Description
The VTT transcript captures a detailed lecture presented by Ed Hawkins on climate change, followed by a Q&A session led by Don McBride. Hawkins discusses the scientific underpinnings of climate change, its impacts, and the choices society faces regarding carbon emissions. The talk emphasizes the role of human activities, particularly fossil fuel burning, in driving climate change and illustrates how it manifests in extreme weather events, rising global temperatures, and loss of biodiversity. Hawkins expresses hope for conversations around equitable solutions to mitigate climate issues. McBride engages with Hawkins, reflecting on the content of the talk and asking questions about the balance between personal choices and governmental policies in combating climate change. The session highlights the urgency of addressing environmental challenges while considering societal impacts.
DOI: 10.1302/3114-210113