World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva talks about the most polluting countries, efforts to help those affected and keeping the promises of the Paris climate deal after the withdrawal of the US.
Quarter of global population lacks access to clean water
The UN says more than a quarter of the world's population lacks clean drinking water and almost half is without adequate sanitation.
UN urges wealthy countries to expedite carbon neutrality goals
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says 'Humanity is on thin ice and that ice is melting fast'. It's in response to a report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Thousands of scientists have distilled five years of work and presented some key points which will help mitigate the very worst effects of the climate crisis, which nearly half the planet's population is already suffering from. Kubra Akkoc has the story.
#climatecrisis #ipcc
Just 2 Degrees: Killer Cyclone Freddy, Drilling for Alaskan oil, Marine parks victims
A record-setting storm that lasts over a month kills hundreds. The US government’s approval of an oil-drilling plan in Alaska draws harsh criticism.
Also, dolphins and killer whales endure years of suffering and abuse just to entertain people?
Host: Reagan Des Vignes
Guests: Kristen Monsell
Raymond Pierrehumbert
PETA’s Anissa Putois
Just 2 Degrees: Women in Climate, Deadly fungi & the High seas treaty
In this episode we look at the understated role women play in combatting the climate crisis. And we discuss how global warming could make fungi deadly for humans. Also, a UN treaty was signed to stop harmful fishing practices.
Host: Reagan Des Vignes
Chris Elliott
Christopher Corbin
Lizzie Daly
#Just2Degrees
Storm leaves trail of destruction in Malawi and Mozambique
Hundreds of people have died, as Tropical Cyclone Freddy continues to batter the coast of southeastern Africa. The record-breaking storm that made landfall twice, caused floods and landslides. Rupert Stone reports.
#cyclonefreddy #malawi #mozambique
Just 2 Degrees: Harnessing the sun’s energy, Monkey laundering
Are we using the sun’s power enough? If not, what’s holding us back? We explain what pulses are, and why they matter.
Also, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals claims a win against the US government over monkey smuggling issues.
#solarpower #globalwarming #animalrights
Just 2 Degrees: Earthquakes and the climate crisis, Horror scenes of India's dairy industry
In this episode, we take a look at whether the human-created climate crisis has an impact on earthquakes, as Türkiye continues to clean up and rebuild after the deadly earthquakes in February.
And, activists raise their voices for poor nations hit by environmental catastrophes.
Also, a filmmaker showcases the ugly face behind India’s dairy industry.
Host: Reagen Des Vignes
Guests:
Ilan Kelman
Harsha Atmakuri
Michael Archer
Nations secure UN global high seas biodiversity pact
More than 100 UN member states have agreed to a historic treaty that aims to reverse marine biodiversity losses.
The pact which took nearly a decade of negotiations places around 30 percent of international waters in protected zones.
Jessica Battle, Senior Global Ocean Governance and Policy Expert, talks about the significance of treaty.
#GlobalOceanTreaty #biodiversitylosses
Just 2 Degrees: Struggling Salt Lake, Animal Testing Cruelty & A Fungilicious discovery
We take a look at why Utah's Great Salt Lake is in danger.
And the Canadian government is criticised for allowing the testing of cosmetics on animals. We discuss how these toxic experiments impact the environment.
Also in the episode, a fungilicious discovery: Did you know fungi can decompose plastic and petrochemicals?
Host: Reagan Des Vignes
Guests:
Alexander Verbeek
Giuseppe Zolli
Hridayesh Joshi
Mark Spencer
'Zero Waste' school opens in Ankara
A training centre inaugurated last month in the Turkish capital is teaching thousands of children the skills they need to recycle waste. It's the latest step in Türkiye's nationwide 'Zero Waste' project. Rumeysa Kalin Karabulut reports.
#zerowaste
Just 2 Degrees: Extreme Weather, Is Soy Good or Bad, Greta Thunberg vs Tate
Thousands of lives lost, and tens of billions of dollars in damages. Extreme weather events hit us hard in 2022. A new report identifies just how destructive climate disasters were last year.
We also look at whether or not food made from soy beans is healthy.
And a viral feud: Andrew Tate goes after Greta Thunberg, and lives to regret it.
#climatechange #globalwarming
Nuclear fusion described as the 'holy grail' of energy production
Scientists in the US have announced a big breakthrough: they've successfully produced a nuclear fusion reaction that resulted in a net energy gain. Researchers have long been trying to harness nuclear fusion - which is the same process that powers the sun.
The result of this latest experiment at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California - is a step in the long quest for a potentially unlimited source of clean energy. Malik Fuda reports.
#nuclearfusion #zerocarbon #cleanenergy
COP27: Why Climate refugees are not on the agenda?
2022 witnessed severe flooding in Pakistan, extreme drought in Somalia and heat waves across Europe. The COP27 environmental meeting in Egypt right now is aimed at speeding up action to prevent more of these climate emergencies.
Nations are trying to find a way to meet the targets set out in the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, but there appears little discussion about how to deal with the immediate problem of climate migration and the people searching for safety.
Guests:
Michelle Yonetani
Climate Action Policy, UNHCR
Ines Benomar
Researcher in Climate Diplomacy, E3G
Ayesha Siddiqi
Assistant Professor at Cambridge University
Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.
India losing climate battle
Extreme weather events have claimed nearly 3,000 lives in India just this year alone. The Centre for Science and Environment released its report on the impact of the climate crisis on the country just days ahead of the COP27 summit. Smita Sharma has the details.
#climatedisasters #india #cop27
California in race to reach climate goals
The US state of California ranks as the 5th largest economy in the world. It has led the development of clean energy technologies and pollution reduction. Its goal of having net-zero emissions by 2045 is one of the most ambitious in the world. But can the Golden State meet its green goals? TRT World’s Martin Markovits reports from San Francisco.
#california #carbonemissions #climacrisis
UN: COP27 must deliver 'down payment' on climate solutions
Leaders and delegates from 190 countries are in Egyptian city of Sharm el Sheikh for the UN's COP27 Climate Summit. The 12-day meeting is set to bring new commitments to reduce global heating and help underdeveloped countries adapt to clean energy.
#cop27 #climatesummit #climatecrisis
COP27 under way in Egypt
The United Nations' COP27 Climate Summit is under way in Egypt's Sharm el Sheikh, with delegates from nearly 200 countries attending. This year's summit focuses on the loss and damage caused by climate-fuelled weather extremes, like rising sea levels and melting glaciers.
Developing countries are insisting on a fund to combat the devastating impact of climate change. Andrew Hopkins reports.
Why is Somalia facing yet another famine?
Famine once again threatens Somalia. Millions are going hungry, are leaving their homes and desperate for help. So far, little help has come. Climate change is just one of the many contributing factors. Why is this happening now and who is to blame?
Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.
These countries are adapting to the rise in sea levels
Maldives, Jakarta, Miami, Dhaka, and the Netherlands.
All these places, or at least parts of them, might be wiped off the map by the end of the century. But how is this happening, and how are these countries planning to cope with the possible rise in sea levels?
#sealevels #climatechange
Record number of fires are devastating the Amazon
Brazil’s Amazon has experienced more than 72,000 fire outbreaks in nine months — and that’s already more than in the entirety of 2021. Environmentalists are calling it a ‘tragedy.’ #Brazil #Amazon #bolsonaro
World’s first public fossil fuel database
The world’s first public database of fossil fuel production, reserves and emissions is now live, and it includes data from over 50,000 oil, gas and coal fields in 89 countries.
#fossilfuel #climatechange
Climate change threatens Fiji's livelihood and culture
According to climate scientists, the world’s oceans have been warmer in the last thirty years than any time since recording began in 1880. And that’s played out on the global stage as the climate crisis has gone from debated and denied… to dreaded in the space of a decade. But while some people are just feeling the heat, in Fiji, habitat loss already threatens the core of livelihood and culture. Sarah Balter has more.
Why is it so hot and how can we adapt?
It's hot! But is it too hot to handle? The UK and Europe are experiencing the highest summer temperatures yet which has caused wildfires, infrastructure problems and hundreds of deaths.
So how do we adapt to climate change?
Nexus speaks to Alice Hill, a Climate Risk Analyst who advised President Barack Obama - she says climate change beliefs are divided along political party lines. Ella Gilbert, a Climate Scientist says climate change is making heatwaves more intense, Ashley Heeren is an architect that focuses on adapting buildings to deal with the heat and she says 3D printing will transform the construction industry, while Mick Pearce is all about bio-mimicry and created a 'self cooling' building in Zimbabwe. They both say we have to turn to nature!
And Dr Saud Ghani - known as ‘Dr Cool’ - is the man responsible for the air conditioned stadiums that will be enjoyed by fans at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in November.
Our Planet's Global Warning
With just four months until the next annual UN meeting on climate change, and with record breaking temperatures and heatwaves sweeping across Europe, the US and other parts of the world, the UN says it is further proof that the world is ‘on a fast track to disaster’ warning that it is ‘now or never’ to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Guests: Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Former President of Mauritius; Kishan Kumarsingh, Lead Climate Negotiator for Trinidad and Tobago; Daniel Kammen, Senior Advisor at USAID
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