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Climate Conversations - Mining in the deep blue

Climate Conversations

US President Donald Trump wants to mine the seafloor. And while the industry has its supporters, scientists say hunting for precious minerals underwater could be highly damaging to the ocean. Jack Board and Liling Tan dive into the topic, ahead of the UN Ocean Conference.

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Climate Conversations - A fork in the road moment for climate change?

The climate challenge may seem insurmountable at times. So, it’s important to look at what is needed but also where we’ve come from. Jack Board and Liling Tan do a planetary health check, and talk through some positive stories, warning signs and personal tips to help the Earth.

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Climate Conversations - Tackling Thailand’s air pollution crisis

Southeast Asian parliamentarians are voicing urgent concerns about Thailand’s air pollution problems. Can regional mechanisms solve a long-entrenched issue that’s linked to health concerns for millions of people? Jack Board speaks with Nitipon Piwmow and Arlene Brosas from the ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights. 

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Climate Conversations - Urban invaders - how global warming fuels the rat boom

The combination of rising temperatures, dense living and a lack of green spaces means rat populations in our cities are growing. Jack Board and Liling Tan uncover the risks and solutions to the pests beneath our feet. 

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Climate Conversations - Chilling truths: Why the world can’t live without air-conditioning

As the world heats up, the need to cool down is ever increasing. Places that never needed air-conditioning are now seeing growing requirements for it. Jack Board and Liling Tan discuss the plea to turn on our machines.

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Climate Conversations - Can India and Bangladesh renegotiate a future for the Ganges?

The future of the Ganges river is in question. As a key water-sharing treaty between India and Bangladesh nears its expiry, Jack Board and Liling Tan discuss the critical negotiations over a river system increasingly impacted by climate change.

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