

Arctic carbon starting to flip
Jan 23, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Anna Verkula, a lead researcher focusing on the Arctic's carbon cycle, shares alarming insights about how 30% of the Arctic is shifting from being a carbon sink to a carbon source. She highlights the increasing wildfires and microbial activity contributing to this change. The conversation also delves into innovative methods for producing ammonia sustainably using geothermal energy. Additionally, the significant rise in fatal landslides in 2024 is investigated, tying it to climate change and emphasizing the urgent need for climate action.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Arctic Climate Crisis: Fires and Carbon Dynamics
01:34 • 8min
Landslides and Ammonia Production Innovations
09:28 • 14min
Echoes from the Cosmos: Discovering Distant Radio Waves
23:05 • 2min
Dynamics of Earth's Magnetic Field and Solar Interactions
25:33 • 2min
Exploring Earth's Magnetic Mysteries and Sustainable Forestry
27:20 • 2min