Podcasts about climate research

Get full show notes, bonus content, and ad-free listening at wickedproblems.earth Exploring Climate Geoengineering: An Urgent Discussion with Kelly WanserIn this episode of Wicked Problems, host Richard Delevan sits down with Kelly Wanser, CEO of SilverLining, to delve into the critical topic of solar radiation modification (SRM) and geoengineering aka "climate interventions". Amidst a backdrop of growing climate risk and global warming, the conversation emphasizes the importance of robust scientific data and the various efforts to advance research in the atmospheric sciences. They discuss the evolving landscape of climate interventions, recent policy developments, and the vital role of both public and private sectors. The dialogue also touches on historical context, international cooperation, and the potential implications of stratospheric changes on our planet's future climate stability.00:00 Introduction: The Need for More Data00:41 Welcome to Wicked Problems00:44 Recent Developments in Climate Interventions02:21 The Importance of Measuring Atmospheric Changes03:17 Historical Context: The Value of Knowing04:16 Current Challenges in Atmospheric Research06:15 Interview with Kelly Wanser08:05 The State of Atmospheric Research Infrastructure10:29 The Role of Policy and International Cooperation14:40 The Future of Climate Research and Security23:30 Balancing Public and Private Sector Roles28:37 The Bull Case for Global Involvement30:46 The Bear Case: Risks and Concerns34:40 The Role of Open Science and Collaboration40:13 Private Sector Involvement in Climate Research46:06 Complexities of Atmospheric Interventions52:08 Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taking the nuclear conversation to the people: "Online Citizen Assembly";"The Climate Council's Climate Risk Map of Australia";"Weather tracker: north-west Italy braces for thunderstorms and snow";"One brick higher";"Victorian Liberal leader distances state party from Peter Dutton's nuclear proposal: ‘Our focus is gas";"Coalition scores just 1/100 points for environment and climate policies from conservation organisation";"How climate change could disrupt the construction and operations of US nuclear submarines";"Ten things we learned from Peter Dutton's speech at the Liberal party campaign launch";"Can climate scientists save the world?";"Sudden closure of Story Bridge to cyclists shows ‘car is still king in Brisbane'";"Peter Dutton's climate policy backslide threatens Australia's clout in the Pacific – right when we need it most";"Most bike lanes in inner Melbourne have less than 40% tree cover – that'll get worse, new maps show";"Outback publican finds hostelry coated in mud as residents return to tiny Queensland outpost after flooding";"Layoffs at NOAA Signal Setback for Climate Research and National Security";"Big Oil Seeks to Shield Itself From Climate Liability While Trump Is in Power";"Deadly floods and storms affected more than 400,000 people in Europe in 2024";"Climate Change Is Helping Heartworm Spread to Pets in the Mountain West";"Is AUKUS a priority when climate change - which should be the focus - is about to upend our region?".

Weather forecasts and climate research could be threatened by the recent Trump administration job cuts at federal agencies.The National Weather Service and its parent agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, cut hundreds of jobs in late February. And NOAA is tasked with cutting an additional 10 percent of its workforce, according to PBS NewsHour. If those cuts move forward, nearly 20 percent of NOAA's 13,000-person workforce would be eliminated. Fewer workers could mean less data that meteorologists and climate researchers depend on to plan and keep people safe when severe weather hits.MPR News host Angela Davis and her guest talk about how this could affect Minnesotans. Guest: Paul Douglas is a meteorologist with 50 years of broadcast television and radio experience. He provides daily print and online weather services for the Minnesota Star Tribune. He's also worked at KARE 11 and WCCO in the Twin Cities. And he is the founder and president of Praedictix, a company that produces daily weather reports for web sites, newspapers, cable channels and TV broadcasters. 

Guest: Dr. Rick Spinrad, Outgoing NOAA Administrator From predicting hurricanes and monitoring our oceans to leading cutting-edge climate research, NOAA plays a critical role in protecting lives, property, and our planet. The phone that you may be listening to this podcast on right now would not have weather apps without NOAA. The computer you may be listening on won't have easily accessible radar data over the internet without NOAA. But as the world faces more extreme weather and environmental challenges, strong leadership for the administration is more important than ever, especially in the face of political turmoil. Today on Weather Geeks, we're sitting down with Dr. Rick Spinrad, the outgoing NOAA Administrator, to reflect on his tenure and the future of the agency. What were his biggest accomplishments? What challenges remain? And perhaps the biggest question of all—is NOAA going to be okay?Chapters00:00 Introduction to NOAA and Its Importance09:55 The Role of Private Sector in NOAA's Mission19:55 Challenges Faced by NOAA30:11 Successes During Dr. Spinrad's Tenure35:57 Future Directions for NOAASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we delve into the complexities of fragility in Bangladesh. Our guest for this discussion is Tasnia Khandaker Prova, Lead on Climate Research at the Center for Peace and Justice at BRAC University. We discuss the dynamics of internal and cross-border migration, borderland securitization and the role of community networks in addressing these challenges. As Bangladesh grapples with the repercussions of climate change, especially rising sea levels and increasingly extreme weather events, these pressures serve to compound pre-existing and intersectional vulnerabilities. Tasnia shares insights from her research on Bangladesh's climate-affected borderlands, emphasising the importance of understanding local dynamics and community-led solutions in fostering resilience.Further resources:Community-based participatory research (video) | Hearing local voices at the "Ground Zero" of climate change (article) | Berlin Climate and Security Conference session on migration featuring Tasnia (video)© adelphi global, all rights reserved adelphi global (https://adelphi-global.de/en) is an economically and politically independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting sustainability, enhancing environmental protection, improving education, expanding development cooperation, and strengthening international collaborations. Our commitment is reflected in targeted projects, in-depth analyses, and informative educational events, through which we strive for a just and sustainable world.  Editing by Paulus Müller-Hahl (Lichtbilder).

By creating the Snow, Ice and Permafrost Research Establishment (SIPRE) in 1949, the U.S. military became one of the earliest climate research groups on the planet. The group's mission was to study the science and engineering of the warming Arctic and the national security implications that could follow. University of Vermont professor and geoscientist Paul Bierman wrote about this in his book, “When the Ice Is Gone: What a Greenland Ice Core Reveals About Earth's Tumultuous History and Perilous Future.”He spoke to MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner for Climate Cast. The transcript below has been lightly edited for clarity and length.How and when did the U.S. military become interested with climate changes in the Arctic? They actually got interested during World War II, when they occupied parts of Greenland in part to rescue bomber and fighter pilots who'd landed on the ice and realized how ill-equipped they were to operate in frozen environments. They really stepped it up, though, in the early to mid-50s, fighting the Cold War in the Arctic.From the military's point of view, climate change is important in variety of ways. It's certainly important in the Arctic, where the very stability of the ground they're working on is questionable, but it's also very important in the sense that when you melt ice sheets, you raise sea level. That has huge implications for human migration around the world, and for things as simple as five of the U.S. aircraft carriers that are berthed in Virginia — which is a sea-level-rise hot spot and will find their docking facilities under water in the next couple decades. What does the military mean by the phrase ‘climate resilience is force resilience'?They mean that in the sense of trying to reduce the risks to active military, reduce the number of global conflicts that will come from climate change, and be prepared for the eventualities of bigger storms, higher temperatures — all those sorts of things that affect maneuverability on the ground to the safety of soldiers. So in one way, moving toward renewable energy takes them away from dependence on fossil fuels and the need to transport those fossil fuels. Another idea that jumped out at me in your book is that for the military, climate change is ‘too costly to ignore.' There are estimates that suggest if we let sea level rise uncontrollably, which would be from the melting of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, it could cost the global economy trillions of dollars in losses because of the flooding that's going to occur around every coastline. So the military is also looking, of course, at the prices of fossil fuels. We're at a point now where solar and wind are competitive, if not cheaper, than typical fossil fuel energy sources. The U.S. Army drilled the first deep ice core in Greenland. How old was it, and what did they find?The military drilled the ice core through almost a mile of ice, and then they drilled through about 12 feet of frozen soil. The ice itself goes back about 100,000 years, but the frozen soil takes us back millions.What's most important about what they found in that frozen soil is that the upper portion of it — dated to about 400,000 years ago — is full of plant fossils and fossils of insects. Those are important because they are very strong evidence that the ice sheet there had to vanish, and when it vanished, a mile of ice disappeared. If we don't control climate change and global warming, at this point, we're going to repeat the past, and a mile of ice is going to melt again. To hear the full conversation, click play on the audio player above or subscribe to the Climate Cast podcast.

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This video features the third panel session of the day at our Artemis London 2024 conference, which was held on September 3rd. It was our third in-person conference in London focused on catastrophe bonds, insurance-linked securities (ILS), alternative capital and reinsurance-linked investment trends. The third panel of the day was titled "ILS analytics and operational excellence in the era of exponential risk." This session began with a keynote presentation to introduce the topic delivered by Michael Steel, General Manager, Moody's Insurance Solutions. The session then moved into a panel discussion, which Steel moderated and involved the following panellists: Richard Pennay, CEO, Insurance Linked Securities, Aon Securities; Paul Wilson, Head of Catastrophe and Climate Research, Securis Investment Partners LLP; Richard Gray, Head of Third Party Capital, Beazley; and Hilary Paul, Partner / Portfolio Manager, LGT ILS Partners Ltd. The group discussed the importance of robust analytics in the catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) market, touching on a range of perils and issues such as climate risk. Also discussed were operational issues within the ILS community, as well as what ILS manager operational excellence could look like. Watch the full video to hear our industry experts speaking about the evolution of analytics and models in the insurance-linked securities marketplace, as well as their thoughts on the topic of what operational excellence looks like.

In the latest episode of the Bjerknes Podcast, experts debate the future of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a crucial component of the global climate system. Listen to colleagues discussing the AMOC in a measured and thoughtful manner.  There is an ongoing debate among scientists regarding the potential collapse or slowdown of the AMOC. Both scientific support and contrasting views can be found among colleagues at the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research. In this new episode of the Bjerknes Climate Podcast, host Stephen Outten discusses these two viewpoints with Andreas Born and Marius Årthun. 

Climate modeler Aditi Sheshadri says that while weather forecasting and climate projection are based on similar science, they are very different disciplines. Forecasting is about looking at next week, while projection is about looking at the next century. Sheshadri tells host Russ Altman how new data and techniques, like low-cost high-altitude balloons and AI, are reshaping the future of climate projection on this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your quest. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: Aditi SheshadriConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads or Twitter/XConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/XChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces guest Aditi Sheshadri, a professor of Earth systems science at Stanford University.(00:02:58) Climate Projection vs. Weather ForecastingThe differences between climate projection and weather forecasting.(00:04:58) The Window of ChaosThe concept of the "window of chaos" in climate modeling.(00:06:11) Scale of Climate ModelsThe limitations and scale of climate model boxes.(00:08:19) Computational ConstraintsComputational limitations on grid size and time steps in climate modeling.(00:10:56) Parameters in Climate ModelingEssential parameters measured, such as density, temperature, and water vapor.(00:12:18) Oceans in Climate ModelsThe role of oceans in climate modeling and their integration into projections.(00:14:35) Atmospheric Gravity WavesAtmospheric gravity waves and their impact on weather patterns.(00:18:51) Polar Vortex and CyclonesResearch on the polar vortex and on tropical cyclone frequency.(00:21:53) Climate Research and Public AwarenessCommunicating climate model findings to relevant audiences.(00:23:33) New Data SourcesHow unexpected data from a Google project aids climate research,(00:25:09) Geoengineering ConsiderationsGeoengineering and the need for thorough modeling before intervention.(00:28:19) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads or Twitter/XConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X

Intro with clips - Prof. Jason Box (Geological Survey of Denmark & Greenland), Prof. Kevin Anderson (Tyndall Centre for Climate Research), Prof. Heidi Sevestre (AMAP, Arctic Council), Joshua Aponsem (Green Africa Youth Organization, Ghana), Anni Pokela (Operatatio Arktis, Finland) Lord Rowan Williams (Fmr. Archbishop of Canterbury). I started recording interviews on geoengineering over ten years ago and the thought back then that in the mid 2020's nothing would have been achieved in global emissions reduction, would have been too depressing to contemplate. Yet here we are. The Paris Agreement was meant to steer the world towards a cleaner brighter future but it has been ignored. Emissions from forest fires and melting permafrost are way beyond their thresholds and extreme weather impacts are testing infrastructure and ecosystems all over the planet.  Climate activists are even being locked up with cruel prison sentences for trying to act for the collective good. I discuss this in my next episode with XR cofounder, Gail Bradbrook. The UN Climate summit, COP29 will be held in one of the most significant cradles of the fossil fuel industry - Baku in Azerbaijan. There is no expressed intention to reduce emissions but instead the the COP29 President-Designate Mukhtar Babayev has a (quote) a 'vision to enhance ambition and enable action.' - whilst the widespread extraction of fossil fuels continues unabated. With all this in mind, the conversation of engineering interventions to try and delay the most destructive impacts of extreme climate, is moving along. It is controversial and divisive and yet voices from across the world, including in the Global South are saying that we need to take the research seriously.  In this interview with Dr Shaun Fitzgerald, Director of the Centre for Climate Repair at the University of Cambridge, we discuss the controversy and the viability of schemes. The news broke during our recording that the UK government agency, ARIA, have put out a call for proposals, offering £56.8m in grant funding for geoengineering projects. The largest government funding of it's kind. The failure of the global negotiations is discussed in my book COPOUT - How governments have failed the people on climate that is available worldwide in paperback and audiobook format. Sadly, the failure of the 3 decades of global climate summits means we are getting much deeper into the era of consequences. Central Europe is experiencing deathly storms and flooding while the smoke from Portugal's forest fires are spreading a toxic blanket over Spain and beyond. From the Amazon to Asia, ecosystems and infrastructure are being pummelled by natures response to carbon pollution. Next week I will be recording a 3 way interview with Dr Paul Davies from the UK Met Office and Dr Hayley Fowler from Newcastle University about their recent research paper titled 'A new conceptual model for understanding and predicting life-threatening rainfall extremes' - which is both important and fascinating. Thank you to all subscribers - there is extra content being uploaded for Patreon and Youtube subscribers.

Bill McKibben (pictured) writes in The Guardian about the danger of Donald Trump winning the U.S. Presidential election - "Donald Trump gets everything wrong about the climate crisis"; "Hottest summer on record could lead to warmest year ever measured"; "Households, EVs to the rescue as Australia's emissions cuts stagnate"; "‘Make good on what they promised': Greens ultimatum on Labor's signature policy"; "Fossil Fuel Funding Is ‘Embedded' Across Academia. What Does That Mean for Climate Research?"; "How Oil And Gas Companies Infiltrate Higher Education to Maintain Influence"; "Fossil Fuel Lobbyists and Major Polluters to Sponsor Labour Conference Events"; "Big Oil Sold Stuff They Knew Was Dangerous. There's a Law for That."; "The Deteriorating Environment Is a Public Concern, but Americans Misunderstand Their Contribution to the Problem"; "Environment: Earth system tipping points threaten our stable environment"; "Urgent review of Woodside billion-dollar WA gas project needed to protect threatened snake, government advisers say"; "Here's what the hottest summer on Earth looked like"; "African Nations Are Losing up to 5% of Annual GDP Due to Climate Change, WMO Finds"; "As Climate Threats to Agriculture Mount, Could the Mississippi River Delta Be the Next California?"; "South Australia is aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2027. It's already internationally ‘remarkable'"; "The enduring and elemental importance of natural history"; "The Killer Climate Disaster That Has No Name"; "Winter heatwaves in the southern hemisphere"; "Australia has just been handed a map for getting to net zero. Here's how it will guide us"; "Conservative governments protect more land while socialists and nationalists threaten more species"; "Ford Pulls Back Its Electric Vehicle Push"; "Mercedes-Benz delays electrification goal, beefs up combustion engine line-up"; "Why nuclear-powered commercial ships are a bad idea"; "BMW to start selling hydrogen cars from 2028"; "The vanishing mangroves of El Salvador: ‘All our efforts may only slow the destruction'"; "Australia may delay release of 2035 climate target as world awaits outcome of US election"; "Hope for North America's Most Endangered Bird".

Dr. Clara Nussbaumer is a chemist and flies over the thick, green roof of the rainforest in Australia, near Cairns. In this breathtaking setting, she is researching for the Max-Planck-Institute in Mainz. - Dr. Clara Nussbaumer ist Chemikerin und fliegt über dem dichten, grünen Dach des Regenwaldes in Australien, nahe Cairns. In dieser atemberaubenden Kulisse forscht sie für das Max-Planck-Institut in Mainz.

Head of Multi-Asset Strategy for EMEA, Supriya Menon, explores her team's latest research on how climate change effects capital market assumptions.Key topics:2:05 – Supriya's investment background3:25 – Climate research from an allocator's perspective6:10 – New research framework: Three pillars8:20 – Collaborating with internal climate experts9:50 – Key research findings12:30 – Implementing a climate framework14:45 – Climate risk, geopolitics, and transition scenarios18:20 – Integrating climate across asset classes22:05 – Insurers approach to climate23:30 – Next steps for climate researchThe views expressed are those of the speaker(s) and are subject to change. Other teams may hold different views and make different investment decisions. For professional/institutional investors only. Your capital may be at risk.

Andrew Lewin discusses the highlights and concerning moments of the ninth Our Oceans Conference held in Athens, Greece. With 469 new commitments made to protect the ocean, totaling $11.3 billion raised, the conference showcased both progress and challenges. Despite the high number of commitments, the amount raised was lower compared to previous years. Join Andrew as he delves into the outcomes of the conference and explores how individuals can support ocean conservation efforts. Link to article: https://news.mongabay.com/2024/04/annual-ocean-conference-raises-11-3b-in-pledges-for-marine-conservation/ Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube   Our Oceans Conference in Athens, Greece The recent Our Oceans Conference in Athens, Greece, was a significant milestone in global ocean conservation efforts. The conference witnessed the announcement of 469 new commitments aimed at protecting the ocean, demonstrating a strong global dedication to marine conservation. These commitments encompass a wide array of initiatives, including the establishment of marine protected areas, sustainable fisheries management, and addressing the impacts of climate change on the ocean. A key highlight of the conference was the substantial funding raised for ocean protection. A total of $11.3 billion was pledged towards various ocean conservation projects, indicating a significant financial investment in safeguarding marine ecosystems. This funding will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of the commitments made at the conference, ensuring tangible actions are taken to protect the ocean. The commitments made at the Our Oceans Conference reflect a growing acknowledgment of the urgent need to address the threats facing the ocean. From banning harmful fishing practices like bottom trawling to supporting research on ocean and climate interactions, the commitments cover a wide range of issues crucial to ocean health. The conference also emphasized the importance of international collaboration in achieving meaningful progress in ocean conservation. Moving forward, it is essential to ensure that the commitments made at the conference are effectively implemented and monitored. The positive success rate of previous commitments reaching their goals, as mentioned in the episode, provides optimism for the future of these initiatives. By building on the momentum generated at the conference and fostering strong partnerships between governments, organizations, and stakeholders, we can work towards a more sustainable and resilient ocean ecosystem. Overall, the Our Oceans Conference in Athens, Greece, served as a platform for global leaders to unite and showcase their commitment to protecting the ocean. With 469 new commitments and $11.3 billion raised for ocean protection, the conference laid a strong foundation for advancing marine conservation efforts and ensuring a healthier future for our oceans. One of the key takeaways from the podcast episode is the significant progress made at the Our Oceans Conference in terms of commitments and funding to protect the ocean. However, despite these advancements, there is still a long way to go to achieve the goal of protecting 30% of land and water by 2030. Currently, only 7.9% of the global ocean is protected, with only 4.2% being fully or highly protected, meaning no extractive activities are allowed within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The episode highlights the slow pace of progress in reaching the 30% protection target. The host country of the conference, Greece, still offers leases to oil and gas companies, indicating conflicting interests and challenges in transitioning away from harmful practices. Additionally, the exploration of deep-sea mining by countries like Norway, the Cook Islands, and Japan raises concerns about potential environmental impacts on the ocean ecosystem. The episode emphasizes the need for increased momentum and accelerated efforts to achieve the 30% protection goal by 2030. While commitments and funding are essential, the completion rate of commitments needs to improve beyond the current 72% success rate. The episode underscores the importance of inclusive decision-making, strong policy initiatives, and effective conservation projects to drive progress towards ocean protection. In conclusion, while the Our Oceans Conference showcased positive steps towards ocean conservation, there is a clear recognition that more work needs to be done to meet the ambitious target of protecting 30% of land and water by 2030. The episode's analysis highlights the challenges and complexities involved in achieving this goal and underscores the importance of continued dedication and action to safeguard the ocean for future generations. Concerns in Marine Conservation The episode highlights several concerning issues in marine conservation that were discussed at the Our Oceans Conference. One major concern is the practice of bottom trawling in marine protected areas (MPAs). Bottom trawling is a destructive fishing method that scrapes along the ocean floor, causing habitat destruction and impacting marine biodiversity. Despite efforts to establish MPAs for conservation purposes, the allowance of bottom trawling within these areas undermines their effectiveness in protecting marine ecosystems. Another significant concern raised in the episode is the issue of deep-sea mining. Countries like Norway, the Cook Islands, and Japan are exploring the possibility of deep-sea mining in their national waters. However, the environmental impacts of deep-sea mining remain largely unknown. The deep-sea contains unique and diverse habitats that play crucial roles in the ocean ecosystem. The potential damage from deep-sea mining could have far-reaching consequences on marine biodiversity and ecosystem health. Furthermore, the slow progress in ratifying the High Seas Treaty is a cause for concern. The treaty aims to establish regulations for activities in the high seas, beyond national jurisdiction. While 89 countries have signed the treaty, only four have ratified it so far. The delay in ratification hinders the implementation of crucial measures to protect the high seas and promote sustainable ocean governance. These issues underscore the challenges and complexities in marine conservation efforts. Addressing concerns such as bottom trawling in MPAs, deep-sea mining, and the ratification of international agreements like the High Seas Treaty requires coordinated efforts from governments, organizations, and stakeholders. It is essential to prioritize sustainable practices, protect marine habitats, and enhance international cooperation to safeguard the health and biodiversity of our oceans.

David Legates, Ph.D. is professor of climatology in the Department of Geography at the University of Delaware and an adjunct professor at the university's Physical Ocean Science and Engineering Program and in the Department of Applied Economics. Dr. Legates received his Ph.D. in climatology from the University of Delaware, and he has taught at Louisiana State University, the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Virginia. He has been Research Scientist at the Southern Regional Climate Center, Chief Research Scientist at the Center for Computational Geosciences, and Visiting Research Scientist at the National Climate Data Center. Dr. Legates has been published more than 125 times in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and monograph series and has made more than 250 professional presentations. 00:00 Introduction to David Legates and His New Book 00:08 Exploring Climate Realism: Insights from the Book 02:43 The Climate Debate: A Shift in Public Perception 04:25 Signs of Change: Climate Denial Roundup and Public Sentiment 09:40 The Future of IPCC and Climate Policies 14:31 The Role of Young Scientists in Climate Research 17:34 Navigating the Political Landscape of Climate Science 19:59 The Influence of ICF in Climate Research and Policy 28:56 The Evolution of Dulles Airport and Urban Heat Islands 29:33 Debating Climate Data Adjustments and Global Warming 30:28 Satellite vs. Surface Temperature Records 31:21 Investigating Surface Data and Station Issues 32:35 Historical Climate Patterns and Cyclical Changes 33:54 Data Integrity and the Manipulation of Historical Records 36:35 Exploring the Impact of CO2 and Climate Sensitivity 40:09 The Role of Natural Variability in Climate Change 46:57 Geoengineering, Cloud Seeding, and Weather Modification 58:50 Concluding Thoughts on Climate Change and Future Directions Amazon link: Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism: https://a.co/d/4oQaY1t Cornwall Alliance: https://cornwallalliance.org/ ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries About Tom Nelson: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about

Can concerts mobilize music fans to climate action? From signing a petition or voting, to participating in a protest - what actions are fans most likely to take when their favorite artists ask them to? Over the last year, Planet Reimagined's Climate Active Fellows, Caleb Johnson and Li-Ya Mar have been tackling these questions through their project “Amplify: How to Build a Fan-Based Climate Movement.”  Planet Reimagined is a nonprofit organization founded by AJR bassist Adam Met and human rights activist Mila Rosenthal, which focuses on translating climate research into meaningful change. In this podcast, Caleb and Li-Ya talk with AMT Lab Lead Researcher Hannah Brainard about their research process, sharing some key findings and next steps.    What's next for Amplify? Planet Reimagined will implement the Amplify recommendations during AJR's 43-city nationwide “The Maybe Man” tour this summer. At arenas across the U.S., they will connect fans with meaningful local action opportunities at each show while REVERB helps to reduce the environmental impact of the tour.  Additional Links: Learn more about the project: Amplify: How to Build a Fan-Based Climate Movement Read the full report.  Watch a CNN segment about the project with co-founder Adam Met.

​If you had to fill the tank today, you likely noticed it cost more. That's because a bump to the federal carbon tax is officially taking effect. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Moe Qureshi, Director of Climate Research and Policy at the Conservation Council of New Brunswick.

Efforts to address the climate crisis are under siege beneath a rising tide of mis- and disinformation, with smear campaigns often funded and coordinated by vested interests such as the fossil fuel industry, climate conspiracists looking for cash and clicks, and even national governments. We all have a part to play - we must take responsibility for the information we consume and share to ensure a prosperous, healthy future for ourselves…and our planet.Photo by Andrew Neel on UnsplashFeatured in this episode: Xuemei Bai, distinguished professor for Urban Environment and Human Ecology at the Australian National UniversityFeatured guests:Jennie King is the Director of Climate Research and Policy at the Institute of Strategic Dialogue (ISD) and co-founder of the Climate Action Against Disinformation Coalition (CAAD). She has spearheaded investigations on climate denialism and ‘discourses of delay' around the world, and has co-authored a number of ISD's flagship reports on this issue.Hélène Chartier is C40's Director of Urban Planning and Design. She and her team develop programmes and activities that support cities to accelerate sustainable and resilient urban planning policies and design practices, including the C40 workstream on 15-minute cities.LinksHow climate change misinformation spreads online - Carbon BriefThe Nexus Between Green Backlash and Democratic Backsliding in EuropeCAAD Data Monitor Vol.1: 15-Minute CitiesThe 15-minute city is transforming life for urban dwellers for the better - Mark Watts15 minute cities: How they got caught in conspiracy theories - BBC NewsCarlos Moreno: ‘I received violent death threats for inventing the 15-minute city' - The TelegraphIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website: https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Cities 1.5 is a podcast by University of Toronto Press and is produced in association with the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy. Our executive producers are Dali Carmichael and Peggy Whitfield.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Music is by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

*INNOVATION ZERO DEADLINE*We're getting this out before 31 March 2024 to remind you of your last chance to get free tickets to Innovation Zero at the London Olympia next month. Where you also might get a chance to see Matt Winning who will host the Innovation Zero Awards (ticketed separately) on the evening of 30th April.After the 31st, tickets for the 2-day event go for £199 each.TODAY'S BONUS EPISODERichard Delevan sits down with Dr. Matt Winning, who strikes the balance of being the OG of climate comedy with capital-S Serious academic as Head of Climate Research at Oxford Economics.In addition to pitching ourselves to Gary Lineker and Goalhanger to front “The Rest is Climate”, and suggesting that outgoing Climate Change Committee head Chris Stark could benefit from his own Anger Translator (if you've seen the Obama version), we explore how Matt keeps that balance.Show NotesThe Intersection of Comedy and Climate:* Matt describes the moment he decided to merge his work on climate change with his passion for comedy.* The challenges and rewards of communicating serious topics through humor.Career Path and Unexpected Turns:* Matt reflects on his unexpected journey from academia to the comedy stage.* Discussion on how current events, like Brexit and the election of Trump, influenced his comedy on climate change.Audience Reactions Over Time:* How audience perceptions and knowledge of climate change have evolved since Matt started his comedy career.* The impact of global events, such as the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and the rise of Greta Thunberg, on public awareness.The Dynamics of Climate Comedy:* The process of crafting comedy that resonates with both climate experts and the general public.* Matt's experience with balancing humor and factual accuracy in his performances.Comedy as a Vehicle for Climate Communication:* Insights into how comedy can break down barriers and engage people in climate conversations.* Examples from Matt's shows that have effectively combined laughter with learning.Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Ambitions:* Matt shares his plans for future comedy projects, including shows that incorporate theatrical elements and staged protests.* The importance of creating new platforms and spaces for climate-related comedy.Links and Resources:* Matt Winning's Website: mattwinning.com* Machynlleth Comedy Festival: Details about Matt's participation and how to get tickets.* Edinburgh Fringe Festival: Information on Matt's upcoming shows in August 2024.* And Matt is one of LinkedIn's best follows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the things in your life that have infinite complexity upon closer inspection?I'm betting you didn't expect that question on a podcast about ice climbing.But that's Jackson Yip for ya. An atmospheric researcher by training who specializes in cloud-microphysics, Jackson is also a deeply passionate climber and alpinist who has coupled his interests in a myriad of ways.Whether scrabbling through murky datasets or slogging to break trail, Jackson finds beauty in the mundane and labyrinthine.In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about:Cloud physics and the complexity of turbulenceThe importance of first-hand experienceHow to develop mental modelsWhy we can and need to do better when evaluating ice conditionsThe mechanics of pillar collapseAnd moreHope you enjoy this chat, I certainly did. Timestamps:01:41 - The concept of heat death and its implications04:00 - Having perspective05:37 - The complexity of cloud micro-physics09:15 - Observing and first-hand experience11:30 - Engineering challenges in climate research17:58 - Predicting ice formations20:20 - The tragic consequences of misreading ice conditions23:10 - Mechanics of slip-out pillar collapse28:31 - The importance of patience in climbing and life35:38 - Accessible doesn't mean easy or safe41:13 - The seasons of life42:43 - Supporting socioeconomic equality Resources and links:If you're interested in collaborating on one of the ice climbing models that Jackson mentioned, you can reach him at jackson.yip@utah.edu. To connect with him on Instagram, he's @jp_yip. You can learn more about his research on his website: jpyip.comFind the rest of the notes, timestamps, resources, and more on the episode page. Credits:Episode cover photo provided by Jackson YipIntro music by Hannah Noelle Enomoto (thanks, sis!). Patreon:For the price of a beer per month, you can help us produce episodes like this and much, much more. If you've been enjoying the podcast this season, consider supporting us on Patreon. 

Join host Brian Barnes as we kick off a new season, diving straight into the climate challenges and breakthroughs of 2023 and what to expect in 2024. From COP28 to the underlying causes and research of the most impactful aspects of climate change - this episode hits it all.So2D isn't just talk; it's about bringing unfiltered science into the spotlight and making sense of what it means for our planet. This season, think of us as your climate compass, guiding you through the noise with facts, insights, and a bit of fun. Tune into “S4E1 COP28” for a no-nonsense take on the climate conversation that's as engaging as it is enlightening. Ready to get informed and inspired?

The UK's fastest supercomputer, the Isambard-AI, is due to be completed in Summer 2024. According to the teams involved, it will reach up to 200 quadrillion calculations per second, and will give researchers and industry leaders new possibilities in the UK: the opportunity to work with the huge potential AI has to offer in the fields of robotics, big data, climate research, and drug discovery. Our guest this week is one of the project leaders: Professor Simon McIntosh-Smith from University of Bristol. We'll be looking at how Isambard-AI will be an open hub for all AI research in the UK, powered by around five-and-a-half-thousand GPUs.  This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmcintoshsmith/?originalSubdomain=ukSources and statistics cited in this episode:Supercomputer name first used - https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/history-of-supercomputingExascale barrier broke for the first time - https://www.hpe.com/us/en/newsroom/news-advisory/2023/03/4-ways-supercomputing-will-change-the-world.htmlAbout Isambard-AI - https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2023/september/isambard-ai.htmlHow the UK Government has invested £225 million - https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2023/november/supercomputer-announcement.html#:~:text=Isambard%2DAI%20will%20offer%20capacity,climate%20research%20and%20drug%20discovery.%22NASA's 3D-printed engine to power space rockets - https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/marshall/nasas-3d-printed-rotating-detonation-rocket-engine-test-a-success/

The UK's fastest supercomputer, the Isambard-AI, is due to be completed in Summer 2024. According to the teams involved, it will reach up to 200 quadrillion calculations per second, and will give researchers and industry leaders new possibilities in the UK: the opportunity to work with the huge potential AI has to offer in the fields of robotics, big data, climate research, and drug discovery. Our guest this week is one of the project leaders: Professor Simon McIntosh-Smith from University of Bristol. We'll be looking at how Isambard-AI will be an open hub for all AI research in the UK, powered by around five-and-a-half-thousand GPUs.  This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmcintoshsmith/?originalSubdomain=ukSources and statistics cited in this episode:Supercomputer name first used - https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/history-of-supercomputingExascale barrier broke for the first time - https://www.hpe.com/us/en/newsroom/news-advisory/2023/03/4-ways-supercomputing-will-change-the-world.htmlAbout Isambard-AI - https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2023/september/isambard-ai.htmlHow the UK Government has invested £225 million - https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2023/november/supercomputer-announcement.html#:~:text=Isambard%2DAI%20will%20offer%20capacity,climate%20research%20and%20drug%20discovery.%22NASA's 3D-printed engine to power space rockets - https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/marshall/nasas-3d-printed-rotating-detonation-rocket-engine-test-a-success/

The UK's fastest supercomputer, the Isambard-AI, is due to be completed in Summer 2024. According to the teams involved, it will reach up to 200 quadrillion calculations per second, and will give researchers and industry leaders new possibilities in the UK: the opportunity to work with the huge potential AI has to offer in the fields of robotics, big data, climate research, and drug discovery. Our guest this week is one of the project leaders: Professor Simon McIntosh-Smith from University of Bristol. We'll be looking at how Isambard-AI will be an open hub for all AI research in the UK, powered by around five-and-a-half-thousand GPUs.  This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmcintoshsmith/?originalSubdomain=ukSources and statistics cited in this episode:Supercomputer name first used - https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/history-of-supercomputingExascale barrier broke for the first time - https://www.hpe.com/us/en/newsroom/news-advisory/2023/03/4-ways-supercomputing-will-change-the-world.htmlAbout Isambard-AI - https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2023/september/isambard-ai.htmlHow the UK Government has invested £225 million - https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2023/november/supercomputer-announcement.html#:~:text=Isambard%2DAI%20will%20offer%20capacity,climate%20research%20and%20drug%20discovery.%22NASA's 3D-printed engine to power space rockets - https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/marshall/nasas-3d-printed-rotating-detonation-rocket-engine-test-a-success/

Singapore released its third national climate change study in January and the end-of-century projections are sobering. By 2100, the country could face very hot days, with daily maximum temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius. Dr Aurel Moise, Deputy Director at Singapore's Centre for Climate Research, helps unpack what it all means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking Carbon presents an illuminating episode, "Carbon Accounting 101," featuring host Matteo Rizzi and Dr. Alexander Schmidt, Head of Science, Sustainability, and Climate Research at Normative.io. Matteo and Alex immediately clicked for the live coverage of Nordic FinTech Week and promised to turn it into a fully-fledged episode for our audience. The discussion revolved around Normative.io as a cutting-edge, automated carbon accounting engine. Dr. Schmidt delves into the company's genesis in 2014, aligning with The Paris Agreement, and his role as a crucial link between academia, research, and technological application. The conversation explores the nuanced aspects of carbon management in sustainable investments, shedding light on Normative.io 's specific missions and products. The dialogue also delves into the real-time challenges of maintaining metric accuracy amidst the rapidly evolving environmental landscape. Concluding with insights in the new generations demands for better education and actionable plans — the episode offers a comprehensive exploration of Normative.io 's (and Dr.Schmidt's himself) pivotal role in advancing environmental sustainability and shaping the green economy. Connect with Alex:https://www.linkedin.com/in/schmidt-alexander-dr/Learn more about Normative.ioRead their white paper: https://normative.io/insight/financial-services-white-paper/

COP28 has come to a close. Since the final day of the conference, we've seen both a number of headlines noting a historic decision and news of climate injustices at this year's event. So what are the most critical takeaways from COP28? To answer, we brought on three guests that attended the conference to take a deep dive into the biggest issues, the decisions that were made, and what comes next. Nina Lakhani is a Senior Reporter for Guardian US, who spent the last two weeks covering COP28. Nina discusses what the final text of the decision means, what was and wasn't accomplished on addressing mitigation, adaptation, and loss and damage, and what this could mean for the COP process going forward. Then, Aderonke Ige and Rachel Rose Jackson join the show to discuss how the influence of the fossil fuel industry shaped COP28, what countries were most responsible for blocking progress, and why COP is still an essential event for activists, campaigners, organizers, and climate justice advocates to show up to and fight. Aderonke Ige is the Associate Director for Corporate Accountability & Public Participation Africa. Rachel Rose Jackson is the Director of Climate Research and Policy at Corporate Accountability. As always, follow us @climatepod on Twitter and email us at theclimatepod@gmail.com. Our music is "Gotta Get Up" by The Passion Hifi, check out his music at thepassionhifi.com. Rate, review and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Join our Facebook group.  Further Reading: Indigenous people and climate justice groups say Cop28 was ‘business as usual' Cop28 landmark deal agreed to ‘transition away' from fossil fuels

We are on the ground at COP 28!! Right now, in the UAE, most of the world's power brokers are gathered to talk about the climate emergency, the world's plans for lowering emissions, and everything in between. For this episode, we interviewed our Global Head of Climate Research, Oliver Marchand, who is at COP 28 - meeting folks and having talks. He told us what he has been seeing and how he thinks the talks are proceeding.Host: Mike Disabato, MSCI ESG ResearchGuest: Oliver Marchand, MSCI ESG Research

The low-carbon transition is one of five mega forces, or structural shifts, we track for investment risks and opportunities. Christopher Weber, Head of Climate Research at the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares three investment themes we're following at this year's UN climate conference (COP28).This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities, funds or strategies to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Investing involves risks. BlackRock does and may seek to do business with companies covered in this podcast. As a result, readers should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this podcast.In the U.S. and Canada, this material is intended for public distribution.In the UK and Non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries: this is Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL. Tel:+ 44 (0)20 7743 3000. Registered in England and Wales No. 02020394. For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded. Please refer to the Financial Conduct Authority website for a list of authorised activities conducted by BlackRock.In the European Economic Area (EEA): this is Issued by BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V. is authorised and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. Registered office Amstelplein 1, 1096 HA, Amsterdam, Tel: 020 – 549 5200, Tel: 31-20- 549-5200. Trade Register No. 17068311 For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded.For Investors in Switzerland: This document is marketing material.In South Africa: Please be advised that BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited is an authorised Financial Services provider with the South African Financial Services Board, FSP No. 43288.In Singapore, this is issued by BlackRock (Singapore) Limited (Co. registration no. 200010143N). This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In Hong Kong, this material is issued by BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. In Australia, issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523 (BIMAL). This material provides general information only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should assess whether the material is appropriate for you and obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL's Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This material is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdictionIn Latin America: this material is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice nor an offer or solicitation to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of any Fund (nor shall any such shares be offered or sold to any person) in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities law of that jurisdiction. If any funds are mentioned or inferred to in this material, it is possible that some or all of the funds may not have been registered with the securities regulator of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay or any other securities regulator in any Latin American country and thus might not be publicly offered within any such country. The securities regulators of such countries have not confirmed the accuracy of any information contained herein. The provision of investment management and investment advisory services is a regulated activity in Mexico thus is subject to strict rules. For more information on the Investment Advisory Services offered by BlackRock Mexico please refer to the Investment Services Guide available at www.blackrock.com/mx©2023 BlackRock, Inc. All Rights Reserved. BLACKROCK is a registered trademark of BlackRock, Inc. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.BIIM1223U/M-3262100See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The low-carbon transition is one of five mega forces, or structural shifts, we track for investment risks and opportunities. Christopher Weber, Head of Climate Research at the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares three investment themes we're following at this year's UN climate conference (COP28).General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities, funds or strategies to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Investing involves risks. BlackRock does and may seek to do business with companies covered in this podcast. As a result, readers should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this podcast.In the U.S. and Canada, this material is intended for public distribution.In the UK and Non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries: this is Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL. Tel:+ 44 (0)20 7743 3000. Registered in England and Wales No. 02020394. For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded. Please refer to the Financial Conduct Authority website for a list of authorised activities conducted by BlackRock.In the European Economic Area (EEA): this is Issued by BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V. is authorised and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. Registered office Amstelplein 1, 1096 HA, Amsterdam, Tel: 020 – 549 5200, Tel: 31-20- 549-5200. Trade Register No. 17068311 For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded.For Investors in Switzerland: This document is marketing material.In South Africa: Please be advised that BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited is an authorised Financial Services provider with the South African Financial Services Board, FSP No. 43288.In Singapore, this is issued by BlackRock (Singapore) Limited (Co. registration no. 200010143N). This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In Hong Kong, this material is issued by BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. In Australia, issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523 (BIMAL). This material provides general information only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should assess whether the material is appropriate for you and obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL's Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This material is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdictionIn Latin America: this material is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice nor an offer or solicitation to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of any Fund (nor shall any such shares be offered or sold to any person) in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities law of that jurisdiction. If any funds are mentioned or inferred to in this material, it is possible that some or all of the funds may not have been registered with the securities regulator of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay or any other securities regulator in any Latin American country and thus might not be publicly offered within any such country. The securities regulators of such countries have not confirmed the accuracy of any information contained herein. The provision of investment management and investment advisory services is a regulated activity in Mexico thus is subject to strict rules. For more information on the Investment Advisory Services offered by BlackRock Mexico please refer to the Investment Services Guide available at www.blackrock.com/mx©2023 BlackRock, Inc. All Rights Reserved. BLACKROCK is a registered trademark of BlackRock, Inc. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.BIIM1223U/M-3262100

Ricardo Rubio grew up in the borderlands region of southwestern Texas where he came to recognize the challenges and vulnerabilities that communities like his increasingly face because of the compounded effects of water scarcity, political disempowerment, infrastructure scarcity, and climate change. Rubio is a doctoral student in the Department of Sociology at the University of Utah and his research is part of a University of Utah College of Science SRI Stream, the Science Research Initiative, called “Big Data for Climate Science.” He is also a  Research Assistant under Dr. Sara Grineski at the Center for Natural and Technological Hazards at the University of Utah.  In this episode, Rubio talks about his work investigating social disparities in the face of climate change-related hazards and disasters, and what he is learning by documenting the water challenges impacting communities along the southern border and identifying possible solutions. 

In continuing our conversations with the winners of the 2023 Wilkes Student Innovation Prize, we spoke with Samantha Eddy and Xiang Huo, whose proposal: “Decarbonize the Diné: A Prefabricated Solar-Driven Communal Solution with Passive Survivability,” won second prize.  It aims to turn Dennehotso, a Navajo chapter in Arizona, into a pilot project for building a self-sustained and eco-friendly living prototype for the Diné residents who live there.  Their proposed project would be a blueprint for improving the well-being of the Diné community through a holistic system of infrastructure and cultural solutions that would have net-zero carbon emissions. 

Every year, billions of dollars are spent worldwide on carbon offsets, and the size of the market is expected to grow substantially over the next decade. But do carbon offset projects actually do what they're intended to do in the first place, which is lower carbon dioxide emissions and help communities around the world avoid worsening climate disasters from a warming planet?  Researchers at Corporate Accountability and journalists from The Guardian teamed up to answer this question and to dive deep into the claims of 50 of the largest carbon offset projects in the world. Rachel Rose Jackson, Director of Climate Research and Policy at Corporate Accountability, joins the show today to talk about what they found and what else Corporate Accountability is doing to protect our planet and people around the world from extractive and exploitative companies. Check out the report here: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/19/do-carbon-credit-reduce-emissions-greenhouse-gases Learn more about Corporate Accountability: https://corporateaccountability.org/ As always, follow us @climatepod on Twitter and email us at theclimatepod@gmail.com. Our music is "Gotta Get Up" by The Passion Hifi, check out his music at thepassionhifi.com. Rate, review and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Join our Facebook group.   

Tim Montgomerie Eleni Courea and Cleo Watson discuss goings on at the Conservative party conference with Ros Atkins. Plus Jennie King and Marco Silva on 15 Minute Cities. Guests: Tim Montgomerie, journalist; Eleni Courea, Deputy Editor, Politico's London Playbook; Cleo Watson, presenter, Radio 4 series How to Win a Campaign; Jennie King, Head of Climate Research and Policy, Institute for Strategic Dialogue; Marco Silva, BBC Verify. Producer: Simon Richardson

On this week's Truth to Power, we bring you an important community conversation about the Ever-Shifting Landscape of Climate Misinformation. Organized by Covering Climate Now (https://coveringclimatenow.org/), this July 13, 2023 discussion moderated by Amy Westervelt features: 1. Melissa Aronczyk, professor of Media Studies at Rutgers University and co-author of the book "A Strategic Nature: Public Relations and the Politics of American Environmentalism" (https://global.oup.com/academic/product/a-strategic-nature-9780190055356?cc=us&lang=en); 2. Jennie King, head of Climate Research and Policy at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and co-founder of Climate Action Against Disinformation (http://www.caad.info); and 3. Marco Silva, senior journalist for BBC News, specializing in climate change disinformation, in conversation. For more, see https://www.isdglobal.org/explainers/commercial-disinformation-product-service/ On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community to discuss the state of the world, the nation, the state, and the city! It's a community conversation like you won't hear anywhere else! Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 4pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at http://forwardradio.org

The live music industry is booming. With global growth in concerts and festivals, more and more of us are enjoying our favourite bands and artists live. The music industry now relies on touring for money – encouraging more and more bands to travel and fans to see them. This is causing emissions to soar just like the private jets. So what can be done? Jordan Dunbar discovers the problem isn't coming from who you might think and that this could be a climate opportunity rather than a problem. Guests: Ben Pol, Afrobeats star Prof Carly McLachlan, Director of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Research, University of Manchester Jordi Herreruela, Director of the Cruilla Barcelona Festival Luke Howells, Head of Sustainability for Coldplay and Glastonbury Festival Henry Stuart, Co-Founder and CEO of Visualise Producers: Osman Iqbal and Ben Cooper Reporter in Barcelona: Esperanza Escribano Researchers: Octavia Woodward and Isobel Gough Series producer: Simon Watts Editor: China Collins Sound engineers: Tom Brignell Production coordinators: Debbie Richford and Sophie Hill

The Liidlii Kue First Nation breathes new life into Scotty Creek Research station, after a brutal wildfire decimated it last fall. Now, this climate research hub is jumping on a new opportunity to rebuild and take stock of data from before and after the fire to help tell the story of a rapidly changing North. Reporter Liny Lamberink visits this world-class climate research station in N.W.T. to explore the damage and survey the progress against the backdrop of a relentless season of wildfires. Alberta presses pause on renewable energy projects in a move one law professor calls “undemocratic.”

Portfolio manager Alan Hsu joins host Thomas Mucha to share his latest insights on climate investing, highlighting the growth of favorable climate legislation, the concept of true positives versus false negatives, the critical role of climate science in investing, and much more.Key topics:2:20 - Alan's path to climate investing4:50 - The intersection of energy and technology7:40 - The broad climate investing opportunity9:50 - Favorable climate legislation12:00 - True positives versus false negatives16:00 - Collaborating with Woodwell and MIT18:30 - Climate change and geopolitical risk20:55 - New climate technologies23:15 - An optimistic view

(0:55) - Dynamic NASA-Built Weather Sensors Enlisted to Track Tropical Cyclones

This episode is part of the Gitcoin Climate Series. Gitcoin is matching $333,000 for #climate as part of the Gitcoin Alpha Round. Please support the project by going to gitcoin.basin.global and adding all grants to your "ballot". Every donation helps no matter how small. With quadratic funding, it is not the $ amount that matters, it is the # of donors. Support your favorite climate project today! This segment is with Ben West, Cause Round Lead, from Gitcoin. Gitcoin Grants is a community-led initiative that allows users and organizations to directly fund the development of their favorite open source projects and #publicgoods. The Gitcoin Program Alpha Round is a set of 3 Quadratic Funding grants rounds that will allocate a $1M total matching pool to 200 grantees working on Open Source, Ethereum Infrastructure, and Climate Solutions. The Climate Solutions Round features 40 climate projects from GR15 that were invited because they received the most support based on the number of unique contributors, and ten bundled use cases for the remaining GR15 projects working in Renewable Energy, Carbon Markets, Verification Infrastructure, Oceans & Forest, Agriculture, Community Engagement, Creative Works, Climate Research, Climate Advocacy & Activism, and Emerging Markets and Indigenous Communities. This episode is brought to you by .basin which is perpetual place-based climate and nature finance. .basin scales land, ecosystem, and carbon sink restoration and conservation to solve the climate, nature, and carbon crises. In This Episode: 00:03 Gitcoin Climate Solutions 00:36 Round is funding $333,000 for #climate 00:39 matching funds for climate projects 01:27 climate grants and funding open source software
02:09 funding public goods 03:12 “if you haven't heard of Gitcoin, you're doing web3 wrong" 03:48 open source projects 04:33 grants platform 04:54 quadratic funding 05:24 funded $70 million for public goods 06:21 run by the Gitcoin DAO 07:27 UNICEF used Gitcoin Grants 09:42 empowering the wisdom of the crowd 10:09 trusting the community about how to allocate those funds 11:39 using #quadraticfunding to fund land restoration and conservation 13:45 grants round as a service 15:15 Renewable Energy, Carbon Markets, Verification Infrastructure, Oceans & Forest, Agriculture, Community Engagement, Creative Works, Climate Research, Climate Advocacy & Activism, and Emerging Markets and Indigenous Communities 16:57 coordination and cooperation 18:27 directing funds, resources, talent and energy to real on the ground climate projects 19:21 crypto and blockchain 19:57 carbon accounting or for supply chain 21:03 Gitcoin Passport
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If, as the Bard said, “what's past is prologue,” then there is no better person to talk about the future of energy markets than Mark Lewis, Head of Climate Research for Andurand Capital Management. Mark pioneered the green finance discipline and now advises clients on investment opportunities created by energy transition. As the World Economic Forum gets underway in Davos, Mark shares his outlook for energy markets, unpacks new developments in carbon pricing, and explains how William Shakespeare had much to say on the environment and climate change.     Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Hello! This week we're talking about climate misinformation and how we tackle it. Mis- and disinformation about the climate crisis is not new: since the 1970s industry players and fossil fuel giants have been denying the reality of climate change in order to sow confusion and polarise public support for taking action. Delay is the new denial, according to Jennie King, who talks to us about some of the arguments used to delay action on climate change. Professor Sander van der Linden tells us about the psychology of misinformation spread and why social media has only turbocharged it. Finally, Sean Buchan talks to us about the grassroots campaign Stop Funding Heat which aims to make climate misinformation unprofitable.Plus: Geoff goes on a gastronomic journey with Ed's latest cooking attempt.GuestsJennie King, Head of Climate Research and Policy, Institute for Strategic Dialogue (@jkingy, @ISDglobal)Professor Sander van der Linden, Professor of Social Psychology, University of Cambridge (@Sander_vdLinden)Sean Buchan, Campaign Director, Stop Funding Heat (@seanforachange, @stopfundingheat)More infoWhat is climate mis-/disinformation?Deny, deceive, delay: documenting and responding to climate disinformation at COP26 and beyond Report from the ISDTaxonomy of climate contrarian claims Academic paper: Coan, Boussalis, Cook, NankoDiscourses of Climate Delay Comic by Céline KellerClimate Action Against Disinformation Pre-order a copy of Sander's book Foolproof: Why we fall for misinformation and how to build immunityStop Funding Heat CampaignOther resourcesDeSmog Journalism to clear the 'PR Pollution' clouding the science and solutions to climate changeSkeptical science Website set up by academic Jon Cook to examine the science and arguments of climate scepticism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flights start to take off after the FAA went down this morning. Also, Jason Kennedy shares all the memorable moments from last night's Golden Globes. Plus, On The Money: Craig Melvin and Stephanie Ruhle go on a cash diet challenge by paying everything with cash and no credit cards for an entire weekend. And, TODAY Climate: the 2023 ocean race is set to take off on January 15, 2023 from Alicante, Spain where athletes are tested on their endurance and navigation skills while helping climate research.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Climate research webinar by Rethink Priorities on Tuesday, December 13 at 11 am EST, published by Rethink Priorities on December 5, 2022 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Since its inception in September 2021, the Global Health and Development team at Rethink Priorities has conducted research on a variety of topics. Some examples include assessing the effectiveness of inducement prizes to spur innovation, assessing promising livelihood interventions, and estimating the potential repercussions of lead paint exposure in low- and middle-income countries (report forthcoming). Our team has also worked on a variety of climate reports this past year. Our resident climate expert, Senior Environmental Economist Greer Gosnell, will give a presentation regarding the research process and findings of one such report that evaluates anti-deforestation as a promising climate solution. You will be able to read the full report in a forthcoming EA Forum post, so stay tuned for updates. The webinar, which will take place on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 11 am EST / 4 pm GMT, will include a brief presentation followed by a Q&A session. If you are interested in attending, please complete this form to sign up for the event. A zoom link will be shared with registered participants the day before the webinar. Questions from all participants are very welcome; anonymous attendance is possible as well. We will record the meeting and share the recording with those who have signed up but are unable to join us live. We look forward to sharing some of our research with you, and hope to see many of you there! Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

This week, we welcome Mark Lewis back into the SmarterMarkets™ studio. Host David Greely sits down with Mark to discuss the energy crisis in Europe and what it means for the European carbon market.

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For decades university departments, liberally lubricated with fossil fuel dollars, have been turning out research that adds a scholarly veneer to the industry's policy agenda. First that was opposing the regulation of oil and gas; now it's promoting carbon capture so they can keep selling their product. Students and faculty are shining a light on fossil fuel infiltration of academia and organizing to ban fossil fuel dollars from climate and energy research. We talk with undergrads and PhD students at Stanford and George Washington University about their research showing how fossil fueled research is skewing climate policy and how they are organizing to stop it. 

Researchers at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology have developed a popular app for birders called eBird.  The app allows birders to track and and follow bird sightings, with some birders then traveling to locations of a recent sighting to hopefully catch a glimpse for themself. But the app also eBird also serves an important function for researchers.  As eBird recently logged its 1 billionth bird sighting, it is crowdsourcing massive amounts of data which provides valuable information for researchers who can then better understand the movement of bird populations and what they can tell us about climate change. We speak with Amanda Rodewald, professor and senior director for Center of Avian Population Studies at Cornell University, about eBird, and what birds can teach us about climate change. Additional reading: "A Once in-a Lifetime Bird" by Kevin Nguyen for The Verge.

NASA Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Kate Calvin discusses the agency's role in climate research.