

Kate Marvel
Climate scientist and science writer. She is known for her work on climate models and her book "Human Nature: Nine Ways to Feel About Our Changing Planet".
Top 5 podcasts with Kate Marvel
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Jul 19, 2025 • 58min
162. Will We Solve the Climate Problem?
In this engaging discussion, climate scientist Kate Marvel shares insights from her extensive work on climate models, which she likens to a version of The Sims. She discusses the emotional connection people have with the planet and the surprising gap between scientific consensus and public belief. Marvel also emphasizes the complexities of climate modeling and the dual impact of air pollution on health and climate. She encourages better communication about climate uncertainties and reinforces the idea that scientists can be passionate about their subject.

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May 28, 2025 • 43min
Shift Key Classic: The World Will Miss 1.5C. What Comes Next?
Kate Marvel, an associate research scientist at Columbia University and the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, discusses the critical importance of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. She highlights how even slight temperature increases can have devastating effects, explaining the complex dynamics of climate tipping points and feedback loops. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for significant emissions reductions and addresses the political challenges in climate action. Marvel also offers optimism amidst these concerns, advocating for collective human agency in shaping a sustainable future.

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Jun 21, 2025 • 18min
How to cope with grief and find wonder as Earth's climate changes
In this insightful discussion, climate scientist Kate Marvel shares her journey as an expert witnessing the realities of climate change. She reveals the complex emotions tied to this crisis, encompassing grief, anger, and surprisingly, hope and wonder. Marvel emphasizes the significance of human connection to our planet and advocates for love as a driving force behind environmental action. By addressing the psychological barriers hindering climate awareness, she inspires listeners to embrace agency and a proactive mindset in the face of urgent challenges.

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Nov 20, 2024 • 59min
The World Will Miss 1.5C. What Comes Next?
Kate Marvel, an associate research scientist at Columbia University and NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, shares eye-opening insights about the climate crisis. She discusses the stark reality that the world is likely to surpass the 1.5°C threshold set by the Paris Agreement. Marvel emphasizes the significance of every fraction of a degree in the fight against climate change, explaining the critical differences between tipping points and feedback loops. The conversation navigates feelings of despair and hope, urging immediate action and innovative solutions.

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Aug 30, 2022 • 44min
Cosmic Queries – Predicting Earth’s Climate Future with Kate Marvel, PhD
What can the climate on Venus tell us about Earth? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer questions about climate modeling, the state of climate change, and future predictions with climate scientist, Kate Marvel. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-predicting-earths-climate-future-with-kate-marvel-phd/Photo Credit: Buiobuione, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commo
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