Climate Confident
Climate Confident is your go-to podcast for the latest in climate innovation and sustainable solutions. Hosted by Tom Raftery, this weekly series explores the cutting-edge strategies and success stories driving our global journey toward a cooler planet.
Every Wednesday at 7 AM CET, Tom engages with industry leaders, climate scientists, and sustainability pioneers to uncover actionable insights and transformative approaches to reducing emissions and revitalizing our environment. Whether you're a business leader, policy maker, or simply passionate about climate action, Climate Confident provides the inspiration and knowledge you need to make a real difference.
Subscribe now to stay informed, inspired, and ready to contribute to a sustainable future. Let's turn every episode into a step closer to a greener, more resilient world.
Episodes
208 episodes
Can the Ocean Save Us from Climate Change? Exploring Nature’s Carbon Sink
In this episode of Climate Confident, I sit down with Annalisa Bracco, a physical oceanographer and climate scientist at the Georgia Institute of Technology, t...
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Episode 208
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49:38
Decarbonisation, Disruption & The Future of Energy – A Climate Confident Deep Dive with Jarand Rystad
In this episode of Climate Confident, I sit down with Jarand Rystad, CEO of Rystad Energy, to take a hard look at...
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Episode 207
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43:36
How Factory Farming Drives Climate Change – And What We Can Do
Factory farming isn’t just an animal welfare issue—it’s a major driver of climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health risks. In this episode of Climate Confident, I speak with Th...
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Episode 206
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43:51
How to Talk About Climate Change So People Listen
In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Ollie Burch, a communications strategist and co-founder of Among ...
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Episode 205
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47:31
Microgrids and Climate Resilience: A Practical Path to Cleaner Energy
In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Angelo Campus, the CEO and co-founder of BoxPower, to explore the transf...
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Episode 204
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53:21
How Flexible Energy Systems Can Cut Costs and Boost Renewables – With Wärtsilä’s Anders Lindberg
In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Anders Lindberg, President of Wärtsilä Energy, to unpack th...
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Episode 203
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38:59
The Climate Benefits of Regenerative Farming: Insights from McCain Foods
In this episode of Climate Confident, I sit down with Charlie Angelakos, Global VP of External Affairs and Sustainability at McCain Foods,...
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Episode 202
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30:34
The 2024 Climate Year in Review: What Worked and What’s Next
This year-end episode of Climate Confident takes a deep dive into the most impactful insights from 2024. With 47 episodes of inspiring conversations, we explore the technological breakthroughs, systemic strategies, and collaborative ef...
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Episode 201
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20:15
Making Carbon Accounting Can Be as Trustworthy as Financial Reporting – SAP’s Green Ledger
In this special episode of Climate Confident, I sit down with Stephan Müller from SAP to explore a major development in sustainability...
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Episode 200
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41:19
Climate Action in Agriculture: Insights from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance
In this episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Katie Anderson, Senior Director at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Katie leads e...
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Episode 199
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38:27
The Future of Marine Electrification: How Batteries Are Powering the Maritime Industry
In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Chris Kruger, founder of AYK Energy, a leade...
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Episode 198
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37:51
The Truth About Net Zero Targets: Insights from John Lang
In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by John Lang, Project Lead at the Net Zero Tracker and a leading figu...
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Episode 197
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40:25
The Hidden Power of Sovereign Wealth Funds in Tackling Climate Change
In this episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Ana Nacvalovaite, a research fellow at the University of Oxford’s Kellogg C...
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Episode 196
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39:47
The Intersection of Energy, Climate, and Humanitarian Aid: David Nicholson on Mercy Corps' Mission
In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I chat with David Nicholson, Mercy Corps' Chief Climate Officer, about their impactful wo...
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Episode 195
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42:14
Reducing Ice Rinks' Carbon Footprint: Glice’s Eco-Friendly Ice Rinks Explained
In this episode of *Climate Confident*, I’m joined by Viktor Meier, CEO and co-founder of Glice, a company that's transforming ice sports by creatin...
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Episode 194
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32:17
Reducing AI, and Tech’s Environmental Impact: A Deep Dive with SustainableIT.org’s Ralph Loura
Here’s a deep dive into sustainable IT with Ralph Loura, co-founder and Chairman of SustainableIT.org. In this episode, Ralph shares his journey ...
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Episode 193
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34:59
Leveraging Athlete Influence for Climate Leadership – A Conversation with Lew Blaustein
In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Lew Blaustein, founder and CEO of EcoAthletes, an organisation ...
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Episode 192
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41:09
Biofuels, Carbon Capture, and Timber: Climate Solutions with Prof. Valerie Thomas
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Professor Valerie Thomas from Georgia Tech to dig deep into some ...
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Episode 191
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38:36
Revolutionising Battery Technology: Dragonfly Energy's Dry Electrode Innovation with Dr Denis Phares
In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had a great chat with Dr Denis Phares, founder and CEO of Dragonfly Energy. Denis sha...
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Episode 190
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36:22
Climate Week Highlights: How Data and Tech Drive Corporate Sustainability
Welcome to a special edition of the Climate Confident Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Jim Sullivan, Global Head of Product Management for Sustainability at
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Episode 189
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40:14
The Truth About Carbon Capture: Michael Barnard Discusses Sustainable Alternatives
Hi everyone, Tom Raftery here, and welcome to episode 188 of the Climate Confident podcast. In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Michael Barnard, a climate futur...
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Episode 188
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50:12
Bridging the Intention Gap: How Local Governments Can Drive Effective Climate Action
On this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Carina Gormley from the Centre for Public Impact...
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Episode 187
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52:59
Climate-Smart Agriculture: Transforming Rice Farming for a Greener Future
In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Dev Dalal and Xavi Laguarta, co-founders of
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Episode 186
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