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Climate Curious

Are you Climate Curious? If you care about the world, but find the current conversation about climate change confusing, scary or boring – then this might be the podcast for you. Join TEDxLondon and co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst as we lift the lid on the climate emergency by speaking to the world’s leading and most relatable climate pioneers. Find out why cities are key to the climate fight, why we need to tackle systemic problems (and not just plastic straws), and why we’re all a bit crap at

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Why we need new climate stories

Climate Curious ·

2025/01/30

“We need new stories to live by,” says ecolinguist Arran Stibbe on the Climate Curious podcast. Current narratives based on growth and consumerism are leading us down the wrong road. Instead, let’s focus on new stories that show nature as not something to be exploited, but as a home for all life. Tune in to learn how your metaphors might just save the world! Learn how to analyse the stories we live by in Arran’s free online course, ‘Stories We Live By’.Created by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by

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49:41

The inequality of mineral mining – and how to fix it

Climate Curious ·

2025/01/29

Is critical mineral mining at risk of creating new harms as it solves old ones? Yes, if we don't course correct now. Lithium, cobalt, and nickel are essential for the energy transition, but their extraction often leaves destruction behind. Galina Angarova, a member of an Indigenous group in Siberia; the Buryat peoples, joins Climate Curious to unpack the dilemmas of critical mineral mining and how to fix it. As Galina says, “we need to start from ourselves. We have to start with our human

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9:49

Why parents are taking a love-led approach to climate...

Climate Curious ·

2025/01/23

Climate action is the new five-a-day for your kids, says Maya Mailer on TEDxLondon’s Climate Curious. The co-founder of Mothers Rise Up and co-director of Our Kids’ Climate shares how parent-led groups are bringing fresh creativity to the climate movement. From Mary Poppins-themed flash mobs to subverted Father’s Day cards and stilt walkers symbolising oil derricks, parents are getting inventive in ways that unite families — kids, grandparents, and loved ones — to take a stand. The love-led

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11:44

Climate Mixtape: 2025 vision board

Climate Curious ·

2025/01/16

What’s on your 2025 climate vision board? To get you started, we asked some of our favourite climate peeps what’s on theirs. From protecting indigenous rights, to furthering the global adoption of renewable energy, and strengthening democracy, take a beat to think about what different parts of the movement are doing and what climate progress looks like.Featuring:Anand GopalDaza AghajiGalina AngarovaJonathan FoleyMaya MailerNeil VoraKumi NaidooKalpana AriasCreated by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by

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37:01

How does cancel culture show up in climate?

Climate Curious ·

2025/01/13

Cancel culture is impacting the climate sector –and it’s stalling progress, says writer and strategist Jenny Morgan, in conversation with co-host Ben Hurst on Climate Curious. Exploring the realities of how a culture of fear in corporate climate action is delaying action, Jenny outlines a solution available right now –collaboration. Tune in to learn more about how cancel culture can sometimes overshadow climate solutions, and actionable tips to navigate away from intolerance and judgement, and

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7:44

How communities are taking control of local food...

Climate Curious ·

2025/01/10

Slimy salad stuck to the back of your fridge? We’ve all been there. There’s no worse feeling. First invented by NASA in the 1980s, aeroponics is a farming method now being applied to help people grow food more reliably, locally. Climate Curious spoke to LettUs Grow co-founder and CEO Charlie Guy to learn about how technology can help growers succeed with close-to-home crops all year round in England, Wales, and globally.Created by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by Josie ColterProduced by Ben

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10:56

Why Africa’s workforce are climate leaders, not just...

Climate Curious ·

2025/01/02

When it comes to climate work in Africa, inequality is rampant between local “workers in the field” and mostly Global North partners in leadership roles. Climate entrepreneur Joshua Amponsem is advocating for the visibility and representation of local knowledge bearers! His big idea? Lifting up local voices and expertise with early funding and opportunities through academia, policy and finance. Empowering the next generation of local leaders in the Global South, here's Joshua Amponsem on Climate

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3:57

How not to get cancelled (or cancel others) over climate

Climate Curious ·

2024/12/24

Today we’re talking about how to communicate with skeptics. Empathy, building rapport, and most importantly not letting arguments distract from the real goal of climate solutions! Exploring different perspectives and keeping perspective on the north star. On embracing conversation with those we don’t necessarily agree with, here’s advocate, strategist, and writer Jenny Morgan.Full episode to be released on January 13th. Get on the waitlist for Jenny's upcoming book, Cancel Culture in Climate, at

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7:25

How solar panels became the darling of the climate...

Climate Curious ·

2024/12/19

Solar power is a huge success story. How did it happen? 20+ year solar champion, goose keeper, and BloombergNEF solar analyst Jenny Chase joins Climate Curious to share the story. Tune in to learn who we have to thank for its current low cost, how solar panels proliferated in Pakistan, and how to jump aboard the solar wave! Recorded live at TED Countdown 2024.Created by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by Josie ColterProduced by Ben BeheshtyCurated by Maryam PashaHosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst

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6:51

How methane ‘goggles’ are making pollution visible

Climate Curious ·

2024/12/13

Ready yourself: methane success story incoming! Using none other than a satellite and a pair of methane-busting ‘goggles’ (i.e. an infrared camera), this week’s Climate Curious guest has been eliminating methane in Europe – with great success. On how methane ‘goggles’ are making invisible super-pollutants visible, here’s methane scientist from the Environmental Defense Fund, Daniel Zavala-Araiza. Recorded live at TED Countdown 2024.Created by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by Josie ColterProduced by

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6:57

Upskilling newsrooms to tell the story of climate change

Climate Curious ·

2024/12/05

From sports to storms, every beat’s a climate beat, says the content editor at the Oxford Climate Journalism Network, Katherine Dunn. In conversation with Climate Curious, Katherine shares three effective strategies for newsrooms to tell the story of climate change worldwide: connect climate to stuff people care about, make small splashes not big waves, and be proactive. Recorded live at TED Countdown 2024. Created by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by Josie ColterProduced by Ben BeheshtyCurated by

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10:45

Why a violence prevention pro is turning her...

Climate Curious ·

2024/11/29

What’s counter-terrorism got to do with climate change? Good question! Global heat waves have fuelled a surge in climate mis-and disinformation across mainstream platforms, says Vidhya Ramalingam, a violence prevention pro and the CEO and founder of Moonshot. She joins Climate Curious to share how she’s developing technology to keep communities safe from harmful climate misinformation and disinformation. Recorded live at TED Countdown 2024. Watch Vidhya’s TEDxLondon Talk, ‘Why I talk to white

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10:08

How people power can help prepare us for climate shocks

Climate Curious ·

2024/11/21

Do you refuse to stand on the sidelines of climate shocks? You might be an “apocalyptic optimist”, says sociologist Dana R. Fisher on TEDxLondon’s Climate Curious. Tune in to hear why Dana thinks things are going to get worse before they get better, how pulling together can help us become more resilient in the face of climate shocks, and practical tips for getting started on your climate action journey today. Recorded live at TED Countdown 2024.Watch Dana’s TED Talk.Read Dana’s book ‘Saving

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What’s Ragnarök got to do with climate change?

Climate Curious ·

2024/11/14

Ragnarök isn’t just an ancient Norse myth that describes the destruction of the universe and the rebirth of a new world after the cataclysm, it’s a model for how we can tell new stories of climate resilience. Contemporary folklorist Lauren Fadiman joins Climate Curious to share how ancient legends can help us overcome the challenges using the power of storytelling, to break and remake the way we see the world. After all, if we’ve done it before, we can do it again! Recorded live at TED Countdown

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How the Pacific Climate Warriors took back their story

Climate Curious ·

2024/11/08

Turning pity into power, the Pacific Climate Warriors reclaimed the narrative to bring a new meaning to climate action taking place in climate vulnerable nations in the Pacific Islands.A founder of the Pacific Climate Warriors and Beyond the Narrative, Fenton Lutunatabua joins Climate Curious to share why the narratives we tell ourselves and others about our experiences, history, and potential are vitally important to not just get right; but to show nuance and shade, and to honour people’s real

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9:44

What do zombies and vampires have to do with climate...

Climate Curious ·

2024/10/31

Climate curious, or climate creepy? To celebrate our halloween special last year, we're revisiting our chat with disease detective, Neil Vora, to explain why increasing global temperatures means the emergence of new health threats is more likely. Plus, explore the connection between zombies, vampires, and infectious disease. Recorded live at TEDxLondon Countdown 2023.Enjoyed this episode?Listen to the full conversation here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:48

Why the UK government refuses to defend the UK's...

Climate Curious ·

2024/10/24

Stop Rosebank campaigner Lauren MacDonald joins Climate Curious to discuss the urgent court case against the approval of the Rosebank oilfield, the UK's biggest undeveloped oilfield. Tune in to learn about the environmental and social impacts of Rosebank, the legal battle fronted by Uplift and Greenpeace, and how you can support the fight for a just transition to renewable energy.Visit stoprosebank.org.uk to add your name in support and be part of the movement for a cleaner, fairer future. Hosted on

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8:53

What are regenerative cultures?

Climate Curious ·

2024/10/18

Big Brother star Daze Aghaji, a climate justice activist and artist joins Climate Curious to explain the theory behind regenerative cultures. In conversation with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst, we ask, how do you build a healthy, resilient culture that holds us through hard times and pushes us into a world we want to live in? As Daze explains, “in these systems of abuse: no-one wins.”If you enjoyed this Quickie, listen to Daze's full interview on Climate Curious, How to act from a place of

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5:55

BOSS series: What resilience looks like in Vanuatu

Climate Curious ·

2024/10/10

Not only one of the smallest and most remote nations in the world, Vanuatu is also one of the most resilient. In conversation with Climate Curious’ Ashleigh Brown, Fijian and communications expert Mereseini Tuivuniwai talks about the impacts of climate change in the Pacific islands, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and the resilience of local communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What the closure of the UK’s last coal plant means

Climate Curious ·

2024/10/04

Earlier this week, the closure of the coal-powered Ratcliffe power station in Nottinghamshire was announced. Tessa Khan, the Director of Uplift UK joins Climate Curious to discuss why this is such an important win, not only because it marks the end of industrialisation and the pollution reductions associated, but more importantly, because the unions and people were at the heart of the transition.Follow Climate Curious:NewsletterInstagramTwitterLinkedInFacebookSuggest a topicyou’d like Climate

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