Episode 309: Looking to the Future with Climate Engineering

Episode 309: Looking to the Future with Climate Engineering

Author: That’s What I Call Science December 7, 2025 Duration: 27:50
“Engineers got us into this mess…it’s engineers who will get us out again.” This is a catchphrase of one of our guests today, Associate Professor Evan Franklin. Along with Professor Tim Finnigan, Evan joined Sarah and Olly to talk about all things climate engineering, and why it’s so important that more engineers get involved. This episode also marks a special occasion for us, as it’s Dr Sarah Lyden’s last time co-hosting at TWICS. We’re super grateful for Sarah’s time on the show, and ho...

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