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Published Feb 18, 2025

Adventures In Science At The Icy ‘Ends Of The Earth’

Explore the breathtaking scientific adventures and geopolitical stakes at the polar extremes with evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin, as he uncovers ancient fossils, hidden ecosystems, and the profound impacts of climate change on our world's icy frontiers.

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- How does climate change impact us?
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- What are some key episodes on climate change from the podcasts you mentioned?
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- What's the science behind climate change as discussed in the episode 396: Eco-anxiety & the sneaky toxins in your home | Environmental policy expert Heather White and the clip Understanding Climate Change?
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- How does climate change affect us?
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- Why is global warming a bigger concern in the episode 348: Thomas Kostigen | Hacking Planet Earth and the clip Space Parasols?
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- Can humanity survive the looming threats of climate change and artificial intelligence as discussed in the episode Ian Hutchinson: Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and Religion | Lex Fridman Podcast #112 and the clip Sustainable Energy?
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- Is climate change real?
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- Why is water temperature important in the context of the episode 348: Thomas Kostigen | Hacking Planet Earth and the clip Climate Change Solutions?
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- Is climate change real as discussed in the episode Election Special: Climate Change and the clip Climate Change Insights?
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- Which podcasts discuss climate change?
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- What's the science behind climate change as discussed in the episode Climate Change Debate: Bjørn Lomborg and Andrew Revkin | Lex Fridman Podcast #339 and the clip Hurricanes and Climate Change?
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- How does climate change impact us in the context of the episode Episode 144: Anthropogenic Climate Change and the clip Ocean and Ecosystem Changes?
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- What are the key insights on climate change from the episode How A NEAR-DEATH Experience Led To Changing The World & MAKING AN IMPACT! | Hakan Bulgurlu and the clip Evolving Consciousness?
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- How does climate change affect us as discussed in the episode Starliner Leaves Astronauts Stuck | Could We Get Weather Forecasts Years In Advance? and the clip Climate Predictions Unveiled?
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- What's the science behind climate change as discussed in the episode Climate Change Debate: Bjørn Lomborg and Andrew Revkin | Lex Fridman Podcast #339 and the clip Climate Change Spectrum?
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