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Science Weekly
Revisited: Weight of the world, the climate scientists who hold out hope
Jan 4, 2024
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Australian climate scientists Lesley Hughes, Ove Høegh-Guldberg, and Graeme Pearman reflect on their life's work and the burden of knowing about the climate crisis. They discuss the urgent need for action on climate change, the impact on coral reefs, frustrations with politicians' insufficient actions, and the concept of assisted colonization to save species. They also highlight the fear of runaway climate change and the power of renewable energy.
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- Urgent and decisive action is required to address climate change and mitigate its effects.
- Maintaining hope, finding solutions, and taking individual actions can make a difference in addressing climate change.
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Urgent action is needed to address climate change
The podcast discusses the urgent need for action to address climate change. Climate change scientists have been warning about the consequences of inaction for decades. They predicted the death of reefs, species extinction, and rising temperatures. The scientists emphasize that there is no time for endless debates about the existence of climate change. Urgent and decisive action is required to mitigate its effects.
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