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The Breakdown

The Climate Crisis Explained: Turning Awareness to Action

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The Breakdown is an insightful and thought-provoking series that offers a deep dive into the climate crisis and the complex web of issues surrounding it. Hosted by Jack Harries, this series cuts through the noise to break down the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, addressing how we got here and what needs to be done to reverse the damage. Across multiple episodes, The Breakdown explores critical topics like climate misinformation, the role of fossil fuels, and the intersection of climate change with social justice.

Featuring conversations with climate experts, activists, and thought leaders, including Christiana Figueres and David Wallace-Wells, the series provides viewers with the knowledge and context they need to understand the full scope of the climate crisis. At the same time, it offers tangible solutions, empowering audiences to take meaningful action in the fight against climate change. The Breakdown is more than just a documentary; it's a call to action, urging individuals to engage with the climate movement and become part of the global solution.

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Season 2

Can Capitalism Solve The Climate Crisis?

Can Capitalism Solve The Climate Crisis?

It’s clear that our current capitalist system isn’t working for people or planet. This episode dives into the current system failing our planet and explores alternative ideas that could form an entirely new economic system. Guests include; George Monbiot, author, journalist, and environmental campaigner, Rebecca Henderson, author and professor at Harvard Business School, and Fatima Ibrahim, co-executive director of Green New Deal UK.

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Are There Too Many People On The Planet?

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Climate Change: How We Got Here

Climate Change: How We Got Here

This episode kicks off the series with a big picture look at the history of our planet. It looks back at our 10,000 years of climate stability and how the discovery of ancient fossil fuels changed the course of humanity as we know it.

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Climate Denial: 50 Years of Lies & Misinformation

This episode explores the role of fossil fuels companies in denying the science around climate change and investing millions into misinformation campaigns to confuse the public and seed doubt.

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This episode addresses why we have just 9 years left to halve global emissions. It takes a look back at all the COPs of the past, the crucial turning points of the Paris climate agreement, the 2018 IPCC report and why COP 26 in Glasgow is so crucial.

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Climate Justice: An Unequal World

Climate Justice: An Unequal World

This episode highlights how climate change is first and foremost a social justice issue, looking at the intersection between racism and climate change and exploring the need for a just transition.

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Climate Solutions: What You Can Do

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This episode explores climate solutions. We look at the difference between individual and systemic change and ultimately why we must all join the climate movement.

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WaterBear

WaterBear Network is a digital platform dedicated to connecting and empowering a global community of environmental activists. Through its free-to-access content, WaterBear brings documentaries, films, and storytelling to a wide audience, focusing on critical environmental issues and the people working to address them. The platform offers inspiring content that explores topics ranging from wildlife conservation and climate change to sustainability and human rights. WaterBear collaborates with filmmakers, activists, and organizations to amplify voices advocating for a healthier planet, with a mission to inform, inspire, and mobilize action across the world.

Jack Harries

Jack Harries is a British environmental activist, filmmaker, and content creator, known for his work raising awareness about climate change and environmental issues. He is the co-founder of the YouTube channel JacksGap, which initially gained popularity for its travel vlogs and personal stories. Over time, Jack transitioned his platform to focus on environmental advocacy, using his reach to educate and inspire his audience on the urgent need for climate action. Jack Harries has collaborated with several environmental organizations and continues to use his platform to promote sustainability and the protection of the planet.
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