Ep. 002: Our Warming World: Mark Lynas on Climate Change and the Power of Accountability

In this episode, Chloe introduces herself and her personal journey to the Grange Project. Tom and Chloe then interview Mark Lynas (British author and environmental activist) about the current realities of our climate crisis - the fact that we're unlikely to maintain global warming to 1.5 degrees and the severe implications of reaching 2 degrees. Mark underscores the pivotal role humans play in controlling emissions and calls attention to the crucial role government policies play in this.

The episode concludes with an inspiring call-to-action for listeners to get involved in advocacy and campaigning. Finally, Chloe and Tom reflect on the engaging discussion, reiterating the significance of combined efforts in fighting the climate crisis.

Your Hosts

• Tom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/
• Chloe Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-constable-24155821b/

Our Guest

Mark Lynas is a prominent British author, journalist, and environmental activist known for his work on climate change and environmental issues. He gained international recognition as a vocal advocate of scientific evidence and technology in addressing global challenges. Lynas authored several influential books, including "Our Final Warning: Six Degrees of Climate Emergency," which explored the potential consequences of global warming. Mark Lynas has been a powerful voice in the environmental movement, contributing to public awareness and the debate surrounding climate change and its impact on our planet.

• Website: https://marklynas.org,
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/mark_lynas

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Listen out for:

• [00:01:02] Tom interviews Chloe about her journey to becoming a co-founder of the Grange Project
• [00:08:43] Mark introduces himself and his many professional identities
• [00:13:55] We discuss how the world cannot hold to 1.5 degrees and the potential impacts of 2 degrees of warming
• [00:19:25] Mark talks about how humans have control over their emissions and the importance of government policy
• [00:26:50] A conversation about how the only thing that matters is collective efforts and holding our governments accountable
• [00:31:24] Ideas around how you can get involved in advocacy and campaigning
• [00:36:46] The ‘Wilder Podcast’ closing questions: what is the one thing you would hope listeners would take away from this conversation and what is one practical thing our listeners could do that would have an impact on the climate crisis?
• [00:38:25] Chloe and Tom reflect on the interview and the idea of ‘both/and’

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Books

‘Our Final Warning: Six Degrees of Climate Emergency’ by Mark Lynas: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/our-final-warning-six-degrees-of-climate-emergency-mark-lynas/943303?ean=9780008308575

Mark Lynas delivers a vital and alarming account of the consequences of global warming. From devastating wildfires and disappearing ice caps to the threat of mass extinction, he urgently warns that time is running out to prevent irreversible climate chaos. This book serves as a final warning that we must act decisively to avert a catastrophic future for our planet and civilization.

Websites

https://www.replanet.ngo/

 RePlanet is an alliance of national environmental organisations that share the same values and ambitions. A network of grassroots citizen organisations driven by science-based solutions to climate change, biodiversity collapse and the need to eliminate poverty.

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