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How We Survive

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Climate Change
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U.S. Military
China
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“How We Survive” is an award-winning podcast from Marketplace, hosted by Amy Scott, about the messy business of climate solutions. In the eighth season, we’re taking a closer look at what’s on our plate. We embark on a food tour of the future. We sample “cell-cultivated” salmon and chocolate. We visit farmers in our nation’s breadbasket where hotter, drier, less predictable weather has global cons... more

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Talk to enough experts about geoengineering and the conversation eventually turns to termination shock. That’s the idea that if we were to start cooling the planet and then suddenly stop, the resulting “shock” of heat could be catastrophic. It’s also... more

Could dimming the sun be the key to cooling things down before the climate crisis worsens? Some scientists say yes, that we can cool the earth by launching tons of sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere. It’s a type of solar geoengineering that was onc... more

The climate crisis is escalating. We have to decarbonize our economy, but we’re moving too slowly. So, what’s the backup plan?

This season of “How We Survive” is about engineering nature: large-scale interventions that could be our last hope. We’ll ... more

This week, we’re sharing an episode of another podcast we like — from another journalist named Amy.

Award-winning climate journalist Amy Westervelt returns with a new season of Drilled, a true-crime podcast about the deception, disinformation, and p... more

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Felipe Sabrina
Host/Reporter collaborating on Drilled Season 15, Carbon Cowboys
Intercept Brazil / Drilled
Episode: The Carbon Gold Rush (bonus episode from "Drilled")
Corey Melby
Agriculture consultant and fixer for Brazilian investigations
Independent (Brazil)
Episode: The Carbon Gold Rush (bonus episode from "Drilled")
Bruce Rastetter
Ethanol industry leader, founder/CEO
Summit Agricultural Group
Episode: The Carbon Gold Rush (bonus episode from "Drilled")
Paolo Frans
Frans brothers business partner in Mato Grosso
Frans brothers / Frans group
Episode: The Carbon Gold Rush (bonus episode from "Drilled")
Marino Frans
Partner at farm and hospital project in Lucas do Rio Verde
Frans network
Episode: The Carbon Gold Rush (bonus episode from "Drilled")
Chris Field
Professor of Earth System Science, Director of Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment
Stanford University
Episode: Burning Questions: The EPA repealed the endangerment finding. Who are the economic winners and losers?
Rachel Muncrief
Interim CEO
International Council on Clean Transportation
Episode: Burning Questions: The EPA repealed the endangerment finding. Who are the economic winners and losers?
Somini Sengupta
International Climate Correspondent for the New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: What the World’s Farmers Can Teach Us About Climate Resilience
Uma Valetti
CEO and founder of Upside Foods, a company specializing in cultivated meat
Upside Foods
Episode: The Uncanny Valley of Meat

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Amy Scott
Host of How We Survive, Marketplace

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Hi

    I’m saying hi guys 👋

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Dappledleaf
    Canadaa month ago
  • Endangerment repeal

    This episode could have been much more pointed. In the context of Trump openly soliciting billion dollar donations from the oil industry and promising favors in return, this repeal is a direct response to a kickback offer. He has a track record of lying and exaggerating about the economy, so his trillion dollar savings are not supportable, especially in light of him starting a new oil war. The pushback from your guests was too calm and measured like this is just a policy issue. Finally, and I kn... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zyxw01
    United States2 months ago
  • We need more podcasts like these!

    Both informational and entertaining! I love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skimore21
    United States7 months ago
  • Population control and ‘Diet for a Small Planet ‘

    I hope links will be made to population control and women’s rights to choose and as well as the book “diet for a small planet“

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Southern Marxist 2
    United States7 months ago
  • Lab grown meat

    Just an observation on the term. Every producer of food products, additives, animal feed, crop fertilizers, etc. depends heavily on labs to enhance and “perfect “ their products. To pretend that lab grown meat is unnatural and qualitatively different than farm raised is absurd in that context. Labs are vital to every food we eat.

    Apple Podcasts
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    zyxw01
    United States8 months ago

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Solid journalism with clear explanations of complex topics.
High-quality interviews that connect climate issues to real-world impacts.
Engaging, informative, and well-produced coverage of climate and policy.
Diverse perspectives on food systems and energy transition make it worthwhile to follow.

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#153
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#245
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Burning Questions: The EPA repealed the endangerment finding. Who are the economic winners and losers?
Q: Could states still impose tougher regulations?
California remains a leader with higher EV adoption, but the waiver to enact its own standards has been taken away for now, pushing states to consider incentives and infrastructure to foster cleaner technologies.
Burning Questions: The EPA repealed the endangerment finding. Who are the economic winners and losers?
Q: So even if you take the figure that the Trump administration gives, you know, $1.3 trillion in savings at face value, do the public health and other economic costs of not regulating these gases overshadow that?
All of the evidence points to a resounding yes, that the benefits of avoiding the climate change are much larger than the cost savings.
Is grass-fed beef more nutritious? How can I waste less food? Is insect protein tasty?
Q: This next question comes from Randy: What's the latest on eating insect protein?
The discussion centers on sustainability and nutritional benefits of insect agriculture and its growth compared to livestock.
Is grass-fed beef more nutritious? How can I waste less food? Is insect protein tasty?
Q: In light of our episode looking at factory and regenerative operations, we got this thoughtful question from Laurie.
Listeners asked about the nutritional comparison of modern versus traditional farming practices, particularly focusing on meat and vegetables.
What the World’s Farmers Can Teach Us About Climate Resilience
Q: How is climate change affecting rice production and what solutions are being seen?
Climate change causes extreme weather swings affecting rice yields, prompting shifts in planting schedules and experimentation with new seed varieties that can withstand flooding.

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What is How We Survive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thought-provoking climate solution podcast that blends policy, business, and on-the-ground agriculture. Across episodes, listeners hear deep dives into how policy shifts, market dynamics, and innovative food technologies intersect with everyday life—from endangerment findings and energy incentives to lab-grown meat, regenerative farming, and practical resilience in farming communities. Noteworthy is the consistent pairing of rigorous journalism with practical implications for industry players and policymakers, plus a recurring focus on how climate action translates into real-world costs, opportunities, and geopolitical shifts. This show likely appeals to listeners who want clear explanations of complex climate topics and tangible stories ... more

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2. Corey Melby
3. Bruce Rastetter
4. Paolo Frans
5. Marino Frans
6. Chris Field
7. Rachel Muncrief
8. Somini Sengupta

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