Climate Focused Future

Robin Hess
  • 5.0 (7)
  • SCIENCE

Essential climate info -- in under 10 minutes. Join Robin Hess in this uniquely youth-directed podcast for short, informative episodes on climate change and what you can do about it. Visit us at climatefocusedfuture.org.

  1. 01/30/2022

    Warm Winters

    Although it's been pretty snowy here on the East Coast of the United States recently, our winter didn't start out this warm. In fact, Christmas Day was a mild 60 degrees fahrenheit. What weather systems impact our average temperatures, and what does human-caused climate change have to do with this? Learn more here: https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-el-nino-and-what-are-its-effects https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2021/12/07/warm-winter-weather-united-states/ https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold-polar-vortex

    4 min

  2. 12/19/2021

    Noise Pollution

    Netting, oil, metal, chemical, and plastic pollution fill our oceans. But there's an invisible pollutant threatening aquatic creatures: sound. Learn about noise pollution and what we can do about it. Check out these resources for more information: https://awionline.org/content/international-ocean-noise-coalition https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/ocean-noise.html https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-few-fixes-could-cut-noise-pollution-that-hurts-ocean-animals/

    3 min

  3. 11/27/2021

    The Meat Industry

    With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday turkey got me thinking about the meat and dairy industries. How does animal consumption contribute to climate change? Learn about meat production and greenhouse gas emissions, and what you can do about it. Read more here: https://interactive.carbonbrief.org/what-is-the-climate-impact-of-eating-meat-and-dairy/ https://www.footprintcalculator.org/en/results/0/summary https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/17/climate/meat-industry-climate-impact.html

    5 min

  4. 10/23/2021

    Coral Reefs

    What's happening to the coral reefs? Here's a crash course on coral anatomy, climate impacts, and solutions. Check out these resources from NOAA and the EPA to learn more. Visit us at climatefocusedfuture.org.

    3 min

  5. 10/09/2021

    Composting

    Should you start composting? Why do we need to dispose of organic waste properly? Learn about composting and how to get started! Check out this article from NRDC about composting at home. Or, visit us at climatefocusedfuture.org.

    2 min

  6. 09/25/2021

    Carbon Capture Technology

    Removing carbon from the atmosphere? Some people call it 'air farming.' Learn more about carbon capture technologies and the new Orca Carbon Capture plant in Iceland. Read more about Orca from the Washington Post, or visit us at Climate Focused Future.

    3 min

  7. 09/11/2021

    Hurricane Ida

    Did global warming fuel Hurricane Ida? Learn about the connection between ocean temperature and storm intensity, the significance of rapid intensification, and environmental justice. Read more about Hurricane Ida's impacts from NBC News, or explore the formation of hurricanes from NASA. Visit us at climatefocusedfuture.org.

    4 min

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Essential climate info -- in under 10 minutes. Join Robin Hess in this uniquely youth-directed podcast for short, informative episodes on climate change and what you can do about it. Visit us at climatefocusedfuture.org.

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  • Creator
    Robin Hess
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Robin Hess
  • Show Website
    Climate Focused Future