Your questions answered: Climate change for kids, solar power, music for plants
May 27, 2024
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BBC climate editor, Prof from King's College London, and Bloomberg News reporter answer climate questions. They discuss telling kids about climate change, solar panels, nuclear fusion, and playing music for plants.
Improving efficiency in operations helps tech companies reduce emissions and save costs, AI technology plays a key role in achieving a 20% improvement in data center efficiency.
Engaging young people in climate conversations with a focus on positive news and progress helps combat anxiety, increase awareness, and motivate action among youth.
Deep dives
Efficiency Improvement in AI Tech Companies for Climate Goals
Tech companies have been focusing on improving the efficiency of their operations to reduce emissions despite their claims of using renewable energy. By using AI technology, companies like Google have successfully made data centers more efficient, leading to a 20% improvement. This focus on efficiency is crucial as it allows companies to save costs and address emission issues, especially in construction and power consumption.
Positive Influence on Young People in Climate Change Awareness Advocacy
Engaging young people, including Billie Eilish fans, in conversations about climate change has shown the importance of focusing on positive aspects and solutions. By emphasizing good news and progress in climate change initiatives, young audiences feel more connected and motivated to take action. This approach helps combat anxiety and increase awareness among youth, bridging the gap between environmental challenges and meaningful solutions.
Unveiling the Potential of Electric Vehicles in Mitigating Carbon Emissions
Contrary to misconceptions, electric cars prove to be environmentally superior to fossil fuel vehicles even in coal-powered grids. Studies show that electric cars significantly reduce emissions across countries like the US, the UK, and Germany, with a carbon footprint as low as one third compared to traditional vehicles. This data underscores the long-term benefits of electric vehicles in combating climate change and transitioning towards sustainable transportation systems.
Graihagh Jackson is joined by her regular panel to answer climate-related questions from listeners. BBC climate editor Justin Rowlatt, Prof Tamsin Edwards of King's College London, and Dr Akshat Rathi, senior climate reporter for Bloomberg News, discuss telling children about climate change, solar panels, nuclear fusion and more.
Plus, Graihagh finds out if playing music really helps plants to grow.
If you have got a climate question, email us at theclimatequestion@bbc.com
Production team: Osman Iqbal, Octavia Woodward, Neil Churchill, Tom Brignell
Editor: Simon Watts
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