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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…
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Climate CuriousWhat farmers in India are doing to protect their crops from heat waves
A greenhouse-in-a-box is helping small-scale farmers yield more dependable and successful crops in India, thanks to TED Fellow and green farming innovator…
Climate CuriousClimate Quickie: Why guilt and shame don’t drive climate action
Why the blame game won’t work in climate and what to say instead, with atmospheric scientist, author, TED speaker and one of TIME’s 100 most influential…
Climate CuriousHow climate tech got its sexy back
Wanna make big bucks? Invest in climate positive companies, says Silicon Valley climate tech investor, Gabriel Kra, on the latest episode of Climate Curious by…
Climate CuriousWhy talking is the most important thing you can do to fight climate change
How to fix climate change? Start by having a good old chit chat about it, says atmospheric scientist, author, TED speaker and one of TIME’s 100 most…
Climate CuriousWhy oceans are heroes, not victims
“We've just been talking about the ocean as a victim, but I believe that it’s part of the solution,” says ocean adviser for the UN, Susan Ruffo, on the latest…
Climate CuriousWhy the climate crisis is a health crisis
“It’s impossible to have healthy people on a sick planet,” says climate and health campaigner Shweta Narayan, on the latest episode of Climate Curious by…
Climate CuriousHow seaweed reduces cow burps
Gassy cows no more – Ermias Kebreab, animal scientist and TED speaker shares how feeding cows seaweed reduces their methane filled burps on the latest episode…
Climate CuriousClimate Quickie: How to prevent climate activism burnout
If you want to look after the planet, first of all, you need to look after yourself. We catch up with anti-fossil fuel environmental campaigner, Tzeporah…
Climate CuriousWhy climate has a youthwashing problem
Youthwashing is the latest corporate eco marketing strategy. But young climate activists aren't falling for it, says environmental educator Isaias Hernandez…
Climate CuriousHow cities are redefining what it means to be green
Cities — if they are designed to be sustainable, equitable and joyous — are the best hope for humanity, says architect, author and TED speaker, Vishaan…
Climate CuriousClimate Quickie: What even is COP?
Everyone’s talking about COP26, but what is it? We sit down with Rt Hon. David Lammy MP, to get a 5-minute explainer on what this curious ‘COP’ is, which…
Climate CuriousWhy fossil fuels are the new weapons of mass destruction
In what world would stockpiling something so deadly it threatens the future of human survival on planet Earth, make sense? Yep, that’s right, THIS planet!…
Climate CuriousComing Soon: Season 3
We're back! Launching October 27, co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst give a sneak peek of the climate goodies we'll be sharing in Season 3 of TEDxLondon's…
Climate CuriousClimate Quickie: What anti-apartheid can teach the climate movement
From protesting on the front lines against the apartheid in South Africa to sitting in the boardrooms of global climate change and human rights organisations…
Climate CuriousClimate Quickie: Why climate change is unfair
Why is it that the communities that have the least to do with creating climate change are the ones who suffer the most harm? You only have to look at Guyana…
Climate CuriousHow we can fight air pollution, together
“Our lungs are not experiments. Every single minute, every day, damage is being done. And that's what happened to Ella,” says clean air advocate Rosamund…
Climate CuriousClimate Quickie: Why cheap food is killing us
The biggest myth about healthy food? That it’s expensive. In this Climate Quickie with knowledge broker, community chef and food policy-maker Dee Woods, she…
Climate CuriousHow culture can help us win the climate war, p.2
In the second of a special two-part feature, we’re back with South African human rights and environmental activist, Kumi Naidoo, on how we can tap into…
Climate CuriousHow culture can help us win the climate war, p.1
In the first of a special Climate Curious two-part feature, we hear from the extraordinary South African human rights and environmental activist, Kumi Naidoo…
Climate CuriousClimate Quickie: What is queer ecology?
Our latest feature Climate Quickies gives you bitesize nuggets of climate goodies – in under 5 minutes! This week, we’re talking queer ecology – gender…
Climate CuriousWhat’s going on with fish in West Africa?
Superfood sardines, omega three and the ultimate brain food… fish is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet, but overfishing is putting them at…
Climate CuriousClimate Quickie: Is a green economy going to cost too much?
Our latest feature Climate Quickies gives you bitesize nuggets of climate goodies – in under 5 minutes! First up: transitioning to a green economy – how much…
Climate CuriousHow the Guyanese people are fighting big oil
Guyana is a carbon sink and a climate leader, but has been airbrushed out of the global climate movement, as many developing countries are, says international…
Climate CuriousHow green money can make the world go round
“Moving to a green economy delivers on the things that people are already worried about,” says TED Speaker, environmentalist and economist, Angela Francis, on…
Climate CuriousHow to be a global food citizen
Veganism isn’t the only answer to climate change, dignity and equity are, says knowledge broker, community chef and food policy-maker, Dee Woods. In this…
Climate CuriousWhy we need to stop hating on bugs
Scary creepy crawlies, indestructible cockroaches and fluffy bumble bees… we’ve written narratives that have got bugs all wrong, says modern day explorer Will…
Climate CuriousWhy Mother Nature is a drag queen
If you’ve ever thought about being a lady in the streets, but a freak on the peaks – this one’s for you! Thigh high boots, full glam and bouncy curls for days…
Climate CuriousComing Soon: Season 2
We're back! Launching June 2nd, co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst introduce some of the topics we’ll cover in Season 2 of TEDxLondon's Climate Curious…
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Best of Season 1
Join Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst in this bonus episode as they celebrate the highs and lows of season 1 of the Climate Curious podcast by TEDxLondon. From…
Climate CuriousWhy what you wear is about more than fashion
Far from being frivolous, fashion is cultural currency, a tool of self-expression, and a much-loved confidence boost, but sadly it’s a problematic friend…
Climate CuriousWhy the law can save the planet
Forget imaginary superheroes, there is a team of legal avengers that are fighting every day on behalf of us and the planet. These legal heroes are shutting…
Climate CuriousWhy you feel anxious about climate change (and what to do about it)
Young people are terrified, depressed and anxious about the climate crisis. And the pressure society puts on them to drive innovation and lead change isn’t…
Climate CuriousWhy climate justice can’t happen without racial justice
The climate conversation is changing; a more inclusive, diverse and equitable story around climate is emerging, with race at the centre. This week’s extra…
Climate CuriousWhy there’s much more to climate action than reducing your carbon footprint
What comes to mind when you think of the climate change conversation? Puffed-up academics? Militant hippies? Infuriating climate sceptics? Only ten years to…
Climate CuriousWhy our cities must ditch the exhaust pipe
You don’t have to be an expert or a car owner to get involved in the exhaust pipe debate – from the way your parcels are delivered to how you get around, we’re…
Climate CuriousWhy your gas stove has to go
It’s not just what you are cooking that could be killing you, but how you are cooking. Millions of people each day turn on their gas stoves without a single…
Climate CuriousWhy climate change is everyone's business
Charmian Love wants you to shake up your mindset. More specifically, to stop worrying about whether you’re on the right or wrong side of the climate…
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Coming Soon: 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…