Green & Red: Podcasts for Scrappy Radicals Deep Dive on the Climate Crisis w/ Prof. Lucas Vargas Zeppetello (G&R 358)
Jan 31, 2025
Dive into the realities of climate change, exploring the evolution of the carbon cycle since the 1960s and the alarming rise of atmospheric CO2. Discover the pressing need for emission reductions from fossil fuels and the impacts of ocean acidification on marine life. Delve into the significance of forests as crucial carbon sinks and the essential role of indigenous rights in conservation. Challenge typical climate narratives by focusing on overconsumption in the Global North, and understand how political decisions shape the future of climate science and action.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Fossil Fuels and Global Warming: The Need for Emission Reduction
05:43 • 4min
Impact of Ocean Acidification on Marine Life and Ecosystems
09:57 • 2min
Climate Change and Carbon Dynamics
12:06 • 18min
Rethinking Climate Narratives
30:02 • 20min
Wrapping Up the Climate Crisis Discussion
50:21 • 2min