Comedian Jo Brand helps Professor Mark Maslin 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:
The video features Mark Maslin, a professor of Earth system science, and Joe Brand, a comedian, discussing the urgency of addressing the climate crisis. Maslin highlights that the climate crisis is progressing faster than anticipated, with the 1.5°C threshold likely to be breached sooner than expected. The consequences include unpredictable weather events, crop failures, food shortages, and societal collapse.
Maslin emphasizes the affordability of solar and wind power as alternatives to fossil fuels. The delay in government action is attributed to the influence of the fossil fuel industry.
The speakers urge people to speak out against new oil and gas licensing.
Despite the grim outlook, Maslin expresses hope in the exponential growth of solar and wind energy, emphasizing the need for faster action to mitigate the crisis.
The video concludes with a humorous critique of politician Rishi Sunak’s understanding of the climate crisis and a plea for him to watch the film.
Source: www.climatesciencebreakthrough.com
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