In this episode of Planet A, Professor Michael E. Mann – a leading figure in climate research and a vocal participant in public discourse on global warming – brings his insights into what he describes as the “New Climate War”.
He outlines how powerful interests, including fossil fuel industries and certain political forces, have long obstructed substantial climate action to safeguard their profits. These actors have mastered the art of polluting public discourse with misinformation.
Mann paints a dystopian picture of what the United States—and by extension, the planet—could face if the forces opposing climate action succeed in their agendas.
In spite of this, Mann maintains his stance as a stubborn optimist. He calls on listeners to reject apathy and engage in collective actions that push for substantial and systemic changes in environmental policy and practice.
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A talk with Germany’s Special Climate Envoy
A Small Island Nation’s Climate Challenge
Ajay Banga’s Vision for the World Bank: Combating Both Climate Change and Poverty
COP28 - A Historic Turn in Climate Politics?
COP28 – The Eleventh Hour
Tomas Anker Christensen - An update on the COP28 negotiations
Bangladesh Today: A Window to the World’s Future
Mafalda Duarte - Supporting Developing Countries while Taking Care of the Climate
Claude Turmes - A Fossile Free Ride
Henrik Stiesdal - On developing the modern wind turbine and offshore wind technology
Chris Bowen – Changing the course of Australian Climate Policy
Achim Steiner - How to Fight Poverty and Climate Change at the Same Time
Graham Hill - What Difference can an Individual Make?
Rainn Wilson - Is there Anything Funny to Say about Climate Change?
Angela Carter - On National Bans and Global Commitments to Phase Out Fossil Fuels
The Road to COP28 - with Climate Ambassador Tomas Anker Christensen
Simon Stiell - On UNFCCC, the COP process and the Global Stocktake
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