Electric Election Roadtrip EP 02: Ana Mari Cauce & Lucas Joppa

Published: Sept. 19, 2020, 2 a.m.

Join host Benji Backer, President and founder of the Conservation Coalition, and Executive Producer of the Electric Election podcast, Saul Spady, as they start their cross country journey in Western Washington.

Today, we’re highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships in tackling climate change. We’re joined by President of the University of Washington Ana Mari Cauce and Microsoft’s Chief Environmental Officer, Lucas Joppa. Expect to gain insight into UW’s School of Oceanography climate research, Microsoft’s mindset in investing in climate action, and much more!

This is episode 2 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.

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