Topic: Environmental Research

2 chapters across the catalog

Attunement
Episode 1815 1:03:32 - 1:05:44

1815: Attunement

Melting Glaciers and Climate Signals

Research on the Italian side of Mont Blanc indicates that mountain glaciers are slowing down due to decreased snowfall and rising temperatures. Scientists are rushing to recover ice cores, which act as historical archives of rainfall and volcanic events, before "climate signals" are contaminated by meltwater. Since 2000, mountain glaciers globally have lost an estimated 7 trillion tons of ice.

Climate Change Special
Episode 1663 47:15 - 49:56

1663: Climate Change Special

Acid Rain Meme and Climatology Research Grants

The hosts reflect on the "acid rain" phenomenon of the past, characterizing it as a previous environmental "scam" that has since faded from public discourse. They argue that the discipline of climatology has become a lucrative field driven by the pursuit of billions of dollars in government research grants, incentivizing scientists to maintain the global warming narrative.