The WBUR Festival

Barbara Moran is a correspondent on WBUR’s climate and environmental team.

Moran grew up in Hudson, Mass., attended the University of Notre Dame, then got her master's in science journalism from BU. For 25 years, she has worked as a science journalist covering public health, environmental justice and the intersection of science and society. She has written... Read More →

Joey Fiore founded PowerLabs mid-Covid lockdown, on the belief that energy security isn't a trend, it's an inevitability. The startup’s Roav solar generator enables control over your energy destiny, for the U.S. Navy, corporations, & homeowners alike. Prior to PL, Joey helped pioneer the So... Read More →

Ted Wiley is the President and Chief Operating Officer at Form Energy. As one of the five co-founders of the company, Ted has played a pivotal role in developing its core business functions, including Finance, HR, Facilities, Business Development, and Policy. Today, he oversees Manufacturing... Read More →

Ben Downing is the CEO of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. He brings to the role more than two decades of leadership experience at the nexus of technology, economic development and policy.

Before his appointment, Ben served as the Chief Growth Officer at The Engine, an incubator and accelerator supporting early-stage academic spinouts in climate, biotech and advanced systems. At The Engine, he supported resident teams’ growth in Massachusetts, their engagement with... Read More →