StarTalk Radio Cosmic Queries – Climate Change at NASA with Chief Scientist Katherine Calvin
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Mar 1, 2022 Katherine Calvin, NASA's Chief Scientist and senior climate advisor, shares her expertise on climate change and its impact on humanity. The conversation covers innovative NASA initiatives, including carbon removal technologies and the role of ecosystems in mitigation. They explore nuclear energy's potential and the intricacies of geoengineering, all while addressing the urgency of climate action. Listeners will gain insights into NASA's extensive climate data and the importance of individual contributions to combat climate change.
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NASA's Role in Combating Climate Change
- NASA observes Earth from space, providing data to inform climate decisions.
- They develop technologies to mitigate climate change, like sustainable aviation.
Carbon Removal and the Ocean's Role
- Planting trees is a simple yet effective way to remove carbon from the atmosphere.
- The ocean absorbs carbon and heat, playing a crucial role in climate regulation.
Current Climate Change Impacts and Irreversibility
- We are already experiencing climate change effects like heat extremes and wildfires.
- Some climate impacts, such as ice sheet melt and sea level rise, are irreversible.