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Extreme Weather and Climate Science, Renters and Climate Change, Green Voters and the 2022 Midterms and more

Extreme Weather and Climate Science, Renters and Climate Change, Green Voters and the 2022 Midterms and more

FromLiving on Earth


Extreme Weather and Climate Science, Renters and Climate Change, Green Voters and the 2022 Midterms and more

FromLiving on Earth

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Sep 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Scientists have understood for decades how global warming would put more moisture in the atmosphere, promoting climate disruption and extremes such as floods, wildfires and record-breaking heat. But there may be more impacts to come as climate models haven’t captured all the complex interactions of a warming world.
Also, as climate change brings higher temperatures and extreme weather to American cities, our rental and affordable housing stock remains largely under-equipped to deal with these new challenges. What renters and landlords can do to fortify homes against a changing climate while transitioning to cleaner energy.
And polls of environment-first registered voters showed that in July, as many as a third were planning to sit out the 2022 midterm elections, with most citing frustration with the lack of Congressional action on climate. Now the passage of the landmark climate legislation in the Inflation Reduction Act may be stirring up some voter turnout among climate conscious voters.
 
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Released:
Sep 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

As the planet we call home faces a climate emergency, Living on Earth is your go-to source for the latest coverage of climate change, ecology, and human health. Hosted by Steve Curwood and brought to you by PRX.