62. Why is nuance missing from environmental discourse? (Roger Pielke Jr.)
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The episode discusses the lack of nuance in environmental discourse and the factors contributing to it, featuring insights from Roger Pielke Jr.
The intersection of science, politics, and environmental discourse is full of puzzles: why has nuance gone missing from the conversation? Why are heterodox or balanced views often sidelined? And how do echo chambers, alarmist rhetoric, and the erosion of trust hinder lasting progress in conservation? To explore these questions, I spoke with Roger Pielke Jr., a political scientist well-known for his work on contested science in contentious policy areas, from climate and extreme weather to COVI...
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