Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean helps Professor Bill McGuire spell out the actual risks of climate change, pulling zero punches, and using highly unscientific language throughout. The film is part of an ongoing project to help the climate science cut through to the public.
The transcript can be summarized as follows:
In this discussion between Bill McGuire, professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards, and comedian Kerry Pritchard McLean, the severity and urgency of the climate crisis are emphasized:
Bill McGuire highlights that while it’s crucial to save the planet, he also jokes about the importance of looking fit.
The global average temperature has risen by 1.3 degrees Celsius in the last 200 years, causing a surge in extreme weather events, as well as potential catastrophic consequences.
Despite the official goal of staying under a 1.5-degree increase, current trends indicate a probable rise to two degrees or more by 2030.
Potential risks and tipping points are downplayed, with projections suggesting even more dire outcomes than initially anticipated.
Scenarios include deadly combinations of high temperature and humidity, methane release from Siberian permafrost, and the potential shutdown of the Gulf Stream.
Urgent action is necessary to slash greenhouse gas emissions, requiring government intervention rather than relying solely on individual efforts like recycling.
Fossil fuel lobbying and subsidies hinder progress, with over 600 lobbyists present at the last COP climate conference.
Governments must actively phase out fossil fuels and support renewable energy sources like wind, tidal, wave, and solar power.
The discussion emphasizes the role of comedy in raising awareness about the severity of the crisis and encourages individuals to take action, join protests, and engage with governments to bring about necessary changes before it’s too late.
Source: www.climatesciencebreakthrough.com
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