EPISODE · Nov 12, 2024 · 51 MIN
Raising the Heat: How Warming Can Reduce Lifespans & Slow Economic Growth with Michael Greenstone
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David & Ed chat with University of Chicago's Michael Greenstone. Show Notes:(02:52) Engineering the Planet(03:25) The future of the Temperature–Mortality Relationship(04:48) Valuing the Global Mortality Consequences of Climate Change(07:36) Climate Damages and Adaptation Potential Across Sectors of the US(09:35) Heat Exposure & Poverty(11:30) Seasonality of Mortality Under Climate Change(13:59) Evaluating the 35°C Wet-Bulb Temperature Adaptability Threshold(15:30) Relationship Between Season of Birth, Temperature Exposure, & Wellbeing(17:35) Heat & Learning(20:14) Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World(22:06) Air Pollution on Life Expectancy from China’s Huai River Policy(25:10) Introducing the Air Quality Life Index(26:52) The Clean Air Act of 1970 & Adult Mortality(26:58) US: Clean Air Act (1970)(28:34) China’s War on Pollution(32:45) For Breathable Air(34:31) Social Cost of Carbon(40:48) The Social Cost of Carbon Is Now US$225 Per Tonne(42:07) Rising Temperatures, Melting Incomes(42:11) The Macroeconomic Impact of Climate ChangeProduced by Amit TandonSend us a text (if you'd like a response, please include your email)Follow us on:LinkedInBlueskyX/TwitterInstagramEnergy vs Climate relies on the support of our generous listenersDonate to keep Energy vs Climate goingProduced by Bespoke Podcasts
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David & Ed chat with University of Chicago's Michael Greenstone. Show Notes: (02:52) Engineering the Planet (03:25) The future of the Temperature–Mortality Relationship (04:48) Valuing the Global Mortality Consequences of Climate Change (07:36) Climate Damages and Adaptation Potential Across Sectors of the US (09:35) Heat Exposure & Poverty (11:30) Seasonality of Mortality Under Climate Change (13:59) Evaluating the 35°C Wet-Bulb Temperature Adaptability Threshold (15:30) Relati...
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