Climate Curious

Is the technology for our power grid outdated? With 20 years experience in material science, co-founder of TS Conductor, Jason Huang thinks so. We hear how modern technology can double or even triple the capacity of power grids, which is crucial to modernise the grid and accelerate the green energy transition.Created by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by Josie ColterProduced by Ben BeheshtyHosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben HurstCommunications by Tara Cooper and Issey Gladston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can satellites save the rainforest? (Spoiler: yes!) Satellite data can help keep rainforests healthy, says Associate Professor Dr. Jesús Aguirre Gutiérrez from the University of Oxford, on Climate Curious. Using satellite imagery to track biodiversity patterns and thus how resilient trees and animals are to a hotter and drier climate, Jesús shares some juicy insights on rainforest realities in the tropics.Created by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by Josie ColterProduced by Ben BeheshtyHosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben HurstCommunications by Tara Cooper and Issey Gladston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rainforest has some unexpected guardians—satellites! Associate professor Dr. Jesús Aguirre Gutiérrez from the University of Oxford joins Climate Curious to reveal how satellite data is revealing hidden biodiversity patterns in rainforests, informing more effective conservation efforts, and offering fresh insights into the health of the planet’s lushest landscapes––the tropics. Created by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by Josie ColterProduced by Ben BeheshtyHosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben HurstCommunications by Tara Cooper and Issey Gladston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Copper, cobalt, nickel and lithium - all essential ingredients for the green transition – but what are they? And why do we need them? Joining Climate Curious to explain is a member of an Indigenous group in Siberia; the Buryat peoples, Galina Angarova.Listen to the full episode with Galina – The inequality of mineral mining – and how to fix it.Created by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by Josie ColterProduced by Ben BeheshtyHosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben HurstCommunications by Tara Cooper and Issey Gladston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We need new stories to live by,” says ecolinguist Arran Stibbe on the Climate Curious podcast. Current narratives based on growth and consumerism are leading us down the wrong road. Instead, let’s focus on new stories that show nature as not something to be exploited, but as a home for all life. Tune in to learn how your metaphors might just save the world!  Learn how to analyse the stories we live by in Arran’s free online course, ‘Stories We Live By’.Created by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by Josie ColterProduced by Ben BeheshtyCurated by Deesha ChandraHosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben HurstCommunications by Tara Cooper and Issey Gladston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is critical mineral mining at risk of creating new harms as it solves old ones? Yes, if we don't course correct now. Lithium, cobalt, and nickel are essential for the energy transition, but their extraction often leaves destruction behind. Galina Angarova, a member of an Indigenous group in Siberia; the Buryat peoples, joins Climate Curious to unpack the dilemmas of critical mineral mining and how to fix it. As Galina says, “we need to start from ourselves. We have to start with our human transformation.”Further resources:What are transition minerals? With Galina AngarovaHow to live with fire, Oral McGuireTimestamps:00:55 Introduction to Indigenous rights and their role in biodiversity01:56 Meet Galina Angarova03:02 Galina's background and heritage09:24 Early activism as a member of an Indigenous group in Siberia; the Buryat peoples11:51 The role of Indigenous People in the green transition 16:04 Systemic issues in mining minerals22:04 The solution: human transformation 26:54 Understanding Indigenous legal frameworks28:02 The right to free, prior, and informed consent29:18 The need for communication31:11 Indigenous solutions for climate action!32:07 Traditional fire management techniques36:12 Soil management practices41:42 The power of mangroves43:58 Climate confessions48:47 Final thoughtsCreated by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by Josie ColterProduced by Ben BeheshtyCurated by Deesha ChandraHosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben HurstCommunications by Tara Cooper and Issey Gladston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate action is the new five-a-day for your kids, says Maya Mailer on TEDxLondon’s Climate Curious. The co-founder of Mothers Rise Up and co-director of Our Kids’ Climate shares how parent-led groups are bringing fresh creativity to the climate movement. From Mary Poppins-themed flash mobs to subverted Father’s Day cards and stilt walkers symbolising oil derricks, parents are getting inventive in ways that unite families — kids, grandparents, and loved ones — to take a stand. The love-led creativity is endless, and parents are leading the charge!Get involved: Parents letter to world leaders Check out the #OurOtherMother illustrations Mothers Rise Up Our Kids’ Climate Created by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by Josie ColterProduced by Ben BeheshtyCurated by Deesha ChandraHosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben HurstCommunications by Tara Cooper and Issey Gladston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s on your 2025 climate vision board? To get you started, we asked some of our favourite climate peeps what’s on theirs. From protecting indigenous rights, to furthering the global adoption of renewable energy, and strengthening democracy, take a beat to think about what different parts of the movement are doing and what climate progress looks like.Featuring: Anand GopalDaze AghajiGalina AngarovaJonathan FoleyMaya MailerNeil VoraKumi NaidooKalpana AriasCreated by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by Josie ColterProduced by Ben BeheshtyCurated by Deesha ChandraHosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben HurstCommunications by Tara Cooper and Issey Gladston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cancel culture is impacting the climate sector – and it’s stalling progress, says writer and strategist Jenny Morgan, in conversation with co-host Ben Hurst on Climate Curious. Exploring the realities of how a culture of fear in corporate climate action is delaying action, Jenny outlines a solution available right now – collaboration. Tune in to learn more about how cancel culture can sometimes overshadow climate solutions, and actionable tips to navigate away from intolerance and judgement, and towards collaboration and support.Learn more about cancel culture in climate, at www.cancelcultureinclimate.comCreated by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by Josie ColterProduced by Ben BeheshtyCurated by Maryam PashaHosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slimy salad stuck to the back of your fridge? We’ve all been there. There’s no worse feeling. First invented by NASA in the 1980s, aeroponics is a farming method now being applied to help people grow food more reliably, locally. Climate Curious spoke to LettUs Grow co-founder and CEO Charlie Guy to learn about how technology can help growers succeed with close-to-home crops all year round in England, Wales, and globally. Created by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by Josie ColterProduced by Ben BeheshtyCurated by Maryam PashaHosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.