Chip Comins: The Obligations of Wealthy Nations: Addressing Climate Change and Economic Inequality

Into the Magic Shop

In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," Dr. Jim Doty hosts a conversation with Chip Comins, CEO of the American Renewable Energy Institute (AREI) and the Founder of American Renewable Energy Day (AREDAY). Chip traces his interest in these areas back to his childhood and his work with the Lakota tribe. He and Dr. Doty discuss the creation of AREDAY, which recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary, and its mission of addressing climate change. The conversation also covers the problems with capitalism, the impact of colonization on indigenous cultures, and the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier. They highlight the need for developed countries to assist developing nations and criticize the inaction of the wealthy in addressing environmental crises.