Climate Curiosities Podcast

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The podcast that connects you with climate science and policy experts to address some of the most common curiosities about climate change.

Morgan Block


    • Jul 8, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    Glaciers: ICE To Meet You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 21:44


    How is climate change impacting ice and our oceans? Why should we care about glaciers? & What actions can we do individually to help? To find out, I called Margaret Lindeman, a fourth-year PhD candidate at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Margaret researches ice sheet-ocean interactions in Greenland. Selected readings: Chasing Ice - documentary Scripps Student Spotlight: Margaret Lindeman Global Weirding with Katharine Hayhoe - Youtube channel Weather by Jenny Offill - Book IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate This episode has been written and produced by Morgan Block as part of her master’s final capstone project at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Music written by Dan Bomer. A special thanks to my capstone committee members who have helped me create this podcast: Dr. Jane Teranes, Dr. Corey Gabriel, and Brittany Hook.P.S. Your host, Morgan Block, graduated from the MAS Climate Science and Policy program in June 2020.

    Geoengineering: Can It Save Us?

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 25:09


    What is Geoengineering? Can scientists use technology to save us from the devastating effects of climate change? To find out, I spoke with Geoengineering expert Dr. Kate Ricke, climate scientist and assistant professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and at the School of Global Policy and Strategy at UC San Diego. Selected readings: "Climate Geoengineering: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" - Video GESAMP Working Group on Marine Geoengineering & Report A Scientist’s Life: Kate Ricke - Video This episode has been written and produced by Morgan Block as part of her master’s final capstone project at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Music written by Dan Bomer. A special thanks to my capstone committee members who have helped me create this podcast: Dr. Jane Teranes, Dr. Corey Gabriel, and Brittany Hook.

    Climate Politics, Human Health, & Morals

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 20:28


    Why is climate change such a polarizing topic, and how can we fix it? Also, how is climate change connected to public health? What are our options for a better, healthier future? To find out, I spoke with Dr. Veerabhadran (Ram) Ramanathan, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric and Climate Sciences at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Selected readings: Health of People, Health of Planet and Our Responsibility Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions™ 'Bending the curve' on climate change - University of California video Ramanathan Lab Bending the Climate Change Curve | Veerabhadran Ramanathan | TEDxUCSD This episode has been written and produced by Morgan Block as part of her master’s final capstone project at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Music written by Dan Bomer. A special thanks to my capstone committee members who have helped me create this podcast: Dr. Jane Teranes, Dr. Corey Gabriel, and Brittany Hook.

    Our Changing Oceans & Oxygen Minimum Zones

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 25:29


    The ocean is so big, do we really need to worry about it? How could climate change actually impact the ocean? Also, are the COVID-19 shutdowns helping mitigate climate change? To find out, I spoke with ocean expert Dr. Yassir Eddebbar, postdoctoral scholar at the Center for Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Selected readings: The Center for Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change NASA: Global Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet NOAA Climate.gov This episode has been written and produced by Morgan Block as part of her master’s final capstone project at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Music written by Dan Bomer. A special thanks to my capstone committee members who have helped me create this podcast: Dr. Jane Teranes, Dr. Corey Gabriel, and Brittany Hook.

    Climate Action: What You Need To Know

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 22:59


    What can we actually do about climate change? What are cities like San Diego already doing? To find out, I called sustainability expert Cody Hooven, the Director of the Sustainability Department and the first Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of San Diego. Selected readings: City of San Diego's Climate Action Plan City of San Diego’s Recycling Programs City of San Diego’s Recycling: What Goes Where? - Video This episode has been written and produced by Morgan Block as part of my master’s final capstone project at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Music written by Dan Bomer. A special thanks to my capstone committee members who have helped me create this podcast: Dr. Jane Teranes, Dr. Corey Gabriel, and Brittany Hook.

    Paleoclimatology: Is Climate Change Natural?

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later May 27, 2020 26:53


    The climate has changed before, so why are we worried now? How do we actually know climate change is “our fault?” To find out, I spoke to paleoenvironmental expert Dr. Jane Teranes, a teaching professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Selected readings: Fourth National Climate Assessment - Chapter 1: Overview The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) This episode has been written and produced by Morgan Block as part of my master’s final capstone project at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Music written by Dan Bomer. A special thanks to my capstone committee members who have helped create this podcast: Dr. Jane Teranes, Dr. Corey Gabriel, and Brittany Hook.

    Climate Change: What Is It?

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later May 20, 2020 18:09


    Climate change has become such a HOT topic, but what exactly is it? How is it different from weather and should we be worried? To find out, I talked to climate scientist Dr. Corey Gabriel, executive director of the climate science and policy master’s program at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Selected readings:The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) WebsiteThe IPCC, 2018: Special Report: Global Warming of 1.5°C P.S. Your host, Morgan Block, is a current student in the MAS Climate Science and Policy program. This episode has been written and produced by Morgan Block as part of my master’s final capstone project at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Music written by Dan Bomer. A special thanks to my capstone committee members who have helped create this podcast: Dr. Jane Teranes, Dr. Corey Gabriel, and Brittany Hook.

    Climate Curiosities Sneak Peek

    Play Episode Play 43 sec Highlight Listen Later May 18, 2020 2:13


    Hi, Welcome! I am your host Morgan Block, and I am super excited to share with everyone the Climate Curiosities sneak peek trailer! If you are curious about climate change, please follow and subscribe to the Climate Curiosities Podcast. Instagram: @climate.curiositiesFacebook Page: @climate.curiositiesTwitter: @curiosities_podA special thanks to Dan Bomer for the outro music.

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