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Today, Phil interviews Ellen Spooner, a marine biologist and communications specialist with ECS Federal in support of NOAA. Ellen tells us about how she got passionate about marine biology, the nature of science communication, and how NOAA uses scientific data to manage fisheries around the country.

Read more about these programs at https://ecstech.com/solutions/environmental-science/ and https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/

Phil interviews Franz Hochstrasser, Co-founder and CEO of Raise Green. Franz tells us about the necessity for a platform like Raise Green, where individuals can take ownership of local projects that benefit the community and the environment. He also discusses his path to get here on the team of the Obama campaign and position at the USDA where he was part of the Climate Action Plan creation. You can find about more about Franz’s company Raise Green at https://www.raisegreen.com/. You can find out more about the basics of Regulation CF funding and the benefits it can give to small businesses at https://www.sec.gov/smallbusiness/exemptofferings/regcrowdfunding.

Phil interviews Renee Yarmy, Program Manager of Energy and Sustainability for the Port of San Diego. She discusses the role the Port plays in a city’s economy and maintaining of some of its most vital resources, the success San Diego’s Port has had meeting their Climate Action Plan, and the development of new technologies such as microgrids to continue innovating and improving. She also shares how the Port interacts with other groups within San Diego, including the Navy, airport, and Universities. Check out more on the Port of San Diego’s Energy and Sustainability Program here: https://www.portofsandiego.org/environment/energy-sustainability/energy

Phil interviews Jason Anderson, President and CEO of Cleantech San Diego. They discuss the role San Diego plays as an unexpected but growing player in the clean energy and technology realms, and how the organization works to provide mentoring, funding, and community outreach. Learn how Cleantech is not just about the environment, but has an important economic role as well. Find out more about Cleantech San Diego at https://cleantechsandiego.org/