Living Planet Amitav Ghosh on colonialism & the climate crisis
Nov 23, 2023
Renowned Indian author Amitav Ghosh explores the link between colonialism and the climate crisis, discussing the historical exploitation of the nutmeg tree and the Bandanese genocide. He unpacks the climate crisis from a colonial perspective, emphasizing the need to address it in a historical and geopolitical context.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Exploring the Suppressed History of the Bandanese Genocide
03:32 • 2min
Unpacking the Climate Crisis: From Colonization to Terraforming
05:40 • 20min
Discussion with Writer on Climate Crisis and Book Promotion
25:51 • 2min
Exploring the Global Journeys of Everyday Things
28:16 • 2min