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The Climate Cure with Tim Flannery [S2 Ep.42]
Dec 17, 2021
Tim Flannery, monologist and paleontologist, discusses the Glasgow Climate Change Conference, carbon reduction goals, industrialization vs carbon emissions, potential mass extinction, impact of climate change on natural disasters, efficacy of lifestyle changes, and more.
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- Significant progress was made at the Glasgow Climate Change Conference, with key agreements to phase out coal, address methane emissions, and protect forests, potentially capping warming at 1.8 degrees Celsius.
- To address the climate emergency, it is crucial to cut emissions through clean energy adoption, invest in necessary infrastructure and adaptation measures, and develop innovative solutions like restoring forests and oceans to stabilize the climate.
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Overview of the Glasgow Climate Change Conference
The Glasgow Climate Change Conference resulted in significant progress towards carbon reduction goals. Key agreements included phasing out coal in 40 countries, addressing methane emissions, and protecting forests. India committed to a net-zero target by 2070. Overall, if the pledges are honored, warming could be capped at 1.8 degrees Celsius, a significant step forward.
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