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Electric Election Roadtrip Podcast

Author: The Conservation Coalition

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45 days. 30 podcasts. 5 episodes. 1 Tesla X.

Beginning September 15th, The Conservation Coalition President and Founder Benji Backer will spend 45 days exploring the United States in a Tesla X as we host conversations with community leaders and elected officials across the country on the Electric Election 2020 Roadtrip.

EXPECT TO SEE:

Episodes highlighting our live streams and the beautiful scenery of the locations we visit.

Exclusive giveaways as we make our way across the country.

Thank you to our partners at the US Chamber of Commerce. Funded in part by Lyda Hill Philanthropies.
43 Episodes
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Today we are joined by Ted Russell and Isaac Winter at High West Distillery to talk about making delicious whisky sustainably and environmental stewardship in the liquor industry.  This is episode 43 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. during the election season. Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Congressman John Curtis and Emery County Commissioner Lynn Sitterud to talk about creating cleaner, more efficient coal plants to meet energy demand when wind and solar can't as we move closer to a carbon-neutral grid. This is episode 42 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. during the election season. Watch here or subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Joel Levin, Executive Director at Plug In America to talk about how the private and public sectors can work together to ease the consumer transition to electric vehicles. This is episode 41 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. during the election season. Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Auden Schendler, Vice President of Sustainability at the Aspen Skiing Company to talk about mobilizing outdoor enthusiasts to take action on climate change from both sides of the political spectrum. This is episode 40 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. during the election season. Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to talk about allowing businesses to innovate and how embracing free markets has allowed Texas to become a leader in wind and solar power production. This is episode 39 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. during the election season. Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Representative Dan Crenshaw to talk about creating climate change solutions that use public-private partnerships to turn activism into action. This is episode 38 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. during the election season. Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Cassidy Lejeune, Conservation Projects Manager at Ducks Unlimited to talk about how they've partnered with the state of Louisiana and private companies to repair and restore the wetland habitat in Atchafalaya Bay, Louisiana. This is episode 37 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. during the election season. Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Mike Carloss, Director of Conservation Programs, Southwest at Ducks Unlimited to talk about coastline conservation, rehabilitation, and how it's positively impacting water quality and ecosystems.   This is episode 36 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. during the election season.   Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Don Bates and Ellie Mallon of the Osprey Initiative to talk about how they're reducing litter in public waterways and providing vital data to inform consumers on how to make a difference with litter in their communities.   This is episode 35 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. during the election season.   Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Judy Haner, Marine and Freshwater Programs Director at The Nature Conservancy to talk about the Lightning Point Shoreline Restoration project and how it is protecting the surrounding community, improving the local economy, restoring wildlife habitat, and providing a vital space for recreation. This is episode 34 on our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. in the lead up to Election Day. Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Terry Downey, Mayor of Bayou La Batre, Alabama to talk about habitat restoration on their coastline and what it means for the recreation and fishing economy in the seafood capital of Alabama. This is episode 33 on our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. in the lead up to Election Day. Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Ben Jordan, Senior Director of Environmental Policy at The Coca-Cola Company to talk about reducing their carbon footprint not just internally, but upstream and downstream in their supply chain. This is episode 32 on our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. in the lead up to Election Day. Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Collin O'Mara, President and CEO of The National Wildlife Federation to talk about how building infrastructure with wildlife conservation in mind can simultaneously create jobs and help fight climate change. This is episode 31 on our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. in the lead up to Election Day. Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Julie Wraithmell, Executive Director of the National Audubon Society of Florida, and Michael Dooner, President and Founder of Southern Forestry Consultants to talk about the impact of severe storms on forest health, communities, and the forestry industry as a whole. This is episode 30 of 30 on our 45 day odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place across the country in the lead up to Election Day. Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Tevin Wooten, Meteorologist at The Weather Channel to talk about how weather events are growing in intensity all over the country and the importance of coming to together on the issue of climate. This is episode 29 of 30 on our 45 day odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place across the country in the lead up to Election Day. Watch here or subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Phil Bredesen, Founder and CEO of Clearloop Corporation to talk about how they help smaller companies reduce their carbon footprint with solar energy. This is episode 28 of 30 on our 45 day odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place across the country in the lead up to Election Day. Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Martin Durbin, President of the Global Energy Institute at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to talk about the how government can help businesses amplify market-based solutions to climate change. This is episode 26 of 30 on our 45 day odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place across the country in the lead up to Election Day. Watch here or subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Lenwood Coleman, Chief Program Officer at Groundswell to talk about community solar and using solar power as a vehicle to economically empower low-income communities.  This is episode 26 of 30 on our 45 day odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place across the country in the lead up to Election Day. Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by William French, Jr. of French Brothers Dairy to talk about robotics in agriculture and how it's helping farmers all over the country become more efficient, profitable, and environmentally friendly This is episode 25 of 30 on our 45 day odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place across the country in the lead up to Election Day. Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
Today we are joined by Dr, Emily Reichert, CEO of Greentown Labs to talk about the importance of having all hands on deck with a common goal when engineering climate solutions.   This is episode 24 of 30 on our 45 day odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place across the country in the lead up to Election Day.   Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choice by searching Electric Election Roadtrip!
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