Fahrenheit 140

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Fahrenheit 140

Fahrenheit 140, the temperature that water scalds skin after six seconds, is a climate rant with a Texas slant. Join water pros Robert Mace and Carrie Thompson as they dive into stories and perspectives at the intersection of climate change and water. This podcast is produced by The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University and is sponsored by the Meadows Foundation.

  1. 31 DE OUT.

    In the Hot Seats: Our Experts Answer Your Climate Questions

    This month, you asked the questions, and our cohosts delivered!  Join our hosts, Carrie and Robert, as they tackle listener-submitted questions, debunk common climate myths, and share highlights from season two. With producers Anna and Sarah along for the ride, it’s an episode packed with insights, surprises, and even a first-ever Pop Quiz that puts our experts to the test!  Up first, Carrie and Robert unpack season two of Fahrenheit 140, dishing on their favorite season highs and lows. Then, the quiz begins—will they rise to the occasion or get stumped by Anna and Sarah’s trickiest questions? (06:08, 12:02)  Listen along as Robert and Carrie answer your questions about…  The Greenhouse Gas Effect: Robert explains how certain gasses trap heat. (17:15)  Resiliency planning: Do you have to believe in climate change to plan ahead? (18:25)  Can we slow it down? Is halting climate change possible, or are we just slowing the inevitable? (19:30)  Can Earth heal itself? Carrie discusses the Gaia Hypothesis and the problems our planet faces. (22:04)  Hurricanes and…toilets? Robert demystifies the Coriolis Effect. (24:36)  Glaciers and Pathogens on Doomsday: Which will affect us first: ancient pathogens or major sea-level rise? (25:38)  Responsible Cat Management: If cats are liquids, how do we plan for cat resiliency? (27:44)  …and bust these myths:  Is it the Sun’s fault? Carrie and Robert tackle the real cause of rising temperatures. (030:02)  What’s the deal with Chemtrails? Could jet planes actually help cool the planet? (31:00)  Natural Variability: Carrie and Robert unpack the data. (32:50)  The dreaded “Tipping Point:” Are we nearing this often-mentioned threshold? (34:25)    Sign up for our newsletter and look for more bonus content as we take a brief season hiatus! We’ll be back in February with more content, so make sure to follow us on social media and stay tuned! (And don’t forget to vote!)    Episode Links and Resources:  Global Warming is Not Part of Natural Climate Variability (Scientific American)  Climate Variability vs. Climate Change (University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership)  Yes, Cats are Liquids Only in One Dimension (Science.Org)  How would sea level change if all glaciers melted? (USGS)  Join our newsletter for updates, bonus content, and audience polls!      Theme song:    Syzygy by Robert E. Mace    We want to thank pixabay.com for providing the sound effects.  For more information about the Meadows Center, visit ⁠meadowscenter.txst.edu⁠.

    41min

  2. 26 DE SET.

    Facing the Future: Climate Preparedness in San Antonio, Texas

    The climate is changing, weather is getting increasingly unpredictable – so what can we do about it? The City of San Antonio has a few ideas. Join our hosts, Robert and Carrie, for a discussion with Douglas Melnick, the Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of San Antonio, about how the South Texas city is preparing for the changing climate.    Our co-hosts bring you the latest climate news covering several topics:     Water Planning Under Deep Uncertainty: Robert unpacks his latest Hotter Than a Habanero blog post about water planning during climate change. (02:04)  Cheap Housing Boom, Pricey Water Deficits: How Kyle, Texas is the canary in the coal mine for Central Texas water use. (05:09)  Misquoted: Robert sets the record straight about his prediction for the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer. (7:51)  Douglas Melnick takes us through the key aspects of a comprehensive Climate Ready action plan:   ‘Climate Ready’ is Changing, too: Being ‘climate ready’ meant something different just a few years ago. Doug outlines the recent developments. (11:51)  Defining Challenges: How can communities frame their conversations about climate change?  (14:31)  Equity for Frontline Communities: Find out how the City of San Antonio is centering equity in their action plan to prioritize these communities. (17:02)  Using Water and Saving Water: San Antonio is an international leader in water conservation, but how are they handling growth and disproportionate usage? (19:27)  Campaigning for Climate Change: How community partnerships key for increasing community climate literacy and awareness on a budget. (21:27)  The Tip of the Iceberg is Looking Bright: Doug shares the top wins of the Climate Ready action plan since 2019. (23:43)  Slow Work with High ROI: Get inspiration and advice for your community and hear how climate planning makes long-term financial sense. (25:46)     And…THE GOOD NEWS!   The Future of Energy is Upon Us: Robert shares wisdom from an “Aggie Futurist,” and explores a future where power is plentiful. (30:24)  Texas CHILI (No Beans Allowed): Find out how Texas CHILI “backronym” relates to carbon solutions. (35:10)  Episode Links and Resources:   City of San Antonio Office of Sustainability  SA Climate Ready Action Plan  Take the Climate Ready pledge  Forecasting the Unpredictable: Water Planning Under Deep Uncertainty (Hotter than a Habanero)  Hot, Dry, and Booming: A Texas Climate Case Study (Wall Street Journal)  The exponential growth of solar power will change the world (The Economist)  Clean energy’s next trillion-dollar business (The Economist)  Texas Innovates Launches CHILI Program with 10 Groundbreaking Companies During Houston Climate Week    Theme song:   Syzygy by Robert E. Mace    We would like to thank pixabay.com for providing sounds effects.  For more information about the Meadows Center, visit ⁠meadowscenter.txst.edu⁠.

    42min

  3. 22 DE AGO.

    Use Water to Save Water: Urban Greening - the Next Climate Cure?

    What is urban greening, why does it matter, and which communities are at risk? What is the balance between water conservation and urban tree canopies? Join our hosts, Robert and Carrie, for a discussion with Dr. Soe Myint about his latest research on water conservation, urban greening, and environmental justice.    Our co-hosts bring you the latest climate news covering several topics:     Update on Texas waterways Moving Soon? Discover which cities are most climate resilient and which ones are leaving homeowners to fend for themselves. (02:03)  Melting Glaciers: Swiss mountain glaciers are melting at twice the rate of the global average. (03:29)  From Toilet to Tap: El Paso is leading Texas in creative water conservation efforts. (05:48)  Can Volcanoes Chill? An eruption in the Polynesian Islands is stirring the climate science community. (08:10)    Dr. Soe Myint, Chief Conservation Officer for the Meadows Center and Meadows Endowed Chair in Water Conservation, explains how water conservation, urban cooling, environmental justice, and trees are all connected:   Heat is the #1 Killer: While populations skyrocket, the urban heat island effect is hitting underserved communities hardest. (10:48)  Beyond Throwing Shade: Dr. Myint explains how trees provide more than just a perfect picnic spot. (15:28)  Trees vs. Water: Watering trees can actually support conservation efforts and improve water quality. Here’s how. (16:14)  Are trees nature’s AC? What on earth is evapotranspiration, and how is it cooling your city? (16:41)  Is Your Community at Risk? Dr. Myint breaks down the factors that put certain populations at greater risk of heat-related health events. (17:34)  Run, Don’t Walk! Central Texas urgently needs climate resilience planning—yesterday! (24:10)  Use Water to Save Water: Dr. Myint unpacks the science behind his catchphrase. (25:54)     And…THE GOOD NEWS!   Texas > California: Texas is taking the lead on green energy in the U.S. (26:50)  Baby Sharks Doo Doo: Galveston Bay becomes a shark nursery. (30:06)  Episode Links and Resources:   Dr. Soe Myint Published Research  Our top-ranking cities for climate resiliency: 2024 study (USA Today)  Why melting glaciers affect us all (Swiss Info)  El Paso Reuses Every Drop of Water It Can. The Rest of Texas Could Heed the Lesson. (Texas Monthly)  The Hunga Tonga Volcano Was Blamed for High Global Temperatures in Recent Years – Now Scientists Aren't So Sure  Can Blue States Build? (The Atlantic)  Galveston Bay sees 600% increase in baby bull sharks as climate change warms coastal waters (Houston Chronicle)  Green Infrastructure Resources:  Environmetal Protection Agency: Green Infrastructure Funding Opportunities  Texas A&M AgriLife Extension: Texas Green Infrastructure Resources  Texas Water Development Board: Green Project Reserve    Theme song:    Syzygy by Robert E. Mace    We would like to thank pixabay.com for providing sound effects.  For more information about the Meadows Center, visit ⁠meadowscenter.txst.edu⁠.

    34min

  4. 18 DE JUL.

    Hurricane Beryl Enters the Chat - Climate Change is a Public Health Crisis (Part 2)

    How severe are the effects of Hurricane Beryl? Why is it such an immense crisis, and how do we move forward from here? Join our hosts, Robert and Carrie, for the second of a two-part episode as they continue their discussion with medical anthropologist Dr. Rose Jones about the climate-fueled public health crisis.     In Part Two, our co-hosts bring you the latest climate news covering several topics:     Houston, we’re thinking of you. Just how many people are at risk of health crises in the midst of the Beryl blackout? (01:33)  Heat Kills: Heat health data might be shaky, but the record of 2023 is staggering. (06:04)  Where do we draw the lines? FEMA adjusts their floodplain protocol in post-flood reconstruction. (07:24)  Waves and Domes: The stark reality of climate change, heat indices, and human health. (11:03)    What’s at the heart of the climate health crisis with, Dr. Jones:   Where are we with policy? Find out where policy is failing, and where we can go from here. (13:08)  Blackouts in July, a Texan nightmare come true: Dr. Jones connects power outages to severe health risks, a poignant observation in light of recent events. (16:40)  A Social Autopsy: What will it take to wake the state to climate realities? (20:23)  How do we connect the dots? From training to education, dig into the wicked heart of the climate health crisis, and learn how you can contribute to solutions. (21:38)  How do you stay hydrated? Dr. Mace shares tips from R.N. Patricia Cloyd-Santos on staying hydrated (Hint: It’s not beer…). (30:04)     And…THE GOOD NEWS!   Hurri-cakes? Insensitive and poorly timed, or a helpful preparedness communication tool? (31:51)  Slow Fashion Caucus: How is Congress fighting climate on the runway? (32:13)  Applied Academics: How UT and City of Austin are putting research to the pavement. (34:04)  Episode Links and Resources:   Heat.gov  Texas Department of Health and Human Services Hot Weather Precautions  Locate Cooling Centers and Seasonal Shelters in Texas  Race to restore power to 1.3M after Hurricane Beryl as dangerous heat wave continues (NBC)  Hurricane Beryl SpotRep (Healthcare Ready)  “I don’t wish this on anyone”: Two families mourn their losses after a record year for Texas heat deaths (Texas Tribune)  FEMA will now consider climate change when it rebuilds after floods (MSN)  Dangerous Texas Memorial Day heat made 5 times more likely by global warming (San Antonio Current)  First Ever Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus Aims to Curb Fast Fashion Pollution (The Apparelist)  Scorched: Climate Change Turns Up the Heat on Austin (Bridging Barriers)  Related Books  The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet (2023). Jeff Goodell. New York: Little, Brown and Company.   Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago (2015). Eric Klinenberg. The University of Chicago Press, 2nd edition.         Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action (2024). Dana Fisher. Columbia University Press.      Theme song:    Syzygy by Robert E. Mace

    38min

  5. 27 DE JUN.

    Climate Change is a Public Health Crisis with Dr. Rose Jones (Part 1)

    Are you wondering how to cope with the heat? Does it feel like climate-related health protection policy is moving at an ironically glacial pace? Join our hosts, Robert and Carrie for the latest climate news updates, and delve into the heart of the climate-fueled public health crisis with medical anthropologist, Dr. Rose Jones, during the first of a two-part episode.    An interview with Dr. Rose Jones, medical anthropologist and founder of Rapid Anthropology, uncovers the deeply troubling intricacies of climate health inequities, policy lags, and general crises:  What in the climate change is medical anthropology? Learn how anthropology can be applied to examine issues in public health, and how this understanding can be applied to climate-related health crises. (15:15)  What do the LA Strikes of 2023, Texas prisons, and the border crisis have in common? Dr. Jones draws a connection between the LA writers’ strikes that shut Hollywood down to the health crises along the Texas border and in Texas prisons. (19:40)  Where is the balance between the health benefits of tree canopies and water conservation? Dig into the complexities of the climate crisis in relation to human needs and resource conservation. (24:45)  How are we drawing connections between climate and public health? Between coding, tracking, education, and training, learn how the dots are connected or missed entirely. (30:41)    Then, it’s the good news! Join Robert and Carrie for some of the uplifting climate news, and a special appearance from our producer:  Is it illegal to provide voters water when standing in line to cast their vote? (35:00)  Is Texas in the top ten most polluted beaches in the nation? Learn about how the Blue Water Task Force is monitoring bacteria along the Texas Coast. (38:58)  A new grant secured by House Representative Greg Casar was awarded to the Meadows Center to support water quality research on the Texas Coast (41:35)  Solar energy is getting exponentially more powerful. Discover the innovations and how they could affect power use in the future. (43:26)  Episode Links and Resources:   Heat.gov  Texas Department of Health and Human Services Hot Weather Precautions  Locate Cooling Centers and Seasonal Shelters in Texas  Climate Change and Early Childhood: A Science-Based Resource for Storytellers (Frameworks Institute)  Climate change made heat wave even warmer and 35 times more likely, study finds (Ponca City Now)  Cow poop might make cleaner hydrogen gas a reality (Popular Science)  ⁠Is it illegal to hand out water or food outside your polling place? (KXAN)  VERIFY: No, it isn't illegal to give voters food or water in Texas (WFAA)  EXPLAINER: Yes, the Georgia election law featured in Curb Your Enthusiasm is real (Atlanta Civic Circle)  A Deep Dive Into Line-Warming Bans as Federal Court Overturns New York’s Law (Democracy Docket)  Is Line Warming Legal? (American Bar Association)  Polling places for urban voters of color would be cut under Texas Senate's version of voting bill being negotiated with House (Texas Tribune)  Beat the Heat: Top 10 Ways to Stay Hydrated During the Summer (Access Health)    Related Books  The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet (2023). Jeff Goodell. New York: Little, Brown and Company.   Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago (2015). Eric Klinenberg. The University of Chicago Press, 2nd edition.         Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action (2024). Dana Fisher. Columbia University Press.      Theme song:    Syzygy by Robert E. Mace      We would like to thank pixabay.com for providing sounds effects.  For more information about the Meadows Center, visit ⁠meadowscenter.txst.edu⁠.

    48min

  6. 30 DE MAI.

    Mindfulness and Place-based Learning with Dr. Rob Dussler

    Do you find yourself in the depths of climate grief or anxiety? Do you feel like there’s no hope? Join hosts Robert and Carrie for this month’s climate news updates and an informative, albeit Zen, conversation with the Meadows Center’s Chief Education Officer, Dr. Rob Dussler, to learn how mindfulness can serve as a tool for understanding climate change while managing the suffering it may cause. If you are an educator and want to learn how to bring climate curriculum into your classroom or get more time with Dr. Dussler, head to our website to learn more about our upcoming workshops on June 3 and June 13: https://education.meadowswater.org/.  In this episode, our co-hosts bring you the latest climate news covering several topics:   Texas is warming at a higher rate than the rest of the world – learn how this may affect living conditions and what is meant by a “warming hole” – hint: it’s not quite as sweet as a donut hole... (05:16)   Health risks related to climate change, warming temperatures, and prolonged heat stress, plus related recommendations for labor policy adjustments (08:33)   Does San Antonio’s “super cool” pavement program really work? Where is the balance between irrigation and shade, and is the black exterior home trend a winner? (10:00)   The latest research analysis on the relationship between neurology and climate effects. (13:40)  An interview with Dr. Rob Dussler, the Chief Education Officer and Director of Spring Lake Education, reveals a deep connection between mindfulness, place-based learning, and climate. Join Robert Mace as he poses audience questions:  What is mindfulness? The “origins of mindfulness,” a brief outline of its journey into Western culture, and how this practice can deepen our relationship to the environment (16:37)  How can we bring mindfulness into our daily practice? What you can do to practice mindfulness and engage more deeply with the environment (23:39)  Mindfulness - is engaged ecology the key to solving climate change? Find out how mindfulness is embedded in the climate solution playbook (32:26)    Learn about the Meadows Center’s TEKS-aligned teacher trainings coming up in early June at Spring Lake.  Then, it’s the good news! Join Robert and Carrie for some of the uplifting climate news:  Restoring the buffalo population to heal Texas’ environment and Indigenous peoples with the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project (39:40)  While the Earth keeps warming, can we hold out hope of curbing the temperatures before the end of the century? (42:00)  Episode Links and Resources:   ⁠Here's how hot and extreme Texas weather will be in 2036, according to a top state climate expert⁠ (Houston Chronicle)  70% of world's workers at elevated health risks due to climate change, UN report finds (Salon)  San Antonio moves forward with ‘cool pavement’ program (Community Impact)  Climate change likely to aggravate brain conditions (Science Daily)  How bringing buffalo back can combat climate change, heal Indigenous people in Texas (KSAT)  https://climateactiontracker.org/    Theme song:    Syzygy by Robert E. Mace      We would like to thank pixabay.com for providing the sounds of singing bowls, and the wildlife of Spring Lake for their bird songs.   For more information about the Meadows Center, visit ⁠meadowscenter.txst.edu⁠.

    46min

  7. 22 DE ABR.

    Fahrenheit 140 - Your Texas Climate Podcast

    Carrie Thompson and Robert Mace bring you into the Texas climate conversation. Join us for climate news and education.

    1min

  8. 22 DE ABR.

    EARTH DAY SPECIAL – Cats for Climate Change, Snake Farms, and Wildfires 

    Welcome to Season 2 of Fahrenheit 140! We are kicking off this season with a bang by bringing you with us to celebrate Earth Day 2024! Join us for engaging conversations with a few of our key partners, including BlueTriton Brands and the Texas State University Office of Sustainability alongside our very own Deputy Director of Spring Lake Education, Miranda Wait – all recorded live at the 11th Annual Earth Day San Marcos Festival! Get an inside look at their current and future climate resilience projects and get tips on what daily choices we can all make to bring the spirit of Earth Day to every day.  In this episode, our co-hosts bring you the latest climate news covering several topics:  Warming temperatures mean a prolonged kitten season – giving you a purr-fect excuse to adopt another cat. (02:05)  Insurance companies are pulling out of states due to unpredictable and more severe weather – learn how this could affect you in Texas (05:39)  Learn how Border, a town in Texas, was saved from the recent historic Smokehouse Creek wildfire by fighting fire with fire – how controlled burns may be an important adaptation in the face of severe drought (08:27)  Snake Farms: Could Burmese pythons be the climate-friendly alternative to cattle ranching? (10:43) Interviews with our esteemed partners, BlueTriton Brands and the Office of Sustainability, along with the Deputy Director of Spring Lake Education, Miranda Wait unpack:  From apprehension to excitement, how views on climate education may be shifting with the rise of mindfulness and outdoor recreation (20:32) From “drop to drink” the sustainability and stewardship practices of BlueTriton Brands and the “Every Drop Counts” scholarship (26:37) How to protect the sensitive areas around Texas State University campus (35:10) Robert Mace ties it all in a bow by reading Flower Song, a beautiful poem by Francisco X. Alarcón, a Chicano poet and educator. (40:33) Episode Links and Resources:  Kitten season is out of control. Are warmer winters to blame? (Grist) Climate change is fueling the US insurance problem (BBC) Texas Map Shows Where State Will Become Underwater From Sea Level Rise (News Week)  As climate change intensifies wildfire risk, prescribed burns prove their worth in the heat-stressed Panhandle (Texas Tribune) Pythons are eating the Everglades. Could eating them instead help fight climate change? (Miami Herald)  Our History (EarthDay.org)  Carl B. Stokes and the 1969 River Fire (National Park Service) Flower Song / Flor y Canto / In Xochitl In Cuicatl (poets.org)  Learn more about our partners:  BlueTriton Brands  Texas State University Office of Sustainability  Theme song:   Syzygy by Robert E. Mace    Songs Used:  Snake Farm by Wylie Hubbard  White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane    We would like to thank pixabay.com for providing our sound effects, and Desiree Jackson for gathering candid interviews with Earth Day enthusiasts.  For more information about the Meadows Center, visit meadowscenter.txst.edu.

    44min
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Fahrenheit 140, the temperature that water scalds skin after six seconds, is a climate rant with a Texas slant. Join water pros Robert Mace and Carrie Thompson as they dive into stories and perspectives at the intersection of climate change and water. This podcast is produced by The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University and is sponsored by the Meadows Foundation.

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  • Criado por
    The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
  • Anos de atividade
    2021 - 2024
  • Episódios
    14
  • Classificação
    Livre
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    © The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
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    Fahrenheit 140

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