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Get your science on with the new podcast from the Union of Concerned Scientists. Our hosts take on technology, attacks on science, climate change, and more, as they channel the power of science to make the world a better place.
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Jan 21, 2025
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Episodes
Ep. 78: Five Ways to Start a Nuclear War 18.02.2020 28:25
Physicist David Wright discusses the nuclear weapons policies and scenarios that threaten our safety, and how to mitigate those risks.
Ep. 77: This is What Climate Change Looks Like: Wildfires in Australia 04.02.2020 28:31
Climate scientist and educator Dr. Mel Fitzpatrick dissects Australia's wildfires and explores how climate change has made them more catastrophic.
Ep. 76: When Science is Neglected, Who’s Hurt Most? 21.01.2020 28:01
Research scientist Anita Desikan digs into the data to uncover the communities most at risk from the Trump administration ignoring science.
Ep. 75: Rush Hour In Orbit: The Science (and Politics) of Keeping Satellites Safe 07.01.2020 29:00
Physicist and global security expert Dr. Laura Grego fills us in on the past, present, and future of satellites.
Ep. 74: As Carbon Emissions Rise, Rice Nutrition Falls 17.12.2019 29:00
Former USDA senior scientist Lewis Ziska discusses his research on rice and carbon dioxide – and how the Trump USDA suppressed his findings.
Ep. 73: How “Evidence-Based” Became a Dirty Word 03.12.2019 28:31
Dr. Jacob Carter explores the consequences of the Trump administration’s attacks on science.
Ep. 72: Coal Plants, Turn the Power Off and You’ll Make More Money 19.11.2019 28:59
Energy analyst Joe Daniel explains why seasonal shutdowns can save utilities, and customers, money.
Ep. 71: Stressed-Out Fish and Ocean Acidification: Consequences of Climate Change 05.11.2019 28:31
Dr. Sarah Cooley explains how changes in ocean chemistry are having a ripple effect on sea life and our economy.
Ep. 70: Why Trust Science? with Author Naomi Oreskes 22.10.2019 29:00
Science Historian Naomi Oreskes explains why science's social character makes it trustworthy, and what we can learn from science's past.
Ep. 69: From H-Bomb to iPhone: A Scientist’s Journey 08.10.2019 28:40
Dr. Dick Garwin, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, discusses his work developing the hydrogen bomb, GPS, and touch screens, as well as his advocacy for arms control
Ep. 68: Scaling Mountains to Ban Toxic Chemicals in Pajamas 24.09.2019 28:05
Scientist and adventurer Dr. Arlene Blum discusses her research on cancer-causing chemicals in kid’s pajamas in the 70s and chemical safety today.
Ep. 67: Champions of Breakfast: How Cereal Companies Can Take a Bite Out of Climate Change 10.09.2019 28:49
Analyst Karen Perry Stillerman discusses how cereal makers can help farmers improve soil health, prevent water pollution, and reduce the climate impact of our agricultural system.
Ep. 66: HBO’s Chernobyl Sparks Questions About US Nuclear Power Safety 27.08.2019 27:32
Physicist Ed Lyman discusses new safety threats to US nuclear reactors and why risks here are different than in Russia.
Ep. 65: Keeping the Power On During a Climate Crisis 13.08.2019 28:37
How do electricity grid operators make sure there’s always enough energy to meet demand? Energy expert Julie McNamara reveals the painfully wasteful answer.
Ep. 64: Baked Alaska: Fighting Forest Fires on the Last Frontier 30.07.2019 28:31
Dr. Carly Phillips, a climate scientist and fellow at the Union of Concerned Scientists, explains how climate change is turning Alaska into a tinderbox, and what to do about it.
Ep. 63: Killer Heat in the United States 16.07.2019 28:24
Climate scientist Kristy Dahl explains off-the-charts deadly heat, just how bad it could get, and what we can do to avert the worst-case scenario.
Ep. 62: Clean Energy Momentum: From Goals to Gigawatts 02.07.2019 28:45
Ep. 62: Clean Energy Momentum: From Goals to Gigawatts by Union of Concerned Scientists
Ep. 61: Building a More Resilient Puerto Rico with Clean Energy 18.06.2019 28:31
Yanel de Ángel and Ramón Bueno, an architect and climate expert originally from Puerto Rico, discuss how the island can bounce back stronger with renewable energy and other sustainable practices.
Ep. 4: Construyamos Puerto Rico Más Resiliente Con la Energía Limpia 18.06.2019 27:14
Yanel de Ángel y Ramón Bueno, una arquitecta y un experto en el clima de Puerto Rico, hablan de como la energía renovable y otras prácticas sostenibles pueden ayudar a la isla a reponerse.
Ep. 60: Farmers and Crops on a Collision Course with Climate Change 04.06.2019 28:36
A conversation with Dr. Marcia DeLonge about the wide-ranging impacts of global warming on our agriculture system.
Ep. 59: Can the World’s Natural and Cultural Wonders Survive Climate Change? 21.05.2019 28:31
Adam Markham takes us on a tour of World Heritage Sites threatened by a warming world.
Ep. 58: How Do We Make Aging Infrastructure Climate-Safe? 07.05.2019 28:31
Dr. Susanne Moser is an expert on climate change adaptation. She was one of the facilitators of California’s climate-safe infrastructure working group, which brought together scientists, planners, architects, and engineers to figure out how climate impacts can be factored into infrastructure planning.
Ep. 57: Super Pollutants: Carbon Dioxide’s Evil Cousins 23.04.2019 29:01
Dr. Geeta Persad outlines four types of super pollutants that play a significant role in the climate change equation.
Ep. 56: The High Risks of Low-Yield Nuclear Weapons 09.04.2019 29:00
Dr. Lisbeth Gronlund, Co-Director of the Global Security Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists, explains the capabilities of the US nuclear arsenal and why smaller-scale nuclear weapons are just as dangerous as bigger bombs.
Ep. 55: What’s the Deal With the Green New Deal? 26.03.2019 29:00
Dr. Rachel Cleetus, an economist and climate expert at the Union of Concerned Scientists, puts the ambitious Congressional resolution under the microscope.
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