Climate Connections
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Climate Connections: Why do the pH levels of the early oceans…
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A special segment on Money FM 89.3's Breakfast Show that brings you on an exclusive audio journey to the ends of the world, covering in-depth environment, natural history and climate change stories that intertwine with human life on Earth.
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- Climate Connections: Why do the pH levels of the early oceans matter? And what does it tell us about Earth’s evolving habitability in the broader context of climate change? · 13 minA new study has found that ocean acidity may have prevented life on Earth from developing for the planet's first 500 million years. On this episode of Climate Connections, its…
- Climate Connections: Climate change is creating that perfect rat storm · 17 minOver the years, scientists have linked climate change to rising sea levels, extreme weather and melting polar ice caps. But as the mercury rises, urban rat populations too are…
- Climate Connections: Top things to know about mycorrhizal fungi and why they are "climate warriors" · 15 minFungi represent an entire kingdom of life on Earth. In fact, millions of species of fungi share our space on this planet. And since soil contains more than three times as much…
- Climate Connections: How are climate change & human activities affecting soil quality & vice versa? · 20 minThe soil beneath our feet is often forgotten and sometimes thought to be limitless and indestructible. But in fact, soil is key to feeding people, and in preserving the planet we…
- Climate Connections: How can we protect what we don't know? A deep dive into why new species discoveries are so crucial. · 19 minSpecies all over the world are declining at harrowing rates - driven by a mix of factors such as climate change and other human activities. But, there’s a bright light on the…
- Climate Connections: Why is executing the High Seas Treaty to ensure sustainable fishing so challenging? · 10 minTo protect our planet - meeting the global ‘30 by 30’ target of safeguarding 30% of oceans by 2030 is crucial. But that will not be possible without effective enforcement of…
- Climate Connections: Solomon Islands' First Female Rangers Break Barriers To Help Save Leatherback Turtles · 14 minLeatherback sea turtles are classified by the IUCN as Vulnerable on a global level, but their subpopulation in the Western Pacific are faring far worse than others. According to…
- Climate Connections: From Roots To Reef - Breathing new life into mangrove ecosystems in Lombok, Indonesia · 14 minOver the last three decades, deforestation has led to a 40% reduction in forest cover in Indonesia. Mangroves, one of the most essential ecosystems for coastal communities, have…
- Climate Connections: Mission Blue - "Her Deepness" Dr Sylvia Earle's Lifelong Quest To Turn The Tides For Our Blue Planet · 18 minThe ocean holds clues to past civilisations and cultures, provides a rich resource for new medicines and treatments, but more importantly, is home to millions of undiscovered…
- Climate Connections: Are you underconsuming what you have? · 13 minDo you use your things for what they are worth before throwing it out? With a lot more focus placed on fighting the effects of climate change, the pace at which we’re using our…
- Climate Connections: Vulture Restaurants - Providing a lifeline for critically endangered vultures in Cambodia · 13 minVultures are often misunderstood and feared as they are often pictured tearing the remains from rotting carcasses. But as nature’s critical clean-up crew, vultures play a vital…
- Climate Connections: Cooking up a storm - How climate change is rewriting the rules of extreme storms · 12 minEvery Atlantic hurricane that formed this year had higher wind speeds because of climate change. In fact, scientists found that the extra juice from warmer-than-average ocean…
- Climate Connections: Lifeless Coral Reefs - 3D-printed good old-fashioned terracotta tiles to the rescue · 14 minCoral reefs have long been regarded as one of the earliest and most significant ecological casualties of global warming. And as ocean temperatures continue to rise, mass…
- Climate Connections: Will the ‘new collective quantified goal’ on climate finance be inclusive enough? · 14 min2024 is "virtually certain" to be the hottest on record. In recent months, the world has seen back-to-back hurricanes, catastrophic flooding, devastating typhoons and severe…
- Climate Connections: Unlocking Earth's Superhot Geothermal Energy in the Taupō Volcanic Zone · 12 minUntil now, geologists have been divided as to whether this superdeep, superhot resource can be tapped. Rock under high temperature and pressures - more than 373 degrees Celsius…
- Climate Connections: Tiny matters - Using acoustic sound waves to model how algae affects climate, human health · 13 minAlgae are microscopic organisms that live in aquatic habitats and they use photosynthesis to produce energy from sunlight, just like plants. So far, there are over 50,000 species…
- Climate Connections: A scrap revolution - Challenges behind pushing the needle on industrial recycling · 13 minIndustrial waste makes up at least 50% of waste generated globally. And much of that waste is the result of poor quality products from manufacturing processes, as well as the…
- Climate Connections: Earth In Focus - Tapping On The Power Of Thought-Provoking Nature Films & Community For Conservation · 13 minNature films tell the stories of the world's flora, fauna, and landscapes - often a journey into the secret lives of what exists around us. These stunning visual tales show us…
- Climate Connections: Farmers eye carbon credits as a way of regenerating revenue and nature · 13 minNature is our life support system, but right now, it’s in trouble. WWF’s latest Living Planet Report reveals that the average size of wildlife populations have declined by a…
- Climate Connections: A third of African apes under threat as demand surges for critical minerals needed for clean energy technology · 15 minAbout 180,000 chimpanzees, gorillas and bonobos could be directly or indirectly threatened by current and future mining projects for these transition metals, particularly in West…
