In this episode of Three Degrees Apart, I speak with Emily Atkin, founder of Heated, about the evolving landscape of climate journalism and the role of media in shaping public understanding of the climate crisis. We explore how misinformation, political influence, and corporate narratives have distorted climate coverage, and why independent journalism is more important than ever. Emily also shares insights on building Heated into a trusted platform, and how clear, honest reporting can help young people stay informed, cut through the noise, and turn awareness into action.

In this episode of Three Degrees Apart, I speak with Dr. Lise Van Susteren, a psychiatrist, climate activist, and expert on the mental health impacts of climate change, about the psychological toll of living in a rapidly warming world—and how we can respond with resilience and purpose. We explore the rise of climate anxiety, especially among young people, the emotional dimensions of denial and inaction, and why mental health literacy is essential in climate conversations. Drawing from her clinical background and advocacy work, Dr. Van Susteren reflects on turning fear into action, supporting vulnerable communities, and balancing urgency with grounded hope in the face of the climate crisis.

In this episode of Three Degrees Apart, I speak with Dr. Kim Cobb, a leading coral climatologist and climate science communicator, about how ancient coral records reveal Earth’s climate history—and what they tell us about today’s rapidly warming world. We explore how corals serve as natural archives of past climate variability, how current rates of warming compare to those in the deep past, and why the pace of change matters so profoundly. Drawing from her fieldwork on remote reefs and her role in global climate conversations, Dr. Cobb reflects on urgency, public understanding, and what it means to balance scientific rigor with hope and action in the face of climate change.