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 The Earthlings Podcast takes a look at the big issues facing humanity in the early 21st century and our relationship to our environment, technology, and each other. Each episode, award-winning journalist, and former NPR reporter Lisa Ann Pinkerton hosts experts, scientists, and leaders working to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Together, they cover wide-ranging topics including environmental solutions, emerging technologies, what the future might look like, and more. Support us on Patreon and receive exclusive content and benefits.© 2026 Earth Sciences Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Science
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  • #186: Rethinking Carbon Capture Using Microalgae With Syklea

    #186: Rethinking Carbon Capture Using Microalgae With Syklea
    10 Nov 2026

    In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we speak with Paul-Alexandre Jones, co-founder and US Managing Director of Syklea, about how microalgae could transform carbon capture for heavy industry, manufacturing, and AI data centers. While many climate solutions focus on preventing carbon emissions, biological carbon capture offers a different approach by using microalgae to absorb carbon dioxide before it reaches the atmosphere. Paul explains how Syklea’s proprietary no-water technology is designed to overcome some of the biggest barriers to scaling algae-based carbon capture, including water consumption, contamination, and operating costs. The conversation explores carbon capture technology, industrial decarbonization, carbon utilization, biotechnology, and how biological systems could help reduce emissions while creating valuable new resources from captured CO₂.

    Key Points:

    • Microalgae are among nature's most effective carbon capture systems – These microscopic organisms naturally absorb carbon and have the potential to help industries reduce emissions while producing valuable biomass and other sustainable products.
    • Scaling biological carbon capture requires new technology – Syklea is developing a no-water cultivation platform designed to reduce energy consumption, minimize contamination, and make algae-based carbon capture more practical for industrial facilities and large-scale deployment.
    • Carbon dioxide can become a valuable resource rather than a waste product – Instead of treating CO₂ solely as an emission to be stored underground, biological carbon capture could enable industries to convert captured CO₂ into useful materials while supporting decarbonization efforts across sectors.

    • Paul-Alexandre Jones, co-founder and US Managing Director of Syklea, LinkedIn

    • Luis de Leon, Earthlings 2.0 Guest Host

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  • #185: The Fridge That Runs on Salt, Not Electricity with Thermavault

    #185: The Fridge That Runs on Salt, Not Electricity with Thermavault
    3 Nov 2026
    In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we speak with Mridul Jain, Dhruv Chaudhary, and Mithran Ladhania, three students from India who developed Thermavault, a portable, electricity-free refrigeration system that keeps vaccines and other temperature-sensitive medical supplies cold in areas with limited access to electricity. The conversation explores how a school science project became an award-winning invention, the team's early hospital testing, and the challenges of moving a new technology from prototype to real-world deployment. They also discuss the potential for reusable cooling materials, expanded medical applications, and how electricity-free refrigeration could improve vaccine access in remote communities.Key Points:Salt-based chemistry can provide cooling without electricity – The students explain how Thermavault uses an endothermic reaction involving ammonium chloride and water to absorb heat and maintain temperatures between 2°C and 8°C for approximately 10 to 12 hours. The system requires no electricity, and the salt used in its primary cooling process can be recovered and reused for several cycles.Reliable refrigeration remains a challenge for vaccine distribution in remote communities – Conventional vaccine transportation often depends on ice packs, freezers, and consistent electricity access. Thermavault was developed as a portable alternative to help maintain the temperatures needed to transport vaccines and other medical supplies in areas with limited refrigeration infrastructure.Moving from a science project to a practical medical device requires real-world testing – After winning the 2025 Earth Prize for Asia, the team began evaluating Thermavault in hospital settings and gathering feedback from medical professionals. They discuss plans to improve the design, conduct small-scale pilot deployments, and explore additional applications before pursuing commercialization.Mridul Jain, Co-founder of Thermavault, LinkedInDhruv Chaudhary, Co-founder of Thermavault, LinkedInMithran Ladhania, Co-founder of Thermavault, LinkedInLisa Ann Pinkerton, Earthlings 2.0 Host, CEO of Technica Communications, CEO of PRVIEW, Founder of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, LinkedIn🚀 Calling all Earthlings… Visit our website for more episodes!Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news on the most exciting technology and research shaping our futures! We want to learn more about you! It’ll take just a few moments to complete our survey. Thank you for helping us make your listening experience the best it can be!Are you new to Earthlings 2.0 and don’t know where to get started? Check out our Life at 3C episode on our websiteThanks for tuning in! If you like what we’re doing over at Earthlings 2.0, you can support us by heading over to our Patreon Page.Let’s stay connected! Follow Earthlings 2.0 Socials for the latest updates and news: Follow us on LinkedInFollow us on Instagram Follow us on our Facebook PageFollow us on X Thanks to Resource Labs for having us on the network!
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  • #184: The Technology Making Solar Smarter and Safer with Tigo Energy

    #184: The Technology Making Solar Smarter and Safer with Tigo Energy
    27 Oct 2026
    In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we speak with James (JD) Dillon, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer at Tigo Energy, about the technologies that help solar installations operate more efficiently, safely, and reliably. JD explains how module-level power electronics (MLPE) improve solar panel performance, provide visibility into individual modules, and enable rapid shutdown to protect first responders. The conversation also explores how monitoring and emerging AI capabilities could transform solar maintenance, why aging installations are creating opportunities for equipment upgrades, and how battery storage software helps homeowners manage their electricity use. JD also shares why improving quality across solar equipment, system design, and installation will be essential to the industry's long-term growth.Key Points:Module-level technology helps solar systems perform better and operate more safely – JD explains how power optimizers reduce the impact of shading, debris, and differences between individual panels, while module-level monitoring helps identify performance issues.Better monitoring could change how solar systems are maintained – With visibility down to individual panels, installers can remotely identify problems and plan maintenance more efficiently. JD also discusses how AI could eventually help predict equipment failures before they happen, making solar operations and maintenance more proactive.Long-term solar growth depends on improving quality across the industry – JD emphasizes that better components alone are not enough. Solar manufacturers, installers, designers, and certification organizations all play a role in improving system quality, especially as installations age and more homeowners rely on solar for decades of electricity production.James (JD) Dillon, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer at Tigo Energy, LinkedInSarah Malpeli, Earthlings 2.0 Guest Host, Vice President of Client Services and Growth at Technica Communications, LinkedIn🚀 Calling all Earthlings… Visit our website for more episodes!Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news on the most exciting technology and research shaping our futures! We want to learn more about you! It’ll take just a few moments to complete our survey. Thank you for helping us make your listening experience the best it can be!Are you new to Earthlings 2.0 and don’t know where to get started? Check out our Life at 3C episode on our websiteThanks for tuning in! If you like what we’re doing over at Earthlings 2.0, you can support us by heading over to our Patreon Page.Let’s stay connected! Follow Earthlings 2.0 Socials for the latest updates and news: Follow us on LinkedInFollow us on Instagram Follow us on our Facebook PageFollow us on X Thanks to Resource Labs for having us on the network!
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