Let's Talk Global Warming

When discussing solutions to combat emissions in the energy sector, many avoid bringing up nuclear energy due to the controversy surrounding it. Is nuclear energy bad? Could it be a part of a greener future? Why is it so controversial? We will answer these questions and more in this episode. Here, I explain what nuclear energy is, the pros and cons relating to it, as well as some of the history behind it.Sources: Union of Concerned Scientists: https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/how-nuclear-power-worksEnergy Sage:https://www.energysage.com/about-clean-energy/nuclear-energy/pros-and-cons-nuclear-energy/US Department of Energyhttps://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/5-problems-you-didnt-know-nuclear-could-solveWorld Nuclear AssociationUranium Mining: https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/nuclear-fuel-cycle/mining-of-uranium/uranium-mining-overview.aspxNuclear Waste: https://world-nuclear.org/nuclear-essentials/what-is-nuclear-waste-and-what-do-we-do-with-it.aspxInternational Atomic Energy Agency:France and Nuclear Energy: https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/frances-efficiency-in-the-nuclear-fuel-cycle-what-can-oui-learnNuclear Fuel Cycle: https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/multimedia/videos/what-is-the-nuclear-fuel-cycleEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA):https://www.epa.gov/radtown/radioactive-waste-uranium-mining-and-millingEnvironmental Information Agencyhttps://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/nuclear/nuclear-power-and-the-environment.phpAtomic Heritage Foundation:https://www.atomicheritage.org/history/nuclear-reactor-accidents-history-and-legaciesMusic:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed.Song Profile https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Author’s Profile https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcod

Electric vehicles have for years been the hallmark of green technology. However, they have had their "clean" label questioned for just as long as critics point to the many issues beneath the surface of electric vehicles. In this episode, we discuss what electric vehicles are, where this criticism comes from, and if electric vehicles are the best solution to transportation emissions.SourcesUnion of Concerned Scientists:EVs compared to gasoline vehicles: https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/cleaner-cars-cradle-graveBatteries + Battery Recycling: https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/ev-battery-recycling#read-online-contentTransportation Emissions- Global Warming: https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/car-emissions-global-warmingTransportation Emissions- Pollution: https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/vehicles-air-pollution-human-healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA):https://www.epa.gov/transportation-air-pollution-and-climate-change/what-you-can-do-reduce-pollution-vehicles-and-enginesYou Matter:https://youmatter.world/en/hydrogen-electric-cars-sustainability-28156/USA Today:https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/10/17/fact-check-electric-cars-emit-less-better-environment/3671468001/National Geographic:https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/electric-vehicles-take-off-recycling-ev-batteriesUnited Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD):https://unctad.org/system/files/official-document/ditccom2019d5_en.pdfMusic:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed.Song Profile https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Author’s Profile https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcod

It is finally time for THE Arctic episode. Not only is the Arctic warming at a faster rate than the rest of the world; Arctic warmth also has massive impacts on worsening global warming and poses massive threats to ecosystems and communities around the world. In this episode, we discuss the impacts of global warming on the Arctic and how some of those impacts affect ecosystems and communities around the world. We were named a Top Global Warming Podcast by Pretty Progressive! Check it out!https://prettyprogressive.com/20-best-podcasts-about-global-warming-of-2021/Sources:World Wildlife Fund/World Wide Fund for Nature:https://c402277.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/publications/396/files/original/Effects_of_Climate_Change_on_Arctic_Ecosystems_fact_sheet.pdf?1345753524 Yale Environment 360https://e360.yale.edu/features/as_arctic_ocean_ice_disappears_global_climate_impacts_intensify_wadhams The Arctic Institutehttps://www.thearcticinstitute.org/permafrost-thaw-warming-world-arctic-institute-permafrost-series-fall-winter-2020/National Snow and Ice Data Center:https://nsidc.org/cryosphere/arctic-meteorology/climate_change.html#:~:text=Over%20the%20past%2030%20years,climate%20change%20in%20the%20Arctic National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA):https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-global-sea-level Inside Climate News:https://insideclimatenews.org/news/25022021/climate-change-ocean-currents-atlantic/ Music:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed.Song Profile https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Author’s Profile https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcod

This episode answers the age-old question: "How can cold weather exist if global warming is warming  the Earth?"Sources: National Geographic:https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/jet-stream/#:~:text=Powered%20by-,Jet%20streams%20are%20currents%20of%20air%20high%20above%20the%20Earth,differences%20exist%20in%20the%20atmosphere.&text=Cooler%2C%20heavier%20air%20then%20pushes,forming%20a%20cool%20air%20current.The Met Office:https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/learn-about/weather/types-of-weather/wind/what-is-the-jet-streamUnion of Concerned Scientists:https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/does-cold-weather-disprove-climate-changeCarbon Brief:https://www.carbonbrief.org/qa-how-is-arctic-warming-linked-to-polar-vortext-other-extreme-weatherMusic:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed.Song Profile https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Author’s Profile https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcod

The economy is one topic that always  comes up during any discussion of global warming. But, what about those people who are often overlooked by the modern dog-eat-dog global markets of today? In this episode, we discuss how global warming affects those who are poor more than anyone else as well as how global warming is preventing those in poverty from escaping poverty.Sources:Environment and Development Economics Journal: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/environment-and-development-economics/article/poverty-and-climate-change-introduction/EAE3DA276184ED0DAEE6062E5DB0DB17Paper from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairshttps://www.un.org/esa/desa/papers/2017/wp152_2017.pdfWorld Bank Group:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283642157_Shock_Waves_Managing_the_Impacts_of_Climate_Change_on_PovertyEnterprisehttps://www.enterprisecommunity.org/blog/climate-change-disproportionately-affects-low-income-communitiesMusic:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed.Song Profile https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Author’s Profile https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcod

To say that humans are reliant on the ocean is an understatement; civilization as we know it would have been impossible without the use (and often times misuse) of it. Though we may not realize it, we also rely on the ocean to store a massive amount of heat and greenhouse gases. But, how much longer can the ocean keep up with this major task? What are the effects of this? In this episode, we talk about the ocean's role in fighting global warming, how global warming is affecting the ocean, and more. World Wildlife Fund: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/how-climate-change-relates-to-oceansWorld Economic Forum: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/03/oceans-do-us-a-huge-service-by-absorbing-nearly-a-third-of-global-co2-emissions-but-at-what-costNational Aeronautics and Space Administration:https://climate.nasa.gov/news/58/with-a-pinch-of-salt/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association: https://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-collections/ocean-coasts/ocean-acidificationInternational Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN)Ocean Stratification: https://www.iucn.org/resources/issues-briefs/ocean-and-climate-change Warming of Ocean: https://www.iucn.org/resources/issues-briefs/ocean-warmingECO Magazine:https://www.ecomagazine.com/news/oceans/the-ocean-has-become-more-stratified-with-global-warming-study-revealsNational Geographic:https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/01/climate-change-suffocating-low-oxygen-zones-ocean/Inside Climate News: https://insideclimatenews.org/news/16052018/fish-species-climate-change-migration-pacific-northwest-alaska-atlantic-gulf-maine-cod-pollock/Greenpeace:https://www.greenpeace.org/eastasia/blog/6119/what-is-coral-what-are-the-causes-impacts-and-solutions-of-coral-bleaching/Music:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed.Song Profile https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Author’s Profile https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcod

While wildfires are often described as freak accidents or simply too many fallen trees on the ground, global warming is playing a massive role in the recent, brutal wildfire seasons. In this episode, we discuss how a wildfire forms, what's causing them to become worse, and the effect worsened wildfire seasons will have on our communities.Sources(For Washington Post and National Geographic sources, click the words to be brought to the  source page)Washington Post-   Forest Management -   Climate ChangeNational Geographic  - Benefits of Wildfire  - How they Start  - How Climate Change Is Making Wildfires WorseUN Environment Programme https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/story/effect-wildfires-sustainable-development#:~:text=Wildfires%20release%20harmful%20pollutants%20including,those%20who%20suffer%20direct%20impacts.World Resources Institute https://www.wri.org/blog/2020/us-fires-climate-emissions#:~:text=The%20western%20U.S.%20wildfire%20season,melting%20earlier%20in%20the%20season.&text=Burned%20area%20has%20increased%20across,and%202020%20is%20particularly%20bad.Union of Concerned Scientists https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/infographic-wildfires-and-climate-change American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS): https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/12/ecosystems-could-once-bounce-back-wildfires-now-they-re-being-wiped-out-goodAZCentral: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2018/12/12/climate-change-environment-less-snow-earlier-snowmelt-leads-more-wildfires-global-warming/2282994002/  Music:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed.Song Profile https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Author’s Profile https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcod

Even though I always tell you that global warming is more than an increase in the temperatures we see on the news everyday; we cannot forget that global warming does cause an increase in our daily temperatures. In this episode, I discuss how climate change is making instances of extreme heat and droughts more frequent and more intense. Sources:Heat Safety Sheet from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) + National Weather Service https://www.weather.gov/grb/heatNational Resources Defense Council (NRDC)https://www.nrdc.org/stories/drought-everything-you-need-knowBritish Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)https://www.bbc.com/news/business-44466214 Yale Climate Connectionshttps://yaleclimateconnections.org/2019/06/heat-waves-and-climate-change-is-there-a-connection/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA)https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/news/drought-monitoring-economic-environmental-and-social-impacts#:~:text=Examples%20of%20drought%20impacts%20on,substantial%20increase%20in%20wildfire%20risk.World Atlashttps://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-are-the-effects-of-a-drought-on-the-environment.htmlLive Sciencehttps://www.livescience.com/21688-drought-health-effects.htmlUnion of Concerned Scientistshttps://ucsusa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=e4e9082a1ec343c794d27f3e12dd006dMusic:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed. Song Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Author’s Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcod

After years of worsening hurricanes seasons, seemingly never ending rain, and flooding in areas that have never flooded before, have you stopped to wonder why it's all getting so much worse? In this episode, I talk about extreme precipitation, floods, and hurricanes, how they have gotten worse because of global warming, and the consequences of these worsened events. Sources:National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA): https://climate.nasa.gov/news/2881/earths-freshwater-future-extremes-of-flood-and-drought/Union Of Concerned Scientists:Flooding/Extreme Precipitation: https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/climate-change-extreme-precipitation-and-floodingHurricanes: https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/hurricanes-and-climate-changeNational Resources Defense Council: https://www.nrdc.org/stories/flooding-and-climate-change-everything-you-need-knowYale Climate Connections: https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2019/07/how-climate-change-is-making-hurricanes-more-dangerous/Ducksters: https://www.ducksters.com/science/earth_science/hurricanes.phpNational Hurricane Center (NHC): https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/surge/The Weather Channel: https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/2020-09-21-atlantic-hurricane-season-2020-records Center For Climate and Energy Solutions: https://www.c2es.org/content/hurricanes-and-climate-change/Insurance Information Institute: https://www.iii.org/fact-statistic/facts-statistics-hurricanes#%3Cstrong%3E2020%20Hurricane%20Season%3C/strong%3E Music:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed. Link to Song Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Link to Author’s Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/Link to license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcod

This episode focuses on biomass, geothermal, and tidal energy. I explain what each of these energy sources are, how they work, and the advantages and disadvantages to using them.  BiomassEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA)https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/biomass/National Geographichttps://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/biomass-energy/Sierra Clubhttps://www.sierraclub.org/sites/www.sierraclub.org/files/landfill-gas-qa.pdfNational Resources Defense Council (NRDC)https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/lfg.pdfEnergy SageEnviromental Impacts https://www.energysage.com/about-clean-energy/biomass/environmental-impacts-biomass/Pros and Cons https://www.energysage.com/about-clean-energy/biomass/pros-and-cons-biomass/GeothermalGreen Mountain Energyhttps://www.greenmountainenergy.com/why-renewable-energy/renewable-energy-101/geothermal/National Geographichttps://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/geothermal-energy/Energy Sagehttps://www.energysage.com/about-clean-energy/geothermal/pros-cons-geothermal-energy/Cable Broadcast Serice (CBS)https://www.cbsnews.com/news/geothermal-energy-is-slowly-gaining-steam-in-homes/Stanford Newshttps://news.stanford.edu/2019/05/23/lessons-south-korea-solving-geothermals-earthquake-problem/TidalForbeshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesconca/2017/07/27/tidal-energy-all-renewables-are-not-created-equal/#7cf1f40a4f4eNS Energyhttps://www.nsenergybusiness.com/features/newsmajor-tidal-power-pros-and-cons-5766117/National Geographichttps://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/tidal-energy/#:~:text=Tidal%20energy%20is%20a%20renewable,technologies%20include%20turbines%20and%20paddles.&text=Tidal%20energy%20is%20produced%20by,a%20renewable%20source%20of%20energy.ConclusionRenewables Nowhttps://renewablesnow.com/news/costa-rica-produces-9884-of-its-power-from-renewables-in-2019-670622/Music:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed. Link to Song Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Link to Author’s Profile: " rel="nofollow">

In this episode, I discuss three of the most popular sources of renewable energy: solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy including what they are, how they produce electricity, and some pros and cons to each one. Sources:National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)https://www.nrel.gov/research/re-solar.htmlSolar feedshttps://solarfeeds.com/csp-and-pv-differences-comparison/ZME Sciencehttps://www.zmescience.com/ecology/renewable-energy-ecology/solar-panels-pros-and-cons-056654/Energy Sagehttps://www.energysage.com/solar/why-go-solar/create-jobs/American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)https://www.awea.org/wind-101/basics-of-wind-energyOffice of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energyhttps://www.energy.gov/eere/wind/advantages-and-challenges-wind-energyNational Geographichttps://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/hydroelectric-energy/Naturehttps://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-00616-wMusic:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed. Link to Song Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Link to Author’s Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/Link to license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcod

Are fossil fuels actually beneficial for our economies? Is renewable energy really more expensive? Are there more jobs in the fossil fuel sector? In this episode, I argue against three myths about the economics behind fossil fuels. Sources:New Scientist: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2219927-us-green-economy-has-10-times-more-jobs-than-the-fossil-fuel-industry/Forbes: Cost: https://www.forbes.com/sites/dominicdudley/2019/05/29/renewable-energy-costs-tumble/#3c286a11e8ceSubsidies: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesellsmoor/2019/06/15/united-states-spend-ten-times-more-on-fossil-fuel-subsidies-than-education/#7f986a2c4473Environment and Energy Study Institute (EESI): https://www.eesi.org/papers/view/fact-sheet-fossil-fuel-subsidies-a-closer-look-at-tax-breaks-and-societal-costs#:~:text=For%20fiscal%20year%202019%2C%20Congress,use%20of%20coal%2Dfired%20power. Music:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed. Link to Song Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Link to Author’s Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/Link to license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcod

Compared to other fossil fuels, natural gas is not so bad, right? WRONG. Natural gas, like all fossil fuels, are terrible for the environment. In this episode, I discuss what natural gas is, where it comes from, and why it is bad for the environment. Sources:National Resources Defense Council (NRDC)https://www.nrdc.org/stories/fossil-fuels-dirty-factsUnited States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gasesStudent Energy·       Natural Gas: https://www.studentenergy.org/topics/natural-gas·       Unconventional Gas:https://www.studentenergy.org/topics/unconventional-gas·       Conventional Gas: https://www.studentenergy.org/topics/conventional-gas·       Fracking: https://www.studentenergy.org/topics/hydraulic-fracturing·       Shale Oil:https://www.studentenergy.org/topics/shale-gas·       Gas Hydrates: https://www.studentenergy.org/topics/hydrates·       Coalbed Methane: https://www.studentenergy.org/topics/coal-bed-methaneEnvironment Impact Assessment (EIA)https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/natural-gas/Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)https://www.eesi.org/topics/fossil-fuels/descriptionUniversity of Calgaryhttps://energyeducation.ca/encyclopedia/Tight_gas#:~:text=Hydraulic%20fracturing%20is%20one%20main,of%20high%20pressure%20fracking%20fluids.&text=In%20most%20tight%20gas%20formations,collect%20and%20make%20extraction%20difficult.Union of Concerned Scientists:https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/environmental-impacts-natural-gasNew York Times:https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/21/climate/methane-leaks.html Music:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed. Link to Song Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Link to Author’s Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/Link to license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcod

Wars have been fought for it, people have made their careers finding it, and the world runs on it. Oil is one of the most sought after resources in the world, but is it good for the planet? In this episode, I talk about what oil is and why it is bad for the environment. Fun Story: I had to many sources so my character count ran out. All of the names of the sources are hyperlinks so you should be able to click on them to get to the source's website.Sources:Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)Student Energy:Conventional Oil Conventional Natural Gas & Oil Unconventional Oil Hydraulic Fracturing Oil Sands Oil Shale Mayo Clinic American Cancer Society Energy Education:Oil Sands Tailings Ponds Water Impacts Climate Impacts Air Pollution Reclamation American Lung AssociationEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA)United States Geological Survey (USGS)Oil SpillsGroundwaterThoughtCo.Google Doc of the sources in case the hyperlinks fail me: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AI5670MrPx7bnpg-0QA5t0TzlrpNlYN8gN7e1fQNAEM/edit?usp=sharing Music:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed. Link to Song Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Link to Author’s Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/Link to license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcod

One of the most common topics that comes up anytime anyone talks about global warming is fossil fuels and their impact on the environment. But, what is a fossil fuel? Why are they so bad? Is the talk about more than just climate change? All of these questions and more will be answered in this three part series about fossil fuels. In this episode, we discuss the basics of fossil fuels and then talk about coal, the dirtiest of the fossil fuels. Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)https://www.nrdc.org/stories/fossil-fuels-dirty-factsAmerican Gas Association (AGA)https://www.aga.org/natural-gas/energy-education/Union of Concerned Scientistshttps://www.ucsusa.org/resources/environmental-impacts-natural-gasScience Direct:Fossilized Material: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/carbon-based-fuelGroundwater: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167903186903312Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)Mining:https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/coal/mining-and-transportation.phpEffects:https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/coal/coal-and-the-environment.phpCenter for Climate and Energy Solutionshttps://www.c2es.org/content/u-s-emissions/Environmenthttps://www.environment.co.za/mining/effects-of-mining.htmlNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/subsidence.htmlWorld-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)https://www.worldwildlife.org/threats/soil-erosion-and-degradationMusic:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed. Link to Song Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Link to Author’s Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/Link to license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

COVID-19 has run rampant around the world. Economies are suffering, public health is weakening, and panic is arising. But, has anyone stopped to ask how COVID-19 is affecting the climate? Even better, has anyone stopped to wonder what part climate change played in making COVID-19 worse? I explain this and more in this episode of Let's Talk Global Warming. SOURCES:China and New York Emissions (BBC):https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-51944780American Lung Association: https://www.lung.org/clean-air/outdoors/what-makes-air-unhealthy/nitrogen-dioxideNitrogen Dioxide (NASA):https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/blogs/earthmatters/?p%3D7966%26src%3Deorss-blogsDr. Aaron Bernstein (Center for Climate, Health, and The Global Environment) https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/c-change/news/coronavirus-climate-change-and-the-environment/US Stimulus Deal:https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/25/whats-in-stimulus-package-coronavirus-149282New York Times:https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/27/opinion/sunday/coronavirus-climate-change.htmlInternational Energy Agency:https://www.iea.org/commentaries/put-clean-energy-at-the-heart-of-stimulus-plans-to-counter-the-coronavirus-crisis Music:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed. Link to Song Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Link to Author’s Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/Link to license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

Want to know how evaporation and poop play a role in climate change? This episode is a summary of episodes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 where we learned all about the greenhouse effect, greenhouse gases, and how they are influencing global warming. If you would like to know more about any of the topics described, make sure to listen to the episode pertaining to it or commenting on Instagram or in the comment section. Music:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed. Link to Song Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Link to Author’s Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/Link to license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

Water Vapor is a fundamental part of the water cycle... and a greenhouse gas? This episode is all about how Water Vapor effects the global warming and other greenhouse gases.Water Cycle:https://energyeducation.ca/encyclopedia/Hydrologic_cycleWater Vapor: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/climatescience/climatesciencenarratives/its-water-vapor-not-the-co2.htmlMusic:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed. Link to Song Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Link to Author’s Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/Link to license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

Even though they are the most unknown Greenhouse Gases, Fluorinated Gases are the strongest greenhouse gases with warming capabilities thousands of times stronger than Carbon Dioxide. In this episode, I discuss what Fluorinated Gases are, where they come from, and how we can stop them from being emitted. F-Gases:https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gaseshttps://www.nrdc.org/stories/greenhouse-effect-101https://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/f-gas/legislation_enHFCs:https://www/ozone.unep.org/treaties/montreal-protocolPFCshttps://www.metalsupermarkets.com/how-aluminum-is-made/https://www.epa.gov/f-gas-partnership-programs/aluminum-industrySulfur Hexafluorides:https://www.epa.gov/f-gas-partnership-programs/magnesium-industryhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/sulfur-hexafluorideSemiconductors:http://matse1.matse.illinois.edu/sc/ware.htmlhttps://www.epa.gov/f-gas-partnership-programs/semiconductor-industry Electrical Power Equipment:https://www.epa.gov/f-gas-partnership-programs/electric-power-systems-partnership Music:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed. Link to Song Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Link to Author’s Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/Link to license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

Even though it is known as laughing gas, the threat nitrous oxide poses to our environment is no laughing matter. Stronger than both Methane and Carbon Dioxide, Nitrous Oxide is a dangerous greenhouse gas. This episode is about why it is dangerous, where it is coming from, and what can be done to avoid emissions.Links To Sources:Nitrous Oxide:https://www.carbonbrief.org/nitrous-oxide-emissions-could-double-by-2050-study-findshttps://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gaseshttps://www.eia.gov/environment/emissions/ghg_report/ghg_nitrous.phphttps://insideclimatenews.org/news/11092019/nitrous-oxide-climate-pollutant-explainer-greenhouse-gas-agriculture-livestock Ozone Layer:https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17698-laughing-gas-is-biggest-threat-to-ozone-layer/ Agriculture/Manure:https://academic.oup.com/af/article/9/1/69/5173494https://theconversation.com/nitrogen-pollution-the-forgotten-element-of-climate-change-69348https://ucanr.edu/sites/Nutrient_Management_Solutions/stateofscience/Nitrous_Oxide__In_focus/http://www.ghgonline.org/nitrousagri.htm Industrial Processes:https://www.gasmet.com/applications/emissions/fertilizer-and-nitric-acid-production/http://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8489Music:“News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod licensed under CC BY. Edited to be shorter but content was not changed. Link to Song Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4122-news-theme/Link to Author’s Profile: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/artists/profile/9-kevin-macleod/Link to license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode