Beyond Catastrophe: What's Really at Stake in the Climate Crisis

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The episode explores the origins of modern environmentalism and the ongoing challenges in addressing the climate crisis despite available solutions.

EPISODE 104 SHOWNOTES We begin with a gripping look at the birth of modern environmentalism, when a burning river and devastating oil spill sparked America's largest-ever demonstration: the first Earth Day. This unprecedented show of unity led to landmark environmental protections that shaped the next half-century. Moving to the present, we tackle the paradox of our climate paralysis: despite having affordable solutions and facing escalating disasters, meaningful action remains elusive. We ex...

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Host: Rico Verde

Topics covered

• climate crisis
• environmentalism
• Earth Day
• climate action
• environmental protections

Keywords

• climate crisis
• environmentalism
• Earth Day
• climate action
• environmental protections
• affordable solutions
• climate paralysis

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Organizations: America

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