Sustainability Podcast Series
The "Race to 9 Billion™" podcast series explores sustainability in a rapidly growing and urbanizing world with host John Mandyck, Chief Sustainability Officer for United Technologies Corp. In the next 35 years, we expect to grow our population 35% - that means more than 9 billion people on Planet Earth by mid-century. And at that time, 70% of those people will live in cities.
These megatrends will redefine our economy and our society, with big implications for environmental science and technology.
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Season 1 Episode 1 - June 1, 2017
Planet 2050: What Is the Race to 9 Billion™?
Susan Goldberg, Editor in Chief, National Geographic Magazine
Robert Kunzig, Senior Environment Editor, National Geographic Magazine
Robert Kunzig, Senior Environment Editor, National Geographic Magazine
Population growth and urbanization are redefining our society. Hear the big picture from National Geographic.
Season 1 Episode 2 - June 22, 2017
Lessons from Energy Efficiency for Food Efficiency
Dana Gunders, Senior Scientist, Food & Agriculture Program, NRDC
Susan Crossett, retired Energy Executive; Corporate Strategy and Public Affairs Advisor, Harris Beach PLLC
Susan Crossett, retired Energy Executive; Corporate Strategy and Public Affairs Advisor, Harris Beach PLLC
How do we sustainably feed our growing planet? The answer might come from energy efficiency.
Season 1 Episode 3 - July 13, 2017
If Buildings Could Speak: International Voices on Sustainable Buildings
Tai Lee Siang, Chairman, World Green Building Council
Nellie Cheng, Director, Market Development for China, U.S. Green Building Council
Nellie Cheng, Director, Market Development for China, U.S. Green Building Council
Buildings consume 40% of global energy. Hear how green buildings are changing urban development.
Season 1 Episode 4 - August 3, 2017
What Your Buildings Can Do for You
Dr. Joseph Allen, Assistant Professor of Exposure Science, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Bill Browning, Founding Partner, Terrapin Bright Green
Bill Browning, Founding Partner, Terrapin Bright Green
How does green building accelerate? Make it about the people inside. Hear new research and science on cognitive benefits of green buildings and the positive outcomes when we see and feel nature indoors.
Season 1 Episode 5 - August 24, 2017
Jetting in Greener Skies
Sophia Mendelsohn, Head of Sustainability, JetBlue
Less than 18% of the world has flown. Hear how sustainability can influence the historic ramp in global aviation.
Season 1 Episode 6 - September 14, 2017
Sustainability: To Mars and Back
Gary Adamson, Principal Engineer, Space Systems, UTC Aerospace Systems
How is life sustained outside Earth? Hear ecosystem considerations for the human mission to Mars.
Season 2 Episode 7 - October 12, 2017
The Value Trifecta Driving Green Building
Dr. Nils Kok, Associate Professor of Real Estate, Maastricht University
Green buildings are not only good for the planet – they’re good for business too. The acceleration of green building is being driven largely by the distinct financial advantages for investors, building owners and tenants.
Season 2 Episode 8 - November 16, 2017
Doubling Air Travel Sustainably
Nancy Young, Vice President for Environmental Affairs, Airlines for America
Fewer than 18% of people have flown, and as global incomes rise, the number of commercial airplanes is expected to double in the next 20 years. Learn how the aviation sector, with the help of green aviation technologies, is working to sustainably meet this demand.
Season 2 Episode 9 - December 14, 2017
Sustainability: The World's Change Agent
Dr. Alaa Murabit, UN Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate
Hear Dr. Alaa Murabit’s unique insight into how global peace, gender, religion and sustainability interconnect to have a powerful influence on urbanization.
Season 2 Episode 10 - January 11, 2018
Technology to Help Feed the World Sustainably
Pawanexh Kohli, Chief Advisor & Chief Executive Officer, National Centre for Cold-chain Development, Delhi, India
Jon Shaw, Director of Global Communications & Sustainability, Carrier Transicold & Refrigeration Systems, United Technologies
Jon Shaw, Director of Global Communications & Sustainability, Carrier Transicold & Refrigeration Systems, United Technologies
Season 2 Episode 11 - February 8, 2018
Building Green in India
S. Raghupathy, Deputy Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry
The world’s second largest country is embracing green building. Learn why and how from the deputy director general for the Confederation of Indian Industry, Mr. S. Raghupathy.
Season 2 Episode 12 - March 29, 2018
Journey to Space: Former Astronaut Joan Higginbotham on STEM, Sustainability and More
Joan Higginbotham, Former NASA Astronaut and Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, UTC Aerospace Systems
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