Will We Survive Climate Change?

Professor Brian Cox and a panel of experts discuss how to curb rising global temperatures and what life could be like in a warmer world.

Our planet is hotting up. But as temperatures climb, can we cope with a climate emergency? What can science and technology to do help us, and will social and political change make a difference? Our panel answers the audience’s questions on everything from carbon capture to climate sceptics.

Panellists

• Myles Allen – Head of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics, University of Oxford
• Kathryn Brown – Director of Climate Change and Evidence, The Wildlife Trust
• Hayley Fowler – Professor of Climate Change Impacts, Newcastle University
• George Monbiot – Environmental journalist and campaigner

Watch the video version of this episode and read a transcript on our website: www.crick.ac.uk/podcast/climate

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Music by John Biddle

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