Are Trees the Ultimate Weapon Against Global Warming?

Are Trees the Ultimate Weapon Against Global Warming?

Author: The Weather Company, The Weather Channel August 13, 2019 Duration: 22:38
Tree planting campaigns have taken root around the world. But has the secret to curbing climate change really been in our backyards all along?

Hosted by meteorologist Kait Parker, Warming Signs digs into the stories behind our changing planet. This isn't just a rundown of dire forecasts; it's a thoughtful exploration of the science, the solutions, and the people on the front lines of environmental shifts. Each episode of this podcast from The Weather Company peels back the layers of complex issues-from coastal erosion to energy transitions-with a blend of clarity and engaging conversation. You'll find that Kait's approach balances necessary expertise with a relatable wit, making daunting topics both accessible and compelling. The goal is to move past the alarmist headlines to uncover tangible reasons for optimism and practical steps forward. New episodes arrive every other Tuesday, offering a regular dose of insight and perspective. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the forces shaping our world and the innovative ideas aiming to forge a better path.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 43

Warming Signs
Podcast Episodes
How Your Climate Actions Are Being Used Against You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:59
Who is really behind the push to stop flying in the name of climate change? Or to stop using straws and to stop eating meat? Dr. Michael Mann argues that both individual action and institutional change are needed to tack…
Can Cutting Out Meat Curb Climate Change? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:44
Meatless options are popping up everywhere you look. Some are touting them as a game-changer in a warming world. Join Kait for a chat with Dr. Jason Rowntree, an agricultural expert who specializes in resilience farming.…
How Winter Weather Is Changing in a Warming World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:59
How are disappearing sea ice and changes in the Arctic influencing winter weather in the U.S.? Join Kait for a chat with Dr. Judah Cohen, director of seasonal forecasting at Atmospheric and Environmental Research, a Veri…
Freed from ‘Whale Jail,’ But Not Out of Danger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:04
Join Kait for a chat with Charles Vinick of the Whale Sanctuary Project and oceanographic explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of Jacques Cousteau, for a chat about the future the freed whales face in a warming world.
Why Big Cats Are Suffering Big Losses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:37
Lions have always captured our imaginations. Join Kait for chat with Dr. Amy Dickman, a conservation biologist at Oxford University, and find out why an animal with no natural predator faces an uphill battle for survival…
How the Big Apple’s Taking a Bite Out of Carbon Emissions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:53
New York City is a leader in the global effort to cut carbon emissions. Join Kait for a chat with the man who makes it all possible. Daniel Zarrilli is New York’s Chief Climate Policy Advisor.
The Difference Youth Climate Activists Hope to Make [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:40
Join Kait Parker as she talks to Alexandria Villasenor, a leader of the Youth Climate Strike last month in New York, about what is driving the movement.
Health, Humanity and Hunger in a Warming World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:47
Join Kait from Mashable’s Social Good Summit, as she interviews Chef Jose Andres, who just returned from feeding Hurricane Dorian survivors and first responders in the Bahamas, and Dr. Maria Neira of the World Health Org…
What Your Kids are Learning About Climate Change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:17
The climate is changing and, in most classrooms, science lessons are changing right along with it. A growing number of states have adopted standards that require science curriculums to include climate change. But lots of…