Kim Wolske on Climate Behavior

In this episode, Ramanan Raghavendran speaks with Kim Wolske, a research associate professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. They discuss social norms around climate, barriers to low-carbon choices, and the Inflation Reduction Act. Wolske also shares valuable advice for early-stage founders focused on climate. Full transcript available above. This episode is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Highlights

[00:00:16] Introduction

[00:04:29] Reasonably Achievable Emissions Reduction

[00:09:53] Social Pressure

[00:12:54] Barriers to Low Carbon Choices

[00:17:22] Inflation Reduction Act

[00:21:35] Advice for Behaviorally Minded Companies

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