Hosted by Dr. Daniel Grant and Professor Hugh Montgomery, Real Zero dives deep into the urgent issue of climate change, exploring its far-reaching consequences ...
Six Years to Change: The Economics of Climate Action with Paul Ekins
Send us a textIn this episode of Real Zero, hosts Professor Hugh Montgomery and Dr. Daniel Grant speak with Professor Paul Ekins, an expert in environmental economics and energy systems, about the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels and the economic challenges we face in achieving this goal.They discuss the stark reality that we have just six years left before exceeding the carbon budget for the 1.5°C target — and why fossil fuel companies continue to prioritize profit over sustainability. The conversation dives into the political, financial, and social inertia keeping us dependent on fossil fuels and explores practical steps individuals can take to create change.Key takeaways include how switching your bank accounts, investments, and pensions away from fossil fuel-supporting institutions can send a powerful market signal, and how carbon pricing and government policies are crucial levers for systemic change. Discover how millions of small actions can make markets jump — and why every fraction of a degree matters.Tune in to learn how to wield your financial choices, voting power, and everyday decisions to help divert the global climate supertanker toward a brighter future.Please do follow and subscribe, and share this podcast to 7 other people!
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Don't have nightmares - Climate Science 101
Send us a textWelcome to the first episode of Real Zero! In this inaugural episode, co-hosts Dr. Daniel Grant and Professor Hugh Montgomery set the stage for the series by exploring the urgent realities of climate change. Dr. Grant, with a curious mind but limited knowledge on the topic, interviews Professor Montgomery — a leading climate expert, intensive care consultant, chair of the Lancet Commission on Climate, and founder of the non-profit Real Zero.They break down the latest climate science and news, revealing the stark truths about what’s happening to our planet and what could lie ahead. But it’s not all doom and gloom. The conversation pivots to hope and action, highlighting 7 key steps each of us can take today — as individuals, businesses, and healthcare systems — to help drive the urgent change needed.Tune in to find out how you can be part of the solution and help create a brighter, more sustainable future for the next generation.
Hosted by Dr. Daniel Grant and Professor Hugh Montgomery, Real Zero dives deep into the urgent issue of climate change, exploring its far-reaching consequences and what we can do to combat it. Each week, we bring in a leading expert to shed light on the science, the impacts, and the innovative solutions that can help us navigate the climate crisis. From practical steps individuals can take to bold societal shifts, Real Zero offers insightful conversations that empower listeners to take action. Tune in for thought-provoking discussions and a call to collective responsibility in shaping a sustainable future.
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