

S3E51: The Heat Will Kill You First—w/ Jeff Goodell, author and contributing editor of Rolling Stone
Aug 17, 2023
Jeff Goodell, author and contributing editor of Rolling Stone, discusses the impact of extreme heat on a warming planet. They explore topics such as the urban heat island effect, cities becoming uninhabitable, labor laws in response to heat challenges, the U.S. military's preparedness for climate change, and the transition to clean energy. The podcast also covers carbon removal, geoengineering, and the challenges surrounding carbon removal debates.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Heat, Fire, and the Impacts on Climate Change
01:41 • 15min
Uncertainty in Labor Laws around Heat and Worker Safety
16:27 • 8min
The Controversy Surrounding Naming Heat Waves
24:53 • 5min
Advancements in Carbon Removal and the Taboo of Solar Geoengineering
29:44 • 12min
The Intense Debate and Challenges of Carbon Removal
41:18 • 16min
Admiration for David Key, Book Recommendations, and Request for Listeners
56:56 • 2min