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Unfucking the Future takes us on an environmental journey with our knowledgeable guide, scientist Chris Turney, to expose the consequences of our actions and share the solutions. We go from the downright scary reality of our planet today to common–sense ideas about what we can do to save it.
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Average audio length:
31 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
13 episodes
since Jan. 3, 2024
episodic
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Did you know that one of the most effective absorbers of carbon dioxide is... seaweed? Sanjayan, the CEO of Conservation International, joins the show to talk about how we can harness the power of the ocean to slow the impacts of global heating. Show notes from Chris:
The world’s oceans are cruc…
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As the world heats up, our cities need to adapt. Today we speak with Thai landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom on how she's designing new, more resilient urban environments in her homebase of Bangkok. Show notes from Chris:
Sadly, our cities are increasingly vulnerable to global heating. …
For decades, Western governments have pursued policies of fire suppression. But researchers like Glynis Humphrey have shown that these methods don't work – especially as global heating worsens wildfire risks. Today, Glynis joins the show to talk about wildfire management, and what we can learn from…
Nobody knows how to make complicated concepts easier to understand than Bill Nye The Science Guy. In this episode, he and Chris break down tough questions about the science of global heating and how to communicate the answers to others. Show notes from Chris:
A big take home message from this…
It’s hard to solve a problem when some people don’t even believe that it exists. Researcher Cailin O’Connor joins to talk about the spread of climate misinformation- and what we can do about it. Show notes from Chris:
Sadly, action on the climate crisis has been badly delayed by huge amounts of …
Author and activist Bill McKibben joins the show to talk about how he's trying to bring climate action to an overlooked group: Boomers. Show notes from Chris:
We need to get as many people activated as possible, so get involved and share your passion, intelligence, and empathy with family, frien…
Psychiatrist and activist Dr. Lise Van Susteren joins to discuss her pioneering work in understanding and managing the mental health risks associated with "climate anxiety." Show notes from Chris:
The heartbreaking 2021 global survey on ‘Climate anxiety in children and young people and their bel…
In a landmark legal victory, young climate activists, represented by Our Children's Trust, won the first-ever constitutional climate trial in the U.S.. In Montana v. Held, the court declared the state's laws promoting fossil fuels were unconstitutional. One of the plaintiffs, Claire Vlases, and a l…
Before Tom Steyer ran for President on a campaign advocating for climate change, Tom Steyer was making money by investing in fossil fuels. But that changed when he realized the natural environment around him was decaying—and the government wasn’t doing anything to stop it. On this episode, Chris an…
Chris is joined by UN Goodwill Ambassador, Sabrina Elba, to discuss climate change, conflict, and climate injustice. Sabrina highlights the urgent, real-time impacts on rural communities and why empowering women is critical to getting us out of this dumpster fire.Show notes from Chris:
On global c…
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