Economist Podcasts Three-degree burn: the warmer world that awaits
Jul 22, 2021
Katrine Bragg, the Environment editor at The Economist, and Tom Gardner, the Addis Ababa correspondent, discuss the stark realities of a world warming by 3°C, highlighting escalating climate crises and urgent needs for policy changes. They also navigate Sudan's tumultuous political landscape as three powerful leaders vie for control amid a struggle for democracy. Additionally, they delve into the controversy surrounding Liverpool’s removal from UNESCO’s World Heritage list, reflecting on the balancing act between urban development and heritage preservation.
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Likelihood of 3 Degrees
- Maintaining current emissions leads to three degrees of warming by the century's end.
- Even with best efforts, there's a small chance of reaching this disastrous level.
Mitigating Climate Change
- Cut methane emissions by fixing leaks in fossil fuel infrastructure.
- Invest in negative emissions technologies like carbon capture and artificial trees.
Sudan's Fragile Democracy
- Sudan is heading towards its third attempt at democracy since 1956.
- Three men with different backgrounds and agendas lead the transitional government.