59 +0000Ten AcrossIn the first days of his term, President Joe Biden signed Executive Order 14008 on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, introducing the Justice40 initiative and setting important climate priorities for the nation. Built upon principals of...Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, introducing the Justice40 initiative and setting important climate priorities for the nation. Built upon principals of the U.S. environmental justice movement begun by Dr. Robert Bullard four decades prior, Justice40 set a goal that 40% the overall benefits of federal climate and affordable housing investments must flow to historically disadvantaged communities.

As with any ambitious government spending plan, Justice40 has been subject to scrutiny of the administration’s ability to deliver on its intentions. Since January of 2024, the initiative has faced criticisms for its difficult grant application process and inconsistent tracking of where associated benefits and dollars are touching ground in the U.S.

Other developments over the summer of 2024 have also undermined public confidence in Justice40. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturn of the Chevron doctrine with its Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo decision introduced doubts by eliminating a forty-year-old precedent of deferring to agency interpretations of ambiguous federal laws. President Biden’s subsequent withdrawal from the presidential race in July has added to the uncertain outlook.

With Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, it remains to be seen whether Justice40 in its current form will carry over among a new administration’s priorities.

Environmental justice will remain a critical focus for many Ten Across communities whether Justice40 is renewed or not. And though there may be room for improvement, the initiative increased federal support where it has long been needed most and drew national attention to important climate and equity issues.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with Chitra Kumar, a former director in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, about her observations of renewed vigor for environmental justice across federal agencies and the internal culture shift that resulted from the work of the Justice40 Initiative.

*Note: In this discussion, the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool is sometimes referred to by its acronym, “CJEST.”*

Articles/resources referenced in this discussion:
Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool

“Strengthening Justice40” (Chitra Kumar, The Equation, April 25, 2024)

“Why the White House’s Justice40 is an Important Tool to Build On” (Chitra Kumar, The Equation, April 25, 2024)]]>2411alabama,arizona,california,climate,election,energy,equity,florida,georgia,governance,louisiana,mississippi,nevada,waterfalse69fullAn Infrastructure Future Supportive of Wildlife with Ben Goldfarbhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-infrastructure-future-supportive-of-wildlife-with-ben-goldfarb--60533032
Ten Across Conversations with Dr. Robert Bullard and Megan Kimble have offered a thorough look at the impacts of interstate highways on human health. However, we've rarely had the opportunity to explore another trade-off often demanded by these structures—one with tremendous implications for the future.

According to environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb, no human activity kills more animals than driving does. Collisions with vehicles have been responsible for a loss of 60% of the world's animal population since 1970, Ben reports. Further, human infrastructure has massively disrupted wild animals’ habitats, health, and abilities to migrate for food and reproduction. Salmon and other migratory fish populations, for one newsworthy example, have rapidly declined due to the effects of mega-dams, culverts, chemicals from car tires, and rising heat from carbon emissions.

Biodiversity is essential to the systems that support life on Earth, and its decline contributes to worsening cycles that threaten ecological, climate and agricultural systems—as well as human health and wellbeing. But there is cause for hope: research provided by road ecologists—including many working along the I-10 transect—is beginning to inform selective redesigns of roadway infrastructure in ways that will protect wildlife.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and author Ben Goldfarb discuss this extraordinary field—its mission, observations of human and animal behavior, and ideals for the future. Together they discover a vision of design that is inclusive of the natural world and may help us both to reach our climate targets and maintain the beauty of the native environment.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60533032Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:54:16 +0000Ten AcrossTen Across makes the future visible through examinations of communities in the southernmost U.S., which are often on the front lines of climate change. This applies especially to the engineering, design and politics surrounding intersections of our...
Ten Across Conversations with Dr. Robert Bullard and Megan Kimble have offered a thorough look at the impacts of interstate highways on human health. However, we've rarely had the opportunity to explore another trade-off often demanded by these structures—one with tremendous implications for the future.

According to environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb, no human activity kills more animals than driving does. Collisions with vehicles have been responsible for a loss of 60% of the world's animal population since 1970, Ben reports. Further, human infrastructure has massively disrupted wild animals’ habitats, health, and abilities to migrate for food and reproduction. Salmon and other migratory fish populations, for one newsworthy example, have rapidly declined due to the effects of mega-dams, culverts, chemicals from car tires, and rising heat from carbon emissions.

Biodiversity is essential to the systems that support life on Earth, and its decline contributes to worsening cycles that threaten ecological, climate and agricultural systems—as well as human health and wellbeing. But there is cause for hope: research provided by road ecologists—including many working along the I-10 transect—is beginning to inform selective redesigns of roadway infrastructure in ways that will protect wildlife.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and author Ben Goldfarb discuss this extraordinary field—its mission, observations of human and animal behavior, and ideals for the future. Together they discover a vision of design that is inclusive of the natural world and may help us both to reach our climate targets and maintain the beauty of the native environment.]]>2672california,climate,florida,governance,highways,roadkill,texas,transportation,wildlifefalse68fullFewer Roads Could Mean More Freedom with Megan Kimblehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fewer-roads-could-mean-more-freedom-with-megan-kimble--60455682Highway Trust Fund (HTF) affirmed private automobiles as Americans’ preferred method of travel. Federal and state departments of transportation have since dedicated vast sums of money and public land to roadway projects and maintenance, and comparatively little to public transit or housing development.

The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) represents the largest surge in federal transit funding ($20.5 billion) to date, but it is still small compared to the additional $118 billion allocated by Congress to keep the HTF solvent. A similar budget pattern appears at the state and local levels with an average 6% of general funding going toward highways and roads, compared to the 2% spent on housing and urban development, according to the Urban Institute.

Now, a growing coalition of freeway fighters is pushing back against the nation’s largely unquestioned prioritization of roads, claiming that this paving of the nation to support vehicle travel has come at the expense of human and environmental wellbeing. They further point to evidence that the expansion of highways does little to address congestion or route efficiency for drivers.

This is particularly true in Texas, a state at the heart of Megan Kimble’s new book City Limits: Infrastructure, Inequality, and the Future of America’s Highways. Here, widening of the I-10 from eight to 22 lanes through a busy part of Houston came at a cost of $2.8 billion and 20 city blocks’ worth of existing and potential development. Though the project aimed to address congestion, it actually increased rush hour travel times by 33%.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and author Megan Kimble explore the history of community and economic trade-offs in our ever-expanding network of Texas and U.S. roads-- why it becomes more difficult to sustain and what alternatives there may be for the future.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60455682Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:58:02 +0000Ten AcrossWhen Henry Ford streamlined vehicle manufacturing in the 1920s, he vaulted the U.S. to its status as a global economic leader. Soon after, the passage of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 and its establishment of the...Highway Trust Fund (HTF) affirmed private automobiles as Americans’ preferred method of travel. Federal and state departments of transportation have since dedicated vast sums of money and public land to roadway projects and maintenance, and comparatively little to public transit or housing development.

The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) represents the largest surge in federal transit funding ($20.5 billion) to date, but it is still small compared to the additional $118 billion allocated by Congress to keep the HTF solvent. A similar budget pattern appears at the state and local levels with an average 6% of general funding going toward highways and roads, compared to the 2% spent on housing and urban development, according to the Urban Institute.

Now, a growing coalition of freeway fighters is pushing back against the nation’s largely unquestioned prioritization of roads, claiming that this paving of the nation to support vehicle travel has come at the expense of human and environmental wellbeing. They further point to evidence that the expansion of highways does little to address congestion or route efficiency for drivers.

This is particularly true in Texas, a state at the heart of Megan Kimble’s new book City Limits: Infrastructure, Inequality, and the Future of America’s Highways. Here, widening of the I-10 from eight to 22 lanes through a busy part of Houston came at a cost of $2.8 billion and 20 city blocks’ worth of existing and potential development. Though the project aimed to address congestion, it actually increased rush hour travel times by 33%.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and author Megan Kimble explore the history of community and economic trade-offs in our ever-expanding network of Texas and U.S. roads-- why it becomes more difficult to sustain and what alternatives there may be for the future.
]]>2924arizona,austin,california,climate,equity,governance,highways,texas,transportation,tucsonfalse67fullFinancing Our Future: Federal Investment Strategy for a Climate Resilient U.S.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/financing-our-future-federal-investment-strategy-for-a-climate-resilient-u-s--60065712122 separate billion-dollar disasters occurring between 2016 and 2022 in the U.S. represented more than $1 trillion in damages and claimed 5,000 lives. A significant portion of that expense was incurred by seven Category 4 and 5 hurricanes that made landfall in the Ten Across region or along the Atlantic Coast.

Yet this figure doesn’t begin to encapsulate the full range of climate-related losses in the U.S., nor the less visible but steadily accumulating costs of adapting infrastructure to withstand more frequent and destructive weather events.

Federal legislation has moved toward addressing these potential risks to the built enviornment, human health, and the economy. The 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and 2022 Inflation Reduction Act represent the largest surge in climate action funding in U.S. history. Combined, they account for a trillion dollars of investments over ten years. The funding incentivizes all sectors to build climate security by scaling up the clean energy economy and redressing environmental and economic injustices, past and present.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Xavier de Souza Briggs, a senior fellow at Brookings Metro and member of the Biden-Harris transition team, discuss the strategy behind these dollars and what gaps remain to be addressed to ensure greater climate resilience and equity within this corridor and the nation.

Articles/sources referenced in this podcast:
“Community Development in the Critical Climate Decade” (Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 2024, Briggs and Donovan)

“America is witnessing the birth of a new industrial policy. Here’s how to make sure it benefits workers and entrepreneurs across the country, not just a handful of superstar urban regions” (Fortune Magazine, September 2022, Briggs and Muro)

“Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Want to Protect Environment, Addressing Forest Fires and Air Quality Among Priorities” (Center for the Future of Arizona, June 2022)

“A More Democratic Federalism?” (Democracy Fall 2021 issue, Briggs and Rogers)

The Geography of Opportunity: Race and Housing Choice in Metropolitan America (2005) by Xavier de Souza Briggs]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60065712Fri, 17 May 2024 00:18:42 +0000Ten AcrossThe administrative and financial costs of disaster recovery have increased in recent years, exacerbated by the changing climate. The...122 separate billion-dollar disasters occurring between 2016 and 2022 in the U.S. represented more than $1 trillion in damages and claimed 5,000 lives. A significant portion of that expense was incurred by seven Category 4 and 5 hurricanes that made landfall in the Ten Across region or along the Atlantic Coast.

Yet this figure doesn’t begin to encapsulate the full range of climate-related losses in the U.S., nor the less visible but steadily accumulating costs of adapting infrastructure to withstand more frequent and destructive weather events.

Federal legislation has moved toward addressing these potential risks to the built enviornment, human health, and the economy. The 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and 2022 Inflation Reduction Act represent the largest surge in climate action funding in U.S. history. Combined, they account for a trillion dollars of investments over ten years. The funding incentivizes all sectors to build climate security by scaling up the clean energy economy and redressing environmental and economic injustices, past and present.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Xavier de Souza Briggs, a senior fellow at Brookings Metro and member of the Biden-Harris transition team, discuss the strategy behind these dollars and what gaps remain to be addressed to ensure greater climate resilience and equity within this corridor and the nation.

Articles/sources referenced in this podcast:
“Community Development in the Critical Climate Decade” (Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 2024, Briggs and Donovan)

“America is witnessing the birth of a new industrial policy. Here’s how to make sure it benefits workers and entrepreneurs across the country, not just a handful of superstar urban regions” (Fortune Magazine, September 2022, Briggs and Muro)

“Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Want to Protect Environment, Addressing Forest Fires and Air Quality Among Priorities” (Center for the Future of Arizona, June 2022)

“A More Democratic Federalism?” (Democracy Fall 2021 issue, Briggs and Rogers)

The Geography of Opportunity: Race and Housing Choice in Metropolitan America (2005) by Xavier de Souza Briggs]]>3007climate,commerce,energy,equity,governancefalse66fullFinancing Our Future: Improving Corporate Climate Impact Disclosureshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/financing-our-future-improving-corporate-climate-impact-disclosures--59955271Insurer vacancies resulting from recurring natural losses in California, Florida, and Louisiana point to the fact that climate change is among the greatest threats to companies’ bottom lines within the coming years and decades. As a result, investors want greater transparency when it comes to the environmental risks of publicly-traded organizations.

A recent decision from the Securities and Exchange Commission addresses this investor demand. In March, the SEC adopted a new rule mandating that companies disclose how climate change has affected or is affecting their strategies, finances, and organizational outlook. This legislation is scheduled to go into effect later this month.

Last fall, California passed similar but more thorough disclosure requirements in the form of two laws. The Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act requires companies operating in the state with $1 billion or more in annual revenue to disclose both direct and indirect emissions associated with their operations. The Climate‐Related Financial Risk Act requires companies exceeding $500 million in revenue to report their climate-related risks every other year. In February, this legislation became the subject of a lawsuit brought against the state by the California Air Resources Board.

Listen to this first installment in the 10X “Financing our Future” series— an ongoing investigation into the ways in which markets and governments are adapting to climate impacts in the I-10 corridor and beyond. In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with Steven Rothstein, Managing Director of the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, about the lead up to and intended results of this national and state climate legislation which his organization helped craft.

Articles/sources referenced in this podcast:

Arizona lawmaker calls climate research ‘anti-God,’ pushes to ban it at state universities (AZCentral, March 2024)

Americans overwhelmingly support mandatory climate disclosure for US companies (Ceres, February 2022)

Jamie Dimon fears for the future of the free world and US debt (CNN, April 2024)

Ceres Accelerator webpage

Ceres Roadmap 2030

Freedomtoinvest.org

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59955271Thu, 09 May 2024 23:59:17 +0000Ten Acrosshttps://10across.com/is-the-future-insurable/ resulting from recurring natural losses in California, Florida, and Louisiana point to the fact that climate change is among the greatest threats to companies’ bottom lines within the coming years and...Insurer vacancies resulting from recurring natural losses in California, Florida, and Louisiana point to the fact that climate change is among the greatest threats to companies’ bottom lines within the coming years and decades. As a result, investors want greater transparency when it comes to the environmental risks of publicly-traded organizations.

A recent decision from the Securities and Exchange Commission addresses this investor demand. In March, the SEC adopted a new rule mandating that companies disclose how climate change has affected or is affecting their strategies, finances, and organizational outlook. This legislation is scheduled to go into effect later this month.

Last fall, California passed similar but more thorough disclosure requirements in the form of two laws. The Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act requires companies operating in the state with $1 billion or more in annual revenue to disclose both direct and indirect emissions associated with their operations. The Climate‐Related Financial Risk Act requires companies exceeding $500 million in revenue to report their climate-related risks every other year. In February, this legislation became the subject of a lawsuit brought against the state by the California Air Resources Board.

Listen to this first installment in the 10X “Financing our Future” series— an ongoing investigation into the ways in which markets and governments are adapting to climate impacts in the I-10 corridor and beyond. In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with Steven Rothstein, Managing Director of the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, about the lead up to and intended results of this national and state climate legislation which his organization helped craft.

Articles/sources referenced in this podcast:

Arizona lawmaker calls climate research ‘anti-God,’ pushes to ban it at state universities (AZCentral, March 2024)

Americans overwhelmingly support mandatory climate disclosure for US companies (Ceres, February 2022)

Jamie Dimon fears for the future of the free world and US debt (CNN, April 2024)

Ceres Accelerator webpage

Ceres Roadmap 2030

Freedomtoinvest.org

]]>2766false65fullHow the 10X Region Can Prepare for Climate Migration with Abrahm Lustgartenhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-10x-region-can-prepare-for-climate-migration-with-abrahm-lustgarten--59789045
The residents of Louisiana’s Isle de Jean Charles are often cited as the first community in the nation to be entirely displaced by coastal inundation and land loss. Recent satellite data analysis by The Washington Post aligns with many previous studies suggesting that such retreats from rising water may be required of communities throughout the Gulf Coast in years to come.

In the west, states like California, Nevada, and Arizona still face the consequences of ongoing megadrought and heat, challenging agricultural output and hydropower systems, while increasing wildfire risk and the need for power-hungry air conditioning technology. Even the extreme weather and floods in California in late 2023 and early 2024 have not affected long-term drought conditions in the region.

Clearly, climatic conditions along the I-10 transect are changing, and with this level of risk to property has also increased. Last fall on the podcast, we covered the impacts of climate on insurance availability in California, Louisiana, and Florida. The unprecedented insurer vacancies and soaring premiums suggest subtler, economic challenges to habitability within this region.

In his new book, On the Move: The Overheating Earth and The Uprooting of America, esteemed environmental reporter Abrahm Lustgarten explores how these conditions are changing our sense of which parts of the world as really habitable, and for how long.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Abrahm talk before a live audience at Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix, Arizona, about past and present forces driving our responses to climate risk in the Ten Across geography and beyond. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59789045Thu, 02 May 2024 23:52:09 +0000Ten AcrossThe Ten Across geography reveals many aspects of the entire nation’s future, particularly the ways climate change will reshape where we choose to live and why. This southernmost tier of the country is a natural focus for examinations of climate...
The residents of Louisiana’s Isle de Jean Charles are often cited as the first community in the nation to be entirely displaced by coastal inundation and land loss. Recent satellite data analysis by The Washington Post aligns with many previous studies suggesting that such retreats from rising water may be required of communities throughout the Gulf Coast in years to come.

In the west, states like California, Nevada, and Arizona still face the consequences of ongoing megadrought and heat, challenging agricultural output and hydropower systems, while increasing wildfire risk and the need for power-hungry air conditioning technology. Even the extreme weather and floods in California in late 2023 and early 2024 have not affected long-term drought conditions in the region.

Clearly, climatic conditions along the I-10 transect are changing, and with this level of risk to property has also increased. Last fall on the podcast, we covered the impacts of climate on insurance availability in California, Louisiana, and Florida. The unprecedented insurer vacancies and soaring premiums suggest subtler, economic challenges to habitability within this region.

In his new book, On the Move: The Overheating Earth and The Uprooting of America, esteemed environmental reporter Abrahm Lustgarten explores how these conditions are changing our sense of which parts of the world as really habitable, and for how long.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Abrahm talk before a live audience at Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix, Arizona, about past and present forces driving our responses to climate risk in the Ten Across geography and beyond. ]]>2221arizona,california,climate,equity,florida,georgia,governance,louisiana,mississippi,nevada,newmexico,risk,texasfalse64fullCapturing Climate Change Through Film: Greg Jacobs on "The Here Now Project"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/capturing-climate-change-through-film-greg-jacobs-on-the-here-now-project--59660217A note to listeners who may be sensitive to the subject matter: This episode contains brief descriptions of death and distress caused by climate events.

With a widescale and urgent phenomenon like climate change, there are innumerable ways to imagine communicating its impacts through articles, film, or television. That said, given the immensity of this subject within our minds and environment, certain audiences may be unwilling or unprepared to interact with the challenging realities of manmade warming.

Emmy-winning filmmakers Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel needed to overcome exactly this difficulty when directing their latest documentary, The Here Now Project. Luckily, through their previous projects documenting harrowing events such as Hurricane Katrina in their film Witness: Katrina (2010) and the September 11th attacks in 102 Minutes That Changed America (2008), the team behind Siskel/Jacobs Productions has become skilled at using film to memorialize and give context to communal grief at the site of disaster.

Like these previous documentaries, The Here Now Project combines amateur and professional videos captured by eyewitnesses to convey the lasting social impact of its subject—namely, climate change. Through thoughtful editing and compilation of this primary source footage, the film provides the viewer an intimate experience of over 200 climate-related events that took place in 2021, including the 180 simultaneous wildfires that burned around the globe that summer.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Greg Jacobs, co-director of The Here Now Project and co-founder of Siskel/Jacobs Productions, discuss the directorial process behind this latest film, how the Ten Across geography is present within it, and why this kind of climate storytelling is necessary today.

The Here Now Project will premiere before select audiences at the Toronto Hot Docs Festival, April 26 and May 1. Stay up to date on timing for its wider release by visiting herenowproject.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59660217Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:17:09 +0000Ten AcrossA note to listeners who may be sensitive to the subject matter: This episode contains brief descriptions of death and distress caused by climate events. With a widescale and urgent phenomenon like climate change, there are innumerable ways to...A note to listeners who may be sensitive to the subject matter: This episode contains brief descriptions of death and distress caused by climate events.

With a widescale and urgent phenomenon like climate change, there are innumerable ways to imagine communicating its impacts through articles, film, or television. That said, given the immensity of this subject within our minds and environment, certain audiences may be unwilling or unprepared to interact with the challenging realities of manmade warming.

Emmy-winning filmmakers Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel needed to overcome exactly this difficulty when directing their latest documentary, The Here Now Project. Luckily, through their previous projects documenting harrowing events such as Hurricane Katrina in their film Witness: Katrina (2010) and the September 11th attacks in 102 Minutes That Changed America (2008), the team behind Siskel/Jacobs Productions has become skilled at using film to memorialize and give context to communal grief at the site of disaster.

Like these previous documentaries, The Here Now Project combines amateur and professional videos captured by eyewitnesses to convey the lasting social impact of its subject—namely, climate change. Through thoughtful editing and compilation of this primary source footage, the film provides the viewer an intimate experience of over 200 climate-related events that took place in 2021, including the 180 simultaneous wildfires that burned around the globe that summer.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Greg Jacobs, co-director of The Here Now Project and co-founder of Siskel/Jacobs Productions, discuss the directorial process behind this latest film, how the Ten Across geography is present within it, and why this kind of climate storytelling is necessary today.

The Here Now Project will premiere before select audiences at the Toronto Hot Docs Festival, April 26 and May 1. Stay up to date on timing for its wider release by visiting herenowproject.com.]]>2419california,climate,colorado,equity,louisiana,risk,texasfalse63fullFuture Cities: Decarbonizing the Built Environment with Ben Stapletonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/future-cities-decarbonizing-the-built-environment-with-ben-stapleton--59537194A note to listeners who may be sensitive to the subject matter: This episode contains a brief discussion of suicide risk among construction workers.

The work of decarbonizing our communities and cities has never been more critical than it is today. Countless observers of climate change are warning the world that our window to drastically reduce or eliminate fossil fuel use and avoid 1.5°C or more of global warming is narrowing with each year.

We know that nearly 40% of global emissions come from the construction and operation of buildings. For the last 30 years, the U.S. Green Building Council has been focused on remediating this critical aspect of the global warming picture. Their Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system is the world’s most widely used framework for green design, augmented by LEED credentialing for professionals in sustainable design, construction, and operations.

The USGBC operates through a network of 75 local chapters nationwide. Last week, six chapters in California announced they are combining their regional expertise and expanding their efforts under one inclusive statewide nonprofit, known as USGBC-California. In this interview, we’ll learn more about the goals of the merger, and how the Los Angeles chapter was particularly instrumental in this effort to engage more communities and professionals working toward an energy transition.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and USGBC-California Executive Director Ben Stapleton discuss solutions for decarbonizing the built environment, ideals for the future of city health and design, and how California is currently leading the way in many U.S. climate efforts.

Other articles referenced in this episode:
“Arizona lawmaker calls climate research ‘anti-God,’ pushes to ban it at state universities” (The Arizona Republic, March 14, 2024)

“DeSantis bans local governments from protecting workers from heat and limits police oversight boards” (NBC Miami, April 14, 2024)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59537194Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:29:09 +0000Ten AcrossA note to listeners who may be sensitive to the subject matter: This episode contains a brief discussion of suicide risk among construction workers. The work of decarbonizing our communities and cities has never been more critical than it is today....A note to listeners who may be sensitive to the subject matter: This episode contains a brief discussion of suicide risk among construction workers.

The work of decarbonizing our communities and cities has never been more critical than it is today. Countless observers of climate change are warning the world that our window to drastically reduce or eliminate fossil fuel use and avoid 1.5°C or more of global warming is narrowing with each year.

We know that nearly 40% of global emissions come from the construction and operation of buildings. For the last 30 years, the U.S. Green Building Council has been focused on remediating this critical aspect of the global warming picture. Their Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system is the world’s most widely used framework for green design, augmented by LEED credentialing for professionals in sustainable design, construction, and operations.

The USGBC operates through a network of 75 local chapters nationwide. Last week, six chapters in California announced they are combining their regional expertise and expanding their efforts under one inclusive statewide nonprofit, known as USGBC-California. In this interview, we’ll learn more about the goals of the merger, and how the Los Angeles chapter was particularly instrumental in this effort to engage more communities and professionals working toward an energy transition.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and USGBC-California Executive Director Ben Stapleton discuss solutions for decarbonizing the built environment, ideals for the future of city health and design, and how California is currently leading the way in many U.S. climate efforts.

Other articles referenced in this episode:
“Arizona lawmaker calls climate research ‘anti-God,’ pushes to ban it at state universities” (The Arizona Republic, March 14, 2024)

“DeSantis bans local governments from protecting workers from heat and limits police oversight boards” (NBC Miami, April 14, 2024)]]>2581arizona,california,climate,energy,florida,governance,waterfalse62fullFuture Cities: Architecture for a New World with Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskinshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/future-cities-architecture-for-a-new-world-with-andy-cohen-and-diane-hoskins--59426695
The influence of this firm within the building and design industry cannot be overstated. Given its reach, it is encouraging that Gensler consistently demonstrates concern over its global corporate responsibility. In the last 20 years, Gensler’s co-CEOs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins have become notable figures for their talent in design and business leadership, but also for their thoughtful consideration of the company’s climate and equity impacts. Accordingly, they have been asked to speak many times before the United Nations and other global audiences.

Earlier this year, Andy and Diane accepted new roles as Gensler’s global co-chairs. Marking this transition, they have recently published what could be considered a culminative reflection of their time at the firm thus far, including the two decades they spent as co-CEOs. “Design For Radically Changing World” explores the potential within the design sector to address some of the world’s most pressing issues, from significantly reducing carbon emissions to reconnecting and uplifting historically disinvested communities.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins about findings in this latest book, comparing the efficacy of Gensler’s design forecasts from 10 years past, and traveling through more than 40 years of the firm’s history. As industry pioneers, they help us imagine the characteristics of the future city, specifically through the lens of innovative architecture and urban design.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59426695Thu, 11 Apr 2024 23:11:59 +0000Ten AcrossGensler began as a corporate interior design firm in the 1960s. Today, it is the world’s largest architecture firm in terms of revenue and staff. In 2023, Gensler employed 6,000 professionals across 53 offices globally, reaching 3,500 clients in more...
The influence of this firm within the building and design industry cannot be overstated. Given its reach, it is encouraging that Gensler consistently demonstrates concern over its global corporate responsibility. In the last 20 years, Gensler’s co-CEOs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins have become notable figures for their talent in design and business leadership, but also for their thoughtful consideration of the company’s climate and equity impacts. Accordingly, they have been asked to speak many times before the United Nations and other global audiences.

Earlier this year, Andy and Diane accepted new roles as Gensler’s global co-chairs. Marking this transition, they have recently published what could be considered a culminative reflection of their time at the firm thus far, including the two decades they spent as co-CEOs. “Design For Radically Changing World” explores the potential within the design sector to address some of the world’s most pressing issues, from significantly reducing carbon emissions to reconnecting and uplifting historically disinvested communities.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins about findings in this latest book, comparing the efficacy of Gensler’s design forecasts from 10 years past, and traveling through more than 40 years of the firm’s history. As industry pioneers, they help us imagine the characteristics of the future city, specifically through the lens of innovative architecture and urban design.]]>2637architecture,climate,design,energy,equity,riskfalse61fullFuture Cities: Local Leaders Navigate Expansion of AIhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/future-cities-local-leaders-navigate-expansion-of-ai--59297217
A combination of public policy and residents’ openness to new ideas in the Phoenix metropolitan area has made it an ideal place for the launch of pioneering technologies like autonomous vehicles. Now, cities here are considering ways that AI can be applied to local needs—applications such as fast and accurate updates on local water supply and improved traffic safety measures.

Considering the recent expansion of US-based AI firms and a boom in semiconductor manufacturing, it seems there is no longer a question of whether AI will become a routine part of our lives—it is a matter of when. If this proves to be the case, governments at all levels will need to become familiar with the risks and advantages of this quickly evolving technology to ensures its thoughtful and equitable use.

AI and the future of the city was a central theme of this year’s Smart Region Summit, convened by Arizona State University and partners. In this Ten Across Conversations episode, you will hear highlights from two discussions at this event, moderated by Ten Across founder and executive director Duke Reiter.

Listen in as Duke explores the incorporation of artificial intelligence at the city level with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and three information technology experts from Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona, and Cleveland, Ohio.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59297217Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:32:17 +0000Ten AcrossArtificial intelligence is advancing and intersecting with nearly all professional sectors today, including local government. However, without much AI-specific policy yet established at the federal or state levels, many cities are learning to navigate...
A combination of public policy and residents’ openness to new ideas in the Phoenix metropolitan area has made it an ideal place for the launch of pioneering technologies like autonomous vehicles. Now, cities here are considering ways that AI can be applied to local needs—applications such as fast and accurate updates on local water supply and improved traffic safety measures.

Considering the recent expansion of US-based AI firms and a boom in semiconductor manufacturing, it seems there is no longer a question of whether AI will become a routine part of our lives—it is a matter of when. If this proves to be the case, governments at all levels will need to become familiar with the risks and advantages of this quickly evolving technology to ensures its thoughtful and equitable use.

AI and the future of the city was a central theme of this year’s Smart Region Summit, convened by Arizona State University and partners. In this Ten Across Conversations episode, you will hear highlights from two discussions at this event, moderated by Ten Across founder and executive director Duke Reiter.

Listen in as Duke explores the incorporation of artificial intelligence at the city level with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and three information technology experts from Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona, and Cleveland, Ohio.]]>2655falsefullUnderstanding Arizona's Past, Present, and Future with Tom Zoellnerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-arizona-s-past-present-and-future-with-tom-zoellner--59050793
In his 2023 book, Rim to River: Looking into the Heart of Arizona, Tom's collection of essays details his one-man pilgrimage across the state to better understand its history and its enduring appeal—even in a warming world. His multidimensional perspective offers further context for our recent podcast episode on sustainability in Arizona, and for the complex factors that drive migration here and throughout the Ten Across region.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Tom Zoellner unpack important themes found within Tom’s recent New York Times editorial, “Don’t Flee the American Southwest Just Yet”, and his book of Arizona essays. Through salient points in the state’s history—from its unsavory beginnings in the Indian Wars to the post-war residential and agricultural booms to the current evolution of the state’s Republican party—this conversation explores how history reverberates today in the legislature, at the border, and in environmental priorities.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59050793Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:38:20 +0000Ten AcrossArizona's unique natural beauty and lingering "Wild West" spirit often charm outside observers. That allure may waver when closer examination reveals realities of extreme temperatures, extended drought, and what author Tom Zoellner refers to as a...
In his 2023 book, Rim to River: Looking into the Heart of Arizona, Tom's collection of essays details his one-man pilgrimage across the state to better understand its history and its enduring appeal—even in a warming world. His multidimensional perspective offers further context for our recent podcast episode on sustainability in Arizona, and for the complex factors that drive migration here and throughout the Ten Across region.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Tom Zoellner unpack important themes found within Tom’s recent New York Times editorial, “Don’t Flee the American Southwest Just Yet”, and his book of Arizona essays. Through salient points in the state’s history—from its unsavory beginnings in the Indian Wars to the post-war residential and agricultural booms to the current evolution of the state’s Republican party—this conversation explores how history reverberates today in the legislature, at the border, and in environmental priorities.]]>2792arizona,climate,equity,governance,heat,risk,waterfalse59fullFuture Cities: Resilient Urban Planning with Tracy Hadden Loh - Part Twohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/future-cities-resilient-urban-planning-with-tracy-hadden-loh-part-two--58965060In part one of our interview with Brookings Metro fellow Tracy Hadden Loh, we discussed lasting influences of post-pandemic work trends on urban design and governance.

Although it is the most recent example, the COVID-19 pandemic is not the first major disruptor of economic activity within major U.S. metros, and it certainly will not be the last. A century earlier, the widespread adoption of automobiles changed the way metropolitan areas function to this day, allowing for mass migration to the outlying suburbs of once-booming central cities.

Knowing that perennial industrial and population growth is a fickle thing to maintain, more city leaders, developers, and urban planners are re-acquainting themselves with the idea of ‘placemaking’ as a method for creating a resilient community culture. Popularized in the mid-twentieth century by pioneers like Jane Jacobs and William H. Whyte, the placemaking movement in the U.S. has long lauded the potential for urban living to foster human connections. Placemaking has since seen a twenty-first-century revival that has gained renewed energy as urban advocates aim to recover city life that was lost during the pandemic—with new insights into the values of equity and sustainability.

In this second and final half of their discussion, Tracy Hadden Loh and Ten Across founder Duke Reiter will discuss the ambitions of the placemaking movement, and how it can improve the urban issues that were covered in the previous episode.

Articles and sources referenced in this episode by order of appearance:

“New census estimates show a tepid rise in U.S. population growth, buoyed by immigration” (Brookings, January 2023)

Hyperlocal: Place Governance in a Fragmented World (Vey, S. Jennifer; Storring, Nate, 2022)

“How a ‘Golden Era for Large Cities’ Might Be Turning Into an ‘Urban Doom Loop’” (The New York Times, November 2022)

“The Perfect Height for Urban Buildings” (Next City, February 2024)

“Opinion: A Life Without a Home” (The New York Times, February 2024)

“Homelessness in US cities and downtowns” (Brookings, December 2023)

“AG suing Arizona landlords for ‘corrupting’ market, colluding to keep rents high” (12News, February 2024)

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58965060Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:46:20 +0000Ten Acrosshttps://10across.com/future-cities-resilient-urban-planning-with-tracy-hadden-loh-part-one/, we discussed lasting influences of post-pandemic work trends on urban design and governance. Although it is the most recent example, the COVID-19 pandemic...In part one of our interview with Brookings Metro fellow Tracy Hadden Loh, we discussed lasting influences of post-pandemic work trends on urban design and governance.

Although it is the most recent example, the COVID-19 pandemic is not the first major disruptor of economic activity within major U.S. metros, and it certainly will not be the last. A century earlier, the widespread adoption of automobiles changed the way metropolitan areas function to this day, allowing for mass migration to the outlying suburbs of once-booming central cities.

Knowing that perennial industrial and population growth is a fickle thing to maintain, more city leaders, developers, and urban planners are re-acquainting themselves with the idea of ‘placemaking’ as a method for creating a resilient community culture. Popularized in the mid-twentieth century by pioneers like Jane Jacobs and William H. Whyte, the placemaking movement in the U.S. has long lauded the potential for urban living to foster human connections. Placemaking has since seen a twenty-first-century revival that has gained renewed energy as urban advocates aim to recover city life that was lost during the pandemic—with new insights into the values of equity and sustainability.

In this second and final half of their discussion, Tracy Hadden Loh and Ten Across founder Duke Reiter will discuss the ambitions of the placemaking movement, and how it can improve the urban issues that were covered in the previous episode.

Articles and sources referenced in this episode by order of appearance:

“New census estimates show a tepid rise in U.S. population growth, buoyed by immigration” (Brookings, January 2023)

Hyperlocal: Place Governance in a Fragmented World (Vey, S. Jennifer; Storring, Nate, 2022)

“How a ‘Golden Era for Large Cities’ Might Be Turning Into an ‘Urban Doom Loop’” (The New York Times, November 2022)

“The Perfect Height for Urban Buildings” (Next City, February 2024)

“Opinion: A Life Without a Home” (The New York Times, February 2024)

“Homelessness in US cities and downtowns” (Brookings, December 2023)

“AG suing Arizona landlords for ‘corrupting’ market, colluding to keep rents high” (12News, February 2024)

]]>2512alabama,arizona,california,climate,equity,florida,governance,louisiana,risk,texasfalse58fullFuture Cities: Resilient Urban Planning with Tracy Hadden Loh - Part Onehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/future-cities-resilient-urban-planning-with-tracy-hadden-loh-part-one--58881940
Some have referred to this rapid rearrangement of Americans, which has slowed a bit in the years since the pandemic began, as the ‘Great Reshuffle.’ From 2020 to 2021, Los Angeles saw a net loss of 175,000 residents, who left the city for surrounding suburbs like Riverside or smaller metros in the Sun Belt. Over this same period, Dallas, Phoenix, Houston, and Austin were major metros that saw the greatest population gains in the nation.

With the location of work becoming less of a requirement or priority for people’s choice to live in a city, how can public and private sector leaders ensure economic and cultural resilience within their communities? How can its zoning, hard infrastructure, and building stock become more adaptable to a constantly changing world?

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Brookings Metro fellow Tracy Hadden Loh discuss these questions and more, in this first half of a two-part discussion on the urban planning evolution taking place within the Ten Across region and beyond.

Articles referenced in this episode:
“Myths about converting offices into housing—and what can really revitalize downtowns” (Brookings, April 2023)

“The geography of crime in four U.S. cities: Perceptions and reality” (Brookings, April 2023)

“Ensuring the intertwined post-pandemic recoveries of downtowns and transit systems” (Brookings, August 2023)

“Metro Phoenix is in dire need of apartments. Here’s how developers are getting it done” (AZCentral, January 2024)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58881940Thu, 29 Feb 2024 23:57:34 +0000Ten AcrossThe COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent rise in remote work sent a ripple through most U.S. cities. Heavy office districts became ghost towns, public transit services struggled, and downtown brick and mortar retail spaces emptied in response to a sudden...
Some have referred to this rapid rearrangement of Americans, which has slowed a bit in the years since the pandemic began, as the ‘Great Reshuffle.’ From 2020 to 2021, Los Angeles saw a net loss of 175,000 residents, who left the city for surrounding suburbs like Riverside or smaller metros in the Sun Belt. Over this same period, Dallas, Phoenix, Houston, and Austin were major metros that saw the greatest population gains in the nation.

With the location of work becoming less of a requirement or priority for people’s choice to live in a city, how can public and private sector leaders ensure economic and cultural resilience within their communities? How can its zoning, hard infrastructure, and building stock become more adaptable to a constantly changing world?

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Brookings Metro fellow Tracy Hadden Loh discuss these questions and more, in this first half of a two-part discussion on the urban planning evolution taking place within the Ten Across region and beyond.

Articles referenced in this episode:
“Myths about converting offices into housing—and what can really revitalize downtowns” (Brookings, April 2023)

“The geography of crime in four U.S. cities: Perceptions and reality” (Brookings, April 2023)

“Ensuring the intertwined post-pandemic recoveries of downtowns and transit systems” (Brookings, August 2023)

“Metro Phoenix is in dire need of apartments. Here’s how developers are getting it done” (AZCentral, January 2024)]]>2494arizona,california,cities,covid,governance,planning,resilience,texas,transitfalse57fullFuture Cities: How Mayors Are Leading U.S. Progress with Clarence Anthonyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/future-cities-how-mayors-are-leading-u-s-progress-with-clarence-anthony--58790176
In short, the work of operating a city has never been more complex or crucial than it is today. Therefore, local leaders need the requisite amount of government and community support to be able to build more adaptable, inclusive, and resilient communities.

However, there are barriers to this goal which will need to be addressed. In 2023, more than 650 state preemption bills were introduced to attempt or successfully prohibit local policies regarding education, housing, workforce standards and rights, public safety, and LGBTQ+ protections. The National League of Cities (NLC) also found that 81% of public servants surveyed in 2021, reported experiencing some form of harassment from their constituents since the start of the pandemic.

With 2024 being a presidential election year, much of the public’s attention on U.S. politics will be directed away from cities and toward the federal government. As critical as this decision will be, this conversation between Ten Across founder and NLC CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony is a helpful reminder of the influence local leaders have on the trajectory of the nation, as they are the ones closest to the reality and needs of their constituents.

Check out Clarence’s CitiesSpeak podcast!

Articles referenced in this episode:
“Why state and local relationships matter to national prosperity: A case for economic collaboration” (Brookings, January 2023)
“The Changing Landscape of Preemption” (The National League of Cities, February 2022)
“On the Frontlines of Today’s Cities: Trauma, Challenges and Solutions” (The National League of Cities, November 2021)
“Metro Phoenix is in dire need of apartments. Here’s how developers are getting it done” (The Arizona Republic, January 2024)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58790176Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:17:23 +0000Ten AcrossThe responsibility of U.S. mayors expanded dramatically at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, as cities of all sizes were forced to reckon with aging infrastructure, dated public health procedures, and a dramatic drop in revenue and activity within...
In short, the work of operating a city has never been more complex or crucial than it is today. Therefore, local leaders need the requisite amount of government and community support to be able to build more adaptable, inclusive, and resilient communities.

However, there are barriers to this goal which will need to be addressed. In 2023, more than 650 state preemption bills were introduced to attempt or successfully prohibit local policies regarding education, housing, workforce standards and rights, public safety, and LGBTQ+ protections. The National League of Cities (NLC) also found that 81% of public servants surveyed in 2021, reported experiencing some form of harassment from their constituents since the start of the pandemic.

With 2024 being a presidential election year, much of the public’s attention on U.S. politics will be directed away from cities and toward the federal government. As critical as this decision will be, this conversation between Ten Across founder and NLC CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony is a helpful reminder of the influence local leaders have on the trajectory of the nation, as they are the ones closest to the reality and needs of their constituents.

Check out Clarence’s CitiesSpeak podcast!

Articles referenced in this episode:
“Why state and local relationships matter to national prosperity: A case for economic collaboration” (Brookings, January 2023)
“The Changing Landscape of Preemption” (The National League of Cities, February 2022)
“On the Frontlines of Today’s Cities: Trauma, Challenges and Solutions” (The National League of Cities, November 2021)
“Metro Phoenix is in dire need of apartments. Here’s how developers are getting it done” (The Arizona Republic, January 2024)]]>2841california,climate,florida,governance,phoenix,riskfalse56fullLocal Experts Answer: Why Are People Still Moving to Phoenix?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/local-experts-answer-why-are-people-still-moving-to-phoenix--58701840
Counterintuitively, the region has experienced an escalation of extreme heat and drought risk. The summer of 2023 was the hottest globally since NASA’s records began in 1880 by 2.59 degrees Fahrenheit. This significantly contributed to the deadliest heat wave for Phoenix, with 579 fatalities attributed to the elevated temperatures.

Since August 2021, Phoenix has been grappling with federally declared shortages on the Colorado River, which has historically accounted for 38% of its overall water supply. To keep the river stable, the city recently agreed to a 30% reduction of this allocation over three years—enough to supply 450,000 households for year— in exchange for $60 million in water infrastructure improvements.

Statistics such as these are what have catapulted Phoenix to the top of many national and global climate resilience conversations. Reported figures are also what inspired our colleagues at Climate Now to seek our collaboration to reach experts on the ground in Phoenix and get at a better understanding of how the city has been able to maintain such steady population and industrial growth, despite perceived and actual risks.

This special long-form episode combines conversations with climate experts and business leaders closely involved in the state’s adaptation and sustainability efforts. Through their discussions, a clearer picture of why Phoenix is a coveted destination for many and how it plans to remain as one well into the future, appears. The moderators are Duke Reiter (Ten Across founder) and James Lawler’s (Climate Now founder).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58701840Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:21:19 +0000Ten AcrossPhoenix, Arizona has seen meteoric population growth since 2010. Now the nation’s fifth largest city, its population increased by around 12% over the course of a decade. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this highly-engineered metropolis has...
Counterintuitively, the region has experienced an escalation of extreme heat and drought risk. The summer of 2023 was the hottest globally since NASA’s records began in 1880 by 2.59 degrees Fahrenheit. This significantly contributed to the deadliest heat wave for Phoenix, with 579 fatalities attributed to the elevated temperatures.

Since August 2021, Phoenix has been grappling with federally declared shortages on the Colorado River, which has historically accounted for 38% of its overall water supply. To keep the river stable, the city recently agreed to a 30% reduction of this allocation over three years—enough to supply 450,000 households for year— in exchange for $60 million in water infrastructure improvements.

Statistics such as these are what have catapulted Phoenix to the top of many national and global climate resilience conversations. Reported figures are also what inspired our colleagues at Climate Now to seek our collaboration to reach experts on the ground in Phoenix and get at a better understanding of how the city has been able to maintain such steady population and industrial growth, despite perceived and actual risks.

This special long-form episode combines conversations with climate experts and business leaders closely involved in the state’s adaptation and sustainability efforts. Through their discussions, a clearer picture of why Phoenix is a coveted destination for many and how it plans to remain as one well into the future, appears. The moderators are Duke Reiter (Ten Across founder) and James Lawler’s (Climate Now founder).]]>3858climate,drought,governance,heat,phoenix,resilience,waterfalse55fullHow Will the Ten Across Region Respond to Findings in the NCA 5?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-will-the-ten-across-region-respond-to-findings-in-the-nca-5--58451118
The Ten Across Summit in Los Angeles took place less than a month after its release. To mark this moment and provide context for the next two days of discussions around water, energy, housing, insurance, and other key topics, we gathered NCA authors and experts in sustainable development to share their insights and reactions to the report.

This conversation led by NCA Southwest Chapter leader author Dave White, delves into the importance of this document, and provides context for how we should respond to meet the climate challenges ahead. The panelists expressed optimism upon its release, as the strategies included in the report arrive at a time where there has never been greater consensus or funding available around climate action in the Ten Across region and throughout the United States.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58451118Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:22:53 +0000Ten AcrossThe fifth National Climate Assessment, or ‘the NCA,’ was released by the U.S. Global Change Research Program in November 2023. This robust and thoroughly peer-reviewed collection of scientific findings among 500 experts describes current climate...
The Ten Across Summit in Los Angeles took place less than a month after its release. To mark this moment and provide context for the next two days of discussions around water, energy, housing, insurance, and other key topics, we gathered NCA authors and experts in sustainable development to share their insights and reactions to the report.

This conversation led by NCA Southwest Chapter leader author Dave White, delves into the importance of this document, and provides context for how we should respond to meet the climate challenges ahead. The panelists expressed optimism upon its release, as the strategies included in the report arrive at a time where there has never been greater consensus or funding available around climate action in the Ten Across region and throughout the United States.]]>2540alabama,arizona,california,climate,energy,florida,governance,heat,louisiana,texas,waterfalsefullThe State of the Nation As Seen on 'the 10' with Ron Brownsteinhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-state-of-the-nation-as-seen-on-the-10-with-ron-brownstein--58358557
Listen in as both explore the growing divide in America, the future of U.S. climate adaptation and communications, and what's at stake if we are not able to break free from current political boundaries or jurisdictions to address the major issues of the 21st Century.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58358557Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:01:11 +0000Ten AcrossAt our recent Ten Across Summit in Los Angeles, we opened the event with a conversation between Ten Across Founder and Executive Director Duke Reiter and the award-winning political analyst and culture writer, Ron Brownstein. In the discussion,...
Listen in as both explore the growing divide in America, the future of U.S. climate adaptation and communications, and what's at stake if we are not able to break free from current political boundaries or jurisdictions to address the major issues of the 21st Century.]]>2564climate,election,equity,governance,politics,preemptionfalse53fullImagining Adaptation to Sea Level Rise in California with Rosanna Xiahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/imagining-adaptation-to-sea-level-rise-in-california-with-rosanna-xia--58270132
In her new book “California Against the Sea: Visions for Our Vanishing Coastline,” Rosanna Xia explores California’s complex and hubristic relationship with its coast. From the Gold Rush to the passage of The California Coastal Act, to today and beyond, Xia examines the ways in which the state will have to adapt physically, culturally, and psychologically to a shrinking coastline fueled by climate change.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Xia discuss her writing in the context of this month’s extreme conditions coastal conditions and explore roles as both a traditional beat reporter and an author writing with a larger narrative purpose and style in this latest project.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58270132Thu, 11 Jan 2024 23:54:59 +0000Ten AcrossIn the last few decades California has been preoccupied with preparing for immediate disasters such as extended drought, wildfire, and earthquakes, thinking relatively little about the slow-moving threat upon its shores. Lulled by a century of no more...
In her new book “California Against the Sea: Visions for Our Vanishing Coastline,” Rosanna Xia explores California’s complex and hubristic relationship with its coast. From the Gold Rush to the passage of The California Coastal Act, to today and beyond, Xia examines the ways in which the state will have to adapt physically, culturally, and psychologically to a shrinking coastline fueled by climate change.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Xia discuss her writing in the context of this month’s extreme conditions coastal conditions and explore roles as both a traditional beat reporter and an author writing with a larger narrative purpose and style in this latest project.]]>2712falsefullJournalists and Writers on Breaking the Existential Story of Our Lives—Climate Changehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journalists-and-writers-on-breaking-the-existential-story-of-our-lives-climate-change--58202147
Join Ten Across founder Duke Reiter as he leads this fascinating forum among journalists from The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times, news editors from National Public Radio, American Public Media Group, and LAist, and the writer and executive producer of the Apple TV series Extrapolations.

A video recording of this panel discussion is also available to at 10across.com/category/video.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58202147Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:13:09 +0000Ten AcrossIn this special podcast distribution of our recent Ten Across Summit journalism panel, you’ll hear from six talented and prominent media professionals on how their work is changing alongside the climate. As the impacts of human-caused warming...
Join Ten Across founder Duke Reiter as he leads this fascinating forum among journalists from The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times, news editors from National Public Radio, American Public Media Group, and LAist, and the writer and executive producer of the Apple TV series Extrapolations.

A video recording of this panel discussion is also available to at 10across.com/category/video.]]>250651,climate,journalism,recovery,reporting,resiliencefalse51fullTen Across 2023 Year in Reviewhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-across-2023-year-in-review--58088683Ten Across Conversations podcast episodes. Join Ten Across Founder and Executive Director Duke Reiter as he shares insights from the summit and reviews salient points made in some of the most popular podcast episodes, along with hints at what is to come in 2024.

Thank you for listening with us this year!

Podcast episodes by order of appearance in this recording:
“Experts Share Insights on the Ongoing Colorado River Negotiations”
“ESG: How Did A Well-Intended Idea Become So Polarizing?”
“State Preemption is on the Rise: What it Means for Cities”
“Alternative Visions of the Southern U.S. Border Yesterday, Tomorrow, and Today”
“10X Heat Series: Covering Climate Change as it Unfolds with Jeff Goodell”
“10X Insurance Series: Louisiana Grapples with Growing Natural and Financial Risk”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58088683Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:22:52 +0000Ten AcrossWe’re back from preparing for and hosting our recent Ten Across Los Angeles Summit with highlights and reflections from the event and from our most popular 2023 Ten Across Conversations podcast episodes. Join Ten Across Founder and Executive Director...Ten Across Conversations podcast episodes. Join Ten Across Founder and Executive Director Duke Reiter as he shares insights from the summit and reviews salient points made in some of the most popular podcast episodes, along with hints at what is to come in 2024.

Thank you for listening with us this year!

Podcast episodes by order of appearance in this recording:
“Experts Share Insights on the Ongoing Colorado River Negotiations”
“ESG: How Did A Well-Intended Idea Become So Polarizing?”
“State Preemption is on the Rise: What it Means for Cities”
“Alternative Visions of the Southern U.S. Border Yesterday, Tomorrow, and Today”
“10X Heat Series: Covering Climate Change as it Unfolds with Jeff Goodell”
“10X Insurance Series: Louisiana Grapples with Growing Natural and Financial Risk”]]>1689climate,esg,governance,heat,migrationfalse50full10X Insurance Series: Retaining Florida's Insurability Has National Implicationshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10x-insurance-series-retaining-florida-s-insurability-has-national-implications--57311410As the third largest and notoriously weather-beaten state, Florida has added 3.1 million new residents within the last decade—an amount greater than the entire population of Arkansas. This population boom in conjunction with more frequent, climate-fueled disasters, is placing an unprecedented and potentially unsustainable strain on the Florida insurance market.

Within the last few years at least 15 commercial insurance providers have either pulled out of the state or closed, after experiencing historic underwriting losses amid various natural and legal circumstances. A lack of private insurance options has driven home and auto premiums two to three times higher than the national average in parts of the state, while significantly diminishing the quality of coverage.

While the governor and state legislators are taking steps to repair private insurer’s ability to remain solvent by providing a subsidy to purchase reinsurance or attempting to clamp down on consumer litigation, a larger aspect of the equation seems to remain ignored.

The state has become adept at recovering after a storm, but many experts argue there is still much to be desired in Florida’s climate adaptation and resilience efforts. This could potentially lead to an “insurance bubble,” as more human and physical capital flocks to its threatened shores.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and disaster law professor Latisha Nixon-Jones assess the way forward for Florida regulators and homeowners as the conditions for an insurable market are appearing to deteriorate.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57311410Thu, 19 Oct 2023 22:39:24 +0000Ten AcrossAn influential and predictive set of events are currently playing out in Florida around climate, real estate, and insurance, which the rest of the nation would be well-served in keeping within their sights. As the third largest and notoriously...As the third largest and notoriously weather-beaten state, Florida has added 3.1 million new residents within the last decade—an amount greater than the entire population of Arkansas. This population boom in conjunction with more frequent, climate-fueled disasters, is placing an unprecedented and potentially unsustainable strain on the Florida insurance market.

Within the last few years at least 15 commercial insurance providers have either pulled out of the state or closed, after experiencing historic underwriting losses amid various natural and legal circumstances. A lack of private insurance options has driven home and auto premiums two to three times higher than the national average in parts of the state, while significantly diminishing the quality of coverage.

While the governor and state legislators are taking steps to repair private insurer’s ability to remain solvent by providing a subsidy to purchase reinsurance or attempting to clamp down on consumer litigation, a larger aspect of the equation seems to remain ignored.

The state has become adept at recovering after a storm, but many experts argue there is still much to be desired in Florida’s climate adaptation and resilience efforts. This could potentially lead to an “insurance bubble,” as more human and physical capital flocks to its threatened shores.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and disaster law professor Latisha Nixon-Jones assess the way forward for Florida regulators and homeowners as the conditions for an insurable market are appearing to deteriorate.]]>2187california,climate,florida,insurance,louisiana,riskfalsefull10X Insurance Series: Louisiana Grapples with Growing Natural and Financial Riskhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10x-insurance-series-louisiana-grapples-with-growing-natural-and-financial-risk--57216683
Unfortunately, this risk comes at a time when local insurance industry services have never been more constrained or inaccessible. At least twelve insurers have been declared insolvent since the record-breaking 2020 and 2021 Atlantic hurricane seasons. Many of these insurers were regional and halted operations in Florida as well.

Increased tropical cyclone risk and property value concentrations within high-risk areas, as well as an uptick in fraudulent or standard consumer claims, have all been linked to the shrinking availability of home policies in the Gulf. Though it can be hard to pinpoint exactly where the Louisiana market crisis begins or will end, the impacts to consumers are undeniable. According to the nonprofit risk analysis firm First Street Foundation, insurance rates for residents have seen a 90% increase over the last year, while the quality of coverage has steeply declined.

James Donelon, the Louisiana state insurance commissioner since 2006, has attempted several reforms to bring premiums down while increasing insurer diversity, but they haven’t always proven fruitful. Tim Temple, who will succeed Donelon after an uncontested commissioner race, has advertised broad market deregulation as a way of enticing insurers back into the state. Some experts are skeptical.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and climate adaptation expert Dr. Jesse Keenan delve into the current limitations of insurance and community resilience as climate risk increases in Louisiana and why massive improvements in state policy and infrastructure are still needed to achieve greater safety and success within its coastal communities.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57216683Thu, 12 Oct 2023 23:54:52 +0000Ten AcrossA drought on the Mississippi River has pushed a massive saltwater wedge from the Gulf of Mexico toward New Orleans, contaminating clean water supplies for several Louisiana river communities. Aside from the obvious public health concerns, this salty...
Unfortunately, this risk comes at a time when local insurance industry services have never been more constrained or inaccessible. At least twelve insurers have been declared insolvent since the record-breaking 2020 and 2021 Atlantic hurricane seasons. Many of these insurers were regional and halted operations in Florida as well.

Increased tropical cyclone risk and property value concentrations within high-risk areas, as well as an uptick in fraudulent or standard consumer claims, have all been linked to the shrinking availability of home policies in the Gulf. Though it can be hard to pinpoint exactly where the Louisiana market crisis begins or will end, the impacts to consumers are undeniable. According to the nonprofit risk analysis firm First Street Foundation, insurance rates for residents have seen a 90% increase over the last year, while the quality of coverage has steeply declined.

James Donelon, the Louisiana state insurance commissioner since 2006, has attempted several reforms to bring premiums down while increasing insurer diversity, but they haven’t always proven fruitful. Tim Temple, who will succeed Donelon after an uncontested commissioner race, has advertised broad market deregulation as a way of enticing insurers back into the state. Some experts are skeptical.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and climate adaptation expert Dr. Jesse Keenan delve into the current limitations of insurance and community resilience as climate risk increases in Louisiana and why massive improvements in state policy and infrastructure are still needed to achieve greater safety and success within its coastal communities.]]>2545california,climate,florida,insurance,louisiana,riskfalsefull10X Insurance Series: California Attempts to Reverse Insurer Exodushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10x-insurance-series-california-attempts-to-reverse-insurer-exodus--57066191

Earlier this year, State Farm and Allstate stopped underwriting in the state, while Farmers and USAA have continued to drop policyholders within high-risk fire regions. Nearly all these moves were preceded by insurer warnings that the California regulatory system had become too restrictive; therefore, premiums no longer reflected the home’s actual risk. Underwriters also couldn’t turn a profit— State Farm’s California subsidiary lost more on claims within the first three months of 2023 than in all of 2022, according to The LA Times.

With more residents joining the state-run FAIR Plan, a last-resort policy option, it became clear a legislative move would be necessary to reinstate a diverse and thriving private insurance market. After legislators failed to produce a reform proposal before adjourning this fall, Governor Gavin Newsom tapped State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to expedite and roll out a plan.

Lara then introduced the Sustainable Insurance Strategy. Though the reforms aren’t slated to go into effect until the end of 2024, the commissioner hopes it will bring private insurers back to at least 85% of their statewide market share within high-risk areas.

In this first episode of a three-part series on insurance, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and United Policyholders co-founder Amy Bach discuss the details of this latest proposal, including what impact it may have on consumers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57066191Wed, 04 Oct 2023 22:14:58 +0000Ten AcrossWith climate change, it is becoming harder to find comprehensive and affordable home insurance policies across the nation— and especially in California, where the state’s four largest private insurers have significantly reduced their coverage within...

Earlier this year, State Farm and Allstate stopped underwriting in the state, while Farmers and USAA have continued to drop policyholders within high-risk fire regions. Nearly all these moves were preceded by insurer warnings that the California regulatory system had become too restrictive; therefore, premiums no longer reflected the home’s actual risk. Underwriters also couldn’t turn a profit— State Farm’s California subsidiary lost more on claims within the first three months of 2023 than in all of 2022, according to The LA Times.

With more residents joining the state-run FAIR Plan, a last-resort policy option, it became clear a legislative move would be necessary to reinstate a diverse and thriving private insurance market. After legislators failed to produce a reform proposal before adjourning this fall, Governor Gavin Newsom tapped State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to expedite and roll out a plan.

Lara then introduced the Sustainable Insurance Strategy. Though the reforms aren’t slated to go into effect until the end of 2024, the commissioner hopes it will bring private insurers back to at least 85% of their statewide market share within high-risk areas.

In this first episode of a three-part series on insurance, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and United Policyholders co-founder Amy Bach discuss the details of this latest proposal, including what impact it may have on consumers.]]>2265california,climate,florida,insurance,louisiana,riskfalsefullThe Next Era of Emergency Management with Dr. Samantha Montanohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-next-era-of-emergency-management-with-dr-samantha-montano--56890478
With two months left to go in the Atlantic hurricane season, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is dangerously close to running out of funds. In August, FEMA Chair Deanne Criswell informed Congress that life-saving services provided by the agency could stall without an increase in their budget before the end of September. But with House Republicans struggling to come to a consensus on a key military funding bill, the US government could enter a shutdown on October 1.

If FEMA is constrained and comprehensive insurance policies become unavailable to homeowners in states like California, Louisiana, and Florida, where risk continues to increase, how will communities recover— let alone prepare for the next shock? This is a question that disaster researchers like Dr. Samantha Montano, are working to answer. Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Dr. Montano discuss the changing nature of disaster response, recovery, and mitigation, as well as the outsized role New Orleans plays in determining the future of US emergency management.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56890478Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:21:26 +0000Ten AcrossThe first eight months of 2023 brought $23 billion in damages from weather-related events, a new record at this point in the year. Those events included unique flooding from atmospheric rivers in California; an extended heat dome over Arizona, Texas,...
With two months left to go in the Atlantic hurricane season, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is dangerously close to running out of funds. In August, FEMA Chair Deanne Criswell informed Congress that life-saving services provided by the agency could stall without an increase in their budget before the end of September. But with House Republicans struggling to come to a consensus on a key military funding bill, the US government could enter a shutdown on October 1.

If FEMA is constrained and comprehensive insurance policies become unavailable to homeowners in states like California, Louisiana, and Florida, where risk continues to increase, how will communities recover— let alone prepare for the next shock? This is a question that disaster researchers like Dr. Samantha Montano, are working to answer. Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Dr. Montano discuss the changing nature of disaster response, recovery, and mitigation, as well as the outsized role New Orleans plays in determining the future of US emergency management.]]>2716falsefull10X Heat Series: A Growing Movement to Improve Wildfire Resiliencehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10x-heat-series-a-growing-movement-to-improve-wildfire-resilience--56583686The Washington Post, one in six Americans now live in a wildfire prone area. And as the transpiring events of this particularly devastating fire season for Canada have demonstrated— even if a community is not considered to be in the direct path of a fire, they may need to consider plans for alleviating indirect exposures such as a temporary, but severe decline in air quality.

After five record-setting fire seasons in a row ending in 2022, Californians are having to become adept at planning for the personal and environmental fallouts of this natural disaster. Based on data from First Street Foundation, 71% of all properties in the state are now at some risk of being impacted by a wildfire in the next 30 years. However, this preparedness has been made more difficult following the exit of two major private property insurers, State Farm and Allstate in the last year.

Not wanting to lose more property insurers or homeowners, the state legislature is considering new fire practice policies to ideally reduce the strength and reach of these annual fires. This has resulted in the creation of a new state certified prescribed fire burn boss program and continued talks with state Indigenous leaders about better ways to cultivate the land for wildfire season.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter explores this developing collaboration between state agencies and cultural burn practitioners to create more defensible land from wildfire, with North Fork Mono Tribe Chairman Ron Goode and LA Times environmental reporter Alex Wigglesworth.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56583686Thu, 24 Aug 2023 23:39:29 +0000Ten AcrossAs our summers become hotter and longer, droughts become more likely, foliage dies at a faster rate, and the likelihood of personal exposure to a wildfire inevitably increases. According to The Washington Post, one in six Americans now live in a...The Washington Post, one in six Americans now live in a wildfire prone area. And as the transpiring events of this particularly devastating fire season for Canada have demonstrated— even if a community is not considered to be in the direct path of a fire, they may need to consider plans for alleviating indirect exposures such as a temporary, but severe decline in air quality.

After five record-setting fire seasons in a row ending in 2022, Californians are having to become adept at planning for the personal and environmental fallouts of this natural disaster. Based on data from First Street Foundation, 71% of all properties in the state are now at some risk of being impacted by a wildfire in the next 30 years. However, this preparedness has been made more difficult following the exit of two major private property insurers, State Farm and Allstate in the last year.

Not wanting to lose more property insurers or homeowners, the state legislature is considering new fire practice policies to ideally reduce the strength and reach of these annual fires. This has resulted in the creation of a new state certified prescribed fire burn boss program and continued talks with state Indigenous leaders about better ways to cultivate the land for wildfire season.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter explores this developing collaboration between state agencies and cultural burn practitioners to create more defensible land from wildfire, with North Fork Mono Tribe Chairman Ron Goode and LA Times environmental reporter Alex Wigglesworth.]]>1842california,climate,heat,riskfalsefullBusiness Leaders Are Trying to See Deeper Into an Uncertain Futurehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/business-leaders-are-trying-to-see-deeper-into-an-uncertain-future--56506212
In short, corporations and other private investors are making calculations about the future in ways they never have before. Accordingly, cities and regions are having to become adept at offering these services to clients, while at the same time developing a proven sense of resilience to a number of risk factors.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with Chris Camacho, leader of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and Herman Bulls, the Vice Chairman of the Americas of the global real estate services company Jones Lang LaSalle, about the changing world of regional industry scouting and corporate site selection within the rapidly growing U.S. Sun Belt.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56506212Thu, 17 Aug 2023 23:43:47 +0000Ten AcrossAs private sector leaders look to locate or expand their businesses—especially within the Ten Across region—they are asking questions that now far exceed the traditional real estate matters of land, space, and cost. In addition to this checklist, they...
In short, corporations and other private investors are making calculations about the future in ways they never have before. Accordingly, cities and regions are having to become adept at offering these services to clients, while at the same time developing a proven sense of resilience to a number of risk factors.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with Chris Camacho, leader of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and Herman Bulls, the Vice Chairman of the Americas of the global real estate services company Jones Lang LaSalle, about the changing world of regional industry scouting and corporate site selection within the rapidly growing U.S. Sun Belt.]]>2855falsefull10X Heat Series: Solving the Cooling Paradoxhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10x-heat-series-solving-the-cooling-paradox--56431881Clean Cooling Collaborative, this action of cooling our homes, businesses, medicine, goods, and more contributes to more than 7% of overall greenhouse gas emissions. Factoring in projected population and economic growth, that environmental footprint could double by 2050.

This is why Ten Across is launching a new competition (with a $100K grand prize!) for college and university faculty-led student teams across the Ten Across corridor challenging them to develop innovative solutions for more efficient, climate-friendly, affordable, and accessible cooling for underserved communities. More details regarding the new 10X Prize can be found at 10across.com/10xprize/.

Our guest for this episode has helped execute two global initiatives aimed at solving this cooling paradox. The first being, the Global Cooling Prize, which concluded in 2021 and produced two winners in their challenge to create an AC unit with 5x less climate impact. The other being the Global Cooling Efficiency Accelerator, a partnership announced last month between Rocky Mountain Institute and the Clean Cooling Collaborative to take the prize-winning and other efficient air conditioning technologies to global-market scale.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Ankit Kalanki, a manager of Rocky Mountain Institute’s Carbon-Free Buildings Program, assess this imperative energy efficiency and public health challenge of the 21st Century, and the solutions that are on the way.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56431881Thu, 10 Aug 2023 23:30:40 +0000Ten AcrossIn a warming world, we are becoming increasingly reliant on air conditioning to keep our biological, economic, and health systems functioning. But this cooling technology has not come without its costs. According to the...Clean Cooling Collaborative, this action of cooling our homes, businesses, medicine, goods, and more contributes to more than 7% of overall greenhouse gas emissions. Factoring in projected population and economic growth, that environmental footprint could double by 2050.

This is why Ten Across is launching a new competition (with a $100K grand prize!) for college and university faculty-led student teams across the Ten Across corridor challenging them to develop innovative solutions for more efficient, climate-friendly, affordable, and accessible cooling for underserved communities. More details regarding the new 10X Prize can be found at 10across.com/10xprize/.

Our guest for this episode has helped execute two global initiatives aimed at solving this cooling paradox. The first being, the Global Cooling Prize, which concluded in 2021 and produced two winners in their challenge to create an AC unit with 5x less climate impact. The other being the Global Cooling Efficiency Accelerator, a partnership announced last month between Rocky Mountain Institute and the Clean Cooling Collaborative to take the prize-winning and other efficient air conditioning technologies to global-market scale.

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Ankit Kalanki, a manager of Rocky Mountain Institute’s Carbon-Free Buildings Program, assess this imperative energy efficiency and public health challenge of the 21st Century, and the solutions that are on the way.]]>2040false43full10X Heat Series: Envisioning a Sustainable Future in the 21st Centuryhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10x-heat-series-envisioning-a-sustainable-future-in-the-21st-century--56362194
Reflective building materials, prolific concrete, and densely packed vehicles both absorb and give off excess heat. As AC units work to cool large high-rises throughout a warming city, the heat from within gets displaced back out into the street. The energy and refrigerants used to complete this task currently contribute more than 7% of total global greenhouse gas emissions— and that amount could double by 2050, Clean Cooling Collaborative reports.

This interview between Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Gensler strategic design and planning leaders, Anthony Brower and Dylan Jones, was recorded moments after our live discussion with author Jeff Goodell at the Gensler office in Downtown Los Angeles. Together, the three build upon themes covered in Jeff’s latest book, “The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet;” including the ways in which the 21st Century city may develop and evolve to better serve its residents and natural environment.

This episode is also available to watch at 10across.com/category/video]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56362194Thu, 03 Aug 2023 23:33:57 +0000Ten AcrossThe 20th Century city was made possible by inventions such as the automobile and air conditioning. But as temperatures rise and cities continue to grow in both size and population, we are quickly approaching the sustainable threshold of use of these...
Reflective building materials, prolific concrete, and densely packed vehicles both absorb and give off excess heat. As AC units work to cool large high-rises throughout a warming city, the heat from within gets displaced back out into the street. The energy and refrigerants used to complete this task currently contribute more than 7% of total global greenhouse gas emissions— and that amount could double by 2050, Clean Cooling Collaborative reports.

This interview between Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Gensler strategic design and planning leaders, Anthony Brower and Dylan Jones, was recorded moments after our live discussion with author Jeff Goodell at the Gensler office in Downtown Los Angeles. Together, the three build upon themes covered in Jeff’s latest book, “The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet;” including the ways in which the 21st Century city may develop and evolve to better serve its residents and natural environment.

This episode is also available to watch at 10across.com/category/video]]>2145falsefullESG: How Did A Well-Intended Idea Become So Polarizing?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/esg-how-did-a-well-intended-idea-become-so-polarizing--56253511
Over the past year, there has been mounting opposition amongst state treasurers and legislatures, particularly in the Ten Across region, to private and public ESG initiatives. For example, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama are now part of a growing number of states that have either introduced or signed legislation prohibiting state involvement with organizations that have factored ESG criteria into their operations.

While the industry term continues to occupy media and political attention, this conversation between Ten Across founder Duke Reiter; the former CEO of The Nature Conservancy, Mark Tercek; and current Senior Vice President of ESG Strategy at The Howard Hughes Corporation, Gautami Palanki, seeks to provide greater insight into the practical and proven applications of ESG performance metrics.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56253511Thu, 27 Jul 2023 23:42:47 +0000Ten AcrossWhen the ESG framework— standing for Environment, Social and Governance— was first introduced among investors and business leaders, it was intended to inspire or demonstrate a greater concern for the environment and society upon which major...
Over the past year, there has been mounting opposition amongst state treasurers and legislatures, particularly in the Ten Across region, to private and public ESG initiatives. For example, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama are now part of a growing number of states that have either introduced or signed legislation prohibiting state involvement with organizations that have factored ESG criteria into their operations.

While the industry term continues to occupy media and political attention, this conversation between Ten Across founder Duke Reiter; the former CEO of The Nature Conservancy, Mark Tercek; and current Senior Vice President of ESG Strategy at The Howard Hughes Corporation, Gautami Palanki, seeks to provide greater insight into the practical and proven applications of ESG performance metrics.]]>2872alabama,climate,esg,florida,governance,louisiana,texasfalsefull10X Heat Series: Covering Climate Change as It Unfolds with Jeff Goodellhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10x-heat-series-covering-climate-change-as-it-unfolds-with-jeff-goodell--56171044
This summer has produced record-breaking temperatures in nearly every corner of the world, including even the deepest parts of our oceans. Sea ice around Antarctica is at a record-low for the satellite era. July Fourth was the hottest day on Earth since 1979, and potentially in the last 125,000 years, according to some estimates. Lastly, an oppressive and ongoing heat wave primarily focused along the Ten Across transect, has placed 100 million Americans, or a third of the country, under excessive heat warnings and advisories for the foreseeable future. These figures suggest this will be a dangerous and influential summer for the future of our planet.

In this latest episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and author Jeff Goodell discuss the uncanny timing of “The Heat Will Kill You First,” and its place among Jeff’s last 20 years of climate reporting. This interview was recorded in front of a live audience at the Gensler office in downtown Los Angeles.

It is available to watch on our website at 10across.com/category/podcast, and to listen wherever you get your podcasts.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56171044Thu, 20 Jul 2023 23:53:51 +0000Ten AcrossWe are entering a new climate— One that looks very different from the one we’ve known, Jeff Goodell concludes in his latest book, “The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet.” This summer has produced record-breaking...
This summer has produced record-breaking temperatures in nearly every corner of the world, including even the deepest parts of our oceans. Sea ice around Antarctica is at a record-low for the satellite era. July Fourth was the hottest day on Earth since 1979, and potentially in the last 125,000 years, according to some estimates. Lastly, an oppressive and ongoing heat wave primarily focused along the Ten Across transect, has placed 100 million Americans, or a third of the country, under excessive heat warnings and advisories for the foreseeable future. These figures suggest this will be a dangerous and influential summer for the future of our planet.

In this latest episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and author Jeff Goodell discuss the uncanny timing of “The Heat Will Kill You First,” and its place among Jeff’s last 20 years of climate reporting. This interview was recorded in front of a live audience at the Gensler office in downtown Los Angeles.

It is available to watch on our website at 10across.com/category/podcast, and to listen wherever you get your podcasts.]]>3060arizona,california,climate,florida,governance,heat,louisiana,texasfalsefullAlternative Visions of the U.S. Southern Border Yesterday, Tomorrow, and Todayhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alternative-visions-of-the-u-s-southern-border-yesterday-tomorrow-and-today--54451676Warning: This episode contains some curse words and a mention of sexual assault.

For those that live in border cities — most often those with binational families, businesses, and personal cultures; images of the U.S.-Mexico border that are conjured up in nightly news segments or political debates can be drastically different from their lived reality. This is similarly true for those who study or work on the physical and metaphysical structures around this geographical divide.

What are we not seeing along our southern border? This is what Ten Across founder seeks to uncover in this episode with Brian Farling and Eddie Jones of Jones Studio, an Arizona architecture firm that was chosen to design four U.S. Land Ports of Entry, and Dr. Irasema Coronado, a distinguished academic of border studies and product of Nogales, an Arizona/Mexico border city with a rich binational history.

For more information on the guests and photos of Jones Studio's designs please visit: https://10across.com/alternative-visions-of-the-u-s-border-yesterday-tomorrow-and-today/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54451676Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:04:13 +0000Ten AcrossWarning: This episode contains some curse words and a mention of sexual assault. For those that live in border cities — most often those with binational families, businesses, and personal cultures; images of the U.S.-Mexico border that are conjured...Warning: This episode contains some curse words and a mention of sexual assault.

For those that live in border cities — most often those with binational families, businesses, and personal cultures; images of the U.S.-Mexico border that are conjured up in nightly news segments or political debates can be drastically different from their lived reality. This is similarly true for those who study or work on the physical and metaphysical structures around this geographical divide.

What are we not seeing along our southern border? This is what Ten Across founder seeks to uncover in this episode with Brian Farling and Eddie Jones of Jones Studio, an Arizona architecture firm that was chosen to design four U.S. Land Ports of Entry, and Dr. Irasema Coronado, a distinguished academic of border studies and product of Nogales, an Arizona/Mexico border city with a rich binational history.

For more information on the guests and photos of Jones Studio's designs please visit: https://10across.com/alternative-visions-of-the-u-s-border-yesterday-tomorrow-and-today/]]>2803arizona,border,mexico,migration,nogales,texasfalse39fullSunk Costs, Sunken City: the Story of New Orleans with Richard Campanellahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunk-costs-sunken-city-the-story-of-new-orleans-with-richard-campanella--54141267
It’s a radical shift in thought, given that earlier centuries of American settlement were primarily focused on developing technologies to bend nature to our will. The century that unfolds before us now suggests these roles may ultimately become reversed.

It is hard to find a more compelling historic example of this high wire walk between man and nature than in the story of New Orleans, a city built upon particularly unforgivable lands. In this latest episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with Richard Campanella, author of Draining New Orleans: the 300 Year Quest to Dewater the Crescent City (2023) to understand the series of engineering decisions that created the city as we know it today — dangerously seated below a rising ocean and in the eye of intensifying tropical storms.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54141267Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:26:31 +0000Ten AcrossCities and states along the I-10 are having to consider many existential questions as the climate warms. Looking to the future, the question is whether these communities can adequately respond and adapt to intensifying storm patterns, rising sea...
It’s a radical shift in thought, given that earlier centuries of American settlement were primarily focused on developing technologies to bend nature to our will. The century that unfolds before us now suggests these roles may ultimately become reversed.

It is hard to find a more compelling historic example of this high wire walk between man and nature than in the story of New Orleans, a city built upon particularly unforgivable lands. In this latest episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with Richard Campanella, author of Draining New Orleans: the 300 Year Quest to Dewater the Crescent City (2023) to understand the series of engineering decisions that created the city as we know it today — dangerously seated below a rising ocean and in the eye of intensifying tropical storms.]]>2795climate,louisiana,risk,subsidence,waterfalse38fullLakes Tulare and Owens: a Manmade Natural Disasterhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lakes-tulare-and-owens-a-manmade-natural-disaster--54001845
In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter sits down with Jeffrey Mount, a geomorphologist and emeritus professor of earth and planetary sciences at the University of California, Davis. Together, they will try to unpack the sordid and unique history of water management in the Golden State, including how certain engineering decisions or lack thereof have created such dramatic flood control failures as were seen this spring.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54001845Thu, 25 May 2023 23:01:32 +0000Ten AcrossIt is a moment of climate extremes in California. While the state still grapples with a shrinking Colorado River from megadrought, more snowpack accumulated on the Sierra Nevada this winter than is currently stored in one of the river’s main...
In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter sits down with Jeffrey Mount, a geomorphologist and emeritus professor of earth and planetary sciences at the University of California, Davis. Together, they will try to unpack the sordid and unique history of water management in the Golden State, including how certain engineering decisions or lack thereof have created such dramatic flood control failures as were seen this spring.]]>2980california,drought,floods,governance,lake,owens,tulare,waterfalse37fullState Preemption is on the Rise: What it Means for Citieshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/state-preemption-is-on-the-rise-what-it-means-for-cities--53465214
Though preemptive action from the state or federal government has at times, been organic or useful in the past, a more concerning form of preemption has recently emerged — one which seeks to suppress or eliminate local policies that conflict with the dominant goals of certain state governments or special interest groups.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with Maresa Strano and Dr. Lydia Bean, co-authors of the 2019 New America report, “Punching Down: How States are Suppressing Local Democracy,” about the impacts of this movement against local governance and how it may influence the 2024 federal election]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53465214Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:36:44 +0000Ten AcrossAs cities continue to grow in population and cultural influence within our Ten Across region, tensions between local and state governments appear to have exploded in the last few years over various socioeconomic, public safety, electoral and cultural...
Though preemptive action from the state or federal government has at times, been organic or useful in the past, a more concerning form of preemption has recently emerged — one which seeks to suppress or eliminate local policies that conflict with the dominant goals of certain state governments or special interest groups.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with Maresa Strano and Dr. Lydia Bean, co-authors of the 2019 New America report, “Punching Down: How States are Suppressing Local Democracy,” about the impacts of this movement against local governance and how it may influence the 2024 federal election]]>2724elections,governance,policy,preemptionfalse36fullExperts Share Insights on the Ongoing Colorado River Negotiationshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/experts-share-insights-on-the-ongoing-colorado-river-negotiations--53151473
Ten Across has been following the negotiations and challenges of the drying Colorado River over the last few years, hosting engaging and illustrative dialogues among various stakeholders and advisers of the river both on air and at Ten Across summits including the recent summit in Houston. Given that the situation is more dire than ever, we decided it was apt time to reconvene three closely involved experts on the continued water crisis.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with the 2019 Drought Contingency Plan signatory, James Eklund; U.S. Commissioner of the Upper Colorado River Commission, Anne Castle; and former chair of the California State Water Board, Felicia Marcus about the diffcult legal and cultural struggle among senior and junior water users. A struggle deeply engrained in the history of the river and one that is currently reaching an apex ahead of the Bureau of Reclamation's Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement this summer.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53151473Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:19:08 +0000Ten AcrossEven as the threat of dead pool on Lakes Powell and Mead and loss of hydropower at Glen Canyon Dam now looms mere acre-feet away, another federal deadline came to pass this January with no consensus on allocation or conservation among the Colorado...
Ten Across has been following the negotiations and challenges of the drying Colorado River over the last few years, hosting engaging and illustrative dialogues among various stakeholders and advisers of the river both on air and at Ten Across summits including the recent summit in Houston. Given that the situation is more dire than ever, we decided it was apt time to reconvene three closely involved experts on the continued water crisis.

In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with the 2019 Drought Contingency Plan signatory, James Eklund; U.S. Commissioner of the Upper Colorado River Commission, Anne Castle; and former chair of the California State Water Board, Felicia Marcus about the diffcult legal and cultural struggle among senior and junior water users. A struggle deeply engrained in the history of the river and one that is currently reaching an apex ahead of the Bureau of Reclamation's Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement this summer.]]>3776agriculture,aridification,climate,coloradoriver,conservation,deadpool,drought,groundwater,hydropowerfalse35fullHow Houston Texas Reveals America’s Future with Kyle Sheltonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-houston-texas-reveals-america-s-future-with-kyle-shelton--52306743
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with history and transportation expert Kyle Shelton about how Houston was shaped by highways in the post-war era and what lessons it holds for the future of the country.

Buy Power Moves here: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Moves-Transportation-Politics-Development/dp/1477314652

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52306743Thu, 29 Dec 2022 17:19:11 +0000Ten AcrossHouston, Texas is a definitive city for the Ten Across initiative. It is now the fourth largest city in the United States and is often called the energy capital of the world. Houston is also known for its vast highway infrastructure—a system that both...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with history and transportation expert Kyle Shelton about how Houston was shaped by highways in the post-war era and what lessons it holds for the future of the country.

Buy Power Moves here: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Moves-Transportation-Politics-Development/dp/1477314652

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>2525change,climate,equity,highways,infrastructure,podcastfalsefullCovering Climate Disasters in Lake Charles with Lauren Rosenthalhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covering-climate-disasters-in-lake-charles-with-lauren-rosenthal--52198105
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with journalist and podcast host Lauren Rosenthal about her experience on the ground in Lake Charles and putting disasters in human terms that can help us better prepare for more frequent climate occurrences.

Listen to In Deep Season 2: https://www.indeep.org/episodes

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52198105Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:46:50 +0000Ten AcrossBetween August 2020 and May 2021, Lake Charles, Louisiana experienced two hurricanes, a historic flood, and an ice storm—leaving the community in dire straits as it tried to get back on its feet. Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with journalist and podcast host Lauren Rosenthal about her experience on the ground in Lake Charles and putting disasters in human terms that can help us better prepare for more frequent climate occurrences.

Listen to In Deep Season 2: https://www.indeep.org/episodes

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>2452change,climate,equity,housing,podcastfalsefullUnderstanding Housing and Homelessness in America with Gregg Colburnhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-housing-and-homelessness-in-america-with-gregg-colburn--52125341
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter discusses the issue with author and real estate professor Gregg Colburn. Gregg co-authored the recently published book Homelessness Is a Housing Problem: How Structural Factors Explain U.S. Patterns.

Get the book here: https://homelessnesshousingproblem.com/

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52125341Thu, 08 Dec 2022 21:36:09 +0000Ten AcrossHomelessness affects every urban community in the country one way or another. Not only is it a hot button political issue, but it is also one of the most complex and intractable challenges we face as a modern society—not solvable by any single policy,...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter discusses the issue with author and real estate professor Gregg Colburn. Gregg co-authored the recently published book Homelessness Is a Housing Problem: How Structural Factors Explain U.S. Patterns.

Get the book here: https://homelessnesshousingproblem.com/

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>2437equity,governance,housing,podcastfalsefullShaping the Future of American Highways with Allie Kellyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shaping-the-future-of-american-highways-with-allie-kelly--52069131
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter discusses how we can bring highways into the 21st century with Allie Kelly, Executive Director of The Ray—a nonprofit based in Georgia working towards a net zero future.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52069131Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:48:37 +0000Ten AcrossThe decarbonization and electrification of the transportation sector is essential to mitigating the effects of climate change as we hurdle through the 21st century. Such a feat requires reimagining and rethinking how we move ourselves and our goods...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter discusses how we can bring highways into the 21st century with Allie Kelly, Executive Director of The Ray—a nonprofit based in Georgia working towards a net zero future.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>2458governance,land,podcast,transportation,usefalsefullLeading the Country’s 2nd Largest City with LA Mayor Eric Garcettihttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leading-the-country-s-2nd-largest-city-with-la-mayor-eric-garcetti--51930615
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter chats with outgoing Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti about his time in office and the role of cities in our society to take on the country’s biggest challenges.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51930615Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:45:02 +0000Ten AcrossLos Angeles is one of the most complex and fascinating cities in the country. Much like the rest of California and the Ten Across region more broadly, LA is on the leading edge of climate change—battling increasingly intense wildfires and water...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter chats with outgoing Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti about his time in office and the role of cities in our society to take on the country’s biggest challenges.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>2190governance,podcast,waterfalsefullResponding to Inevitable Disasters with Juliette Kayyemhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/responding-to-inevitable-disasters-with-juliette-kayyem--51845116
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with national security and risk expert Juliette Kayyem about rethinking how we prepare for and respond to disasters in the Ten Across region and beyond.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51845116Thu, 10 Nov 2022 21:17:56 +0000Ten AcrossThe southern tier of the United States faces unique risk of natural and made-man disasters—from hurricanes along the Gulf Coast to drought in the Southwest. Such events are not only likely, but inevitable and predictable. The question then becomes...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with national security and risk expert Juliette Kayyem about rethinking how we prepare for and respond to disasters in the Ten Across region and beyond.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>2148change,climate,governance,podcast,waterfalsefullReimagining Boundaries to Solve Our Biggest Challengeshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reimagining-boundaries-to-solve-our-biggest-challenges--51699482
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter explores new ways of thinking and problem solving with the authors of Megaregions and America’s Future, Robert Yaro, Fritz Steiner, and Ming Zhang.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51699482Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:33:02 +0000Ten AcrossThe most significant challenges of our time, notably the effects of climate change, do not confine themselves within existing country, state, county, city, or community borders. Given the enormity of such issues, are our present geographies adequate...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter explores new ways of thinking and problem solving with the authors of Megaregions and America’s Future, Robert Yaro, Fritz Steiner, and Ming Zhang.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>2220change,climate,governance,infrastructure,podcast,waterfalsefullSecuring the Future of Water in Southern California with Adel Hagekhalilhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/securing-the-future-of-water-in-southern-california-with-adel-hagekhalil--51638336
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with Adel Hagekhalil, general manager and CEO of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California about his efforts to work across boundaries to reduce consumption and augment water supply in the state.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51638336Thu, 20 Oct 2022 23:27:44 +0000Ten AcrossAs flows on the Colorado River continues to dwindle, Southern California is facing dire questions about the sustainability of its water supply. Water managers across jurisdictions are having to work together to find innovative solutions to reduce...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with Adel Hagekhalil, general manager and CEO of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California about his efforts to work across boundaries to reduce consumption and augment water supply in the state.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>2259change,climate,colorado,governance,podcast,river,waterfalsefullDecarbonizing Our Transportation System with Gabe Klein & Michael Berubehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/decarbonizing-our-transportation-system-with-gabe-klein-michael-berube--51569809
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter discusses these efforts with executive director of the new Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, Gabe Klein and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Sustainable Transportation at the Department of Energy, Michael Berube.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51569809Thu, 13 Oct 2022 23:39:13 +0000Ten AcrossWith nearly 30% of greenhouse gas emissions coming from the transportation sector, decarbonizing the system is an essential step on the road to a zero-emission future. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter discusses these efforts with executive director of the new Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, Gabe Klein and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Sustainable Transportation at the Department of Energy, Michael Berube.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>2256change,climate,decarbonization,energy,federal,governance,podcast,transportationfalsefullDebunking The Water Myths of Western Cities with Grady Gammage Jr.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/debunking-the-water-myths-of-western-cities-with-grady-gammage-jr--51347272
In part three of this series, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with policy researcher and lawyer Grady Gammage Jr. about misconceptions around western cities’ relationship with water and where we go from here.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51347272Thu, 22 Sep 2022 19:29:10 +0000Ten AcrossWestern cities like Phoenix, Tucson, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas have always been criticized for their existence because of their location in the arid west. Such commentary is becoming increasingly common with proliferating information about the...
In part three of this series, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with policy researcher and lawyer Grady Gammage Jr. about misconceptions around western cities’ relationship with water and where we go from here.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>2848change,climate,governance,podcast,waterfalsefullWhy Everyone Should Care About the Colorado River with Rhett Larsonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-everyone-should-care-about-the-colorado-river-with-rhett-larson--51108478
In part two of this series, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with Arizona State University water law professor Rhett Larson about the legal nature of the drying Colorado River, his thoughts on desalination, and why everyone in America should care about the river’s plight.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51108478Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:20:16 +0000Ten AcrossTen Across looks at major challenges holistically—including the artificial barriers or boundaries which may inhibit addressing an issue with all of the means at our disposal. We’re taking a deeper dive into the Colorado River crisis in a series of...
In part two of this series, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with Arizona State University water law professor Rhett Larson about the legal nature of the drying Colorado River, his thoughts on desalination, and why everyone in America should care about the river’s plight.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>2369change,climate,governance,podcast,waterfalsefullManaging the Colorado River Crisis with James Eklundhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/managing-the-colorado-river-crisis-with-james-eklund--51032313
In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with Colorado water lawyer, rancher, and one of the signatories to the 2019 Drought Contingency Plan James Eklund about the unexpected pace of change in the river system, how it is affecting users of its water resources, and what we can learn to inform the difficult allocation work ahead.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51032313Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:36:25 +0000Ten AcrossThe worsening situation of the Colorado River is illustrative of many of the larger environmental and climate change challenges we face as a society today. Ten Across looks at major challenges holistically—including the artificial barriers or...
In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with Colorado water lawyer, rancher, and one of the signatories to the 2019 Drought Contingency Plan James Eklund about the unexpected pace of change in the river system, how it is affecting users of its water resources, and what we can learn to inform the difficult allocation work ahead.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>1949change,climate,governance,podcast,waterfalsefullRethinking How We Cool Buildings with Dr. Alexandra Rempel & Christiana Mosshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rethinking-how-we-cool-buildings-with-dr-alexandra-rempel-christiana-moss--50955236
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with building scientist Alexandra Rempel and architect Christiana Moss about how we can better design buildings to be more climate resilient.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50955236Thu, 18 Aug 2022 22:56:15 +0000Ten AcrossHeat waves and the dramatic effects of climate change have brought how we design, heat, and cool our buildings into sharp focus. The built environment is the key to survivability in an era of extremes, but if we are not careful—it can also contribute...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with building scientist Alexandra Rempel and architect Christiana Moss about how we can better design buildings to be more climate resilient.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>2589buildings,change,climate,heat,podcast,resiliencefalsefullCharting an Optimistic Future with Marc Morial and Paul Johnsonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charting-an-optimistic-future-with-marc-morial-and-paul-johnson--50576778
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial and former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson about leadership, politics, and how cities can be the true bastions of American democracy.

The Gumbo Coalition by Marc Morial: https://www.harpercollinsleadership.com/gumbo-coalition/

The Optimistic American podcast hosted by Paul Johnson: https://optamerican.com/

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50576778Thu, 14 Jul 2022 22:50:52 +0000Ten AcrossThe Ten Across geography intersects with some of the largest cities and the most pressing issues facing the country: drought, sea-level rise, wildfire, extreme temperatures, immigration, and increasingly, the questioning of democracy itself. City...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial and former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson about leadership, politics, and how cities can be the true bastions of American democracy.

The Gumbo Coalition by Marc Morial: https://www.harpercollinsleadership.com/gumbo-coalition/

The Optimistic American podcast hosted by Paul Johnson: https://optamerican.com/

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>2623change,climate,democracy,infrastructure,podcast,waterfalsefullVirtual Panel: The Importance of Nonprofit Journalism in Today’s Democracyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/virtual-panel-the-importance-of-nonprofit-journalism-in-today-s-democracy--50148315
Moderator:
Susan Goldberg, Vice Dean + Professor of Practice, ASU’s College of Global Futures and Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication; former Editor and Chief of National Geographic

Panelists:
Dr. Hannah Brown, Co-Founder & Editorial Director, The Marjorie

Robert Moore, Founder and CEO, El Paso Matters

Dianna M. Náñez, Executive Editor, Arizona Luminaria

Sara Solovitch, Editor, Searchlight New Mexico

The most pressing issues of our time are playing out along the I-10 corridor: drought, sea level rise, immigration, energy transition, climate change, and many would argue the future of democracy itself. While there is more information available on these topics than ever before, trust in the media that provides it is at an all time low.

Since 2005, over 2000 newspapers have closed in the United States. In addition to disruption caused by the advent of the Internet and social media, private equity firms have bought up hundreds of local newspapers. Fortunately, there has been a growing resurgence of independent journalism. According to Pew Research, “nonprofit reporters alone (whether full time or less than full time) now constitute 20% of the statehouse corps, up from 6% in 2014.”

The overall loss is consequential for communities and puts the health of American democracy at risk. Not only do stories of government accountability go unreported, but an essential public forum for sharing culture and bringing people together evaporates. Such a rapid shift brings profound questions: How do the most consequential subjects get covered at a local level? How does data and fact-based reporting reach community members? What happens when only mainstream national outlets cover local stories?

In the Ten Across region, a group of enterprising journalists and entrepreneurs are stepping up to answer these questions with new models of nonprofit journalism. Independent news outlets in this region are making a great impact and setting a new standard for effectively and honestly reporting critical issues important to the future of our country as a whole.

Originally aired Wednesday, June 8 , 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50148315Thu, 09 Jun 2022 22:06:08 +0000Ten AcrossIn this Ten Across virtual panel discussion, we speak to a panel of distinguished editors and journalists from several nonprofit news outlets across the Ten Across region about the future of nonprofit and local journalism, examples of its impact in...
Moderator:
Susan Goldberg, Vice Dean + Professor of Practice, ASU’s College of Global Futures and Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication; former Editor and Chief of National Geographic

Panelists:
Dr. Hannah Brown, Co-Founder & Editorial Director, The Marjorie

Robert Moore, Founder and CEO, El Paso Matters

Dianna M. Náñez, Executive Editor, Arizona Luminaria

Sara Solovitch, Editor, Searchlight New Mexico

The most pressing issues of our time are playing out along the I-10 corridor: drought, sea level rise, immigration, energy transition, climate change, and many would argue the future of democracy itself. While there is more information available on these topics than ever before, trust in the media that provides it is at an all time low.

Since 2005, over 2000 newspapers have closed in the United States. In addition to disruption caused by the advent of the Internet and social media, private equity firms have bought up hundreds of local newspapers. Fortunately, there has been a growing resurgence of independent journalism. According to Pew Research, “nonprofit reporters alone (whether full time or less than full time) now constitute 20% of the statehouse corps, up from 6% in 2014.”

The overall loss is consequential for communities and puts the health of American democracy at risk. Not only do stories of government accountability go unreported, but an essential public forum for sharing culture and bringing people together evaporates. Such a rapid shift brings profound questions: How do the most consequential subjects get covered at a local level? How does data and fact-based reporting reach community members? What happens when only mainstream national outlets cover local stories?

In the Ten Across region, a group of enterprising journalists and entrepreneurs are stepping up to answer these questions with new models of nonprofit journalism. Independent news outlets in this region are making a great impact and setting a new standard for effectively and honestly reporting critical issues important to the future of our country as a whole.

Originally aired Wednesday, June 8 , 2022]]>4134falsebonusThe Nexus of Climate and Energy Security with Michael Webber & Sharon Burkehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nexus-of-climate-and-energy-security-with-michael-webber-sharon-burke--50041597
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with two of the most respected thought leaders on energy and security, Michael Webber and Sharon Burke, about the short and long-term effects of the Russian invasion, what drives American energy production, the future of renewables, and why there is still hope for our global climate.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50041597Thu, 02 Jun 2022 22:04:43 +0000Ten AcrossThe tumult of the global energy market has sent energy prices soaring worldwide, brought on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. At a time when the window for making meaningful strides in addressing climate change is closing, demand for fossil fuels is at...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with two of the most respected thought leaders on energy and security, Michael Webber and Sharon Burke, about the short and long-term effects of the Russian invasion, what drives American energy production, the future of renewables, and why there is still hope for our global climate.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>2705change,climate,energy,infrastructure,podcast,waterfalsefullGetting Honest About the Colorado River Crisis with Anne Castle & John Fleckhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-honest-about-the-colorado-river-crisis-with-anne-castle-john-fleck--49779355
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks to water experts Anne Castle and John Fleck about the history and future of the Colorado River including the 40 million people and 5 million acres of farmland that rely on its diminishing water supply.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.

Read the report “Green Light for Adaptive Policies on the Colorado River” by John Fleck & Anne Castle here: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/1/2/htm

Science Be Dammed: How Ignoring Inconvenient Science Drained the Colorado River by John Fleck & Eric Kuhn: https://uapress.arizona.edu/book/science-be-dammed]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49779355Thu, 12 May 2022 22:30:43 +0000Ten AcrossThe historic megadrought in the western United States, compounded by human-caused climate change, has curtailed the flow of the Colorado River to critical levels with no relief in sight. However, keen observers predicted this situation over a century...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks to water experts Anne Castle and John Fleck about the history and future of the Colorado River including the 40 million people and 5 million acres of farmland that rely on its diminishing water supply.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.

Read the report “Green Light for Adaptive Policies on the Colorado River” by John Fleck & Anne Castle here: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/1/2/htm

Science Be Dammed: How Ignoring Inconvenient Science Drained the Colorado River by John Fleck & Eric Kuhn: https://uapress.arizona.edu/book/science-be-dammed]]>3422change,climate,energy,infrastructure,podcast,waterfalsefullWhy Democracy is Essential to Solving the Climate Crisis with David Orrhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-democracy-is-essential-to-solving-the-climate-crisis-with-david-orr--49358993
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with David Orr, professor of environmental studies and politics at Oberlin College in a thought-provoking discussion about democracy, climate solutions, war, education, and optimism.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.

Guest bio:

David Orr is Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics Emeritus and senior advisor to the president of Oberlin College. He is a founding editor of the journal Solutions, and founder of the Oberlin Project, a collaborative effort of the city of Oberlin, Oberlin College, and private and institutional partners to improve the resilience, prosperity, and sustainability of Oberlin. He is the author of eight books and has authored over 200 articles, reviews, book chapters, and professional publications.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49358993Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:52:03 +0000Ten AcrossAs the world faces the compounding impacts of rapid climate change, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has made the path to reducing carbon emissions even more fraught with calls to increase production of fossil fuels. Navigating both these crises require...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with David Orr, professor of environmental studies and politics at Oberlin College in a thought-provoking discussion about democracy, climate solutions, war, education, and optimism.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.

Guest bio:

David Orr is Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics Emeritus and senior advisor to the president of Oberlin College. He is a founding editor of the journal Solutions, and founder of the Oberlin Project, a collaborative effort of the city of Oberlin, Oberlin College, and private and institutional partners to improve the resilience, prosperity, and sustainability of Oberlin. He is the author of eight books and has authored over 200 articles, reviews, book chapters, and professional publications.]]>2841change,climate,democracy,energy,governance,infrastructure,podcastfalsefullEnvisioning a Just Future for All with Dr. Robert Bullardhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/envisioning-a-just-future-for-all-with-dr-robert-bullard--49256249
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with “The Father of Environmental Justice,” Dr. Robert Bullard about the roots of the modern movement and how we can address past wrongs at a large scale.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.

Guest bio:

Dr. Robert Bullard is Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University. Known as the “Father of Environmental Justice,” he has written several books addressing a wide variety of issues from environmental racism, to housing and transportation, to climate justice. He received his Ph.D. degree from Iowa State University and has previously taught at Clark Atlanta University, University of California-Riverside, and University of California-Berkeley.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49256249Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:06:01 +0000Ten AcrossThe environmental justice movement has been around for decades, but has recently come to the forefront of mainstream discussion with the passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill. The Biden Administration has emphasized social equity and the need...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with “The Father of Environmental Justice,” Dr. Robert Bullard about the roots of the modern movement and how we can address past wrongs at a large scale.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.

Guest bio:

Dr. Robert Bullard is Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University. Known as the “Father of Environmental Justice,” he has written several books addressing a wide variety of issues from environmental racism, to housing and transportation, to climate justice. He received his Ph.D. degree from Iowa State University and has previously taught at Clark Atlanta University, University of California-Riverside, and University of California-Berkeley.]]>2653change,climate,energy,equity,governance,infrastructure,podcastfalsefullGetting Personal About Climate Change with Sammy Rothhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-personal-about-climate-change-with-sammy-roth--48940328
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter chats with Los Angeles Times energy and climate reporter Sammy Roth about his recent article entitled “Getting Personal About Climate Change Made Me a Better Reporter” and how his personal journey informs his compelling reporting.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.

Read and subscribe to Sammy’s newsletter: https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2022-02-03/getting-personal-about-climate-change-made-me-a-better-reporter-boiling-point]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48940328Thu, 03 Mar 2022 21:33:11 +0000Ten AcrossA new and sobering report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) shows that the impacts of our warming climate are even worse and scarier than previously thought. This has prompted a barrage of doomsday-like headlines that...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter chats with Los Angeles Times energy and climate reporter Sammy Roth about his recent article entitled “Getting Personal About Climate Change Made Me a Better Reporter” and how his personal journey informs his compelling reporting.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.

Read and subscribe to Sammy’s newsletter: https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2022-02-03/getting-personal-about-climate-change-made-me-a-better-reporter-boiling-point]]>2316change,climate,energy,infrastructure,podcast,waterfalsefullWater in the Extreme with Brenda Burman and Justin Ehrenwerthhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/water-in-the-extreme-with-brenda-burman-and-justin-ehrenwerth--48773419
While drought and sea level rise stand in contrast to one another, human caused climate change is the primary driver of both conditions. What do they have in common and how can we work together to find real solutions?

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with accomplished water experts Brenda Burman and Justin Ehrenwerth about the commonalities between drought and sea level rise and the surprising ways in which cooperation offers a path to a resilient future.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.

Resources:

Nature Climate Change article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-022-01290-z

NOAA report: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/hazards/sealevelrise/sealevelrise-tech-report.html

Guest bios:

Brenda Burman is Executive Strategy Advisor at the Central Arizona Project. With more than 25 years of experience working in Western water, she was the Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation from 2017 to 2021, the first woman to hold that position. She also held leadership roles at the Salt River Project, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and The Nature Conservancy.

Justin Ehrenwerth is President and CEO of The Water Institute of the Gulf. He previously was Executive Director of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council and served as Chief of Staff to the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce. Before that, he was Assistant Counsel to the President leading Deepwater Horizon litigation for the White House.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48773419Thu, 17 Feb 2022 23:06:21 +0000Ten AcrossTwo recent scientific reports paint different pictures of America’s water situation regarding climate change. An article published in Nature Climate Change found that the current megadrought in the western U.S. is the driest in the last 1,200 years....
While drought and sea level rise stand in contrast to one another, human caused climate change is the primary driver of both conditions. What do they have in common and how can we work together to find real solutions?

Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with accomplished water experts Brenda Burman and Justin Ehrenwerth about the commonalities between drought and sea level rise and the surprising ways in which cooperation offers a path to a resilient future.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.

Resources:

Nature Climate Change article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-022-01290-z

NOAA report: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/hazards/sealevelrise/sealevelrise-tech-report.html

Guest bios:

Brenda Burman is Executive Strategy Advisor at the Central Arizona Project. With more than 25 years of experience working in Western water, she was the Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation from 2017 to 2021, the first woman to hold that position. She also held leadership roles at the Salt River Project, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and The Nature Conservancy.

Justin Ehrenwerth is President and CEO of The Water Institute of the Gulf. He previously was Executive Director of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council and served as Chief of Staff to the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce. Before that, he was Assistant Counsel to the President leading Deepwater Horizon litigation for the White House.]]>2531change,climate,infrastructure,podcast,waterfalsefullThe Art of Communicating Our Water Crisis with Jay Famigliettihttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-communicating-our-water-crisis-with-jay-famiglietti--48676825
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks to esteemed hydrologist and water communicator Jay Famiglietti about the our current water crisis, what needs to be done, and why effective and compelling communication is so essential to building a more resilient future.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.

Listen to Jay Famiglietti’s podcast at www.whataboutwater.org or search What About Water? in your preferred podcast app.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48676825Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:08:17 +0000Ten AcrossWater is one of the most critical issues of our time. Whether it’s flood risk on the Gulf Coast or megadrought in the Western United States, both situations are becoming increasingly dire in light of rapid climate change. How should we talk about our...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks to esteemed hydrologist and water communicator Jay Famiglietti about the our current water crisis, what needs to be done, and why effective and compelling communication is so essential to building a more resilient future.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.

Listen to Jay Famiglietti’s podcast at www.whataboutwater.org or search What About Water? in your preferred podcast app.]]>2082change,climate,democracy,infrastructure,podcast,waterfalsefullBuilding Heat Resilience with Kathy Baughman McLeod & David Hondulahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-heat-resilience-with-kathy-baughman-mcleod-david-hondula--48576041
Join Ten Across founder Duke Reiter as he talks to heat and resilience experts Kathy Baughman McLeod and David Hondula about their innovative programs and strategies to combat this global crisis including ways to better communicate the urgency, support, and resources needed to adapt to a warming world.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.

Kathy Baughman McLeod is currently Senior Vice President and Director of the Adrienne Arsht Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center. She previously worked at Bank of America as a Global Environmental and Social Risk Executive and was a managing director of Climate Risk and Resilience at the Nature Conservancy.

David Hondula was recently appointed as Director of the Office Heat Response and Mitigation for the City of Phoenix, Arizona. He comes to the city as an associate professor of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State University, where he has worked to understand risks and vulnerabilities associated with heat for over a decade.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48576041Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:43:36 +0000Ten AcrossOften referred to as the silent killer, extreme heat is one of the most pervasive bi-products of human caused climate change with vulnerable populations being the most impacted. Much research and study has been done to surface the immense challenges...
Join Ten Across founder Duke Reiter as he talks to heat and resilience experts Kathy Baughman McLeod and David Hondula about their innovative programs and strategies to combat this global crisis including ways to better communicate the urgency, support, and resources needed to adapt to a warming world.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.

Kathy Baughman McLeod is currently Senior Vice President and Director of the Adrienne Arsht Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center. She previously worked at Bank of America as a Global Environmental and Social Risk Executive and was a managing director of Climate Risk and Resilience at the Nature Conservancy.

David Hondula was recently appointed as Director of the Office Heat Response and Mitigation for the City of Phoenix, Arizona. He comes to the city as an associate professor of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State University, where he has worked to understand risks and vulnerabilities associated with heat for over a decade.]]>2462climate,equity,heat,infrastructure,podcast,riskfalsefullOn the Ground at COP26: Two Experts Share Their Observationshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-ground-at-cop26-two-experts-share-their-observations--47935952
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks to Dr. Esther Obonyo and Dr. Christopher Boone who attended the conference to help us detangle this question and learn more about their first-hand experience and hear their big takeaways.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47935952Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:40:06 +0000Ten AcrossThe results of the COP26 summit were mixed to many who were following the negotiations. Topic experts and activists showed up in force, calling attention to the inadequacy of the commitments made in the Glasgow Climate Pact. Meanwhile, the private...
Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks to Dr. Esther Obonyo and Dr. Christopher Boone who attended the conference to help us detangle this question and learn more about their first-hand experience and hear their big takeaways.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>2287change,climate,equity,infrastructure,podcast,waterfalsefullFinding Optimism Amid the Climate Crisishttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-optimism-amid-the-climate-crisis--47724508
In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks to journalist and author Jeff Goodell about his years of experience covering climate change, thoughts on results from COP26, and finding hope in an increasingly grim world.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47724508Tue, 30 Nov 2021 19:00:22 +0000Ten AcrossAs the United Nations Climate Change Conference came to a close in mid-November, the world looked on with a sense of unease and muted optimism when 197 countries signed the Glasgow Climate Pact. While the agreement staves off the worst climate...
In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks to journalist and author Jeff Goodell about his years of experience covering climate change, thoughts on results from COP26, and finding hope in an increasingly grim world.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>3132california,florida,infrastructure,podcast,texas,waterfalsefullReal Knowing: John Wesley Powell’s Prophetic Vision for the American Westhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/real-knowing-john-wesley-powell-s-prophetic-vision-for-the-american-west--47265336
In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks to historian and author John F. Ross about Powell’s prophetic work and perilous adventures as an explorer and ardent scientist—what he knew to be true about America’s drought prone region, why nobody listened, and what can still be learned today.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47265336Mon, 01 Nov 2021 23:56:48 +0000Ten AcrossAs the machine of Manifest Destiny churned west in the late 1800's, John Wesley Powell dedicated his life to understanding the region’s complexities, fueling his passionate warnings to the U.S. Congress that the stories of a verdant Eden had little...
In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks to historian and author John F. Ross about Powell’s prophetic work and perilous adventures as an explorer and ardent scientist—what he knew to be true about America’s drought prone region, why nobody listened, and what can still be learned today.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>2314american,arizona,california,infrastructure,land,use,water,westfalsefullAddressing Historical Inequities in Our National Infrastructurehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/addressing-historical-inequities-in-our-national-infrastructure--47048186
In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks to environmental historian Char Miller about the catastrophic 1921 flood in San Antonio and how it led to an environmental movement that is still active today. His latest book West Side Rising is available now.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47048186Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:12:08 +0000Ten AcrossThe U.S. Interstate 10 corridor has a notable history of executing impressive feats of infrastructure, contributing to the region’s urban and economic growth. But the very systems of roads, bridges, and dams that made modern life possible sometimes...
In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks to environmental historian Char Miller about the catastrophic 1921 flood in San Antonio and how it led to an environmental movement that is still active today. His latest book West Side Rising is available now.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>2792antonio,equity,flooding,infrastruture,land,podcast,sanfalsefullWhat the COVID-19 Pandemic Teaches Us About the Climate Crisishttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-covid-19-pandemic-teaches-us-about-the-climate-crisis--46869582
In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with climate change expert Alice Hill about her most recent book, The Fight for Climate After COVID-19. In it, she offers thoughtful solutions and multifaceted approaches to adapting to a warming world.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46869582Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:59:25 +0000Ten AcrossThe COVID-19 pandemic is a visceral demonstration of how the entire world responds to a global emergency, providing insightful parallels into how we can learn to address the compounding crises of climate change. In this episode, Ten Across founder...
In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with climate change expert Alice Hill about her most recent book, The Fight for Climate After COVID-19. In it, she offers thoughtful solutions and multifaceted approaches to adapting to a warming world.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>3248change,climate,energy,infrastructure,land,podcast,resilience,use,waterfalsefullBuilding Resilient Cities & Thriving in the Face of Rapid Changehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-resilient-cities-thriving-in-the-face-of-rapid-change--46764607
In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks to Nicole Ferrini, Chief Resilience Officer for the City of El Paso, Texas, and Abena Ojetayo, Director of Housing and Community Resilience for the City of Tallahassee, Florida about how to build resilient communities for today’s big challenges and in anticipation for the future.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46764607Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:42:11 +0000Ten AcrossResilience is a primary function of any thriving city. No where do we see this challenge most evident than across the U.S. I-10 corridor. Whether it’s the impacts of mega drought and extreme heat in the west or hurricanes and massive floods in the...
In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks to Nicole Ferrini, Chief Resilience Officer for the City of El Paso, Texas, and Abena Ojetayo, Director of Housing and Community Resilience for the City of Tallahassee, Florida about how to build resilient communities for today’s big challenges and in anticipation for the future.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>3268equity,florida,infrastructure,podcast,resilience,tallahassee,texas,vulnerabilityfalsefullHurricane Ida: How Should We Adapt to Build a More Climate Resilient Future?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hurricane-ida-how-should-we-adapt-to-build-a-more-climate-resilient-future--46446599
In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks to Baton Rouge Area Foundation President and CEO John Davies about efforts to recover from this devastating storm, the importance of data informed decision making, and how we can learn to build more adaptable and resilient communities.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46446599Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:40:10 +0000Ten AcrossThe devastation wrought by Hurricane Ida revealed the climate change vulnerabilities of the U.S. Gulf Coast and Northeast regions with communities destroyed, commerce halted, and energy systems disrupted. It also provided a sobering view into what the...
In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks to Baton Rouge Area Foundation President and CEO John Davies about efforts to recover from this devastating storm, the importance of data informed decision making, and how we can learn to build more adaptable and resilient communities.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>1301baton,change,climate,equity,hurricane,ida,infrastructure,louisiana,new,orleans,podcast,rougefalsefullThe Future of Water is Here: Are We Ready?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-water-is-here-are-we-ready--46251442
Ten Across Founder Duke Reiter talks to water policy experts, Felicia Marcus and Kathryn Sorensen, each of whom represents two of the most drought impacted states in the U.S., California and Arizona respectively. The images of a shrinking Colorado River have been widely distributed and climate change identified as the driver. With Lakes Mead and Powell at critically low levels, excessive groundwater pumping, less precipitation, and a drying climate, is the media getting this complicated story straight? And how can two states with differing approaches to water but dependent upon shared resources work together to ensure a more sustainable future?

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46251442Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:57:30 +0000Ten AcrossIn the arid and drought ridden American southwest, the future of water is here. Ten Across Founder Duke Reiter talks to water policy experts, Felicia Marcus and Kathryn Sorensen, each of whom represents two of the most drought impacted states in the...
Ten Across Founder Duke Reiter talks to water policy experts, Felicia Marcus and Kathryn Sorensen, each of whom represents two of the most drought impacted states in the U.S., California and Arizona respectively. The images of a shrinking Colorado River have been widely distributed and climate change identified as the driver. With Lakes Mead and Powell at critically low levels, excessive groundwater pumping, less precipitation, and a drying climate, is the media getting this complicated story straight? And how can two states with differing approaches to water but dependent upon shared resources work together to ensure a more sustainable future?

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>3684angeles,arizona,california,governance,los,phoenix,podcast,risk,waterfalsefullAsking the Right Questions: What Texas and Arizona Can Tell Us About the Countryhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/asking-the-right-questions-what-texas-and-arizona-can-tell-us-about-the-country--46251412
Join Ten Across Founder Duke Reiter as he speaks with sociologist Stephen Klineberg and policy analyst and architect Sybil Francis about what recent survey data has revealed about the changing communities of Texas and Arizona and how it can be leveraged to creative positive change in our cities and states.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46251412Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:57:17 +0000Ten AcrossWell-constructed survey data tells us a lot about how people in our communities truly feel about critical issues. What is also revealed is the disconnect between those perspectives and the orientation of elected representatives, especially at the...
Join Ten Across Founder Duke Reiter as he speaks with sociologist Stephen Klineberg and policy analyst and architect Sybil Francis about what recent survey data has revealed about the changing communities of Texas and Arizona and how it can be leveraged to creative positive change in our cities and states.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>3750energy,equity,governance,houston,phoenix,podcast,tucson,waterfalsefullWhat America’s Small Towns Tell Us About Democracyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-america-s-small-towns-tell-us-about-democracy--46251383
Ten Across Founder Duke Reiter talks to veteran journalists James and Deborah Fallows, who have recently traveled the country reporting from America’s small towns to explore the nation’s growing fragmentation and how we can look beyond artificial boundaries. What does the southern portion of the U.S. tell us about economic opportunity in our country? What does infrastructure really mean in the 21st century? How does the future of democracy look outside of our big cities? And how can these insights help us to better understand the critical issues the nation and our capacity to plan more effectively for the future?

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46251383Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:57:02 +0000Ten AcrossSouthern and rural parts of the U.S. are often overlooked in the national media, giving a limited view of some of the most pressing challenges facing our nation today. Ten Across Founder Duke Reiter talks to veteran journalists James and Deborah...
Ten Across Founder Duke Reiter talks to veteran journalists James and Deborah Fallows, who have recently traveled the country reporting from America’s small towns to explore the nation’s growing fragmentation and how we can look beyond artificial boundaries. What does the southern portion of the U.S. tell us about economic opportunity in our country? What does infrastructure really mean in the 21st century? How does the future of democracy look outside of our big cities? And how can these insights help us to better understand the critical issues the nation and our capacity to plan more effectively for the future?

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>3281angeles,commerce,el,equity,governance,houston,infrastructure,los,paso,phoenix,podcastfalsefullFixing America’s Infrastructure from the Bottom Uphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fixing-america-s-infrastructure-from-the-bottom-up--46220300
Duke Reiter talks to Henry Cisneros and Bill Fulton about how a bottom-up approach is necessary and how looking beyond state and local boundaries can help us to better address not only conventional infrastructure projects but also issues like pandemic recovery, racial equity, climate change, and digital transformation. In their report, A Bottom-Up Infrastructure Strategy for American Renewal, they survey the infrastructure priorities of 100 metropolitan areas and 134 cities across the country to provide a holistic overview of the most pressing work ahead.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46220300Tue, 24 Aug 2021 21:55:52 +0000Ten AcrossAs a monumental infrastructure bill makes its way through Congress, state and local governments are preparing to bring America’s infrastructure into the future. The Ten Across geography has been manipulated by massive infrastructure projects to...
Duke Reiter talks to Henry Cisneros and Bill Fulton about how a bottom-up approach is necessary and how looking beyond state and local boundaries can help us to better address not only conventional infrastructure projects but also issues like pandemic recovery, racial equity, climate change, and digital transformation. In their report, A Bottom-Up Infrastructure Strategy for American Renewal, they survey the infrastructure priorities of 100 metropolitan areas and 134 cities across the country to provide a holistic overview of the most pressing work ahead.

For more information about the Ten Across initiative visit www.10across.com.]]>3304arizona,change,climate,equity,governance,houston,infrastructure,phoenix,texasfalsefull