In September 2021 Richard Muscat boarded a train to Cambridge to join Carbon13’s second Climate Tech cohort.

Carbon13 is a venture builder whose stated mission is to create high-growth startups that each have the potential of reducing carbon emissions by ten million tons annually.

He was excited. He was finally ‘officially’ turning his talents towards a meaningful task — fighting climate change.

So why did he quit his mission less than a year later?

Today we learn about the shipping industry, degrowth, and the idea of embracing our imagination to dream of future beyond capitalism.

Today's episode is a bit different. It's me being interviewed by Shane O'Conner from Charter For Compassion, a non-profit focused on cultivating a more compassionate world.

We speak about my children's book THE GIRL WHO BECAME A TREE.

A lovely easy-going conversation about reconnection, transformation, and trees.

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William Grönlund is the spokesperson for the Swedish climate-focused political party The Climate Alliance. He is also an active member of Fathers Rebellion.

William has dedicated his life to ensuring a future for his four children in this defining decade.

In today's episode, we discuss his journey to climate action and what might be stopping other fathers, and parents, from stepping up to fight for their kids.