"Ice Cores Are Time Travel" Interview with Glaciologist Dr. Peter Neff

There's a heatwave happening in Europe so let's cool down this week by getting into some polar research and  understand how we know the climate is changing from one of the most inhospitable places on earth.  This week on the show we are joined by Dr. Peter Neff,(@icy_pete) assistant research professor at the University of Minnesota.  Peter is  a glaciologist and climate scientist working primarily to develop glacier ice core records of past climate, environmental conditions, and atmospheric chemistry.  We discuss the significance of Ice core data for understanding the changing climate, how ice cores are collected, the geo-politics of the antarctic and the military begins of polar research.  Peter also discusses his ethos when it comes to communicating scientific ideas and dealing with social media doomerism.  LinksPeter's video on ice core drilling Peter's publications and work Peters Website Joe Hansons Youtube channel shout outsPolar impact- supporting ethnic and racial minorities working in Polar research@PolarImpactPrem Gill founder of Polar Impact@PolarPremProgressive Economic Forum @PEF_online James Meadway for organsing it @meadwaCouncillor Linda Foley - @LindaFLabourManchester Schools, Teachers and Governors who are stepping forward for climate education Support the show