University of Toronto climate scientist and IPCC contributor shares low-cost home upgrades and bike/transit policies with clear guidance on climate models.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Planet Classroom Network, in association with the Protect Our Planet (POP) Movement, today launches a new Net Zero Speaks episode featuring climate scientist Danny Harvey—Professor, University of Toronto ; IPCC contributor—in conversation with POP youth host Sahil Soni. Edited by Sergio Castaneda, this compelling episode turns big climate goals into everyday actions for homes, schools, and cities.
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What’s inside:
- City playbook: End sprawl with urban densification, add protected bike lanes, and prioritize fast bus lanes to shift trips from cars.
- Best sub-$2,000 home upgrade (cold climates): Schedule a blower-door test and air-seal leaks; during renovations, move to triple-pane windows.
- Hot-climate basics: Shading, natural ventilation, and efficient fans to curb AC demand.
- How to read models: Current warming is largely baked in, making near-term cuts urgent.
- Diet shifts with impact: Reduce processed meats first, then red meat; build meals around legumes + grains.
- Hardest sector: Aviation—efficiency helps, but demand growth can erase gains; policy signals and fewer discretionary flights matter.
Harvey in his own words:
 “The simple things are air sealing, shading, ventilation,” says Harvey, adding that cities should “do everything we can to make cycling more attractive.” On the stakes: “This is serious. And it’s going to get worse.”
“When Sahil asked Danny what a mayor should do with just five minutes, we got a ready-made city playbook—housing, bike lanes, buses, and home energy bills. It’s youth-led climate reporting that local leaders and families can act on now.”
— C.M. (Cathy) Rubin, Founder, Planet Classroom Network
Why it’s newsworthy now: As municipalities finalize 2026 budgets and families face winter energy bills, Net Zero Speaks with Danny Harvey offers specific, low-cost steps reporters can localize—bike lanes, transit priority, housing density, home retrofits—and an honest look at aviation, where demand threatens to outpace technological gains.
Watch now on YouTube — Planet Classroom’s streaming channel.
About the Protect Our Planet (POP) Movement
POP mobilizes youth worldwide to take collective climate action aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
About the Planet Classroom Network
Planet Classroom connects filmmakers, educators, technologists, and youth to entertain, educate, and empower global audiences with short films and conversations spanning climate, innovation, creativity, and community impact.
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