Rational Voices with Sunil

Sunil Sharma

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    #106 She Studied Climate Change… Then Realised Something Was Wrong

    She studied climate change because she wanted to save the planet. So what made her question everything? Anika Sweetland joins Sunil Sharma on Rational Voices to discuss her journey from childhood climate anxiety to questioning Net Zero, renewable energy, climate education and government climate policy. We explore the cost of green energy, Britain's energy security, the influence of fear on children and why Anika believes climate science needs more open debate. Chapters 00:00 Anika’s path from climate studies to questioning climate policy 02:38 Childhood climate fears and the impact of alarming messages 05:36 Fear, guilt, and earlier generations’ existential scares 07:23 The lockdown research that became Anika’s turning point 10:11 Her concerns about net zero, food, and energy security 11:50 Going public and revisiting university lecture notes 16:05 Academic dissent, funding, and climate-science career pressures 20:08 From ice-age headlines to global-warming coverage 22:02 Historical predictions, sea-level claims, and the role of institutions 25:08 Why Anika believes climate policy can concentrate power 27:29 How fear and expert authority influence public response 30:15 Climate identity, fear, and resistance to disagreement 32:37 Responding to criticism and defending her credentials 35:10 Online backlash, finding an audience, and seeking peace of mind 37:18 Beliefs, happiness, and closing reflections #NetZero #ClimateChange #ClimateDebate #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAnxiety

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