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Environmental Economics
Climate Change
Property Value Impacts
Wood Utilization and Design Institute
Fire Resistance
Forestry
Building Codes
Sustainable Construction
Clemson University
Mass Timber
Carbon Sink
Environmental Justice
Renewable Energy Transition
Climate Policy
Climate Insights Survey
Wastewater Access
Water Equity
Solar Projects
Nimbyism
Wind Projects

Resources Radio is a weekly podcast by Resources for the Future. Each week we talk to leading experts about climate change, electricity, ecosystems, and more, making the latest research accessible to everyone.

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In this episode, host Kristin Hayes is joined by Andy Rankin and Dave McGimpsey—both partners at Dentons, a global law firm—to explore how an overlooked tax policy in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act can spur clean energy development, to the benefit of... more

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This week, host Daniel Raimi talks with Tisha Schuller about the nature of the energy transition. Schuller, the founder and CEO of Adamantine Energy, discusses her new book, The Myth and The Moment: From Polarization to Progress in the New Energy Lan... more

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This week, host Margaret Walls talks with Benji Backer about attracting nonpartisan support for environmental conservation. Backer is the founder and CEO of Nature Is Nonpartisan—a nonprofit organization focused on redefining environmental issues as ... more

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In this week’s episode, host Daniel Raimi talks with research colleagues at Resources for the Future—Senior Fellow Karen Palmer, Fellow Kevin Rennert, and Senior Fellow Margaret Walls—about the top 10 issues of 2025 they’ve been tracking in energy an... more

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Recent Guests

Tisha Schuller
Founder and CEO at Adamantine Energy
Adamantine Energy
Episode: The Moment for Moving Forward, with Tisha Schuller
Benji Backer
Founder and CEO of Nature Is Nonpartisan, author of The Conservative Environmentalist
Nature Is Nonpartisan
Episode: Benji Backer Wants to Make Nature Nonpartisan
Kate Gordon
CEO of California Forward and former senior advisor on climate policy
California Forward
Episode: California’s Revamped Energy and Climate Policies, with Kate Gordon
Neha Khanna
Professor at the State University of New York at Binghamton
State University of New York at Binghamton
Episode: Pumping Up Pollution During Government Shutdowns, with Neha Khanna and Ruohao Zhang
Ruohao Zhang
Assistant Professor at Penn State University
Penn State University
Episode: Pumping Up Pollution During Government Shutdowns, with Neha Khanna and Ruohao Zhang
Kaitlin Raimi
Social psychologist and associate professor of public policy at the Ford School at the University of Michigan.
University of Michigan
Episode: Nature vs. Unnature: Public Perception of Solar Geoengineering, with Kaitlin Raimi
Vivek Srikrishnan
Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: Understanding Uncertainty in Climate Change and Sea Level Rise, with Vivek Srikrishnan
Dave Foster
Distinguished associate at the Energy Futures Initiative and former director of United Steelworkers District Number 11
Energy Futures Initiative
Episode: A History of Alliances Between Workers and Environmentalists, with Dave Foster
Severin Borenstein
Professor, Faculty Director of UC Berkeley's Energy Institute at Haas, Chair of the Board of Governors for California's Independent System Operator
UC Berkeley
Episode: Hunting for Energy Hogs, with Severin Borenstein

Host

Daniel Raimi
Host of the show, engaging in discussions with various experts and facilitating a clear understanding of complex environmental topics through informed dialogue.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Thought provoking

    This podcast is a great way to stay up-to-date on the leading environmental challenges facing policymakers and scientists. If you’re a researcher looking for impactful directions, there are many questions here that beg to be answered.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    booklover869
    United States2 years ago
  • Thought provoking

    This podcast is a great way to stay up to date on the leading environmental challenges facing policymakers and scientists. If you’re a researcher looking for impactful directions, there are many questions here that beg to be answered.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laplau
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Communicators Covering Important Issues

    The hosts do a great job diving into important and topical subjects. They bring on knowledgeable guests and engage in authentic, clear, and educational dialogue on these issues. I found this podcast when I became interested in learning more about energy-related issues in the country, and I have learned a lot through their work. Daniel Raimi’s self-composed intro

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    5
    benismusic
    United States5 years ago
  • Very clear and informative

    This is one of the best overviews of ETS that I have heard. A clear and articulate presentation covering many different parts of the world. Balanced and factual. Thank you very much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roonagh
    Australia5 years ago
  • My favorite Podcast

    Daniel Raimi is a great communicator and he conducts the interviews very well and in depth. His calm and soothing voice sets a relaxing tone to the conversation, while he adds plenty of great questions and gives the guest time to respond and elaborate on the topic. I also love that he makes sure to explain jargons and to give context so anyone can understand the content.

    At the end, we are left with knowledge on great topics, as well as with inspiration from the interesting people he interviews... more

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    5
    Vane H
    United States7 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the engaging discussions that effectively communicate complex environmental issues, making them accessible and interesting for a broad audience.
Many appreciate the informative nature of the content, often noting how it stays relevant to current policy challenges and climate-related debates.
The quality of guests is frequently highlighted, showcasing a range of expertise that adds depth and insight to the topics at hand.

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#68
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#79
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#215
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#225
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A New (Qualified) Opportunity (Zone) for Clean Energy Projects?, with Andy Rankin and Dave McGimpsey
Q: Can you explain the changes made by the OB3 in relation to the QOZ program?
The OB3 made the QOZ program a permanent part of the tax code, removing the expiration date and creating new rural opportunity zones, which increase the flexibility and application of the program for energy development.
The Moment for Moving Forward, with Tisha Schuller
Q: What is the myth Tisha discusses in her book?
The myth is the belief that the energy transition would be easy and inevitable, implying that with political will, we could achieve a new energy system almost overnight.
Benji Backer Wants to Make Nature Nonpartisan
Q: Can you talk about climate change, and what do you think have been some of the problems with how we've tackled this issue?
Benji acknowledged climate change as a serious issue but criticized the fear mongering and over-politicization that has alienated many people, advocating for localized solutions instead.
Benji Backer Wants to Make Nature Nonpartisan
Q: So how did you come to be passionate about environmental issues, and how did you have the courage to jump into this, what I would call a new brand of environmental advocacy?
Benji shared that his passion began at a young age in elementary school and was influenced by his family's values and experiences with nature, leading him to combine his interests in politics and environmentalism.
Top 10 Energy and Environmental Issues of 2025, with Karen Palmer, Kevin Rennert, and Margaret Walls
Q: Can you give an example of like, what is the nexus between the small solar wind project and the federal point of intervention?
The nexus can be due to project needs like transmission to tie into federal land or requiring a Clean Water Act permit.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Resources Radio

What is Resources Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content focuses extensively on critical energy and environmental issues, such as renewable energy policies, carbon management, and the interplay between economic and ecological factors. Through interviews with industry experts, topics often explore the implications of legislative actions on climate strategies and public perception surrounding environmental challenges, emphasizing collaborative efforts between different sectors including labor movements and environmental advocacy. The discussions also reveal insights on scientific research, data-driven analysis, and innovative solutions geared towards addressing climate change and its impacts on various communities.

Uniquely, the series tends to bridge academia and practical policy discours... more

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1. Tisha Schuller
2. Benji Backer
3. Kate Gordon
4. Neha Khanna
5. Ruohao Zhang
6. Kaitlin Raimi
7. Vivek Srikrishnan
8. Dave Foster

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