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How We Survive

Marketplace
Climate Change
Climate Crisis
Deepwater Horizon
Gulf Coast
BP Oil Spill
Drought
Climate Solutions
Colorado River
Fishermen
Rio Verde Foothills
Water Scarcity
Western Water Crisis
Electric Vehicles
Extreme Weather
Coastal Residents
Heat Pumps
Rights Of Nature
Composting
Real Estate
Water Rights

“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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Climate change is transforming how the world grows and eats. In this episode, host Amy Scott talks with New York Times international climate correspondent Somini Sengupta about what she’s learned from farmers adapting to extreme weather. From drought... more

About a third of the greenhouse gases cooking our planet come from our food. Agriculture and livestock production are incredibly taxing on the planet. To curb the impact, we need to drastically reduce the amount of land we use to make food, while at ... more

If you have ever bitten into a plant-based burger and felt dissatisfied, or even grossed out, you’re not alone. In this episode, we explore the uncanny valley of meat and dive deep into what makes meat so … meaty. Plus, “The Splendid Table” host Fran... more

Climate change is changing what we eat. As the planet heats up, foods like salmon, chocolate and coffee might be harder to come by and more expensive to buy. In this episode, the “How We Survive” team goes on a food tour around Northern California to... more

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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
Francis Lam
Host of The Splendid Table and editor-in-chief of Clarkson Potter, a cookbook publisher
The Splendid Table
Episode: The Uncanny Valley of Meat
Alan Perlstein
CEO of California Cultured, a company that produces cell-cultivated chocolate.
California Cultured
Episode: Food Tour of the Future
Justin Kolbeck
Co-founder of WildType, a company making cell-cultivated salmon.
WildType
Episode: Food Tour of the Future
Elizabeth Kolbert
Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer
The New Yorker
Episode: The climate crisis is an economic crisis (bonus episode)
Bill McKibben
A longtime climate writer and activist, Bill is the author of numerous books and a co-founder of 350.org.
Episode: "Burning Questions:" A conversation with Bill McKibben about his new book on solar power
Shannon Osaka
Climate zeitgeist reporter at The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: Burning Questions: Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” passed. What now for the climate?
Louis Uccellinni
Former Director of the National Weather Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Episode: Burning Questions: How do cuts to NOAA impact all of us?

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Amy Scott
Host exploring the complexities of climate solutions and financial impacts in her role at Marketplace.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Great climate podcast

    Each season is very different from the preceding season. However, every season is interesting, informative, and well produced. This is certainly one of the best of the climate change podcasts available.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zenman
    United States2 months ago
  • I haven’t listened to this

    I don’t know what this is, but I just got it recommended from Mill and Brazilian so because it was like on their page or something so I’m just gonna give it five stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edizoana
    United States2 months ago
  • Informative

    Well researched, informative and interesting topics. I learn so much from this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JT in 562
    United States4 months ago
  • Fantastic in depth reporting

    Truly impressive interviews, investigative research and exposing. I was particularly impressed by the ESG reporting. Even while working in the industry, the episodes helped me see the bigger arc.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Urtvl285
    United States5 months ago
  • Really Interesting

    I’ve learned a ton listening to this podcast, appreciate how the team examines this issue from a variety of perspectives. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    taterpac party
    United States6 months ago

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Several listeners express satisfaction with how the podcast fosters informed discussions about investment and climate issues.
The engaging storytelling and expert interviews are noted as highlights, offering fresh perspectives on climate challenges.
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Some reviews point out a balanced approach to discussing controversial topics without extreme bias, appealing to a wide audience.

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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.
What the World’s Farmers Can Teach Us About Climate Resilience
Q: What are the most pressing food challenges that people are facing in terms of climate change?
The most pressing food challenges include unreliable weather patterns, impacts of droughts and extreme rains, and the need for farmers to adapt their practices and crops.
The Uncanny Valley of Meat
Q: What is the public perception of cultivated meat?
Uma Valetti emphasized that tasting the product can change perceptions and encourages people to experience how clean and efficient the production process is.
The Uncanny Valley of Meat
Q: How does the cultivated chicken compare to traditional chicken?
Francis noted that while the cultivated chicken has a slightly spongy texture and tastes different from traditional chicken, it can serve as a compelling alternative for those wanting to reduce meat consumption for ecological reasons.
The climate crisis is an economic crisis (bonus episode)
Q: When discussing climate crisis as economic crisis, what comes to mind for you?
The Stern Report predicted the economic damage caused by climate change and pointed out how much cheaper it would be to try to deal with this problem.

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

This podcast tackles the intricate challenges surrounding climate solutions, focusing on the complexities of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing and the role of financial markets in addressing—or exacerbating—climate issues. The content likely spans a variety of topics including the impact of governmental policies, corporate actions, and individual investment decisions on the future of sustainability. Engaging discussions with experts offer insights on how capitalism interacts with environmental challenges, suggesting that while financial capital has the potential to drive positive change, it often also contributes to significant hurdles in achieving sustainability goals. The multifaceted perspectives provided make this po... more

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1. Somini Sengupta
2. Uma Valetti
3. Francis Lam
4. Alan Perlstein
5. Justin Kolbeck
6. Elizabeth Kolbert
7. Bill McKibben
8. Shannon Osaka

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