Everything Is Changing

What if AI isn’t as green as we think? This episode explores how Big Tech is greenwashing AI’s climate impact, from rising emissions to misleading narratives, based on Ketan Joshi’s report, and why it matters now.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 - 2:20 Who is Ketan Joshi?

2:20 - 5:10 Why the report matters

5:10 - 8:40 Which AI?

8:40 - 13:15 Will AI save the planet?

13:15 - 19:10 AI and emissions

19:10 - 24:19 What should we do?

24:50 - 28:30 Big Tech's Greenwashing Tactics

29:00 - 36:10 Key Takeaway

What happens if a key ocean current system weakens or collapses? This episode explores the risks of AMOC, from climate impacts to food security and global stability, and why it matters now.

Episode Chapters:

Current Global Picture 0:00 - 4:56

What is AMOC? 4:56 - 8:20

Gradual Weakining 8:20 - 13:44

Everyday Impacts of AMOC 13:44 - 21:25

Harsher Winters? 21:25 - 23:45

Climate Empathy 23:45 - 27:01

Early Warning Systems 27:01 - 35:00

Final Takes 35:00 - 42:13

In the new season’s first episode, Ahmetcan Uzlaşık speaks with researcher Ebru Akgün about her book A Dream for Sustainable Agriculture. From rose farming in a small Turkish town to the concepts of social metabolism and the “Capitalocene,” the conversation explores how capitalism, climate change, and rural transformation are reshaping agriculture and what a sustainable future might look like.

Episode Chapters:

Research Motivation 0:00 - 3:20

Social Metabolism & Capitalocene 3:20 - 10:24

Rose Farming in Ağlasun 10:24 - 23:00

Rural Gentrification 23:00 - 26:55

Sustainable Agriculture 26:55 - 32:47

This season finale breaks down renewable hydrogen with Ileana Okumuş of the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition. We explore what it is, why it matters for Europe’s climate goals, and what must happen next for the technology to scale.

Agnes Szalkai-Lorincz from Friends of the Earth Hungary joins Everything Is Changing about the rise of solar energy and the early development of energy communities in the country. We explore why trust, cooperation, and citizen-led innovation are essential for a fair energy transition, how cultural barriers shape community projects, and what policy changes are needed to build a more inclusive, climate-just future.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 - 4:50 Current State of Solar Energy

4:50 - 12:25 Solar Punk Hungary

12:25 - 14:30 Building Trust and Participation

14:30 - 16:50 Geographical Distribution

16:50 - 18:07 Impact of...

In this episode, we talk with Martin Simonneau, Acting Head of Policy & Advocacy at Cool Earth, a climate charity working directly with rainforest communities across the Amazon, the Congo Basin, and New Guinea. We explore why providing direct, no-strings-attached cash is helping Indigenous peoples protect their lands and stop deforestation.

0:00 - 3:41 Cool Earth and Deforestation

3:41 - 11:30 The Effectiveness of Direct Cash Transfers

11:30 - 15:42 Challenges in Community Engagement

15:42 - 28:54 The Future of Climate Diplomacy

28:54 - 31:04 Key Takeaways

In a world shaped by climate shocks, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical shifts, can industry drive the solutions we urgently need? UNIDO’s Representative to the EU, Christophe Yvetot, explains how innovation, clean tech, and global partnerships can turn today’s polycrisis into a springboard for sustainable growth.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 - 5:45 Polycrisis

5:45 - 8:45 EU & UNIDO

8:45 - 9:47 Clean Tech

9:47 - 12:35 Developing Countries

12:35 - 16:50 Decarbonization in Industry

16:50 - 24:24 Eco-Industrial Diplomacy

Journalist Daniel Nardin joins to discuss the road to COP30 in Belém and the paradox of the Amazon, rich in nature but marked by deep inequalities, deforestation, and political tension. From oil exploration to indigenous rights and local solutions through Amazonia Vox, this episode explores what’s at stake for the rainforest and its people as the world turns its eyes to Brazil.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 - 7:15 Current Situation in Amazon

7:15 - 11:05 Inequalities in the Region

11:05 - 21:35 Infrastructure Projects and Deforestration

21:35 - 31:21 Indigionous Representation

What happens when water security collides with climate change and technology? Dr Maria Kottari joins us to explore Europe’s fragile balance, from agriculture as the biggest water user to the rising demands of data centres. We discuss how AI and innovation can reshape water management, why Mediterranean countries face growing risks, and what sustainable solutions could secure our shared future.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 - 9:16 Europe's Water Future

9:16 - 33:24 AI in Water Management

Policy experts Amélie Laurent and Mark Preston Aragonès from Bellona Europa unpack their latest brief, explaining why the EU’s 2035 and 2040 climate targets are a North Star for both climate action and Europe’s competitiveness.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 - 6:46 The Importance of 2035 and 2040 Climate Targets

6:46 - 10:20 Over-Reliance on Carbon Removals

10:20 - 11:55 Land Use and Forests: A Separate Pillar

11:55 - 17:15 The Controversy of International Carbon Credits

17:15 - 19:19 Sectoral Flexibility and Its Risks

19:19 - 24:00 Climate Ambition and Economic Strength

24:00 - 26:00 Legal Implications

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Stavroula Zervopoulou discusses how waste biomass can be transformed into sustainable aviation fuels, highlighting the role of feedstocks like agricultural residues and waste wood, the challenges of scaling advanced biofuels, and the potential to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation sector. We explore how the circular economy and innovative renewable energy solutions can reduce the environmental impact of flying while supporting EU climate change goals and more sustainable supply chains.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 - 2:10 Circular Fields Project and Applications

2:10 - 12:10 Use and Future of Biofuels

12:10 - 22:09 Sustainability in the Aviation Sector<...

Dr. Debbie Saunders shares her journey from tracking critically endangered parrots with drones to founding NatureHelm, a platform that helps companies make sense of biodiversity data. She explores shifting perceptions of conservation, the role of regulation, and how ecological data can drive real sustainability. Along the way, she highlights how NatureHelm supports farmers and regenerative agriculture, reflects on being a woman leading in tech and science, and sets out her bold vision of achieving positive biodiversity change over 10 billion hectares.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 - 8:40 Dr. Debbie Sanders' Journey into Tech Entrepreneurship

8:40 - 12:35...

How do we make renewable energy both fast and fair? In this episode, Arthur Hinsch dives into the Fast and Fair Renewables and Grids Initiative, exploring how community engagement, transparency, and local leadership can unlock the energy transition. From overcoming resistance to building trust and empowering community-led initiatives, we look at why fairness isn’t a barrier to progress, it’s the key to accelerating it. Note: REScoop.eu is an association, not a project.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 - 8:25 Introduction to Fast and Fair Renewables

8:25 - 11:30 Bottlenecks in Renewable Energy Deployment

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Why do some floods come from “old” water? Hydrologist Dr. Marius Floriancic unpacks the old water paradox, how forests store and later release rainfall from months or even decades past. From DIY sensors to a long-term forest lab in Zurich designed to run for 100 years, we explore how soil, deadwood, and tree roots can help forests survive a changing climate.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 - 4:20 Old Water Paradox and WaldLab

4:20 - 9:55 The Implications of Old Water in Forest Soils

9:56 - 11:50 Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation

11:55 - 13:37 Long-term Research Goals at V...

What happens when the planet's frozen frontiers melt? Mountain athlete and glaciologist Pascal Egli joins us to explore the shrinking cryosphere, from disappearing glaciers to collapsing permafrost. We talk climate feedback loops, methane threats, rising seas, and his work on the EU’s CryoSCOPE project using AI and satellite data to model what comes next. Whether you live in the Alps or on the Mediterranean coast, this frozen story affects us all.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 - 3:00 Introduction

3:00 - 6:10 Impacts of Cryosphere Shrinkage

6:10 - 8:20 Permafrost and Methane Release

8:20 - 12:55 Th...

Giulia Conforto joins us to explore how the ESCALATE project is helping cities across Europe decarbonize heating and cooling. From energy efficiency wins to the struggles of lower-income regions, we dig into the policy gaps, project successes, and why clear guidance is key to a just energy transition.

Chapter Episodes:

0:00 - 3:00 Introduction to the ESCALATE Project

3:00 - 6:45 The Importance of Energy Efficiency in Buildings

6:45 - 14:50 Supporting Municipalities in Heating and Cooling Planning

14:50 - 19:50 Vulnerabilities of Lower Income Countries in Energy Transition

19:50 - 23:20 EU...

Andrew Winder joins Everything is Changing to explore how electric vehicles, teleoperation, and urban innovation are reshaping transport in Europe. From affordability to charging, what’s next for clean mobility?

Episode Chapters:

0:00 - 2:30 The Importance of Small Electric Vehicles in Urban Areas

2:30 - 3:40 Challenges

3:40 - 5:30 Teleoperation and Automated Transport

5:30 - 7:49 Overcoming Barriers to Electric Vehicle Adoption

Legendary polar explorer Alain Hubert joins Everything Is Changing to share how a lifetime of expeditions, from the North Pole to Antarctica, led him to build the world’s first zero-emission research station. He discusses the hidden science in polar ice, why the poles matter for climate action, and how optimism can drive the change our planet needs.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 - 8:50 The Journey to the Poles: Personal Motivations

8:50 - 15:15 Scientific Discoveries and the Role of Ice

15:15 - 21:00 Building the Zero Emission Research Station

We speak with Eleanor Scott, EU carbon markets expert at Carbon Market Watch, about the new Emissions Trading System for buildings and road transport (ETS2) and the Social Climate Fund. As carbon pricing expands, so do concerns about affordability and fairness. Eleanor explains how these tools work, why they matter, and what’s needed to ensure a just green transition, especially for low-income households.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 - 2:34 Introduction to Carbon Markets and ETS2

2:34 - 5:29 Understanding the Social Climate Fund

5:29 - 10:12 Challenges of ETS2 and Social Equity

10:12 - 12:30 Af...

What will the cities of tomorrow look like? Giacomo Lozzi explores how the EU is reshaping urban mobility, prioritizing greener, smarter, and more inclusive transport systems. From cycling infrastructure to policy innovations, we map out the road ahead for climate-friendly cities.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 - 3:50 Sustainable Mobility Beyond Carbon Emissions

3:50 - 7:20 The Role of Transport in Climate Change

7:20 - 11:20 Responsibility for Sustainable Mobility

11:20 - 15:40 The Importance of Cargo Bikes

15:40 - 21:36 Addressing Accessibility and Affordability in Mobility

21:36 - 27:53 The European Union's Role in Sustainable Mobility<...

Su sınır tanımaz; çözümlerimiz de tanımamalı. Tuğba Evrim Maden, bizi Mavi Barış Girişimi’nin içine götürüyor, su anlaşmazlıklarının çözümünde ve ortak kaynakların güvence altına alınmasında diplomasinin ve iş birliğinin nasıl kilit rol oynadığını anlatıyor. Ülkelerin su iş birliği yoluyla nasıl dayanıklılık ve barış inşa edebileceğini keşfedin.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 - 4:44 Türkiye’nin Su Kaynaklarına Giriş

4:44 - 8:20 İklim Değişikliğinin Su Kaynaklarına Etkisi

8:20 - 1...

As heatwaves intensify, how do we keep our cities cool without heating up the planet? Jean-Sébastien Broc unpacks innovative solutions from the CoolLIFE project, rethinking space cooling through passive, nature-based approaches. Learn how we can balance comfort and climate in a rapidly warming world.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 Introduction to Space Cooling and Its Importance

2:50 The Rising Importance of Space Cooling in Europe

8:20 Challenges in Sustainable Space Cooling

12:53 EU Policies on Space Cooling

21:40 Member States' Approaches to Space Cooling

In this episode of Everything is Changing, we speak with environmental scientist Dr. Uygar Özesmi about the prosumer economy, an alternative to today’s profit-driven systems. Uygar shares the story of Good4Trust.org, a platform where producers and consumers collaborate to build a just and sustainable economy. We dive into how trust works as a currency, how impact is measured, and why this model offers a real path forward.

Episode chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:44 What is prosumer?

5:06 Circular Economy vs Prosumer Economy

6:30 Story Behind Good4Trust

9:45 Bui...

Recorded at the 2025 International Journalism Festival in Perugia, this episode features an intimate coffee chat with Nithin Coca, a Japan-based climate journalist uncovering the deep connections between climate change, human rights, and global supply chains.