313. Climate Apocalypse

Have humans always been haunted by fears of a climate apocalypse? Or is that a modern phenomenon? Is there a continuity from the Curse of Akkad to the Industrial Revolution? Listen as Tom and Dominic are joined by Peter Frankopan to discuss the history of the climate.
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[@msanders777]

This channel deserves a larger audience. Highly intelligent and fascinating discussions/presentations.

[@lakedistrict9450]

Very interesting. Thank you

[@raoulduke8003]

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[@animejunky100]

Nice

[@user-vs1ke1rx9e]

Im especially concerned because psychologically our species consistently oversetimates future results, we have a tendency to think things will work out better than they do. Then I think, nah, itll be alright!!

[@rubenjames7345]

"Ecological footprint"? Yeah, I can see Sargon saying that.

[@bnjmnwst]

I noticed that Peter didn't mention nuclear energy & how it's proven to emit zero carbon. We could very easily replace all fossil fuel powered electricity generation plants with nuclear. The technology has advanced in ways about which most people are completely ignorant. Anyone who isn't at least discussing nuclear power isn't serious about climate change.