EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 35 MIN
Is It Too Late? Geoengineering, Sea Level Rise & the Future of Our Planet
from Business Talk · host Business Talk
In this episode of Business Talk, we welcome Dr. John Colin Mutter, Professor at Columbia University with dual appointments in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), to explore the core ideas from his acclaimed book, Climate Change Science: A Primer for Sustainable Development. Written to bridge the gap between climate science and policy, the book presents the "essential canon" of climate knowledge that non-scientists, students, and policymakers need to understand before entering debates on climate action. In this conversation, Dr. Mutter unpacks the science behind sea level rise and its uneven regional impact, explains why future hurricanes may be fewer but far more intense, and distinguishes between scientific uncertainty and the greater challenge of predicting human behavior around energy transitions. He also introduces two critical additions in the second edition, attribution science, which uses statistical methods to assess how much climate change influences specific extreme weather events, and a new chapter on geoengineering approaches such as Solar Radiation Management and Direct Air Capture, each carrying vastly different risk profiles. With India and much of the developing world facing disproportionate climate consequences, Dr. Mutter's message is clear: understanding the core science is not optional, it is essential for meaningful action. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. Disclaimer: 1. The background music incorporated in this video is the intellectual property of its respective developer and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Notwithstanding that it is a free-to-use version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy, and Deepak Bhatt do not own, and expressly do not claim, any rights, title, or interest in or to this music. 2. Dr. John Colin Mutter shared key insights from his book, “Climate Change Science: A Primer for Sustainable Development”, in an engaging episode of the Business Talk podcast. The uploaded video contains copyrighted content, so changing any graphics, music, or on-screen appearance of the author or host is not allowed.
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In this episode of Business Talk, we welcome Dr. John Colin Mutter, Professor at Columbia University with dual appointments in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), to explore the core ideas from his acclaimed book, Climate Change Science: A Primer for Sustainable Development. Written to bridge the gap between climate science and policy, the book presents the "essential canon" of climate knowledge that non-scientists, students, and policymakers need to understand before entering debates on climate action. In this conversation, Dr. Mutter unpacks the science behind sea level rise and its uneven regional impact, explains why future hurricanes may be fewer but far more intense, and distinguishes between scientific uncertainty and the greater challenge of predicting human behavior around energy transitions. He also introduces two critical additions in the second edition, attribution science, which uses statistical methods to assess how much climate change influences specific extreme weather events, and a new chapter on geoengineering approaches such as Solar Radiation Management and Direct Air Capture, each carrying vastly different risk profiles. With India and much of the developing world facing disproportionate climate consequences, Dr. Mutter's message is clear: understanding the core science is not optional, it is essential for meaningful action. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. Disclaimer: 1. The background music incorporated in this video is the intellectual property of its respective developer and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Notwithstanding that it is a free-to-use version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy, and Deepak Bhatt do not own, and expressly do not claim, any rights, title, or interest in or to this music. 2. Dr. John Colin Mutter shared key insights from his book, “Climate Change Science: A Primer for Sustainable Development”, in an engaging episode of the Business Talk podcast. The uploaded video contains copyrighted content, so changing any graphics, music, or on-screen appearance of the author or host is not allowed.
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