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#85 - Mark Lynas on climate change, societal collapse & nuclear energy

80,000 Hours Podcast

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The Climate Crisis: A Call to Action

This chapter chronicles an advocate's long-standing commitment to climate change, tracing their journey from academia to authoring critical works. It discusses the devastating impacts of climate change, the urgency to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, and the profound consequences of continued fossil fuel consumption. The conversation emphasizes the need for proactive climate action, the complexities of scientific consensus, and the societal challenges in addressing impending climate crises.

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