Episode 039: Josh Thienpont

What can the mud at the bottom of an Arctic lake tell us about the planet’s future?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Dr. Josh Thienpont, a paleolimnologist from York University’s Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change. By analyzing ancient sediments, he reconstructs the history of northern freshwater ecosystems to trace the accelerating impacts of climate change. We discuss fieldwork in extreme environments and why the Arctic’s past is key to understanding its rapidly changing present.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-039-josh-thienpont***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.