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The Climate Challenge, With Alice Hill and Varun Sivaram (Election 2024, Episode 2)
Sep 24, 2024
Alice Hill, a senior fellow for energy and the environment, and Varun Sivaram, a senior fellow for energy and climate, delve into the intersection of climate change and U.S. foreign policy as the 2024 election approaches. They discuss three decades of climate achievements and setbacks, highlighting the urgent need for robust climate policies. The conversation covers technological innovations like nuclear energy and carbon capture, the economic trade-offs of climate adaptation, and the election's significant impact on climate initiatives, emphasizing national security implications.
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- The podcast highlights the urgent geopolitical implications of climate change, including increased migration and resource competition due to extreme weather impacts.
- Technological innovation is critical for climate mitigation, yet substantial development and global scalability of clean energy solutions are still required.
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Current Climate Emissions and Challenges
Despite recent efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, global emissions have continued to rise, with varying trends across different regions. Advanced economies, particularly G7 nations, have managed to decrease their emissions to historic lows, while countries like China and India have seen significant increases, contributing to a global surge in greenhouse gases. The continued ascent of carbon and methane levels poses severe risks, including rising temperatures and increased frequency of extreme weather events. This underscores the urgent need for comprehensive global strategies to address these challenges before they escalate further.
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