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The Land & Climate Podcast

Land and Climate Review
Climate Change
Carbon Offsetting
US Agriculture
Benzene
Deep Time Reckoning
Nuclear Waste
Farm Bill
Voluntary Carbon Market
Methane
Nitrous Oxide
Carbon Credits
Canada
Sustainable Forestry
Long-Term Thinking
Biodiversity Loss
Environmental Law
Plantations
European Union
Climate Crisis
Air Pollution

The editorial team from The Land and Climate Review interview thinkers and policymakers in the world of economics, land-use and climate policy. Find more on our site at www.landclimate.org

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With the recent 'AI Boom', the energy demand of computing has risen dramatically. As generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots such as Chat GPT, Claude, Copilot and Grok become more mainstream, tech companies are racing to build and power new ... more

Climate change is making the lives of many more difficult. Tens of millions of people are already displaced by weather events each year, and studies show that climate breakdown drives mental and physical health crises, increased conflict, drought, an... more

Long before the recent economic crash and brutal killings of protestors in Iran, the country faced enduring environmental crises. Depleted dams and dried rivers have left stretches of land exposed, sending dust clouds across the country and severely ... more

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Noah Gordon
Fellow in the climate program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: Growing pains: how will the fertiliser crisis affect food supply?
Ketan Joshi
Freelance climate and energy analyst and commentator based in Oslo, Norway
Episode: Is Big Tech telling the truth about AI's climate impact?
Inge Schrijver
PhD researcher studying wellbeing in climate modelling
Leiden University
Episode: Why is wellbeing ignored in climate modelling?
Dr. Sanam Mahoozi
Journalist currently reporting on Iran with a background in environmental journalism and academic research
Episode: Are the Iran protests a climate story?
Marianna Poberezhskaya
Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations at Nottingham Trent University, expert in Russian climate ideas and discourse
Nottingham Trent University
Episode: Are Russian climate politics changing?
Mia Bennett
Arctic expert, political geographer and co-author of Unfrozen
Author of Unfrozen
Episode: What does the US really see in Greenland?
Mark Jacobson
Professor of civil and environmental engineering and director of Stanford's Atmosphere and Energy Program.
Stanford University
Episode: Are we closer to reaching clean energy than we might think?
Annette Kehnel
Chair of Medieval History at the University of Mannheim and author specializing in sustainability practices in Medieval Europe
University of Mannheim
Episode: Can the past reframe our view of a sustainable future?
Matthew Hole
Fusion expert and co-chair of the International Fusion Research Council of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Australian National University
Episode: Fusion: is it finally coming together?

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Alasdair McEwan
Host of discussions on climate policy and environmental issues, focusing on sustainability and innovation.
Bertie Harrison-Broninski
A host specializing in historical and contemporary sustainability practices, engaging with experts to explore environmental challenges.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Best of the Energy Transision +Climate Info

    Having been an avid listener of podcasts on climate and the energy transition, and following a number of similar channels on youtube, upon finding the Land&Climate podcast I have to say it`s in a league of its own. The depth and breath of the info presented, plus the calibre of the international guests interviewed is first class. Muchas gracias for the excellent work.

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    United States3 years ago

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Growing pains: how will the fertiliser crisis affect food supply?
Q: What are the immediate policy options for governments facing this crisis?
Gordon suggests acknowledging the short-term limits of scaling fertilizer production, considering storage and stockpiling, diversifying energy inputs, and promoting dietary and agricultural shifts to reduce fertilizer dependence, while recognizing political economy constraints.
Growing pains: how will the fertiliser crisis affect food supply?
Q: Can you explain how fertilizer use works at a high level and why shortages matter now?
Noah Gordon explains that plants need nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, and synthetic fertilizers—largely derived from natural gas—drive high yields. Shortages threaten food security, especially in vulnerable countries, because fertilizer input costs rise and production can slow or halt.
Is Big Tech telling the truth about AI's climate impact?
Q: I started by asking you to explain your concerns around AI and climate change.
The guest outlines that big tech's AI-driven data centers are rapidly increasing energy demand, that many sustainability claims are muddled by umbrella terms, and that corporate disclosures often misrepresent the overall climate impact by focusing on isolated efficiency improvements rather than systemic emissions.
Why is wellbeing ignored in climate modelling?
Q: Can we just explain for listeners, because many listeners might not actually understand the models themselves, how they work and in what circumstances they're actually used?
Three main model types were outlined: Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) that combine economics with climate outcomes, Cost-Benefit IAMs that evaluate the costs of preventing climate damages versus damages from climate change, and process-based IAMs focused on energy and agricultural systems. These models inform policy decisions like setting carbon prices and determining needed levels of renewable energy, while often relying on simplifying assumptions that can misstate or overlook human wellbeing impacts.
Are the Iran protests a climate story?
Q: Was it almost just coincidence perhaps that there was that news pick up at that time?
No, it's not coincidence; experts have been warning about Iran's water crisis for a long time, and the recent acknowledgment by the government has stirred media interest.

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Focused on the intersection of economics, land-use, and climate policy, this podcast engages with diverse experts and policymakers to discuss pressing environmental issues. Episodes cover a wide range of topics, including the impacts of climate change on the Arctic, historical perspectives on sustainability, and innovative solutions like nuclear fusion and urban green projects. Highlighting the voices of academics, activists, and industry leaders, this podcast offers deep insights into current environmental challenges and promotes thoughtful discourse on how to effectively address them. With an emphasis on international cooperation and indigenous rights, it brings unique perspectives that are likely to resonate with listeners committed to s... more

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