Geoengineering, wind and sea squirts - Planet Earth Podcast - 10.09.07

Geoengineering, wind and sea squirts - Planet Earth Podcast - 10.09.07

Author: Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) September 7, 2010 Duration: 8:00
This week we talk to two researchers about the technological solutions some scientists say we might have to use to tackle climate change. With average temperatures expected to rise by 2C this century, and efforts to cut greenhouse emissions proving painfully slow so far, scientists are saying it might be prudent to have a plan B. Professor Tim Lenton and Dr Nem Vaughan from the University of East Anglia explain the differences between the two approaches to geoengineering - removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and reflecting sunlight to keep temperatures down. Later on we find out how scientists use a field full of radars in Wales to help forecast extreme weather. We also hear what the UK Government's chief scientific advisor thinks about the latest climate change controversies in the news, how researchers have figured out what colour dinosaurs were and why carpet sea squirts have been spotted in Scotland.

Produced by the Natural Environment Research Council, Planet Earth brings the latest environmental science out of the lab and into your ears. This isn't a series of dry lectures, but a collection of conversations that dig into the pressing questions about our world. You'll hear directly from the researchers on the front lines, those who are tracking climate patterns, studying fragile ecosystems, and developing new medical insights inspired by the natural world. Each episode feels like a field trip, offering a clear and engaging look at how science interprets the complex systems of our home planet. The discussions often reveal surprising connections between disciplines, showing how earth science and human health are deeply intertwined. Tune in for thoughtful explorations that make sense of everything from vast geological processes to the microscopic life in a single drop of water. For anyone curious about the forces shaping our environment and our future, this podcast provides essential and grounded perspective.
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