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The Climate Lens

Steve Bentley

Booking Overview

This is a monthly climate and environmental-affairs interview show focused on current issues, local climate action, energy policy, conservation, and Indigenous rights, typically featuring activists, environmental organization leaders, conservationists, and clean-energy practitioners. Credible pitches include climate scientists, policy experts, renewable-energy entrepreneurs, conservation leaders, Indigenous climate advocates, and community organizers; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need relevant professional expertise or recognized local leadership.

Metrics

Episodes: 50

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 153 subscribers

Instagram: 3.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

climatelensinfo@calgaryclimatehub.ca

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Host

Steve Bentley - Host and climate-affairs interviewer covering environmental issues and local climate action in Calgary and Alberta.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant professional expertise or leadership in climate science, environmental policy, conservation, renewable energy, Indigenous climate action, or community organizing, with a clear connection to Alberta or local climate solutions.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of environmental, conservation, or climate-action organizations, Published writing or research on environmental issues, Practical implementation of clean-energy or nature-based solutions, Recognized professional or community leadership in Alberta climate debates

Recent Guest Discussions

Gerald Wheatley - Climate Activism, Social Justice, Environmental Issues, And Local Responses To Political And Economic Instability.

Joe Vipond - Plug-in Solar, Energy Affordability, Climate Action, And Clean-energy Policy In Alberta.

Peter Driftmier - Plug-in Solar, Clean-energy Access, And The Prospects For Balcony Solar In Alberta.

Christopher Cashen - Plug-in And Balcony Solar, Residential Clean Energy, Affordability, And Expanding Access To Distributed Power Generation.

Jared Blustein - Nature-based Climate Solutions, Indigenous Rights, And Local Climate Action.

Recent Topics

Environment, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Conservation, Environmental Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Climate Lens
:

Global Chaos, Local Solutions

September 30, 2026

The world seems as bewildering today as it's ever been. A report from the United Nations tells us that we've breached 1.5 degrees of global heating. Canada's government released a damning report on our changing climate, meanwhile carving out special treatment for the Big Oil projects they have been laser-focussed on throughout Mark Carney's tenure as Prime Minister. Throw on top of that the latest battle in the larger US trade war and a referendum in Alberta with separatism on the ballot, and...

Data Centres: Who Benefits? Who Pays?

August 26, 2026

Jenny Yeremiy’s recent investigation into Alberta’s AI data centre boom asked the questions many governments seem reluctant to answer. Who really benefits? Who bears the costs? And are we building an economy that’s fit for our climate future and the fastest-moving energy transition in history?Transcript: https://bit.ly/4hO1g89Sources: https://bit.ly/3SIM9T9Support us on Patreon!

Plug-in Solar for the People

July 29, 2026

Plug-in, or balcony solar is changing the way people think about energy. Already taking off in Germany and other countries, this simple technology allows homeowners and renters to generate their own electricity without many of the costs and complications of traditional rooftop solar. Will Alberta be next?Host Steve Bentley is joined by Christopher Cashen of Volta Home, Peter Driftmier of Bow Valley Green Energy, and Calgary Climate Hub co-chair Dr. Joe Vipond to explore how plug-in solar coul...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Climate Lens?

The Climate Lens is hosted by Steve Bentley. Its publicly listed email is climatelensinfo@calgaryclimatehub.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Climate Lens?

The publicly listed email for The Climate Lens: climatelensinfo@calgaryclimatehub.ca.

How many listeners does The Climate Lens have?

Podseeker estimates The Climate Lens reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Climate Lens?

The Climate Lens typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant professional expertise or leadership in climate science, environmental policy, conservation, renewable energy, Indigenous climate action, or community organizing, with a clear connection to Alberta or local climate solutions. Common among recent guests: Leadership of environmental, conservation, or climate-action organizations; Published writing or research on environmental issues; Practical implementation of clean-energy or nature-based solutions. Recent guests include Gerald Wheatley, Joe Vipond, and Peter Driftmier.

How hard is it to get booked on The Climate Lens?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Climate Lens cover?

Recent episodes cover Environment, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Conservation, and Environmental Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

climatelensinfo@calgaryclimatehub.ca

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