43 min
Is it too late to fix the climate? | S2E18 The OoruLabs Podcast
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- News Commentary
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On, OoruLabs, India's premier urban issues podcast, Sathya Sankaran, Host of OoruLabs and Susheel Nair of Artand discuss the heat wave sweeping across the country. What did we do wrong and where do we go from here?
The conversation discusses the current heatwave in Bengaluru and the factors contributing to it. It highlights the urban heat island effect caused by the city's infrastructure and consumerism. The speakers emphasize the need for citizens to take action in mitigating the heat and reducing their environmental footprint. They suggest measures such as using energy-efficient devices, reducing waste, and increasing green cover. They also discuss the role of the government in incentivizing sustainable practices and recognizing citizen initiatives. The conversation concludes with a call for collective action and a hope for change.
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Keywords
heatwave, Bengaluru, urban heat island effect, infrastructure, consumerism, citizen action, environmental footprint, energy efficiency, waste reduction, green cover, government role, sustainable practices
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Takeaways
The urban heat island effect in Bengaluru is caused by the city's infrastructure and consumerism, leading to a prolonged heatwave.
Citizens can take action to mitigate the heat and reduce their environmental footprint by using energy-efficient devices, reducing waste, and increasing green cover.
The government should incentivize sustainable practices and recognize citizen initiatives to create positive change.
Collective action is necessary to address the heat crisis and create a more sustainable future.
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Sound Bites
"We have to start controlling the way we are engineering our cities and weather."
"Air conditioners are not a solution, we are running and buying it now because that is being sold as a solution."
"We need to start understanding that our ability to live a less resource-intensive life is the only way to make a positive impact on the environment."
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Timecodes
00:00 Introduction and the Heatwave in Bengaluru
08:15 Understanding the Urban Heat Island Effect
24:36 Citizen Action to Mitigate the Heat
35:08 The Government's Role in Incentivizing Sustainable Practices
40:23 The Need for Collective Action
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On, OoruLabs, India's premier urban issues podcast, Sathya Sankaran, Host of OoruLabs and Susheel Nair of Artand discuss the heat wave sweeping across the country. What did we do wrong and where do we go from here?
The conversation discusses the current heatwave in Bengaluru and the factors contributing to it. It highlights the urban heat island effect caused by the city's infrastructure and consumerism. The speakers emphasize the need for citizens to take action in mitigating the heat and reducing their environmental footprint. They suggest measures such as using energy-efficient devices, reducing waste, and increasing green cover. They also discuss the role of the government in incentivizing sustainable practices and recognizing citizen initiatives. The conversation concludes with a call for collective action and a hope for change.
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Keywords
heatwave, Bengaluru, urban heat island effect, infrastructure, consumerism, citizen action, environmental footprint, energy efficiency, waste reduction, green cover, government role, sustainable practices
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Takeaways
The urban heat island effect in Bengaluru is caused by the city's infrastructure and consumerism, leading to a prolonged heatwave.
Citizens can take action to mitigate the heat and reduce their environmental footprint by using energy-efficient devices, reducing waste, and increasing green cover.
The government should incentivize sustainable practices and recognize citizen initiatives to create positive change.
Collective action is necessary to address the heat crisis and create a more sustainable future.
—
Sound Bites
"We have to start controlling the way we are engineering our cities and weather."
"Air conditioners are not a solution, we are running and buying it now because that is being sold as a solution."
"We need to start understanding that our ability to live a less resource-intensive life is the only way to make a positive impact on the environment."
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Timecodes
00:00 Introduction and the Heatwave in Bengaluru
08:15 Understanding the Urban Heat Island Effect
24:36 Citizen Action to Mitigate the Heat
35:08 The Government's Role in Incentivizing Sustainable Practices
40:23 The Need for Collective Action
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Stock video and picture credits to various contributors. All rights belong to respective owners.
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Listen to other video-pods on this topic and subscribe to the channel
Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EYcxIPGW0UQvmkk67Ox0x?si=efbf1c2c47d449be
Apple Podcasts link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oorulabs-podcast/id1682407685
YouTube link: YouTube.com/@oorulabs
Website: https://podcast.oorulabs.com
Join this WhatsApp community to receive updates on OoruLabs Podcast https://chat.whatsapp.com/HquObSYDOFz5DXP6TEh07W
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