OM DENNE EPISODE
Why is it so difficult to turn climate science into political action, even when the evidence is clear?
In Part 2 of our conversation with Professor Simon Donner, we explore the gap between scientific knowledge and political decision-making, why governments struggle to prioritise climate change, and how we can communicate climate risks without leaving people frightened or overwhelmed.
In this episode, we discuss:
👉🏻 Climate science vs. politics: Why scientific certainty and political decision-making operate differently.
👉🏻 Why climate action is slow: Public priorities, election cycles and the challenge of demonstrating immediate benefits.
👉🏻 The case for climate action: How economic opportunities, energy independence and cleaner air can support climate policies.
👉🏻 Communicating climate risks: Connecting climate change to people's lives without creating fear or apathy.
👉🏻 Can we trust climate models? How physics, chemistry and the geography of Earth underpin climate simulations.
👉🏻 Scientific uncertainty: Why some uncertainties may remain even as climate science advances.
👉🏻 A reason for optimism: Why Simon believes younger generations have an extraordinary opportunity to influence the planet's future.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Climate Science vs. Political Reality
03:02 — Why Is Climate Action Taking So Long?
05:37 — The Economic Case for Climate Action
07:14 — Communicating Climate Risks Without Fear
10:18 — Can We Trust Climate Models?
14:01 — AI, Climate Science and the Future of Forecasting
17:09 — Should the Next Generation Be Optimistic?
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Hosted by Dr. Alberto Troccoli, each episode features in-depth, one-on-one conversations with leading researchers, policymakers, and industry experts. We make complex climate topics accessible without oversimplifying them and we’re not afraid to test assumptions, challenge narratives, and make space for nuance and debate.
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