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Tipping Points
by Peter Knapp
This is a series of interviews with scientists who are concerned about the current state and future of the climate and life on Earth.There is a focus on their personal stories that led to why they are so interested in the environmental and ecological crises, their opinions on public communication, politics, divestment campaigns, having children, Greta Thunberg, travel, carbon footprints, etc. and what they hope to see in the future.
Episodes
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Dr Valeria Scagliotti
Molecular biologist Valeria takes us through her journey in joining XR, as well as her views on the recent Policing Bill, why she changed her bank, and explains why she thinks future pandemics may be more likely.
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Prof Jeff Waage
Ecologist Jeff reflects on his career since he moved to the UK in 1975, his opinions on organic food, how working with nature can help to reconnect with it and to help with mental health.
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Dr Kara Laing
Car Impact Engineer Kara says that her son's future is a motivation for becoming a climate activist, why she doesn't talk about climate change at work, and her views on Greta Thunberg.
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Dr Scott Archer-Nicolls
Climate Scientist Scott tells us how and why he helped to start the group Scientists for Extinction Rebellion, why he feels that changing government's attitudes to digging fossil fuels is more important to change than individual reductions in fossil fuel consumption, and how he was affected by...
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Dr Caroline Vincent
Consultant for Pharmaceuticals Caroline explains what it was like to be arrested and how she helped to create the group Scientists for XR. She also reflects on the importance of time off and how she has both gained and lost friends through learning more about the climate and ecological crisis…
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Dr Charlie Gardner
Conservationist Charlie talks about his life in Madagascar, why he believes protests are scientists’ duty, how he feels about governments coping with future pandemics, and why he and his wife chose not to have children.
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Lucy Hogarth
Astrophysics PhD student Lucy explains why she is interested to learn more about why people don't want to talk about climate change, why Extinction Rebellion is seen as a left-wing group, and some difficult conversations she has had with her family.
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Dr Aaron Thierry
Earth Systems Scientist and Sociologist Aaron discusses his experiences with native Canadians whilst researching permafrost in the arctic, why he thinks people reject scientific arguments, green oil, and why he has started a new PhD in social science to research communication of science to...
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Jade Shih
Ex-oil-and-gas-engineer and Teacher Jade opens up about how schools’ attitudes towards teaching the climate crisis is changing, how she feels about her past lucrative career in fossil fuel extraction, how her life has changed since then, and what makes her happy now. She also reflects on the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is a series of interviews with scientists who are concerned about the current state and future of the climate and life on Earth.There is a focus on their personal stories that led to why they are so interested in the environmental and ecological crises, their opinions on public communication, politics, divestment campaigns, having children, Greta Thunberg, travel, carbon footprints, etc. and what they hope to see in the future.
HOSTED BY
Peter Knapp
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This is a series of interviews with scientists who are concerned about the current state and future of the climate and life on Earth.There is a focus on their personal stories that led to why they are so interested in the environmental and ecological crises, their opinions on public communication,...
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