Welcome to the The Big Questions, a new podcast delving into the policies, ideas, and technologies that will shape our future.
Is there any hope in our fight a...
Join Simon and David as they break down this week's key climate change developments you might have missed.In this episode, they explore the positive outcomes of COP16 on biodiversity in Rome, examine the global progress on countries' decarbonization commitments, and discuss the remnants of Biden's Inflation Reduction Act. They'll also investigate how AI could be leveraged to address climate change, highlight the major news in Europe this week, and debate why BP might now stand for "Back to Petroleum." And sprained wrists. They never go off topic...
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DEEP DIVE - What's happening in Europe?
DEEP DIVE SPECIAL - What's happening in Europe?Join David-only today for a special deep dive on the huge (at least if you're a business!) changes put forward by the European Commission this week. What's changed? What's left? Why did they make these changes? And what does David think about it? A short, sweet and slightly technical episode for those who don't have the time to read through hundreds of pages of documentation.Note: David's views only today.
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S01E04 - Is the world big enough?!
How many hamsters can survive in a cage? And, similarly, how many humans can survive on earth? Is the solution population control, or transforming our relationship with resources? With the richest 1% having a carbon footprint 1000x larger than the poorest, what happens if everyone adopts luxury lifestyles?Join Simon and David discuss the cultural shifts, ethical considerations, and economic changes needed for a sustainable - yet prosperous - future. Not a return to the Stone Age, but a smarter path forward.
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S01E03 - The Tragedy of the Commons
Why do humans often prioritize individual gains over collective well-being?Is there a fundamental aspect of human psychology driving this behaviour, and what do economic models reveal about it?And, most importantly, in the context of climate change, is there anything we can do about it?! Join Simon and David to find out more about the Tragedy of the Commons, a critical issue impacting our daily and long-term decision-making. Discover how this ominous-sounding problem affects us all and explore potential solutions together!
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S01E02 - Will geoengineering save us?
Could fighting climate change really be as simple as writing a $10 billion check? What if sprinkling iron dust into our oceans could slash human emissions by up to 20%? Sounds too good to be true, right?Welcome to the fascinating and controversial world of geoengineering - where bold solutions meet serious concerns. Is it humanity's ace up the sleeve against climate change, or are we opening Pandora's box? As the climate crisis intensifies, should we embrace these ambitious technological fixes, or are we risking even bigger problems?Join David and Simon as they navigate the complex landscape of geoengineering, separating science fact from science fiction.
Welcome to the The Big Questions, a new podcast delving into the policies, ideas, and technologies that will shape our future.
Is there any hope in our fight again climate change? Will geoengineering save us? Is the world big enough? Can the Olympics survive in the future? Are we doomed?
Ever asked yourself some big questions about climate change? We bring you the answers, in a digestible format. We bring experts. And we bring answers.
Join us for conversations that matter, insights that inspire, and solutions that could change everything.
It’s time to rethink the future.
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