Moving the Climate Dial: Navigating Politics, Science, and Sustainability with Expertise
In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast I chat with Professor Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth Systems Science from University College London.🔥 Key Takeaways:📉 Delving deep into the pressing matter of our global climate, we explored the current trajectory of global warming. With 2.5 to 2.8 degrees warming in sight, the aim is to shift the dial back towards a manageable 1.5 degrees. But how? 🤔🌱 Green Economy & Global Policies:Mark lends insights into the fragile but progressing shifts in climate policies and economic restructuring towards renewables, an undeniable necessity!🇦🇪 COP28 in UAE:A sneak peek into the upcoming COP28 in Dubai, where the leadership, despite being deeply rooted in oil and gas, shows an intriguing commitment towards a net zero future. Will they deliver under the global gaze?🌎 Global Cooperation:We tackled the herculean task of maintaining the momentum from Glasgow and the challenges met in Egypt, underscoring the vital role of global cooperation and strategic planning in climate diplomacy. 🤝👥 Your Agency in Climate Action:Remember, YOU hold power! Mark inspires us all to realize our agency in battling climate change. Be it in your community, workplace, or social circles, your voice can instigate powerful, positive changes!💡 Get Informed:For those hungry for straightforward facts, Mark’s book 📘 'How to Save Our Planet: The Facts’ serves as a practical guide with digestible bullet-points and insights, accessible to all!🔗 Links & Resources:Dive deeper with Mark's book: How To Save The Planet: The FactsConnect with Mark: on Twitter @ProfMarkMaslin & LinkedInThis episode is a treasure trove of insights, perspectives, and a spark for hope and action in the climate discourse. Don’t miss out - check out the video version! 🚀And remember to stay #ClimateConfident!Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Hal Good Jerry Sweeney Andreas Werner Devaang Bhatt Stephen Carroll Marcel Roquette Roger Arnold And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one.ContactIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. CreditsMusic credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper