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Saving the World From Bad Ideas

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Climate Change
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a WePlanet podcast. 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... more

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Is “climate catastrophism” itself a bad idea?

In this episode of Saving the World from Bad Ideas, Mark Lynas is joined by longtime collaborator and eco-modernist thinker Ted Nordhaus, Executive Director of the Breakthrough Inst... more

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Is green hydrogen the silver bullet for decarbonisation — or a trillion-dollar distraction?

In this episode of Saving the World from Bad Ideas, Mark Lynas is joined by energy analyst, investor, and podcaster Michael Liebreich t... more

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🔍 Episode Summary Is civilisation inherently self-destructive? In this episode of Saving the World from Bad Ideas, Mark Lynas is joined by political scientist and existential risk researcher Dr Luke Kemp to tackle Bad Idea #23 "These are the best of... more

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Can the sun save civilization? In this episode of Saving the World from Bad Ideas, Mark Lynas sits down with legendary climate author and activist Bill McKibben to take on Bad Idea #22: "Solar can’t power the world."

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Julienne Stroeve
A polar climate scientist currently associated with the University of Manitoba
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Episode: Bad Idea #6 "We can still save the arctic" with Julienne Stroeve
Steven Pinker
Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and author of several books including Rationality
Harvard University
Episode: Bad Idea #1 "No such thing as progress" with Steven Pinker

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Mark Lynas
Host of the podcast and an acclaimed environmental author and activist. He discusses pressing environmental and social issues with various experts.

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#176
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#92
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#133
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#146
Finland/Science
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#168
Denmark/Science
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#173
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#216
Spain/Science

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Bad Idea #7 "We Can't co-exist with wolves" with Luigi Boitani
Q: Should we do it?
No, releasing wolves in the UK could lead to conflicts due to the dense human population and the potential for wolf-livestock interactions.
Bad Idea #7 "We Can't co-exist with wolves" with Luigi Boitani
Q: So, did the negative thing emerge in the last few centuries then?
Yes, the negative perception of wolves largely developed as humans transitioned to agricultural societies, which led to conflicts with livestock.
Bad Idea #7 "We Can't co-exist with wolves" with Luigi Boitani
Q: What's the situation with wolves in Europe and North America, how many there are, whether they're increasing, decreasing, and their kind of broader conservation status?
Wolves in Europe are improving, with current estimates around 23,000 individuals, compared to very few in the past. The situation is better than in previous decades due to various conservation efforts.
Bad Idea #4 "The global south can skip fossil fuels" with Vijaya Ramachandran
Q: How should the conversation of climate justice change?
Vijaya suggests a focus on making poor countries richer to improve their resilience against climate change.
Bad Idea #4 "The global south can skip fossil fuels" with Vijaya Ramachandran
Q: Why not invest in clean energy like wind and solar for developing countries?
Vijaya argues that it's impractical as the current energy needs for cooking and other infrastructure cannot be met with renewables alone and highlights the benefits of LPG.

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Exploring the intersections of environmentalism, politics, and societal beliefs, this podcast challenges prevalent ideas and narratives by highlighting both the good and bad opinions that shape public discourse. The host, an accomplished environmental author, facilitates discussions with a variety of experts which dissect major topics such as climate change, technological impacts, and social justice issues, promoting a more nuanced understanding of complex challenges. The conversations prioritize evidence-based reasoning and encourage listeners to think critically about the narratives that influence our perceptions of progress and sustainability. Unique in its approach, the content strives to illuminate the importance of re-evaluating commo... more

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