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Saving the World From Bad Ideas

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The world is shaped by ideas—some good, some bad, and some that seemed good at the time. This is a podcast about rethinking the things we take for granted, challenging sacred cows, and admitting when we’ve been wrong. With your host, awarded environmental author and activist Mark Lynas, we take a deep dive into the environmental, political, and social debates shaping our future—without the outrage... more

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“We can stop worrying about the climate.”

In this episode of Saving the World from Bad Ideas, Mark Lynas speaks with climate scientist Zeke Hausfather about a dangerously complacent idea: we can stop worrying about the climate. As recent years have ... more

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Are vaccines overrated?

In this episode of Saving the World from Bad Ideas, Mark Lynas speaks with Dr Seth Berkley, infectious disease epidemiologist, former CEO of Gavi, and co-founder of COVAX, about what the world got right and wrong during COVID... more

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Geothermal energy isn't niche—it's everywhere.

In this conversation, Mark Lynas speaks with Terra Rogers—program director for Superhot Rock Geothermal at Clean Air Task Force—about how next-generation geothermal technology could deliver 24/7 carbon... more

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Conspiracy theories are psychologically reassuring closed systems that are corroding democracy.

In this conversation, Mark Lynas speaks with Calum Matheson—associate professor and chair of Communication at the University of Pittsburgh—about why con... more

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Terra Rogers
Program Director for Superhot Rock Geothermal at Clean Air Task Force
Clean Air Task Force
Episode: Bad Idea #47 "Geothermal energy is niche" with Terra Rogers
Calum Matheson
Associate professor and chair of the Department of Communication at the University of Pittsburgh; on the faculty of the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Bad Idea #46 "Conspiracy Theories" with Calum Matheson
Sylvia Earle
Oceanographer, explorer, and founder of Mission Blue
Mission Blue / Oceanographer at large
Episode: Bad Idea #45 "Eating wildlife is more sustainable’" with Sylvia Earle
Nesli Sözer
Research professor at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Episode: Bad Idea #44 "Vegi products are unhealthy’" with Nesli Sözer
Lucia Murillo
Science Coordinator, Sea Shepherd
Sea Shepherd
Episode: Bad Idea #43 "Fishing in the Antarctic" with Matt Savoca, Ted Cheeseman, and Lucia Morillo
Matt Savoca
Marine biologist, Stanford University and California Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Stanford University
Episode: Bad Idea #43 "Fishing in the Antarctic" with Matt Savoca, Ted Cheeseman, and Lucia Morillo
Ted Cheeseman
Research fellow, Freelander Lab, UC Santa Cruz; co-founder of Happy Whale
UC Santa Cruz; Happy Whale
Episode: Bad Idea #43 "Fishing in the Antarctic" with Matt Savoca, Ted Cheeseman, and Lucia Morillo
Tom Heap
Regular presenter on BBC One's Countryfile; co-presenter of Radio 4's Rare Earth series; climate show anchor on Sky News
BBC / Sky News
Episode: Bad Idea #42 "not enough land for renewables" with Tom Heap
Fred Pearce
Veteran environmental writer and journalist
Journalist (New Scientist, etc.)
Episode: Bad Idea #41 "nature is fragile" with Fred Pearce

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Mark Lynas
Host of Saving the World From Bad Ideas, WePlanet

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Bad Idea #43 "Fishing in the Antarctic" with Matt Savoca, Ted Cheeseman, and Lucia Morillo
Q: What are the potential conservation actions discussed on the voyage?
Proposals include creating marine protected areas, especially no-take zones around critical regions like the South Orkney Islands, and ensuring governance that accounts for ecosystem-level sustainability rather than just krill stock alone.
Bad Idea #43 "Fishing in the Antarctic" with Matt Savoca, Ted Cheeseman, and Lucia Morillo
Q: How does krill fishing interact with recovering whale populations?
Whales rely heavily on krill; large aggregations and the recovery of whale populations seem to be directly impacted by the location and intensity of krill fishing, prompting questions about ecosystem sustainability beyond single-stock metrics.
Bad Idea #43 "Fishing in the Antarctic" with Matt Savoca, Ted Cheeseman, and Lucia Morillo
Q: What is the scale and nature of krill fishing in the area around the South Orkney Islands?
The fishery is intense and year-round in key wildlife hotspots, targeting krill with vessels that also process on board, creating a continuous pressure on the ecosystem, with a catch limit of 620,000 tons and rapid exploitation of the most productive zones.
Bad Idea #40 "the food system is fundamentally broken" with Jan Dutkiewicz
Q: Given the complexity of the food system, how can regulation help rather than hinder innovation?
Regulation should aim to protect the public interest and environmental health while removing unnecessary barriers; smart rules can push toward safer labor practices, better animal welfare standards, and cleaner production, without stifling technological advances like plant-based and cellular agriculture.
Bad Idea #40 "the food system is fundamentally broken" with Jan Dutkiewicz
Q: Industrial food is bad. Is that the bad idea we should headline this episode?
No, the issue is not that industrial food is inherently bad, but that labeling the entire system as broken is an oversimplification; we should identify specific problems and pursue scalable, evidence-based solutions within the existing system rather than calling for its destruction.

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What is Saving the World From Bad Ideas about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features thoughtful conversations that challenge conventional thinking on environmental, political, and social issues. Guests span climate science, energy policy, nutrition, conservation, and technology, often debating the practicality and consequences of large-scale solutions and the assumptions behind them. A recurring thread is reframing “big ideas” to emphasize actionable, evidence-based strategies, rather than doom-and-gloom narratives, with a focus on nuanced perspectives from researchers, policymakers, and industry observers. The host is known for pushing rigorous analysis and steering away from tribal discourse, aiming to help listeners separate credible ideas from hype and identify what actually moves the needle on global... more

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