Climate Quandaries

Colin Raymond
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  • EARTH SCIENCES

A podcast about the Big Philosophical Questions raised by climate science, featuring in-depth conversations with climate scientists. We traverse the personal-professional interface to explore how scientists personally see the state of the field and the value of their work, and reckon with what it all means — from the long-term global level to individual decision-making.

Episodes

  1. 09/03/2025

    S3E4: Peter Kalmus

    In this episode, Peter and I discuss, among other things: bringing emotion into science and science communication; the ethics of environmental solutions; climate science in the sweep of history; and his track record of activism and civil disobedience.

    1 hr

  2. 09/03/2025

    S3E3: Nicola Maher

    In this episode, Nicola and I discuss, among other things: finding meaning in a flood of data; alternative visions for research proposals; the value of personal connections; and how we’re all products of our time.

    50 min

  3. 09/03/2025

    S3E2: Corey Lesk

    In this episode, Corey and I discuss, among other things: the status and future of international science; a Canadian perspective on environmental challenges; the skewing effects of top-tier journals; and how to value different types of contributions.

    59 min

  4. 09/03/2025

    S3E1: Jonathan Buzan

    In this episode, Jonathan and I discuss, among other things: international mobility of people, data, and ideas; AI-driven advances; the intimate relationship between basic and applied science; and practical ways of making change.

    57 min

  5. 04/24/2024

    S2E4: Zack Labe

    In this episode, Zack and I discuss, among other things: crossovers between weather and climate mindsets; balancing data transparency and potential misinterpretation; making sense of the flood of scientific output; and the continuing suitability of ‘climate normals’.

    1h 2m

  6. 04/24/2024

    S2E3: Lisa Thalheimer-Prezyna

    In this episode, Lisa and I discuss, among other things: the complexities of climate-related migration; effective science communication and partnerships; the ultimate purpose of impact and attribution studies; and how to consider climate impacts in a potentially nonlinear future.

    1h 6m

  7. 04/24/2024

    S2E2: Tom Matthews

    In this episode, Tom and I discuss, among other things: studying climate impacts in a complex world; evaluating existential threats; science as a sociocultural pursuit; and the ethical implications of being able to predict the future.

    1h 3m

  8. 04/24/2024

    S2E1: Roop Singh

    In this episode, Roop and I discuss, among other things: the Red Cross Red Crescent’s work on the front lines of climate risk; reckoning with unprecedented events in cultural-historical context;  integrating science, communication, and decision-making; and principles for devising ethical solutions in a complex world.

    58 min

  9. 04/21/2023

    S1E4: Peter Gibson

    In this episode, Peter and I discuss, among other things: thinking beyond 2100; climate-impacts science for island nations; the instinctive appeal of science and the importance of scientific literacy; and how AI may reshape climate research and communication.

    59 min

  10. 04/21/2023

    S1E3: Arianna Varuolo-Clarke

    In this episode, Arianna and I discuss, among other things: communicating climate variability and change; the merits of highly targeted climate risk information; balancing research and activism; and the moral obligations imposed by inequities in data access.

    49 min

  11. 04/21/2023

    S1E2: Marleen de Ruiter

    In this episode, Marleen and I discuss, among other things: the interface between science and activism; perceptions of risk in the Netherlands versus North America; travel and its value; and what ChatGPT might mean for science education and careers.

    1h 2m

  12. 04/21/2023

    S1E1: Radley Horton

    In this episode, Radley and I discuss, among other things: the value of placing climate information in local cultural context; the interplay between short- and long-term-focused mitigation/adaptation efforts; finding personally meaningful motivations for environmentally friendly actions; and some of the ethical and social considerations around flying and eating meat.

    59 min
  • 12 Episodes

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About

A podcast about the Big Philosophical Questions raised by climate science, featuring in-depth conversations with climate scientists. We traverse the personal-professional interface to explore how scientists personally see the state of the field and the value of their work, and reckon with what it all means — from the long-term global level to individual decision-making.

Information

  • Creator
    Colin Raymond
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Colin Raymond
  • Show Website
    Climate Quandaries