Common Ground on Climate

Tom Quinn on Economic Upside

Can Australia be a shining example of how to boom and prosper in a low carbon future?

We talk to Tom Quinn, head of policy and research about Beyond Zero Emissions’ million jobs plan — one that creates economic growth and clean jobs for a million Australians and counting.

It’s not only possible, but the upsides are happening now.

Kylie Walker on Innovation

What do a new type of condoms, boomerangs and fire management have in common?

Kylie Walker, CEO of the Australian Academy of Technology & Engineering talks about our history of innovation; about scientists as reluctant communicators, and offers some insights into why leaders from Australia's engineering and technology sectors are thinking and talking about climate change now more than ever.

Will Grant on Science Communication

Do most Australians actually understand what scientists have learned about our climate? If not, why not? 

 

Will tackles the highs and lows of science communication and the lasting impacts on Australia’s understanding of climate change. We discuss what’s worked well, what hasn’t and talk about how  and his colleagues at the Centre for Public Awareness of Science are working to improve the way scientists connect with Australians.

George Marshall on Wild Weather

What do miners in Alabama, UK retirees and bushfire victims have in common?

More than you’d think. George Marshall, founder of Climate Outreach and author of, "Don't Even Think About it: Why Our Brains are Wired to Ignore Climate Change",  explains how to discuss changes to the climate in ways that build communities, rather than divide. One big tip? The time to talk is before the next big catastrophic weather event, not after.

Arek Sinanian on Efficiency

How did chatting about the weather become so awkward? 

Arek Sinanian’s passion for efficiency led him to decades of work on climate change with companies around the world —including some big producers of fossil fuels. But after a few feisty BBQ conversations, he set out to understand why climate change is so polarizing in Australia—and his book, “A Climate For Denial”, was the result. In this podcast, we explore what Arek learned about how way we think, hear and make sense of climate change science.

Rebecca Huntley on Emotion

Is there a better way to be talking about climate change? And what's love got to do with it?

Rebecca Huntley— renowned author, sociologist, and broadcaster talks to us about Australians, climate change and flip flops. The author of “How to Talk About Climate Change in a Way That Makes a Difference”, Rebecca’s been talking a lot to people about climate change—considering the role of emotion, and what they’re worried about, how they feel and why. She will even let you know what love’s got to do with it.