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Simmer Down takes a cool-headed look at a hot topic -- climate change. Host Kathleen Biggins, founder and president of C-Change Conversations, sits down with a range of experts to talk about how climate change is impacting the things we all love and need — the things we talk about around our kitchen tables. Staying true to C-Change’s nonpartisan, science-based approach, Kathleen and guests address the really important questions we all have when it comes to climate change: How can we protect our families and assets? How can we stay healthy? And how can we protect the things we love? In Season One, we explore the impacts of climate change on weather, health, insurance, sports, investing, and food. Whether you’re curious, concerned, or already care about our changing climate, our non-confrontational conversations are a great way to learn more about how it is likely affecting your daily life – and why we have hope for the future.
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- 4 days ago47 min
Is The Future Investable?
When we talk about how climate change impacts our lives, many people are surprised to learn that it’s even affecting the way we should consider investing our money. And there’s a lot to consider, from supply chain issues to how committed companies are to climate action. In this episode, we asked an investment expert – Mark Hays – what do we need to know to build climate-smart portfolios? Mark Hays is the president of Endowments & Foundations at Prime Capital.** At Prime, Mark is res...
- 1 weeks ago37 min
Too Hot To Play?
Sports are a major part of our lives. Many of us play some sort of sport, whether professionally or recreationally. Still more are avid fans – hours and hours spent rooting for our favorite teams and sitting on the sidelines cheering on our children. But as climate change affects our weather, athletes and spectators are feeling the heat. In this episode, we asked a sports expert – Walker Ross – is it getting so hot we’ll have to call off the game? Walker J. Ross is a lecturer in sport m...
- 2 weeks ago38 min
Home Is Where The Risk Is
Insuring our homes used to be a given. Today, it’s increasingly a luxury that more and more can’t afford – if it’s even available at all. Climate change is wreaking havoc on the insurance industry as rising sea levels, severe weather, and other impacts threaten our biggest assets – our homes. In this episode, we asked an insurance expert, Ben Keys, will we be able to protect our homes in the near future? Ben Keys is the Rowan Family Foundation professor of real estate and finance at the...
- 3 weeks ago34 min
Doctor, It’s The Climate
Climate change is heating things up – and we’re really feeling the effects on our bodies. But it’s not just the ferocious, more frequent heat waves that are affecting our health. It’s also ticks and mosquitoes spreading more disease, skies filling with smoky air from wildfires, drinking water becoming scarcer. In this episode, we asked two medical doctors – Dr. Elizabeth Cerceo and Dr. Celine Gounder – how can we keep our families safe from the growing health risks of climate change? D...
- Sep 3, 202641 min
Weather Gone Wild with Bernadette Woods Placky
We’re all wondering the same thing – what IS causing all of this weird weather … and is it going to get much worse? Kathleen talks with meteorologist Bernadette Woods Placky to get some context, taking a deep dive into how climate change is supercharging our weather -- from extreme heat waves and monster wildfires to excessive rainfall and dire droughts -- and its far-reaching effects on the things we rely on every day -- like healthy agriculture systems, fresh water, and disease control. Ber...
- Aug 27, 20263 min
Welcome to Simmer Down
Simmer Down takes a cool-headed look at a hot topic -- climate change. Host Kathleen Biggins, founder and president of C-Change Conversations, sits down with a range of experts to talk about how climate change is impacting the things we all love and need — the things we talk about around our kitchen tables. Staying true to C-Change’s nonpartisan, science-based approach, Kathleen and guests address the really important questions we all have when it comes to climate change: How can w...
- Sep 12, 202559 min
New York Times Reporter David Gelles
C-Change Conversations’ Kathleen Biggins sits down with New York Times award-winning Reporter David Gelles for an in-depth discussion about climate, capitalism, and culture, areas of expertise that he delves into in his forthcoming book, “Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away.”
- Jun 25, 202526 min
Investing in the Future: Navigating the Climate Transition
Kathleen joins Mark Hayes of Glenmede for a wide-ranging conversation about how climate change is transforming the finance sector. They explore the risks and opportunities of the global climate transition, the rise of sustainable investment strategies, and the regulatory and political shifts shaping today’s landscape. The discussion also dives into how corporate leadership in the C-suite is responding to climate challenges, the growing trend of “greenhushing,” and the federal policy changes i...
About Simmer Down
Simmer Down takes a cool-headed look at a hot topic -- climate change. Host Kathleen Biggins, founder and president of C-Change Conversations, sits down with a range of experts to talk about how climate change is impacting the things we all love and need — the things we talk about around our kitchen tables. Staying true to C-Change’s nonpartisan, science-based approach, Kathleen and guests address the really important questions we all have when it comes to climate change: How can we protect our families and assets? How can we stay healthy? And how can we protect the things we love? In Season One, we explore the impacts of climate change on weather, health, insurance, sports, investing, and food. Whether you’re curious, concerned, or already care about our changing climate, our non-confrontational conversations are a great way to learn more about how it is likely affecting your daily life – and why we have hope for the future.
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