Urban Green Live

Thought-provoking conversations with local and international experts in green building, climate change and more.

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Past Episodes

A climate conversation with Gina McCarthy

The first White House National Climate Advisor, Gina McCarthy, shares lessons learned from climate advocacy.

The Green Economy Action Plan (w/ Nse Esema)

Nse Esema joined Urban Green Live to discuss NYC's Green Economy Action Plan.

Urban Green Live with David Farnsworth and Tess McNamara

Office to residential conversions: The carbon story (w/ David Farnsworth & Tess McNamara)

How much carbon could be saved by 2050 if NYC expanded the range of buildings eligible for office to residential conversions?

Pathways to electrification (w/ Ian Shapiro)

Ian Shapiro joined Urban Green Live to talk actionable steps for electrification in buildings.

Achieving science-based net zero (w/ Karl Downey)

We sat down with Karl Downey to discuss the Science Based Targets Initiative and their Building Sector Guidance.

The new NYC Bureau of Sustainability (w/ Laura Popa)

We sat down with Laura Popa to discuss the new Bureau of Sustainability and its priorities for the coming months.

What’s next for healthy buildings (w/ Dr. Joe Allen)

Dr. Joe Allen is back on Urban Green Live to discuss highlights from his new book!

Carbon disclosure: Follow the money (w/ John Mandyck)

Join guest host Ellen Honigstock and John Mandyck as they discuss a low carbon future through a proposed federal rule.

NYC’s Local Law 97 implementation plan (w/ Anthony Fiore)

Anthony Fiore joins Urban Green Live to discuss NYC's plan to reduce emissions and comply with Local Law 97.

Urban Green Live with Doreen Harris and Janet Joseph

New York’s bold 2022 climate agenda (w/ Doreen Harris & Janet Joseph)

NYSERDA's Doreen Harris and Janet Joseph help break down what the states's 2022 climate agenda means for New Yorkers.

Tackling food waste (w/ Dana Gunders)

Dana Gunders, Executive Director of ReFED, joins us to discuss food waste and its impact on the environment and economy.

Back to school (w/ Jeremy Shannon)

Jeremy Shannon of the NYC School Construction Authority updates us on shifting schools away from fossil fuels.

What’s next for sustainable buildings in NYC? (w/ Ben Furnas)

Ben Furnas, Director of the NYC Mayor's Office of Climate and Sustainability, looks at the city's plans to lower emissions.

Embracing net zero (w/ Julie Hirigoyen)

Tune in to this episode to learn more about a low carbon future from international industry experts.

Rebooting federal energy efficiency policy (w/ Steve Nadel)

How will federal policy for building retrofits and energy efficiency be affected by political shifts in Washington D.C.?

What’s next for efficiency and renewables (w/ Doreen Harris)

Acting president and CEO of NYSERDA Doreen Harris joins us to discuss the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Balancing health and energy during COVID-19 (w/ Dr. Joe Allen)

Dr. Joseph Allen dives into the false choice between health and energy in the COVID-19 pandemic.

The sustainable future of the MTA (w/ Pat Foye)

Tune in to this episode of Urban Green Live to hear as Pate Foye and John Mandyck discuss sustainability for the MTA.

Hydro’s potential in a zero carbon future (w/ Sophie Brochu)

Join Sophie and John as they discuss how NYC can utilize hydropower to reduce carbon emissions.

Reducing carbon down under (w/ Davina Rooney)

Davina Rooney joins John Mandyck to discuss embodied carbon and the future of building materials.

Day one for the NYC energy code (w/ Gina Bocra)

NYC DOB Chief Sustainability Officer Gina Bocra talks NYC's new Energy Conservation Code.

Green buildings in the age of coronavirus (w/ Dr. Joe Allen)

Dr. Joseph Allen and Urban Green CEO John Mandyck discuss the intersection of buildings and health during COVID-19.

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