America Adapts the Climate Change Podcast
A changing climate presents humanity with only one option: adapt. Join your host, Doug Parsons for America's leading podcast on climate change - America Adapts! Each episode, Doug sits down with scientists, activists, policymakers, and journalists to discuss the tough questions facing this country and the world as we confront humanity's greatest challenge. Question your assumptions, refresh your perspective, and become part of the climate movement that will determine our planet's future, right here on the America Adapts podcast.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 66 minutes
- Episodes
- 236
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Climate Central: Spreading climate science news, tools and research - Podcast with Senior Climate Central writer Brian Kahn!
In episode 16 of America Adapts, I talk with Brian Kahn, Senior Science Writer with Climate Central. Climate Central (CC) is exactly what it sounds like: a central location for key science informati…
De-Extinction, Climate Change and the Future of Conservation: A Podcast with author M.R. O’Connor.
In episode 15, Doug Parsons speaks with M.R. O’Connor, author of the book, “Resurrection Science: Conservation, De-Extinction and the Precarious Future of Wild Things.” De-extinction is exactly what …
Sea Level Rise, the Florida Everglades and the role of research in Adaptation: Podcast with Dr. Evelyn Gaiser of Florida Coastal LTER
In this week’s episode, America Adapts host, Doug Parsons, talks with Dr. Evelyn Gaiser from Florida International University. We primarily cover two topics: what is the Florida Coastal Everglades …
What really happened at the climate negotiations in Paris; Universities Teaching Adaptation and much more! A podcast with University of Maryland’s James Stillwell
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In this exciting episode of America Adapts, Doug Parsons speaks with James Stillwell, the Program Manager of Climate Im…
State Level Adaptation Planning: A Podcast with Climate Change Coordinator Davia Palmeri
In this episode, host Doug Parsons speaks with Davia Palmeri, Climate Change Coordinator with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Davia talks about the unique role that state agencies pla…
Disaster Management meets Climate Adaptation: Disasterologist Samantha Montano talks hurricane response, recovery and finding common ground between emergency management and adaptation planning.
In this episode, host Doug Parsons speaks with doctoral student Samantha Montano, a “Disasterologist”, an expert in emergency management. Samantha also blogs on this subject at her web site: www.dis…
The Endangered Species Act and climate change; wildlife adaptation planning; challenges and opportunities for state wildlife agencies and much more! Guest Dennis Figg, Legendary Missouri Conservationist!
Show me adaptation in Missouri, the ‘Show Me’ state: Doug talks with Dennis Figg, longtime wildlife conservation leader from the state of Missouri. Learn how climate change will fundamentally alter…
Did Florida Ban Climate Change? The Amazing Untold story of the Climate Change Story of the Year!
America Adapts talks with Tristram Korten, investigative reporter from Florida who was responsible for the most covered climate change story of the year! Learn the specific details on how Tristram b…
Rivers, watersheds and climate change adaptation!
Episode 8: Rivers, watersheds and climate change adaptation! America Adapts talks with Watershed/Adaptation Planner Rebecca Esselman of the Huron River Watershed Council. Learn how HRWC became one…
Human Dimensions of climate change adaptation: A Discussion with Britt Basel - Adaptation Consultant
Episode 7: Britt Basel, Adaptation Consultant with Ecothropic. Listen in as Doug Parsons talks with Britt, an adaptation expert, whose work has spanned the globe. In this episode, we discuss Britt…
Lights, Camera, Adaptation! Using visuals to tell your adaptation story!
Episode 6: Adam Spencer with Filmmakers for Conservation. Adam and Doug discuss how you can use visuals to tell your adaptation story. Adam has just started turning his environmental film making skil…
A Conversation with the American Society of Adaptation Professionals
Episode 5: Beth Gibbons, Managing Director of the American Society of Adaptation Professionals talks shop with Doug Parsons. Beth is the new Managing Director of ASAP: if you are an existing member, …
Adaptation in Paradise! Florida Adapts to Climate change
Episode 4: Bob Glazer - In this episode, Doug Parsons talks with Bob Glazer, research scientist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Join us and learn how Florida is adapti…
Pandas, gorillas and elephants adapt to climate change! Podcast with World Wildlife Fund.
Episode 3: Dr. Nikhil Advani - In this episode, the host, Doug Parsons has a lively discussion with Dr. Nikhil Advani, Senior Program Manager for Adaptation at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Dr. Adv…
Adaptation Funding Opportunities; Shovel ready adaptation and much more! Podcast with Wildlife Conservation Society
Episode 2: Dr. Molly Cross: In the second episode, Doug Parsons talks with Dr. Molly Cross, the Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator with the Wildlife Conservation Society. Listen in as Doug and M…
America's Best Idea: Adapting to Climate Change! National Parks, Scenario Planning and much more!
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Episode 1: Dr. Nick Fischelli: In the premiere epi…