THE SPACESHIPONE BLOG
COP28, Polluter Accountability, and Upgrading the Climate Narrative (Podcast Transcript)
We discuss takeaways from COP28, findings from a new climate communication study, and tips on how to have effective, empowering conversations about climate change.
Decolonizing Energy: Equity for Africa in The Clean Energy Transition
As demand rises for Africa’s resources, and as climate change scourges the continent, we must undo the legacy of colonization that has defined the fossil fuel era.
Solid-State Fusion: The Future of Clean Energy? (Podcast Transcript)
Co-host Anna speaks with PhD students Eman Elshaikh and Jonah Messinger about the science and sociology of solid-state fusion, its moonshot promise of abundant clean energy, and the lessons we can learn from history that will allow this fascinating field to reach its full potential.
Environmentalism Is For Everyone (Podcast Transcript)
What does it mean to be an environmentalist? Where did those ideas come from? And how can we make the movement more inclusive?
Oppenheimer Movie Reflections: Nuclear Energy & Family History (Podcast Transcript)
Co-host Anna speaks with her father about her grandfather’s involvement in the Manhattan Project, and about the role of nuclear technology today as safe, reliable, clean energy that can advance climate action.
Climate Infrastructure: Building For Sustainability, Equity, and Resilience (Podcast Transcript)
SpaceshipOne team member Sydney speaks with Awoe Mauna-Woanya, a LA-based climate consultant and host of the new podcast Fostering Our Earth.
Power for Tomorrow: Modernizing the Grid for Clean Energy and Climate Resilience
The US power grid is in dire need of an upgrade, and we can achieve it through better grid integration, Smart Grids, microgrids, and electrification via clean energy.
Air Quality, Health, and Justice: Introducing Our Partner AirGuardian (Podcast Transcript)
Co-host Anna speaks with AirGuardian about their efforts to improve air quality in different communities in California.
Calidad del Aire, Salud, y Justicia: Presentamos a Nuestro Asociado, Aire Guardián (Podcast Transcript)
Anna habla con miembros del grupo Aire Guardián sobre sus esfuerzos de mejorar la calidad del aire en diferentes comunidades en California.
Re-powering Coal: Scaling Up the Clean Energy Transition (Podcast Transcript)
We talk to TerraPraxis about their plans to convert the world’s 2,400 coal plants to nuclear plants, bringing countless benefits to human health and economic prosperity for communities around the globe.
Every Day Is Earth Day (Podcast Transcript)
Co-hosts Anna and Paloma discuss the history of Earth Day and its accomplishments, as well as the lessons and legacy for the environmental movement today.
Sydney’s New Zealand Experience: Mangroves, Climate Events, and Reflections from Aotearoa
When a powerful cyclone brought historic rainfall and floods, halting my mangrove research, Aotearoa had a lot teach me about climate & community resilience.
Why Should We Stand Up For Nuclear Energy? (Podcast Transcript)
A conversation about nuclear energy with Paris Ortiz-Wines, Global Director of Stand Up For Nuclear, an international group of nuclear energy advocates.
We Can Restore A Safe & Healthy Climate (Podcast Transcript)
Dr. Erica Dodds explains why actually *restoring* Earth’s climate is so important, and how large-scale carbon removal can help us get there.
How Climate Change Affects Public Health: Three Points of Focus for 2023
What does climate change have to do with your health? Everything, in turns out. Whether it’s air pollution, waterborne diseases, or eco-anxiety, climate change is a public health emergency. So, what can we do about it?
Meet The SpaceshipOne Team (Podcast Transcript)
Get to know the SpaceshipOne team as they share their passions, experiences with environmentalism, and goals for 2023.
Insomnia and Light Therapy: Can Red Light Help You Sleep Better?
Suffering from sleeplessness? Let’s examine if red light could be your key to fighting back and getting a good night’s sleep.
Three Important Takeaways After COP27 and A Year of Climate Disasters
Truth, justice, and collaboration can move us beyond empty promises toward meaningful action on climate change.
Passionate About Climate Change? Here Are 10 Exciting NGO Climate and Environmental Initiatives to Consider.
Despite inadequate governmental action on climate change, so much is being done by non-governmental organizations to move things forward, whether through advancing clean energy solutions, or developing communities’ resilience to climate impacts.
The Breadcrumbing Blunders of US Climate Policy: From Build Back Better to the Inflation Reduction Act
2020 was dubbed the year of the climate election, but fast forward almost two years later, and the US federal government’s ability to act on climate is severely limited. How did we get here? And where do we go from here?
The History of the Environmental Justice Movement
EJ has its roots in grassroots efforts, with a deep history in civil rights and labor movements — distinct from traditional environmentalism.
The Shipping Industry: Sound, CO2, and Sustainability in the Sea (Podcast Transcript)
Co-hosts Anna & Paloma speak with Parker Maritime Technologies about decarbonizing the shipping industry and protecting ocean life.
Michelle’s Trip to Alaska
As an environmental health intern, climate change is always on my mind. It is one of the reasons why I wished to visit Alaska. Climate change events have become a constant presence, such that it feels as if we were talking about the weather. (In a way, we are!)
Dirt, Data, and the Deal with Carbon Offsets (Podcast Transcript)
Co-hosts Paloma & Anna speak with Max Feinberg, CTO of Verdova, about leveraging data to help farmers make soil-based carbon offsets.
The Wildfire Epidemic: Solutions from Data, Tech, & Ancestral Knowledge
Co-hosts Anna & Paloma speak with Dr. Beth Rose Middleton Manning, a Professor of Native American studies at UC Davis, about the importance of cultural
Anna’s Off-Grid Farm Experience
This summer, I had the amazing opportunity to live and work on a small off-grid farm in rural upstate New York. I’ve always loved being
The Wildfire Epidemic: Solutions from Data, Tech, & Ancestral Knowledge
Anna speaks with Peter Shannon, founder of Radius Capital, about the innovations in flight and other technologies that can help us better detect and respond
Air Quality: Health Inequities Before, During, and After COVID
Paloma speaks with Dr. Lupita Montoya, an indoor air quality expert, about COVID-19 health disparities, the importance of air circulation/ventilation, key takeaway lessons of the
Calidad de aire: Inequidades de salud antes, durante, y después de COVID
[Read in English] Paloma habla con la Dra. Lupita Montoya, una experta en la calidad del aire interior, sobre las disparidades de salud de COVID-19,
What’s Clean, Reliable, and Saves Lives All Over?
The following are transcripts of our three-part podcast series covering nuclear power. The transcripts have been edited for length and clarity. For full episodes, check
COVID-19 & Fluvoxamine: An Informal Case Study at Golden Gate Fields
Nestled between the cacophony of the I-80 freeway and the calm of the San Francisco Bay, lies a green oasis where elite athletes, both human
COVID-19 & fluvoxamina: el caso de Golden Gate Fields
Entre el tráfico del ferrocarril, I-80, y la Bahía de San Francisco, hay un oasis donde atletas entran a carreras para ganar premios y fama.
COVID-19 & Fluvoxamina: Um Estudo de Caso Informal no Golden Gate Fields
Situado entre o barulho da rodovia I-80 e a calma baía de São Francisco, um pequeno oásis verde onde atletas de elite, humanos e de
The Importance of Light We Cannot See: Infrared & COVID-19
In previous posts, we’ve discussed light-based therapies, Vitamin D & sunlight, and how these can affect the body, especially in terms of the current, top-of-mind
This Is Only The Beginning – Climate Justice with Danielle Platt
In this special two-part interview, youth climate organizer Danielle Platt shares stories of hope, courage, inspiration, and the stirring yet sobering experience of getting out
The Paris Climate Agreement: Facts, News, and What to Expect Next
What is the Paris Climate Agreement? The Paris Climate Agreement is an international treaty on climate change. It was first adopted in 2015, and has
Why Is Air Quality An Issue, and How Do We Fix It?
The quality of the air you breathe directly determines the quality of your life. If you breathe enough polluted air, you can develop respiratory illness,
Environmental Justice Leadership – The Power of Bridging Divides
A duo of environmental justice leaders tells us about their community-driven work; how it’s changed during the pandemic; who inspires them; their “lightbulb moment”; and
Nuclear Energy: Pros and Cons in the Age of Renewables
When you think of the word “nuclear”, what’s the first image that comes to mind? An atom stamped on a 1950’s-style science textbook? How about
Does Vitamin D Protect Against COVID-19?
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, public health experts are determined to understand and develop treatment and prevention options for the disease. One of the
How to Educate Yourself on Climate Change: The Ultimate Resource List
“Climate change is the most important issue of our time.” You’ve probably heard this statement, or some variation of it, more times than you can
Greenwashing: What It Is & How To Spot It
“Eco-friendly”. “Environmentally-conscious”. “All-natural”. We see these terms on product labels all the time, but what do they really mean? Can we trust these sustainability claims,
Could Light-Based Therapies Help Treat COVID-19?
**Please note: we at SpaceshipOne understand the gravity of discussing potential medical treatments, especially those that are still undergoing research and development. This blog post
California Air Quality: Why’s It So Bad, and Who’s Most Affected?
California is known for many things — sunny beaches, stunning landscapes, immense biological diversity, and, of course, the best fish tacos north of Mexico. The
The Challenges of Facing Natural Disasters During a Pandemic
In the era of COVID-19, with so many people falling ill and passing away, and many more with their lives completely disrupted, it’s hard to
Renewable Energy Facts That Will Make You Wonder and Ponder
The world has changed a lot in recent decades. Our society is now virtually unrecognizable from the one our parents grew up in. We have
The Link Between Pesticides and Air Pollution
Pesticides Are Everywhere When we humans are bothered by other life forms, like insects, rodents, and weeds, we usually don’t think twice about using pesticides
The Drawdown Review: Climate Solutions for A New Decade
In 2017, a book came out called “Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming”. (You can find a copy on SpaceshipOne
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Updated: Feb 8 TLDR: individual action is great, but it’s not the whole story… So, here’s the deal: human society has until the year 2030, at
Most Americans Want Action on Climate Change — So Why Don’t We Have It?
Today, we’re living in a world where murder hornets aren’t just another creepy mutation in The Hunger Games, and people throw around the term ‘The
Coping with COVID: Tips & Resources to Help Us Care for Our Mental Health
We’re living through some heavy, dark times during the global coronavirus pandemic. The threat of a potentially fatal disease looms over our heads and has
We Researched and Answered FAQs on Coronavirus
Humanity is collectively living in one of the most significant events in modern history. There isn’t a single person on Earth who hasn’t been affected
What Is SpaceshipOne? Learn More About Us
Founded in 2020, SpaceshipOne is a podcast, blog, and bookshelf that aims to educate and empower on climate, energy, health, and justice. The concept of
California’s Wildfire Epidemic: An Undeniable Case for Bold Climate & Energy Solutions
California has shored up firefighting manyfold in the last 10 years, but the efforts are still getting outflanked. In the last five years, California has
