How To Academy Podcast Neuroscientist Clayton Page Aldern and Dr Xand van Tulleken - How the Climate Crisis Affects Our Brains and Bodies
Apr 24, 2024
Neuroscientist Clayton Page Aldern and Dr Xand van Tulleken discuss the harrowing effects of the climate crisis on our physical and neurological wellbeing, from psychiatric risks on unborn babies to neurotoxic algal blooms. They explore how rising temperatures impact cognitive function and decision-making, emphasizing the urgent need for interdisciplinary collaboration and policymakers to address the neurological costs of climate change.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Interconnectedness of Memory, Climate, and Expectation
02:55 • 9min
Exploring the Effects of Shifting Baseline Syndrome on Science and the Environment
12:14 • 3min
Exploring the Effects of Climate Crisis on Memory, Perception, and Behavior
15:30 • 2min
Climate Change, Behavior, and Brain Health
17:34 • 28min
Navigating the Climate Crisis at a Personal Level
45:23 • 14min