Podcasts about climate scientists

As climate impacts worsen and costs increase, can humanity unite to scale up climate action before it’s too late? Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. The world is in a very dangerous place, says Singapore climate scientist Professor Winston Chow. Right when nations need to be united in fighting climate change, we seem more divided than ever, more focused on what are perceived to be more pressing issues, from cost of living to hot wars and trade wars. But climate change is exacting an ever greater toll and is a today problem, not the “tomorrow problem” that many policymakers believe, Prof Chow tells Green Pulse hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty Scorching heat, increasingly costly climate-linked disasters, melting ice caps and rising sea levels – these are threats that need much greater attention from policymakers, including in SE Asia. The good news is that many nations and businesses remain committed to investing in climate adaptation and cutting emissions, such as green energy investments. And sustainability isn’t dead – it’s just good economics to factor in the cost-benefits of greener investing, he says. Have a listen and let us know your thoughts! Highlights of conversation (click/tap above): 2:27 What is your feeling right now given the dark clouds on the climate and policy fronts? 8:41 What is the one thing that has alarmed you? 13:37 Does the average person really understand how serious things are? 18:24 How worried should we be in SE Asia? 20:55 But there is reason for optimism, too, isn’t there? 25:59 What’s your message for those in the climate space? “Don’t lose hope.” Follow Audrey Tan on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/848W Read her articles: https://str.sg/JLM2 Follow David Fogarty on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/jcvy Read his articles: https://str.sg/JLMu Hosts: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops: Channel: https://str.sg/JWaf Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaY Spotify: https://str.sg/JWag Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 ST Podcast website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts ST Podcasts YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times' app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #greenpulseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stan's guest this week is Harvard historian Joyce Chaplin, who discusses her new book, The Franklin Stove: An Unintended American Revolution (Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 2025). Was Ben Franklin the first climate scientist? The Franklin stove became one of the Revolutionary era's most iconic consumer products, spreading from Pennsylvania to Italy, and beyond. It was also ...Continue Reading »

For the past eleven years, the planet has been consecutively warmer each year. It's a trend that has climate scientists and policy makers worried.In 2024, global temperatures reached 1.5 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial record, according to the World Meteorological Organization and the Copernicus Climate Change Service. It's the level of warming that those who work for climate solutions have been trying to avoid. “Now the question is: What are we going to do next? What is the next goal going to be?” said Shannon Osaka, a climate reporter for The Washington Post. Osaka wrote about extreme weather events linked to climate change, the consequences for slow-moving climate policy and Earth's temperatures rapidly rising past a critical threshold for sustainable life.“We don't know where those tipping points are: They could be at 1.6 degrees [Celsius]; they could be at 2.5 degrees Celsius. It's like a sort of terrifying dice roll.”To hear the full conversation, click play on the audio player above or subscribe to the Climate Cast podcast.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Drew Pendergrass, climate scientist, ecosocialist and co-author of Half-Earth Socialism: A Plan to Save the Future From Extinction discusses the main ideas of his book and how we can win a democratic future that sustains the earth.  This interview was recorded live on Green Left Radio on 3CR on May 16. Tune in from 7-8.30am on 3CR, 855 AM, or stream online for the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.3cr.org.au/greenleftradio/episode/half-earth-socialism-77-years-nakba We acknowledge that this podcast was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ X: https://x.com/GreenLeftOnline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@greenleftonline Bluesky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/did:plc:46krhuuuo6xjpofg6727x6fi Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563834293752

Australia heads to the polls this weekend - with climate firmly on the ballot. Is the country ready to lose its reputation as the battleground of the climate wars? And are we about to see a lasting shift in a nation that has for years been torn between its sunlight and its coal?As a pivotal election looms, Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson examine what's at stake for one of the world's highest per-capita emitters. After months of polling ahead, the opposition Coalition now faces a late surge from the governing Labor Party, with the Greens, Teals and independents all likely to play a crucial role. The result could reinforce, roll-back or reshape domestic climate policy, and determine whether Australia emerges as a global climate leader at a time when others are stepping away from the stage.To understand what's going on, the team calls up friend of the show Dean Bialek, Founder and Managing Director of The Pacific Project. Together, they explore the opportunities for Australia in the energy transition, the narratives and dynamics driving this election, and the country's potential role as a regional leader as it hopes to host 2026's COP31 with other Pacific nations.So, does Australia have a role to play in reigniting regional and global climate momentum? And how will this election shape the climate fight - both within and beyond its borders.Learn more

ABOUT THOSE FIRED CLIMATE SCIENTISTS So I saw this breathless story about how Trump sacked all the climate scientists who were supposed to create a required report for Congress on Climate Change and immediately I suspected what was up by the people quoted in this story. When you start by talking to the Environmental Defense Fund I know it's only left wingers working on this thing, and they are left wingers who rely on government money to continue their research so OF COURSE they are going to say we're all going to die. Then I saw this column by my new BFF Dr. William Wielicki about it and so he's on today at 1pm to talk about what this really means and what should happen next. You should subscribe to his Substack here.

Podcast with climate scientist Professor Benjamin Horton. Tune in as we discuss: Horton's career in climate science, built in the US, shaped by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy How the US and Singapore view climate science differently Why the attack on climate science in the US matters to Asia The private sector's response to climate policy Why businesses need climate scientists Climate risks, Singapore and Hong Kong compared

Linden Ashcroft (pictured) went from wanting to be a poet to climate science, although she still dabbles in poetry.Linden grew up in country Victoria, in Tatura near Shepparton, on the lands of the Yorta Yorta people, and is a lecturer, climate scientist and science communicator at the University of Melbourne.Her parents still live in Tatura, and she will be back there on Saturday, September 6, for an event organised by the Transition Towns group in Tatura.The Tatura Transition Towns program will include, in addition to Linden, a performance from the Melbourne band, "Music for a Warming World".Short films and other identities are being organised now for the September 6 event.People can learn more about "Tatura Transition Towns" by checking its Facebook page.

Climate scientist and policy expert Anna Farro Henderson embarks on a remarkable narrative journey in Core Samples: A Climate Scientist's Experiments in Politics and Motherhood (U Minnesota Press, 2025), exploring how science is done, discussed, legislated, and imagined. Through stories both raucous and poignant--of far-flung expeditions, finding artistic inspiration in research, and traversing the systemic barriers women and mothers face in science and politics--she brings readers into the daily rhythms and intimacies of scientific research and political negotiation. Grounded in her experiences as a climate scientist, an environmental policy advisor to Minnesota Senator Al Franken and Governor Mark Dayton, and a constant juggler of the many roles and responsibilities of professional moms, Henderson's eclectic, unconventional essays range from observations, confessions, and meditations on lab and fieldwork to a packing list for a trip to the State Capitol and a lactation diary. Readers are invited on voyages as far afield as the Trinity nuclear test site in New Mexico, the Juneau Icefield in Alaska, and a meteor crater in Ghana--and as close to home as a town hall meeting in America's corn belt. A love letter to science and a bracing (and sometimes hilarious) portrait of the many obstacles women, mothers, and people digging for truth navigate, Core Samples illuminates the messy, contradictory humanity of our scientific and political institutions. Bringing us behind the closed doors of discovery and debate, Henderson exposes the flaws in research institutions, the halls of government, and the role of science in policy, yet she shows how each crack is also an invitation for camaraderie, creativity, and change. Dr. Anna Farro Henderson is a Canadian American paleo-ecologist/climate scientist and writer. She was an environmental policy adviser to the Minnesota Senator Al Franken and Governor Mark Dayton. She is a fellow at the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota. She is on the faculty at the Mitchell Hamline Law School. She has also worked as a consultant and climate advocate. She is a creative writing instructor at the Loft Literary Center, and as a renowned author she has a number of articles published in well know environmental and literary publications, such as: Orion, Terrain and The Common. She has a long list of and writing awards and Literary Fellowships to her name. She now lives with her family in Minnesota, where she makes daily visits to the Mississippi River. Michael Simpson has been actively working, researching and teaching in the watershed management and wetlands fields for over forty years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

Climate scientist and policy expert Anna Farro Henderson embarks on a remarkable narrative journey in Core Samples: A Climate Scientist's Experiments in Politics and Motherhood (U Minnesota Press, 2025), exploring how science is done, discussed, legislated, and imagined. Through stories both raucous and poignant--of far-flung expeditions, finding artistic inspiration in research, and traversing the systemic barriers women and mothers face in science and politics--she brings readers into the daily rhythms and intimacies of scientific research and political negotiation. Grounded in her experiences as a climate scientist, an environmental policy advisor to Minnesota Senator Al Franken and Governor Mark Dayton, and a constant juggler of the many roles and responsibilities of professional moms, Henderson's eclectic, unconventional essays range from observations, confessions, and meditations on lab and fieldwork to a packing list for a trip to the State Capitol and a lactation diary. Readers are invited on voyages as far afield as the Trinity nuclear test site in New Mexico, the Juneau Icefield in Alaska, and a meteor crater in Ghana--and as close to home as a town hall meeting in America's corn belt. A love letter to science and a bracing (and sometimes hilarious) portrait of the many obstacles women, mothers, and people digging for truth navigate, Core Samples illuminates the messy, contradictory humanity of our scientific and political institutions. Bringing us behind the closed doors of discovery and debate, Henderson exposes the flaws in research institutions, the halls of government, and the role of science in policy, yet she shows how each crack is also an invitation for camaraderie, creativity, and change. Dr. Anna Farro Henderson is a Canadian American paleo-ecologist/climate scientist and writer. She was an environmental policy adviser to the Minnesota Senator Al Franken and Governor Mark Dayton. She is a fellow at the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota. She is on the faculty at the Mitchell Hamline Law School. She has also worked as a consultant and climate advocate. She is a creative writing instructor at the Loft Literary Center, and as a renowned author she has a number of articles published in well know environmental and literary publications, such as: Orion, Terrain and The Common. She has a long list of and writing awards and Literary Fellowships to her name. She now lives with her family in Minnesota, where she makes daily visits to the Mississippi River. Michael Simpson has been actively working, researching and teaching in the watershed management and wetlands fields for over forty years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Climate scientist and policy expert Anna Farro Henderson embarks on a remarkable narrative journey in Core Samples: A Climate Scientist's Experiments in Politics and Motherhood (U Minnesota Press, 2025), exploring how science is done, discussed, legislated, and imagined. Through stories both raucous and poignant--of far-flung expeditions, finding artistic inspiration in research, and traversing the systemic barriers women and mothers face in science and politics--she brings readers into the daily rhythms and intimacies of scientific research and political negotiation. Grounded in her experiences as a climate scientist, an environmental policy advisor to Minnesota Senator Al Franken and Governor Mark Dayton, and a constant juggler of the many roles and responsibilities of professional moms, Henderson's eclectic, unconventional essays range from observations, confessions, and meditations on lab and fieldwork to a packing list for a trip to the State Capitol and a lactation diary. Readers are invited on voyages as far afield as the Trinity nuclear test site in New Mexico, the Juneau Icefield in Alaska, and a meteor crater in Ghana--and as close to home as a town hall meeting in America's corn belt. A love letter to science and a bracing (and sometimes hilarious) portrait of the many obstacles women, mothers, and people digging for truth navigate, Core Samples illuminates the messy, contradictory humanity of our scientific and political institutions. Bringing us behind the closed doors of discovery and debate, Henderson exposes the flaws in research institutions, the halls of government, and the role of science in policy, yet she shows how each crack is also an invitation for camaraderie, creativity, and change. Dr. Anna Farro Henderson is a Canadian American paleo-ecologist/climate scientist and writer. She was an environmental policy adviser to the Minnesota Senator Al Franken and Governor Mark Dayton. She is a fellow at the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota. She is on the faculty at the Mitchell Hamline Law School. She has also worked as a consultant and climate advocate. She is a creative writing instructor at the Loft Literary Center, and as a renowned author she has a number of articles published in well know environmental and literary publications, such as: Orion, Terrain and The Common. She has a long list of and writing awards and Literary Fellowships to her name. She now lives with her family in Minnesota, where she makes daily visits to the Mississippi River. Michael Simpson has been actively working, researching and teaching in the watershed management and wetlands fields for over forty years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Climate scientist and policy expert Anna Farro Henderson embarks on a remarkable narrative journey in Core Samples: A Climate Scientist's Experiments in Politics and Motherhood (U Minnesota Press, 2025), exploring how science is done, discussed, legislated, and imagined. Through stories both raucous and poignant--of far-flung expeditions, finding artistic inspiration in research, and traversing the systemic barriers women and mothers face in science and politics--she brings readers into the daily rhythms and intimacies of scientific research and political negotiation. Grounded in her experiences as a climate scientist, an environmental policy advisor to Minnesota Senator Al Franken and Governor Mark Dayton, and a constant juggler of the many roles and responsibilities of professional moms, Henderson's eclectic, unconventional essays range from observations, confessions, and meditations on lab and fieldwork to a packing list for a trip to the State Capitol and a lactation diary. Readers are invited on voyages as far afield as the Trinity nuclear test site in New Mexico, the Juneau Icefield in Alaska, and a meteor crater in Ghana--and as close to home as a town hall meeting in America's corn belt. A love letter to science and a bracing (and sometimes hilarious) portrait of the many obstacles women, mothers, and people digging for truth navigate, Core Samples illuminates the messy, contradictory humanity of our scientific and political institutions. Bringing us behind the closed doors of discovery and debate, Henderson exposes the flaws in research institutions, the halls of government, and the role of science in policy, yet she shows how each crack is also an invitation for camaraderie, creativity, and change. Dr. Anna Farro Henderson is a Canadian American paleo-ecologist/climate scientist and writer. She was an environmental policy adviser to the Minnesota Senator Al Franken and Governor Mark Dayton. She is a fellow at the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota. She is on the faculty at the Mitchell Hamline Law School. She has also worked as a consultant and climate advocate. She is a creative writing instructor at the Loft Literary Center, and as a renowned author she has a number of articles published in well know environmental and literary publications, such as: Orion, Terrain and The Common. She has a long list of and writing awards and Literary Fellowships to her name. She now lives with her family in Minnesota, where she makes daily visits to the Mississippi River. Michael Simpson has been actively working, researching and teaching in the watershed management and wetlands fields for over forty years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

Photo By: Julia Gorton Adam Sobel, nephew of Sumner Crane of the band Mars, studies extreme weather and climate dynamics, focusing on tropical cyclones, severe convection, and precipitation. A professor at Columbia since 2000, he combines theory, observation, and simulation to understand atmospheric behavior and assess risk. Adam also hosts Deep Convection, a podcast featuring conversations with leading climate scientists.

Happy week of St. Patrick's Day! We have a full show coming up with lots of news coming out of Ireland - most of it not good. And we bring you the latest on our friend, the writer and broadcaster Mark Steyn who has SLAPPed back against the climate fraudster Michael Mann. And more climate hypocrisy as we reveal how alleged tree huggers are destroying the rainforest to have a conference to tell US how we shouldn't destroy the rainforest.And speaking of hypocrites we reveal how Stephen Colbert is the biggest late night Tesla/Elon Musk hypocrite of them all. Also, the anti semitism never stops in the Emerald Isle. It certainly is not Ireland of the welcomes with Israelis being spat on in bars and being pro-Israel student is now a punishable offence in Irish universities, like in the case of a Dublin University student who was ousted as chair of his debate society.And the plans to deport Hamas-loving Mahmoud Khalil may be stalling. We look at whether it is a free speech issue that means he is protected. Our conclusions may surprise you.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment. Visit us to find out more stories at unreportedstorysociety.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Last month was ‘warmest January on record'; Also Donald Trump says no US troops would be needed to take over Gaza, and selfie-taking officially now one of world's most dangerous activities.

Send us a textPeter Kalmus, climate scientist and returning friend of Crazy Town, used to live in Altadena, California, where one of the disastrous Los Angeles wildfires struck on January 7th. Having learned that his former house had burned, Peter penned an emotional article for the New York Times about his family's decision to leave LA two years prior, out of safety concerns about frequent heat waves, drought, and just the sort of tragic conflagration that has reduced parts of LA to ashes. Get Peter's take on this historic wildfire, what nature is trying to teach us, and how to think about unnatural disasters now and in the future. Note: this interview was recorded on January 24, 2025.Warning: This podcast occasionally uses spicy language.Sources/Links/Notes:Peter Kalmus's article in the New York Times from January 10, 2025: “As a Climate Scientist, I Knew It Was Time to Leave Los Angeles”Peter's book, Being the Change: Live Well and Spark a Climate RevolutionNews story about the huge Bobcat Fire that struck Los Angeles County in 2020Article in Science about the damage from Hurricanes Helene and MiltonPeter mentioned the Clausius-Clapeyron equation, which relates vapor pressure to temperature.FeedSpot ranked Crazy Town as the #1 environmental economics podcast.Support the show

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Harrison Gardner, Eco-Builder and Sustainability Designer; Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow-Wexford; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Dr. Tara Shine, Founder of Change by Degrees & Climate Scientist; Lauren Boland, Climate Reporter with The Journal

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow-Wexford; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Dr. Tara Shine, Founder of Change by Degrees & Climate Scientist; Lauren Boland, Climate Reporter with The Journal

Southern California has been utterly decimated by wildfires, with the neighborhoods of Pacific Palisades and Altadena being virtually leveled to the ground. In this special episode, released outside of our usual schedule, Adam sits down with UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain to unpack what really happened—both in terms of the environmental factors and the disaster response, and to dispel the misinformation swirling around these devastating fires.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAbout Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com.» SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1» FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum» FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/» FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum» Advertise on Factually! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ancient human ancestors didn't eat meat, and so couldn't build big brainsOne of the main reasons scientists think we became so smart is because at some point in our evolutionary past, our ancestors started eating energy-dense meat to fuel the growth of large brains. However it hasn't been clear when this started. Using a new technology, scientists were able to analyze the tooth enamel of seven 3.5 million year old Australopithecines to directly measure their meat consumption. Tina Lüdecke, from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, said it revealed they were primarily herbivores so meat eating would have had to come later in our evolutionary history. Their study was published in the journal Science. Building a robot bee that could one day pollinate cropsBees do an incredibly important job pollinating crops and wild plants. Now scientists in the US are trying to emulate their skills with a tiny robot bee that has all the agility and ability of the real insect. They hope eventually they can be used in indoor factory farms where real bees can't survive.  Kevin Chen, associate professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at M.I.T and PhD candidate Suhan Kim were a part of this project. Their research was published in the journal Science Robotics.We are made of star stuff – but how did it get here?Elements like carbon, nitrogen and oxygen that are essential to life were forged in supernovae billions of years ago. Now new research is helping to explain how these elements – especially essential carbon – were concentrated in such a way as to be plentifully available for the chemistry of life. The study, led in part by astronomer Trystyn Berg, discovered a cosmic conveyer belt funneling carbon in and out of our galaxy over billions of years. The research was published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters.Australia's vanishingly rare marsupial mole gets a genetic checkupIn the southern desert of Australia, there lives an elusive and unique animal - the marsupial mole. It lives under the sand and is so rare that very few people have ever seen it. Scientists have now published the very first genetic research on this animal in the journal Science Advances, thanks to tissue samples donated by a local museum. Sarah Lucas is a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Münster, Germany, and was part of the team. A climate researcher makes the case for scientist-activistsThe stereotype of a scientist is a dispassionate, objective and neutral seeker of nature's truths, and many think that this makes a career in science incompatible with political activism. Canadian climate scientist Katherine Hayhoe thinks that this is a mistake. She sees her role more like that of a physician for the planet – diagnosing its ills and advocating for the health of her patient, and her patient's inhabitants. She recently co-authored a paper in the journal Nature Climate Action arguing her case.

The events of the past year have reinforced the logic of the Ten Across initiative. In the context of the hottest year in recorded history, the Ten Across geography witnessed ongoing drought, a supercharged Atlantic hurricane season, devastating wildfires, and a significant loss of homeownership or insurance safety nets for its residents.  As we enter 2025, with staggering urban wildfires still raging in the Los Angeles area and a new federal administration soon to be sworn in; it is evident that this year will be a complex, unpredictable, if not historic year. This underscores the urgency of continuing our dialogues and collaborations on climate resilience. We believe the Ten Across region holds critical insights to understanding our present challenges and the foreseeable future as a nation as climate change and other global forces converge.  In this episode, we contextualize major issues surfaced in 2024 and their significance within our region to set the stage for conversations in the year ahead. While we cannot highlight every guest and topic, we would like to sincerely thank all who engaged with us and shared their insights last year. We hope this summary will inspire you to revisit and share some of your favorite conversations of the show, so that we may connect with more of you in the new year.  Thank you for listening along and stay tuned for more!  Featured podcasts by order of appearance in this recording:  “Why Phoenix is the ‘Most American City' with George Packer”  “How the 10X Region Can Plan for Climate Migration with Abrahm Lustgarten” “Future Cities: How Mayors Are Leading U.S. Progress with Clarence Anthony”   “James Fallows on How the News Media Influence U.S. Democracy and Elections”  “New America's Anne-Marie Slaughter on the Importance of Local and Regional Governance”  Related articles and resources:  Link to subscribe to the Ten Across newsletterGeorge Packer on Washington Week with The Atlantic, 12/27/24   “As a Climate Scientist, I Knew It Was Time to Leave Los Angeles” (Peter Kalmus, NYTimes Opinion, January 10, 2025)  “The Great Climate Migration Has Begun” (Abrahm Lustgarten, New York Times Magazine, July 23, 2020)  Our Towns Civic Foundation  New America's Co-Governance Project

A timely new report by climate scientists at the Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) and funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Met Eireann and the Marine Institute addresses a research gap in previous regional climate projections for Ireland which showed large uncertainty for certain climate projections, such as precipitation. The Updated High-Resolution Climate Projections for Ireland increase confidence in climate projections for Ireland which, if realised, will impact Ireland's economy, society and environment in dramatic ways. Dr Paul Nolan, Climate Scientist, ICHEC lead author of the report said: "It is imperative that planners and policymakers are adequately informed about future climate change so that appropriate mitigation and adaptation measures can be implemented. This research will inform national policy and further our understanding of the impacts of climate change in Ireland at a local scale." Key Findings: What the Future Holds for Ireland's Climate The updated projections offer a clearer picture of the climate changes Ireland can expect. Below are some of the key findings of the report: Temperature: Near-surface temperatures are projected to rise by 0.5-0.7°C (2021-2050) under a low-emission scenario (SSP1-2.6), and by 2.4-3.0°C (2071-2100) under a high-emission scenario (SSP5-8.5), with the largest increases observed in eastern Ireland. Extreme Weather: Heatwaves are expected to become more frequent, while frost and ice days will decrease. The rainfall climate is projected to become more variable across extremes; both dry spells and extreme rainfall events will intensify. Precipitation: The rainfall climate will become more variable across the seasons. Winter and autumn months are projected to become wetter, while summer rainfall is expected to decrease by up to 8% by the end of the century. Snowfall: Snowfall is expected to decline sharply, with reductions of up to 84% by 2100 under the highest emissions scenario. Growing Seasons: The length of the growing season is projected to increase, benefiting agriculture with warmer soil temperatures and improved conditions for crop production. Energy: Wind energy potential is projected to decrease, particularly in summer, while photovoltaic power is expected to decline across all seasons. Heating Demand: With warmer winters, heating demand in Ireland is expected to decrease over the coming decades. What's new in the latest report? The research improves on previous research by simulating the future climate at a higher spatial resolution (4 km) using the most up-to-date regional climate models to downscale an ensemble of CMIP6 global datasets under the new SSP-RCP emission scenarios. An increased ensemble size of projections was completed which allows for a more accurate quantification of climate change uncertainty. For example, there is disagreement in the ensembles for projections of annual rainfall, so this projection is assigned lower confidence. Conversely, there is high agreement in the ensemble of temperature projections, and as such we assign high confidence to this projection. Furthermore, the current report provides projections for additional climate variables and derived metrics that are critically important to biodiversity and to key Irish sectors, including agriculture, health, energy and transport. The SSP-RCP scenario-based national projections are supplemented with global warming threshold (GWT) scenario projections. These alternative scenarios have garnered substantial interest since the 2015 Paris Agreement (a United Nations treaty in which 195 nations pledged to tackle climate change), which aims to limit global warming to "well below" 2°C by the end of the century, and "pursue efforts" to keep warming within the safer limit of 1.5°C (UN, 2015). For example, the projections under the "1.5°C GWT scenario" show projections over Ireland in a world that is 1.5°C warmer than the period 1850-1900 (Figure 5). Note that temperature pr...

LA Fires, Our Cell Phones and Us, and Ted Lasso Clingy Relationships on the Torg Stories Podcast. I read an opinion article in the New York Times titled, “As a Climate Scientist, I knew It was Time to Leave Los Angeles.” Peter Kalmus, a climate scientist now living in Chapel Hill, NC moved out of … Continue reading "LA Fires with Anne, Our Cell Phones and Us, and Clingy Relationships on Ted Lasso"

In 2024, the global temperature was more than 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels. Graihagh Jackson and BBC Climate Report Esme Stallard consider the significance of this key climate target being breached. Plus, why farmers in Malawi are switching to banana wine and how global warming might be forcing humpback whales to migrate even further.With Zeke Hausfather, Climate Scientist at the University of California, Berkeley; and BBC Africa reporter Ashley Lime.Got a climate question you'd like answered? Email: TheClimateQuestion@BBC.com or WhatsApp: +44 8000 321 721Production Team: Diane Richardson, Ellie House, Sophie Eastaugh Sound Mix: James Beard and Tom Brignell Editor: Simon Watts

More than 130,000 people in California were ordered to evacuate as dry, hurricane-force winds hindered firefighters and spread the blazes. We hear from Dr Ella Gilbert, climate scientist of the British Antarctic Survey, who specialises in the impact of mountain winds.Reactions to Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg's plan to end Facebook fact-checkingHow long do people live after dementia diagnosis?Also in this episode:E-cigarettes ‘are four times more profitable for convenience stores than tobacco', according to researchers at the University of Edinburgh.Robot-guided “smart biopsy” technique tested on UK patients - could this one day end invasive operations?CES 2025: air purifier for your pet catFor all the latest news head to standard.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textClimatologist David Legates challenges mainstream narratives on the climate, offering an important Christian perspective on the intersection of science, politics, and economics. Drawing insights from his book Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism, co-authored with leading scientists and economists, Legates builds upon our previous episode examining how climate science has shifted from objective inquiry to politicized advocacy.We consider:Misleading claims in climate activism and how to respond critically.The implications of climate policy on global poverty, energy costs, and environmental stewardship.The rise of postmodern science and its impact on climate researchDo climate change policies serve hidden agendas or impact broader societal transformations?From the reliability of carbon dating to the role of the church in restoring scientific integrity, this episode invites you to question prevailing narratives and engage in practical, truth-centered environmental action.Rediscover the essence of balanced climate science—and the hope for reclaiming stewardship that honors both creation and the Creator.View the transcript, leave comments, and check out recommended resources on the Episode Landing Page!Listen to our last episode with David Legates here: Climate & Energy: The Case for Realism with E. Calvin Beisner & David R. Legates

This is our weekly compilation of science news 00:00 - Civilization as we know it is ending, prominent forecaster says 6:00 - Dark Energy Is Not Real, New Data Analysis Finds 23:03 - Climate Scientists Are Very Confused 17:57 - Quantum Hype Goes Crazy. But Why? 26:00 - Hydrogen Hype is Dying, And That's a Good Thing

The climate science community is bracing for Donald Trump's second term as they fear censorship, layoffs and funding cuts. POLITICO's Zack Colman breaks down how Trump treated science policy in his first term, the anxious mood among climate scientists right now and how they are preparing themselves. Plus, Europe's top competition and climate official says America's rivals are preparing to become bigger players in the clean energy space during the second Trump administration. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.  Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us a textToday's conversation is with climatologist Brian Brettschneider. Recently, Brian was chosen for a new role for the National Weather Service of Alaska as "Senior Climate Scientist" and is a passionate communicator about expanding climate awareness. Topics include: weather forecasting, data & development of evolving technologies, La Nina Winter 2024 predictions and the teamwork of NWS with the FAA in improving weather forecasting.Weather data is key component for weather forecasting that enables planning for fire fighting, sea ice travel and flooding preparation. The temperature and precipitation station of record for Anchorage is located at Ted Stevens International Airport. Brian discusses some of the history and importance of this data.  Weather forecasting has evolved with modern technology. Brian discusses how the National Weather Service is incorporating AI into creating ways to forecast weather. The technical term is "Machine Learning" or "Nero Network Models". Tune in for this discussion. Brian also talks about his experience seeing the "fin whale" that was recently beached on shores of Westchester Lagoon, near downtown Anchorage. Brian welcomes questions about climate by providing his email: Brian.brettschneider@noaa.govThank you for listening to the Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast. Katie WriterPodcaster/Pilot/Photographerktphotowork@gmail.comhttp://www.katiewritergallery.comSupport the showYou can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at:https://www.katiewritergallery.com

Donald Trump's re-election is keeping climate scientists up at night. An extra 4 billion tonnes of carbon are estimated to be released into the atmosphere if the plans he campaigned on to reclaim the US presidency go ahead. University of Canterbury professor of political science and international relations specialising in climate Bronwyn Hayward spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Around the world countries are tackling climate change with net zero targets. This involves offsetting carbon emissions through other initiatives such as planting trees or using technology that pulls carbon dioxide out of the air.  Despite the drive to meet these targets, carbon in the atmosphere is continuing to rise, and even with the current efforts to offset them, they aren't predicted to drop.  Climate scientist and honorary academic at the University of Auckland, Kevin Trenberth says that world leaders should scrap these net zero targets and instead focus on ‘real zero', eliminating fossil fuels entirely.  Producer Evie spoke to Trenberth about what the ‘real zero' initiative involves, how it differs from net zero, and how realistic it is for it to be adopted both in Aotearoa and globally.   

John Maytham is joined by Climate Scientist, Dr. Peter Johnston, from the University of Cape Town to address the dwindling chances of La Niña forming in 2024, as reported by the Australian Bureau of MeteorologySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a year since the horrific attack in Israel that set off the current wars in the Middle East. Frank Foer from The Atlantic and David Rothkopf from The Daily Beast to talk about the painful year and what happens moving forward. If a ceasefire is worked out, what is the future of Gaza and how will it rebuild? What political price is America paying for its role in the wars? And does anyone actually think Donald Trump would be the best person to manage this crisis? Plus, Nobel Prize-winning climate scientist Michael Mann kicks off this week's show! Hurricanes Helene and Milton have caused unprecedented damage to parts of the country. Unless we take action on climate, storms like this could be our new reality.NYC! Come see a live taping of the podcast at City Winery on October 28th. Get your tickets today! https://www.alfranken.com/appearancesRead Franklin Foer in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/franklin-foer/Read David Rothkopf in The Daily Beast: https://www.thedailybeast.com/author/david-rothkopfMichael Mann's latest book, Our Fragile Moment, is out soon in paperback! https://michaelmann.net/books/our-fragile-momentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Finding balance in life can be a challenge for everyone.It can be especially hard to balance a life in climate work, politics and raising a family. That's been Anna Farro Henderson's experience, one she details in her new book “Core Samples: A Climate Scientist's Experiments in Politics and Motherhood.”Farro Henderson joins MPR News Meteorologist Paul Huttner to talk about the climate crisis and encouraging young women to enter the STEM field.   To hear the full conversation, click play on the audio player above or subscribe to the Climate Cast podcast.

Dr. Michael E. Mann is a Presidential Distinguished Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, where he directs the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media. He holds degrees in Physics, Applied Math, and Geology & Geophysics from UC Berkeley and Yale. His work focuses on Earth's climate system, particularly human-caused climate change, and he has played a significant role in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) efforts. Throughout his career, Dr. Mann has received numerous accolades, including contributing to the IPCC's 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, the Hans Oeschger Medal, and the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement. He is a Fellow of several scientific organizations and has authored over 200 publications and six books, including The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars and The New Climate War. The Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania focuses on understanding the dynamic processes that shape the Earth and its environment. It offers a broad range of research and educational opportunities in areas such as geology, environmental science, climate change, oceanography, and paleontology. Faculty and students work collaboratively to study the Earth's systems, explore environmental challenges, and find solutions for sustainable development. The department emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address pressing global issues like climate change, resource management, and environmental degradation. Show Notes: [2:13] - Dr. Mann shares his background and what he would be doing if he were not in the role he's in. [4:46] - Penn has a lot of interesting work going on and in the latest strategic vision has climate listed as number one as a situation to tackle. [7:03] - Dr. Mann describes how he has balanced being a scientist and an advocate for climate communication in a challenging political landscape. [9:13] - Science should be as objective as possible, especially when it comes to politics and policy. [11:25] - We all have a right to know where presidential candidates stand when it comes to climate change. [13:35] - Dr. Mann describes some of the challenges in communicating about climate change and where he focuses his outreach. [17:12] - People tend to be trapped in self-reinforcing bubbles. The media is very divided. [19:27] - There is evidence that there will be a tipping point in a majority acceptance and public support of climate change research and action. [21:54] - Dr. Mann gives suggestions and advice to those looking to enter the field. [24:09] - The four areas that are prioritized at Penn are Climate, Human Health, Democracy, and AI. Links and Resources: Michael Mann's Website

In this episode we welcome Climate Scientist and DevelopHer, Dr Heather Stevens! Heather takes us into how climate change is shaping property investment and development, with a focus on fire and flood risks. She points out how crucial it is to factor in these risks when purchasing or developing properties, as they can heavily influence building requirements, insurance premiums, and even interest rates. She also stresses the growing need for climate-adapted housing designs, especially when it comes to managing extreme heat and its impact on tenants. Heather encourages landlords to offer affordable energy solutions, like solar panels, to help reduce energy poverty. The discussion highlights how climate change is affecting housing and the importance of creating homes that are both sustainable and resilient. While transitioning to greener practices, such as moving away from gas and embracing renewable energy, comes with challenges, it's essential. From solar panels, to batteries and water tanks, Heather covers the big role these play in cutting energy costs. We also chat about the potential for investing in areas that are less vulnerable to climate change impacts. We can't hide from these issues - they affect us all in one way or another - so this is a great listen to get across some risks that currently exist, as well as future considerations you should keep in mind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this follow up Convo of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Tucker Perkins, President and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council. He is an energy expert with four decades of experience in the liquid and renewable fuels industry. He is a frequent keynote speaker to national and international audiences on energy topics and a commentator for major media outlets such as the Schwab Network. His "wide path" perspective embraces an array of pragmatic solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.Tucker also hosts the Path to Zero podcast, in which he engages a variety of thought leaders in provocative discussions regarding energy and climate change. He has interviewed over 100 experts on subjects ranging from the internal combustion engines to nuclear fusion, electrification, and environmental justice. He will soon be releasing a new book called Path to Zero, highlighting his wide-path philosophy to achieving critical decarbonization goals. Path to Zero is based on his Path to Zero podcast. In his book, Tucker reflects on 12 of his most memorable conversations with renowned climate scientists, academics, and innovators. Each chapter draws a bright line from the year 2050 back to today to show a variety of climate-friendly solutions that already exist, and can create a net zero carbon future. His "wide path" philosophy confidently asserts that we can, and are, addressing climate change.He and Ted discuss the practicality and accessibility of the "electrifying everything" approach. Tucker highlights the scientific facts and economic realities around going all electric, and addresses how decarbonization can be dramatically accelerated with today's technologies. He concludes by sharing his optimism, and encouraging action to support "wide path" climate and human-friendly solutions.

Episode 85 - In this episode, I welcome back Elizabeth Adalian, who you will remember guested back on Episode 38 of the show, and Dr. Nigel Hargreaves, a Homeopath and Climate Scientist. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Benji Backer is a conservative climate activist (yes, you read that right). Benji is the president and founder of the American Conservation Coalition, a bi-partisan environmental policy lobbying organization. BUY BENJI'S NEW BOOK:  https://www.amazon.com/Conservative-Environmentalist-Common-Solutions-Sustainable-ebook/dp/B0CJ24CZW8  EPISODE LINKS - Julian Dorey PODCAST MERCH: https://juliandorey.myshopify.com/  - Support our Show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey   - BUY Guest's Books & Films IN MY AMAZON STORE: https://amzn.to/3RPu952   BENJI LINKS - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/benjibacker/?hl=en  - WEBSITE: https://acc.eco/  LEAP BRANDS LINKS - WEBSITE: https://leapbrands.io/  - INSTAGRAM: ​​https://www.instagram.com/leapbrands/  FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/   INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/  X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips   - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily   - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP   Get $150 Off The Eight Sleep Pod Pro Mattress / Mattress Cover (USING CODE: “JULIANDOREY”): https://eight-sleep.ioym.net/trendifier ***TIMESTAMPS*** 0:00 - Benji working w/ Jared Kushner on Climate; Benji's very confused childhood 6:24 - Benji gets into Republican politics as a kid & then gets into climate somehow 10:19 - Al Gore's “An Inconvenient Truth”; Apocalyptic Cults; Celebrity hypocrisy & Virtue signalling 18:39 - Greta & AOC; Benji's organization & how it started 22:19 - Science of Climate Change; Wisconsin Winter Disasters 27:47 - The biggest Climate Change Threat Nobody talks about 31:37 - Climate Scientists, Politics, & The Industrial Revolution History; Fossil Fuels right now 38:06 - What does Carbon Footprint “mean?”; What's really happening w/ Glaciers & water levels 50:43 - NYC, Boston, & Miami Underwater?; How to RAISE Cities off water 1:00:53 - “Clean Coal” (lmao); Trump & Socioeconomic impact on coal miners; Nuclear Energy 1:06:56 - Bill Gates new Nuclear Project; Why Nuclear Energy is Climate Friendly 1:18:12 - Govs vs Corps; Blackrock 1:26:37 - Political pendulum extremism 1:28:41 - Greta Thunberg; Climate Distractions for Gov Actions 1:38:29 - Coastal vs. Rural Political Divide; Hating on farmers who feed us 1:43:39 - Julian's NYC Businesswoman Story; 1 Party System 1:49:59 - Politics' greatest crime; Phones & the divide; Technology evolving faster than humans 2:00:02 - Rural Americans' interaction w/ nature 2:03:13 - China, India & Russia don't care 2:08:58 - Regulations vs Free Market w/ Climate 2:15:15 - Benji's Jared Kushner Meeting 2:20:12 - Overpopulation vs Underpopulation 2:25:25 - AOC's Extinction Lady Prank Funny Video 2:32:33 - Why Alex Epstein is Wrong about fossil fuels 2:37:02 - The danger of Benji playing both sides; Slave to $$$ 2:42:51 - The Green New Deal 2:49:57 - California's new 2035 Electric Vehicle Law 2:55:16 - Benji's Next Project CREDITS: - Host, Producer, and Editor: Julian Dorey - In-Studio Producer: Alessi Allaman - https://www.instagram.com/allaman.docyou/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 225 - Benji Backer Music by Artlist.io

Hundreds of monumental human shaped statues are motionless, and exposed to the elements, on Rapa Nui - also known as Easter Island. A name that dates back to 1722, when a Dutch explorer first saw it on Easter Sunday.The statues, or Moai, were there centuries before that and are sacred to the Rapa Nui people. They've also become a world famous tourist attraction and can be found in multiple outdoor locations across the small island. They are heavy and huge - sizes range from 1 to 20 metres tall. Some are upright on platforms, others are toppled over and broken. Over the years, global weather has become more extreme and is having a devastating effect. So this week on The Inquiry we're asking - Can the statues of Easter Island survive climate change?Contributors: Sonia Haoa Cardinali, Archaeologist with the Mata Ki Te Rangi Foundation and coordinator of Easter Island's national monuments, Rapa Nui Roberto Rondanelli, Meteorologist and Climate Scientist at the Department of Geophysics, University of ChileJo Anne Van Tilburg, Archaeologist and the Director of the Easter Island Statue ProjectPilar Vicuña, Culture Programme Officer, UNESCO (Santiago de Chile),Production team: Presenter: Charmaine Cozier Producers: Lorna Reader and Jill Collins Production Co-ordinators: Liam Morrey and Tim Fernley Editor: Tara McDermott

Hundreds of climate experts expect global temperatures to rise to at least 2.5C (4.5F) above preindustrial levels by 2100. Damian Carrington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Why America Needs to Know about Trump Getting Spanked in Silk Pajamas World's top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target - we're heading for 2.5C - Why isn't this all over the media? Crazy Alert: RFK Junior says a worm ate part of his brain (LITERALLY!)....really?! Can you be Prez with part of your brain gone? Dean Obeidallah - What happens if Trump is found guilty on all counts? Also report from Ukraine with Phil Ittner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann won a defamation lawsuit against two conservative writers last week.The verdict was 12 years in the making. In 2012 writers Rand Simberg and Mark Steyn accused Mann of manipulating his data related to his famous 1998 “hockey stick” graph, which depicts rising global temperatures after the industrial revolution. Simberg compared him to former Penn State football coach and convicted child sex abuser Jerry Sandusky in a blog post for a libertarian think tank. Steyn later referenced Simberg's article in a National Review piece, calling Mann's work “fraudulent.”Reviews by Penn State (Mann's home institution at the time) and the National Science Foundation, found no scientific wrongdoing. And in fact the iconic graph has since been supported by numerous studies.What does this ruling signal about the public's understanding of climate change research? And the limitations of free speech?Ira talks with Dr. Michael Mann, professor of Earth & environmental science at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Our Fragile Moment: How Lessons from Earth's Past Can Help Us Survive the Climate Crisis.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.