

Revisited: Weight of the world, the climate scientists who hold out hope
Jan 4, 2024
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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Urgent Need for Action on Climate Change
01:42 • 9min
Climate Change: Impact and the Need for Action
10:41 • 4min
The Impact of Climate Change on Coral Reefs
14:24 • 4min
Predictions, Frustrations, and the Need for Action
17:55 • 3min
The Cost of Climate Inaction and Assisted Colonisation
20:33 • 12min
The Fear of Runaway Climate Change and the Power of Individual Contributions
32:51 • 3min