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The Land & Climate Podcast

Land and Climate Review
Climate Change
Pollution
Renewable Energy
US Agriculture
Carbon Offsetting
Decarbonization
Human Rights
Toxic Fashion
Deep Time Reckoning
Environmental Policy
Benzene
Climate Activism
Drax Group
Biomass Energy
Sustainability
Iran
Fossil Fuels
Biodiversity
Modern Forestry Practices
Farm Bill

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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The labour movement has contributed to climate and environmental policy for decades, and developed the concept of a ‘just transition’. Despite this, the relationship between unions and climate policymakers can be strained, with concerns from both par... more

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

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Recent Guests

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?

Hosts

Alasdair McEwen
Host of The Land and Climate Podcast; focuses on climate policy, land use, and energy systems.
Bertie Harrison-Bruninsky
Co-host/host with a focus on climate politics, energy systems, and sustainability discourse.

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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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    Petrogrand
    United States3 years ago

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Great for listeners who want rigorous, policy-relevant climate analysis.
High-caliber discussions that cut through hype on climate topics.
Depth and breadth of info is top-notch with international guests.

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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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A rigorous, policy-focused series that threads together climate, land use, and energy transitions through in-depth interviews with researchers, policymakers, and industry thinkers. Recent episodes spotlight fertilizer market dynamics and food security, AI's climate footprint and transparency in disclosures, wellbeing in climate modelling, Iran's environmental and political protests, and the geopolitics of Arctic regions, greens vs. fossil economies in the Gulf, and the feasibility of fusion and other energy pathways. Guests tend to be academics, researchers, and practitioners who bridge science, economics, and governance, often offering historical context to modern challenges and clear policy implications for decision-makers. The show stand... more

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