The Do Point

The Do Point #5 - We the People

In this episode, Jesse talks with three Nebraskans and members of Citizen's Climate Lobby - an international, volunteer-driven grassroots environmental group that builds relationships with elected representatives in order to influence climate policy. Join Jennifer Glazer, CCL Nebraska state coordinator; Leslie Case, CCL Lincoln chapter member and Daniel Bowen; CCL Chadron chapter member and liaison to Rep. Adrian Smith for a three-way Do Point! Topic Timeline 2:06 – Backgrounds 9:34 – CCL’s mission 12:16 – Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act [https://energyinnovationact.org/] (EICDA) 18:35 – Carbon Leakage 20:07 – International Models of Carbon Pricing and British Columbia’s example [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/planning-and-action/carbon-tax] 22:33 – Climate Lobbying in Nebraska

The Do Point #4 - Travel Light

In this episode, Jesse interviews Dr. Ed Cahoon, the George W. Holmes University professor of biochemistry and director of the Center for Plant Science Innovation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  Jesse visits with Ed about his background growing up on a farm in eastern Virginia, researching renewable jet fuels, bio-based feedstocks, co-products, rural economic development and his motivation to make energy more sustainable.  Listen to more episodes of The Do Point [https://enacts.org/thedopoint/].

The Do Point #3 - Nuts and Bolts

In this episode, Jesse interviews Liz Elliott, director of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU), the city’s largest department. Elliott became director in early 2020 and is the second woman to lead the department.  Jesse talks with Liz about growing up in a small town in Nebraska's Sandhills, LTU's many responsibilities, Lincoln's new climate plan, public transportation, traffic engineering, water and recycling. Kind of like LTU, it's all over the map! Listen to more episodes of The Do Point [https://enacts.org/thedopoint/].

The Do Point #2 - Youth Movement (part 2)

Young Nebraska climate leaders Kat Woerner and Steven Kirchner guest on part two of the inaugural episode. They talk about their backgrounds, forming climate organizations, goals for 2021 and personal inspirations. A Bellevue, Nebraska native, Kat is a junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Raised in north Omaha, Steven is a recent UNL graduate and current wrestling coach at Omaha North High School. Listen to more episodes of The Do Point [https://enacts.org/thedopoint/].

The Do Point #1 – Youth Movement

On the inaugural episode, Jesse interviews young Nebraska climate leaders Kat Woerner and Steven Kirchner. They talk about their backgrounds, getting involved in climate organizing and how they maintain focus. A Bellevue, Nebraska native, Kat is a junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Raised in north Omaha, Steven is a recent UNL graduate and current wrestling coach at Omaha North High School. Listen to more episodes of The Do Point [https://enacts.org/thedopoint/].