Damian Carrington

Damian Carrington, the Environment editor at The Guardian, dives into the intriguing realm of geoengineering. He discusses upcoming UK experiments aimed at altering our climate system and the divided opinions among scientists on this contentious approach. The conversation touches on the potential promises and perilous risks involved, from modifying weather patterns to ethical implications. Catastrophic climate events, like the Mount Pinatubo eruption, serve as historical examples that shape the debate, making the need for solutions more urgent than ever.

Damian Carrington, Guardian Environment Editor, discusses the fraught negotiations at COP29 in Azerbaijan. He reveals how wealthy nations pledged just $300 billion annually instead of the requested $1.3 trillion to support developing countries’ climate efforts. The conversation touches on the challenges of covering such a controversial event and the role of fossil fuel interests in undermining climate actions. Looking ahead, he outlines what we might expect from Brazil, the host of next year’s conference.

Damian Carrington, an environment editor who boldly ventured to Greenland with scientists, joins interviewer Madeleine Finlay to discuss their groundbreaking expedition. They explore the uncharted abyss beneath the glaciers, investigating how ice and sea interact and the implications for rising sea levels. The conversation reveals the innovative technologies used, like the NERID Underwater submersible, and the urgency of understanding glacial dynamics in the context of climate change. Their findings could reshape our understanding of this critical issue.