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Our Perception Of Time Shapes The Way We Think About Climate Change

Our Perception Of Time Shapes The Way We Think About Climate Change

FromShort Wave


Our Perception Of Time Shapes The Way We Think About Climate Change

FromShort Wave

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Jan 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Most people are focused on the present: today, tomorrow, maybe next year. Fixing your flat tire is more pressing than figuring out if you should buy an electric car. Living by the beach is a lot more fun than figuring out when your house might be flooded by rising sea levels.That basic human relationship with time makes climate change a tricky problem.Host Emily Kwong talks to climate correspondent Rebecca Hersher about how our obsession with the present can be harnessed to tackle our biggest climate problems.
Released:
Jan 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.