Zoya Teirstein

Zoya Teirstein, a senior staff writer at Grist and climate reporter, shares insights from the recent COP30 in Brazil. She discusses the crucial negotiations for vulnerable nations and the lack of political will for climate action. Zoya highlights the participation of Indigenous voices advocating for Amazon protections and the significance of Germany's tropical forest fund. Additionally, she covers a massive study debunking claims about fluoride impacting child IQ and fascinating findings about urban raccoons evolving traits linked to domestication.

In this discussion, climate reporter Zoya Teirstein and Dr. Vernon Morris, a chemistry and atmospheric sciences professor, dive into the urgent issues surrounding Project 2025. They highlight potential rollbacks of crucial climate policies and the impact on vulnerable communities. Teirstein emphasizes the risks of dismantling regulatory bodies, while Morris stresses the invaluable role of NOAA in environmental protection and disaster response. The conversation underscores the grave consequences for climate governance and public safety if conservative agendas prevail.