Published Nov 8, 2016

Encore of Episode 27: Losing Alaska

Explore the retreat of Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier as a symbol of climate change's tangible impacts and delve into the psychological and cultural barriers that hinder effective responses, with Shankar Vedantam and expert George Marshall examining why short-term thinking and economic narratives fail to drive collective action.

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Glacier ObservationsThe retreat of the Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska highlights the tangible impacts of climate change, serving as a powerful symbol for visitors. Public reactions to this phenomenon range from acceptance to skepticism, illustrating the complex discourse surrounding climate change.

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Psychological InsightsThe episode explores cognitive biases and the science gap that hinder effective responses to climate change. George Marshall and Shankar Vedantam discuss how short-term thinking and economic narratives fail to motivate collective action.

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Climate Change ChallengesShankar Vedantam explores the psychological and cultural barriers that hinder our understanding and response to climate change. He examines how emotional, perceptual, and cultural factors shape our attitudes and actions towards this global issue.

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