Jan 18Climate tech considerations 101As a continuation of my theme of what are considerations I think about when starting a new project I wanted to share the first three questions. It is important to scope the scale of problem upfront. If a problem is less than 1% of the total global emissions, look elsewhere…1 min read1 min read
Jan 16The Tesla Roadster of Induction Stoves Has ArrivedThe best climate products are planet-centric meaning they strike a balance of solving human, environmental, social and other challenges. I deconstruct world-class products making a dent by solving environmental, social and economic challenges. Channing Street Copper had the insights and industry knowledge to consider the complex landscape of issues at…2 min read2 min read
Jan 15The suggestions I see for getting a climate job are missing the best way to get hired in climateOne of the most frequent questions I receive is how to get a design job working in climate. I have seen a lot of great resource round-ups. The one answer that I see missing from them is to build your own role. I struggled with this theme for many years…3 min read3 min read
Jan 13Your iPhone has a tailpipe on it that emits as much pollution as the aviation industry.Before I wrote that, you were probably feeling pretty good about the phone in your hand. Our beloved digital devices have a good reputation as a catalyst for sustainability, bringing key insights and action to our finger tips. Digital experiences have a positive image in the eyes of the sustainability…2 min read2 min read
Jan 11Let’s celebrate electricians the front-line workers of climate changeIn my neighborhood we have been battered with high winds and heavy rains not seen in over 100 years resulting in flooding and electrical outages across the state. Climate change’s affects aren’t something to worry about in the future or in some distant part of the world. …2 min read2 min read
Dec 11, 2022Sophia Wang Interview: designing with context to guide the best decisions in sustainable product designToday, I am sharing my first climate interview with Sophia Wang; she is a climate expert with a background in engineering and design. …5 min read5 min read
Dec 11, 2022Sophia Wang Interview: designing with context to guide the best decisions in sustainable product designToday, I am sharing my first climate interview with Sophia Wang; she is a climate expert with a background in engineering and design. …5 min read5 min read
Nov 25, 2022New WPA-style posters celebrate the US energy revolution and the abundant future they will unlock2 min read2 min read
Nov 19, 2022A new tool for climate writers to elevate their writing with authentic imageryMost climate articles are full of cheesy stock photos. We’ve all seen the pics of leaves, climate protest sign, smoke stacks or polar bears on melting ice. No hate, I’ve written my fair share of posts with trite imagery, over used imagery. Climate Visuals is a new free resource to…2 min read2 min read
Nov 14, 2022Due to lack of data we rely on polluters to trace emissions. A new open tool brings transparency to GHG reporting.Climate experts talk about the 56Bn tonnes of GHG emissions we must remove to reach our climate goals, but we don’t know where it is coming from. We have relied on out-of-date info, often from the polluters themselves. A new collaborative called Climate Trace is changing all that by bringing…2 min read2 min read
