Best Maryam Pasha Podcasts (2025)

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Climate Mixtape: Earth Day 2025 6:37

1h ago6:37

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Tuesday 22nd April saw us celebrating Earth Day 2025, and so in the spirit of #OurPlanetOurPower we spoke to a whole host of environmental experts and advocates at the TED2025 global conference in Vancouver. We wanted to hear what deserves optimism within the climate space. From water scientists to AI sustainability experts, we get the uplifting wo…

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How to ignite your Natural Connection 55:07

21h ago55:07

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Environmentalism isn't a one dimensional thing, says environmental justice technologist and author Joycelyn Longdon on the Climate Curious podcast. In conversation with co-host Ben Hurst, Joycelyn shares the thinking behind her new book, ‘Natural Connection’, and breaks down how anyone can step into their inner environmentalist by tapping into rag…

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How sea otters are protecting the world 10:12

10d ago10:12

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Sea otters are helping to capture carbon, says Alister Scott, the co-director of the Global Rewilding Alliance, on Climate Curious. By reintroducing sea otters back to their habitat in San Francisco, scientists have seen a growth in sea grass, which is a massive carbon sink. Tune in to learn more about this otterly wonderful natural climate solutio…

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Can the far-right stall climate progress? 12:43

13d ago12:43

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From conveniently hiding key climate science to flat out running misinformation campaigns, Climate Curious takes a look at the far right’s influence on climate. We’re joined by journalist and ‘Alt Reich’ author Dr. Nafeez Ahmed to connect the dots between techno-authoritarian power players, right wing politics, and attempts to stall climate action.…

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What are sources and sinks? 7:38

20d ago7:38

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Sources and sinks aren’t bathroom fixtures, they’re our most powerful tools to turn up or dial down climate change, says Project Drawdown’s Executive Director, Jon Foley, on the Climate Curious podcast. The real solution starts with cutting the pollution at source, not trying to suck it up after the fact. As Jon puts it, “now is better than new”. T…

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Big Oil and the real story behind ‘The End’ 41:36

23d ago41:36

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Based on a true story: last Friday saw the cinema release of the post-apocalyptic musical ‘The End'. Climate Curious co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst sat down with the academy award nominated and BAFTA winning director Joshua Oppenheimer to find out what inspired his bleak take on the surviving family of a energy exec after a world ending climat…

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How Uru Uru team is cleaning up a sacred lake in Bolivia 10:19

27d ago10:19

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Uru Uru team are using giant reeds called ‘totora’ to revive polluted lakes in Bolivia. Environmental activist Gustavo Blanco joins Climate Curious to dive into how restoring his local lakes protects so much more than just nature. It protects people and livelihoods. Learn more about the Uru Uru team: https://theirisproject.org/winner/the-uru-uru-te…

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Why climate leadership isn’t about fancy job titles 55:54

1M ago55:54

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Climate leadership comes from each and everyone of us, not just the United Nations, says Project Drawdown’s Executive Director Jon Foley on the Climate Curious. In conversation with Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst, tune in to learn how we invigorate a new sort of bottom-up climate leadership, which climate solutions are the best and should be accelerate…

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How the LA fires brought disability justice to light 7:33

1M ago7:33

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Climate justice supports disability justice, says Tiffany Yu on Climate Curious. LA resident, disability advocate, and author of "The Anti-Ableist Manifesto", Tiffany shares her on-the-ground experience of the LA fires from an often forgotten perspective: the disabled community. Created by TEDxLondon Executive produced by Josie Colter Produced by B…

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How climate crashed the Super Bowl 8:28

2M ago8:28

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The world’s first climate ad aired at the Super Bowl earlier this year. What was it? How did it crash the world’s biggest stage for advertisers? And how well did it resonate? Here to explain how a simple but beautiful story about the power of a mother’s love managed to pull people’s heartstrings (and their purses!) is climate marketing professor Jo…

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How eco-rapping is healing the planet 44:41

2M ago44:41

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“Hip hop makes the Earth look cool,” says eco-rapper, comedian, and creator who performs as Planet Earth and makes songs and videos about ecological topics, Hila The Earth, on Climate Curious. In conversation with host Ben Hurst, Hila shares her musical journey from zero waste advocate to comedic musical performer whose biggest inspiration is the b…

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Why time’s up for pollution promoters 9:04

2M ago9:04

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Polluters rely on the social license created by advertising. From airlines on billboards, to SUVs on social media ads, polluters and their promoters work hard to make sure their image is tip-top! To reveal this pollution promotion ‘special relationship’, Climate Curious spoke to activist and artist Francesca Willow from the ‘Badvertising’ campaign’…

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How oil executives use slavery’s playbook 5:32

2M ago5:32

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Fossil fuel CEOs are pulling from slavery’s playbook. Whilst witnessing the CEO of Shell on stage advocating for continued investment in oil, today’s guest couldn’t help but be reminded of similar arguments from 200 years ago regarding the existence of slavery. On why looking back can help us ensure that history doesn’t repeat itself, here’s social…

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How history unlocks climate solutions for today 51:11

2M ago51:11

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“We need to look in the rear view mirror of history and see what we can learn from the past to help us make decisions today.” Social philosopher and author, Roman Krznaric, spells out the importance of using history as a way to find climate solutions that exist in the past, not just the future. Recorded live in Oxford, Roman connects the dots betwe…

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Why haven't power lines changed since 1908? 11:06

2M ago11:06

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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 TEDxLondon Executive produc…

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How satellites spy on rainforests, for good 5:58

2M ago5:58

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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 …

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How satellites are secret superheroes for rainforests 44:22

2M ago44:22

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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…

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What are transition minerals? 5:09

3M ago5:09

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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. Cr…

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Why we need new climate stories 10:15

3M ago10:15

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“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 …

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The inequality of mineral mining – and how to fix it 49:41

3M ago49:41

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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 unpa…

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Why parents are taking a love-led approach to climate action 9:49

3M ago9:49

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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 symboli…

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Climate Mixtape: 2025 vision board 11:44

3M ago11:44

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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 …

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How does cancel culture show up in climate? 37:01

3M ago37:01

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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 le…

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How communities are taking control of local food production using aeroponics 7:44

4M ago7:44

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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 succee…

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Why Africa’s workforce are climate leaders, not just labourers 10:56

4M ago10:56

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When it comes to climate work in Africa, inequality is rampant between local “workers in the field” and mostly Global North partners in leadership roles. Climate entrepreneur Joshua Amponsem is advocating for the visibility and representation of local knowledge bearers! His big idea? Lifting up local voices and expertise with early funding and oppo…

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How not to get cancelled (or cancel others) over climate 3:57

4M ago3:57

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Today we’re talking about how to communicate with sceptics. Empathy, building rapport, and most importantly not letting arguments distract from the real goal of climate solutions! Exploring different perspectives and keeping perspective on the north star. On embracing conversation with those we don’t necessarily agree with, here’s advocate, strateg…

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How solar panels became the darling of the climate movement 7:25

4M ago7:25

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Solar power is a huge success story. How did it happen? 20+ year solar champion, goose keeper, and BloombergNEF solar analyst Jenny Chase joins Climate Curious to share the story. Tune in to learn who we have to thank for its current low cost, how solar panels proliferated in Pakistan, and how to jump aboard the solar wave! Recorded live at TED Cou…

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How methane ‘goggles’ are making pollution visible 6:51

5M ago6:51

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Ready yourself: methane success story incoming! Using none other than a satellite and a pair of methane-busting ‘goggles’ (i.e. an infrared camera), this week’s Climate Curious guest has been eliminating methane in Europe – with great success. On how methane ‘goggles’ are making invisible super-pollutants visible, here’s methane scientist from the …

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Upskilling newsrooms to tell the story of climate change 6:57

5M ago6:57

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From sports to storms, every beat’s a climate beat, says the content editor at the Oxford Climate Journalism Network, Katherine Dunn. In conversation with Climate Curious, Katherine shares three effective strategies for newsrooms to tell the story of climate change worldwide: connect climate to stuff people care about, make small splashes not big w…

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Why a violence prevention pro is turning her attention to climate misinformation 10:45

5M ago10:45

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What’s counter-terrorism got to do with climate change? Good question! Global heat waves have fuelled a surge in climate mis-and disinformation across mainstream platforms, says Vidhya Ramalingam, a violence prevention pro and the CEO and founder of Moonshot. She joins Climate Curious to share how she’s developing technology to keep communities saf…

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How people power can help prepare us for climate shocks 10:08

5M ago10:08

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Do you refuse to stand on the sidelines of climate shocks? You might be an “apocalyptic optimist”, says sociologist Dana R. Fisher on TEDxLondon’s Climate Curious. Tune in to hear why Dana thinks things are going to get worse before they get better, how pulling together can help us become more resilient in the face of climate shocks, and practical …

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What’s Ragnarök got to do with climate change? 8:34

5M ago8:34

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Ragnarök isn’t just an ancient Norse myth that describes the destruction of the universe and the rebirth of a new world after the cataclysm, it’s a model for how we can tell new stories of climate resilience. Contemporary folklorist Lauren Fadiman joins Climate Curious to share how ancient legends can help us overcome the challenges using the power…

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How the Pacific Climate Warriors took back their story 10:15

6M ago10:15

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Turning pity into power, the Pacific Climate Warriors reclaimed the narrative to bring a new meaning to climate action taking place in climate vulnerable nations in the Pacific Islands. A founder of the Pacific Climate Warriors and Beyond the Narrative, Fenton Lutunatabua joins Climate Curious to share why the narratives we tell ourselves and other…

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What do zombies and vampires have to do with climate change? 9:44

6M ago9:44

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Climate curious, or climate creepy? To celebrate our halloween special last year, we're revisiting our chat with disease detective, Neil Vora, to explain why increasing global temperatures means the emergence of new health threats is more likely. Plus, explore the connection between zombies, vampires, and infectious disease. Recorded live at TEDxLo…

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Why the UK government refuses to defend the UK's biggest undeveloped oilfield 5:48

6M ago5:48

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Stop Rosebank campaigner Lauren MacDonald joins Climate Curious to discuss the urgent court case against the approval of the Rosebank oilfield, the UK's biggest undeveloped oilfield. Tune in to learn about the environmental and social impacts of Rosebank, the legal battle fronted by Uplift and Greenpeace, and how you can support the fight for a jus…

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What are regenerative cultures? 8:53

6M ago8:53

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Big Brother star Daze Aghaji, a climate justice activist and artist joins Climate Curious to explain the theory behind regenerative cultures. In conversation with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst, we ask, how do you build a healthy, resilient culture that holds us through hard times and pushes us into a world we want to live in? As Daze explains…

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BOSS series: What resilience looks like in Vanuatu 5:55

7M ago5:55

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Not only one of the smallest and most remote nations in the world, Vanuatu is also one of the most resilient. In conversation with Climate Curious’ Ashleigh Brown, Fijian and communications expert Mereseini Tuivuniwai talks about the impacts of climate change in the Pacific islands, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and the resilience…

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What the closure of the UK’s last coal plant means 8:21

7M ago8:21

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Earlier this week, the closure of the coal-powered Ratcliffe power station in Nottinghamshire was announced. Tessa Khan, the Director of Uplift UK joins Climate Curious to discuss why this is such an important win, not only because it marks the end of industrialisation and the pollution reductions associated, but more importantly, because the union…

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How Ned’s Forest inspires a new model of environmental stewardship 8:38

7M ago8:38

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An area of land in New South Wales described as ‘the motherland of habitat’ has been protected from development thanks to a 15-year-old naturalist and photographer. Ned McNaughton joins Climate Curious to share his story of how he teamed up with Mark and Julie Mills to triumph over land developers, creating a not-for-profit trust to ensure in-perpe…

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How a soul forest is transforming Hyderabad 5:05

7M ago5:05

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How a mega biodiverse forest project in Hyderabad, a city in the south central part of India, is rewilding a 800 acre barren wasteland (the size of Central Park NYC!) into a flourishing nature reserve. Soul Forest co-founder Sathya Raghu Mokkapati joins Climate Curious to share how humans and nature can find a way to thrive together and attract mor…

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Climate Quickie: Why photography is a powerful climate storytelling tool 8:16

8M ago8:16

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National Geographic photographer Jaime Rojo joins Climate Curious to share why his photography of the migration of monarch butterflies across North America tells a bigger climate story, and why photography is a powerful climate storytelling tool. Recorded at TED2024. Instagram @jaimerojo Website www.rojovisuals.com X @rojovisuals Follow Climate Cur…

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How electric boats are turning the tide on polluted waterways 8:14

8M ago8:14

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Keeping our waterways safe and clean is a major challenge. Daylin Frantin, a clean energy entrepreneur is taking on the challenge by electrifying the recreational small boats sector with Flux Marine. Our intrepid producer Josie joins Daylin live onboard a fully-electric boat in Vancouver’s harbourfront to discuss how electric boats can decrease pol…

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Why tackling climate change is art, not just science 6:23

8M ago6:23

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“I use socially engaged art to help people visualise their climate vulnerability,” shares lawyer turned climate artist Xavier Cortada on the Climate Curious podcast. Recorded live at TED 2024, Xavier shares how art can help neighbourhoods to visualise their climate vulnerability, engage new people into the sea-level-rise conversation, and empower c…

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Climate Quickie: Why methane must go 9:25

8M ago9:25

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“No shaming, no moral high ground, it's about working together to tackle something,” says Marcelo Mena, the CEO of the Global Methane Hub based in Santiago, Chile, on the Climate Curious podcast. Recorded live at TED 2024, Marcelo joins us to share why methane is the poison in the dagger of fossil fuels, how the methane hunting mission is going, an…

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Climate Quickie: The extraordinary life of monarch butterflies 8:09

9M ago8:09

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Jaime Rojo joins Climate Curious to share his experience photographing the migration of monarch butterflies across North America each year, diving into the latest research behind how these mesmerising insects make their multi-thousand-mile journey. Recorded at TED2024. Instagram @jaimerojo Website www.rojovisuals.com X @rojovisuals Hosted on Acast.…

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Climate Quickie: How community-led art is sparking climate conversations in Florida 9:50

9M ago9:50

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“Socially engaged art is an untapped resource,” says Adam Roberti, the executive director of the Xavier Cortada Foundation on the Climate Curious podcast. Recorded live at TED 2024 in Vancouver, Adam explains how local, community-centric art projects can galvanise conversation and action around the invisible threat of rising sea levels in Florida. …

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Climate Quickie: The hidden beauty in climate data 7:13

9M ago7:13

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This week, we’re speaking to data artist, TED Senior Fellow, and founder of Translating Nature, Dr. Julie Freeman, to delve into the hidden beauty in climate data. Numbers, charts, graphs – data gets a bad rep as being dense and hard to interpret. So what if we could use art to visualise data in more appealing formats? That’s exactly what Julie set…

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Climate Quickie: Why climate wars go unreported 10:55

10M ago10:55

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Small Indigenous communities make up only five percent of the world’s population, but they defend 80 percent of the biodiversity that remains on Earth, says Anjan Sundaram. Climate Curious spoke to war reporter turned climate reporter, Anjan Sundaram, about the realities of reporting on our planet’s bloody ecological frontlines, and how corporation…

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How storytelling can honour forgotten climate conflicts 20:42

10M ago20:42

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Ever met a mathematician turned war reporter? Yep, neither us! Until we met Anjan Sundaram, a war reporter turned climate reporter, who joins Climate Curious at TED 2024 to share his work sharing the stories of indigenous communities defending our planet's last pristine ecosystem, particularly in Mexico. Anjan shares the dangers faced by environmen…

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Where does all the climate funding go? 10:54

10M ago10:54

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You know what they say… if you want answers, follow the money! Understanding where all the money is going is key to finding the right climate solutions, says Eric Berlow, data ecologist, TED fellow, and CEO of Vibrant Data Labs. Tracking how 350 billion dollars of private philanthropy and investments to climate relevant organisations in the U.S. is…

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