Season 4 Ep 2 - Climate change: a super wicked problem? With Professor Mark Maslin

Climate change is a super wicked problem: time is running out to address it; the same people who caused the problem are also the ones responsible for fixing it, from governments to the fossil fuel industry; and there's no central body or authority to turn to. On top of this, policymakers are in the habit of discounting the future, meaning they look at short-term wins rather than long-term solutions for which they may not be rewarded.

For example, if the UK had pushed heavily into renewables early enough, the current cost of living crisis, largely driven by expensive natural gas, would never have happened. We've got to broaden the conversation, ensuring that people understand what's at stake and what it's going to mean to them in the medium and long term.

In this week's episode of Shaken Not Burned, Felicia talks to one of the world’s leading climate scientists: Professor Mark Maslin, a professor in Earth System Science at University College London.

We explore why climate science is so critical to tackling the climate crisis and, perhaps more importantly, discuss what 1.6°C rise in global temperature really means for our future. And, as ever, we look at how we can accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world.

Professor Maslin breaks down the science behind our changing planet, the urgent need for policy reform, and the role that businesses, governments, and individuals must play in addressing climate change. From the power of renewable energy to the influence of climate misinformation, this conversation highlights the barriers to action—and the solutions we already have at our fingertips.

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