Why the insurance industry could be the key to ending fossil fuels
Climate Curious
by Hilda Flavia Nakabuye, Isabelle L'Héritier, Maryam Pasha, Ben Hurst
6d ago
Insurance. Yes, it’s geeky, it’s niche. But it’s the secret lever we never knew we needed. The insurance world holds the keys to halt new fossil fuel projects in their tracks. That’s because if you can’t insure the work, it can’t go ahead. TEDxLondon’s Climate Curious speaks to two campaigners from Insure our Future, Isabelle L'Héritier and Hilda Flavia Nakabuye on the wins from their recent week of global action across 31 countries and five continents. Learn more about Insure Our Future Instagram LinkedIn   Follow Climate Curious: Newsletter Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Suggest a ..read more
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Climate Quickie: Why city birdwatching is still having a moment
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by Nadeem Perera, Maryam Pasha, Ben Hurst
1w ago
“The beauty of birding is even if you don't see anything, it's just about getting outside with your mates and having a good time,” says Nadeem Perera, birdwatcher and co-founder of global birdwatching community, Flock Together, on TEDxLondon’s Climate Curious. Nadeem shares why black and brown representation in nature is old news, and instead, why creativity, self-expression and leadership is the new goal. Flock Together  flocktogether.world @birdnerdeem  Follow Climate Curious: Newsletter Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Suggest a topic you’d like Climate Curious to cover Creat ..read more
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Why pollution hits women and girls hardest
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by Dr Faith Mwangi-Powell, Maryam Pasha, Ben Hurst
2w ago
Understand the drivers behind why climate change is increasing the incidence of child marriage with the CEO of Girls Not Brides, Dr Faith Mwangi-Powell, on the latest Climate Curious. Climate change is increasing the incidence of child marriages, shares this week’s quickie expert Dr Faith Mwangi-Powell the CEO of Girls Not Brides. Tune in to discover how globally, every year, 12 million girls are married below the age of 18. That’s one girl every three seconds. And why crop failure, drought and extreme weather is pushing families to look for income outside their natural resources.  If th ..read more
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Climate Quickie: Live, love, laugh climate change?
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by Maryam Pasha, Esteban Gast, Ben Hurst
1M ago
We’re all living through climate change. So who says we can’t laugh through it, too? Humour is one of the healthiest ways to process the collective tragedy of the pollution of our planet, says the comedian-in-residence at Generation180 and co-creator of the Climate Comedy Cohort, Esteban Gast, on Climate Curious. In conversation with Ben Hurst and Maryam Pasha, Esteban shares some climate jokes live from the comedy stage, plus how he’s building a climate comedy movement to get more climate plots into funny storytelling.  Listen to Esteban’s 5-minute Climate Quickie on Climate Curious: Can ..read more
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Is there anything funny about climate change?
Climate Curious
by Esteban Gast, Ben Hurst, Maryam Pasha
1M ago
Short answer: no. Long answer: maybe? Humour is one of the healthiest ways to process the collective tragedy of the pollution of our planet, says the comedian-in-residence at Generation180 and co-creator of the Climate Comedy Cohort, Esteban Gast, on Climate Curious. In conversation with Ben Hurst and Maryam Pasha, Esteban shares how he’s building a climate comedy movement to get more humour into storytelling about what’s going on with our polluted planet.  Fancy a laugh? Head to the end of the episode to hear jokes performed live during Esteban’s live comedy shows! Listen to Esteban’s 5 ..read more
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Climate Quickie: The furry creature breathing life back into London’s wetlands
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by Sean McCormack, Ben Hurst, Maryam Pasha
1M ago
Beavers are back in London, baby! Climate Curious speaks to vet and conservationist Sean McCormack about the Ealing Beaver Project – which has seen beavers reintroduced into the wild in London after a 400 year hiatus. Tune in to learn about how these furry (but mighty!) ecosystem engineers have already made a positive climate impact in London, and around the world.  Join a beaver safaris  Learn more about Citizen Zoo  Learn more about the Ealing Beaver Project Follow Climate Curious: Newsletter Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Suggest a topic you’d like Climate Curious ..read more
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BOSS Series: How solar distillation farms are improving Pacific Islanders’ water security
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by Emma Coombes, Ben Hurst, Maryam Pasha, Ashleigh Brown
1M ago
Reliable, clean water is an essential part of life. But what would you do if your community was hit by a storm, damaging essential infrastructure? Or shifting rainfall patterns or longer droughts meant water was more scarce? That’s why Pacific Islanders in Tuvalu are trialling solar distillation farms that can produce 75 litres per day of drinking water, as well as tackling water storage at the household level. Climate Curious speaks with Engineers Without Borders New Zealand’s Emma Coombe in Tuvalu. The learning? The more storage, the better! Check out their work at Engineers Without Borders ..read more
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BOSS Series: How super corals have potential to revive coral reefs
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by Dr. Austin Bowden-Kerby, Ashleigh Brown, Ben Hurst
2M ago
Surprisingly hardy corals called “super corals” show great promise in helping communities in the Pacific Islands rebuild coral reefs, says Dr. Austin Bowden-Kerby, a Fijian marine biologist. Super corals are able to withstand much hotter water temperatures, and some can even survive in water up to 35 degrees celsius! Meaning they are much more resilient to the effects of climate change and a warming planet than corals on regular reefs. Climate Curious speaks to Austin to hear about how Pacific Island communities are uniting to save local coral habitats by planting bleaching resistant corals, a ..read more
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New year, new climate positivity?
Climate Curious
by Ben Hurst, Maryam Pasha, Jessica Kleczka
2M ago
New year, new climate positivity? Climate can feel dull, depressing and doomsdayish at the best of times. But since it's January, let's revisit one of our favourite episodes that might inject a little positivity... Enter Jessica Kleczka, the climate psychologist, activist and educator behind ‘Positive Climate News’ – a weekly online series highlighting climate wins from around the world. Tune in to learn how focussing on the climate positives can help us hack our psychological hardwiring.  Follow Jessica’s Positive Climate News update on:  Instagram LinkedIn  Twitter Website L ..read more
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BOSS series: Tuvalu’s climate superpower
Climate Curious
by Grace Malie, Ashleigh Brown, Maryam Pasha, Ben Hurst
2M ago
Tuvalu is the first step in saving the world, says Grace Malie, a 24-year-old Tuvaluan climate activist who volunteers with the Rising Nations Initiative. Climate Curious speaks to Grace in her home country of Tuvalu to learn how interconnectedness is their climate superpower – explored through dance, culture, food and the ocean – and ultimately keeping them energised in the face of rising sea levels.  Check out the Rising Nations Initiative. Follow Climate Curious: Newsletter Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Suggest a topic you’d like Climate Curious to cover ..read more
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