Climate Vibes Podcast

In this episode, Crystal Huang of the People Power Solar Co-op encourages us to reframe our existentially necessary transition to clean energy as an opportunity to promote social equity. As the name of the co-op suggests, this literal power transition away from fossil fuels is also a chance to bring more power to the people. Crystal is an experienced community organizer and founding member of the People Power Solar Co-op, which includes Oakland communities in the solar energy movement. She is also a co-founder of The Cross Pollinators, which promotes the exchange of ideas between changemakers.

This episode features a stimulating and uplifting conversation with Dr. Andy Jones and Melecio Estrella on the intersection of the arts and sciences; as well as on the future of the climate movement. Andy is Deputy Director of the Climate Readiness Institute and a research scientist in the Climate and Ecosystem Sciences Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Melecio Estrella is the artistic director of Bandaloop, a world renowned dance company and pioneer in the field of vertical performance.

In this episode we met with renowned classical violinist, Yury Revich and pianist and concert manager, Yuliya Draganova in Vienna to talk about what led them to use their music for climate change activism and exactly how they are changing their world with their newest project, Green Music. Yury is an award-winning violinist who has performed on the world’s most prestigious music stages, including Carnegie Hall, La Scala, and with the Berlin Philharmonic. Yuliya has performed across Europe, has won several awards at festivals and competitions across Europe, and is also fully devoted piano teacher.

In this episode we met up with Liore Milgrom-Gartner, Northern Director of the California chapter of the organization, Interfaith Power & Light. Interfaith Power & Light is an organization tackling climate change through a faith based approach, advocating for climate policy at the state and national level, and working with all types of congregations to promote clean energy and environmentally conscious behavior. To learn more about ILP check out their website at www.interfaithpowerandlight.org/.

In this episode, musician, entrepreneur, and sustainability leader, AY Young, and his business partner, Thor, discuss Battery Tour, AY’s venture to get the world plugged in using solar energy, moving on to talk about how AY became a sustainable music icon and his hopes for the future of sustainable energy.

In this episode, world renowned violinist and activist, Scarlet Rivera talks about how she uses her music to lend a voice for animals and for the planet. Not only has she played with music legends such as Bob Dylan and Tracy Chapman, but has and continues to stand up for animals rights, indigenous rights, environmental and social justice, and world peace. Check out her music and work at scarletriveramusic.com, on Spotify, or YouTube.

In this episode, composer and bassist, Eduardo Del Signore talks about the power of peace and music in changing the world and addressing climate change. To learn more about Eduardo’s life and advocacy work head over to signoremusic.com or check out his music on Spotify, SoundCloud, or YouTube.

Join us for a conversation with climate artist Alisa Singer, creator of Environmental Graphiti. Alisa talks about her project, the impact of climate change, and how she hopes her work can inspire others to take action. For more information about Alisa and her art visit environmentalgraphiti.org.