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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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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.
Coming SoonWith a population approaching 10 billion, this episode debunks the overpopulation argument and looks to the real driver of environmental degredation - overconsumption. Guests include; Charles Mann, author and journalist and Farhana Yamin, environmental lawyer and activist
Coming SoonWhile ‘sustainability’ might be everyone's favourite buzzword, what does it really mean? In this episode, we investigate the origins of the sustainable movement and question what the future holds. Guests: Sarah Ichioka, urbanist and author, Rob Hopkins, author, activist & founder of the Transition Movement and Daniel Christian Wahl, author and educator in Regenerative Development.
Coming SoonOur house is on fire, so why aren’t we acting like it’s an emergency? This episode speaks to the feelings of sadness, grief and anxiety that many of us feel when faced with the enormity of the climate crisis and looks to the role of community to overcome these. Guests: Caroline Hickman, Psychotherapist and Climate Psychology Researcher, Britt Wray, Author and Climate Grief Researcher, and Mitzi Jonelle Tan, Climate Justice Activist.
Coming SoonThis 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.
Coming SoonThis 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.
Coming SoonThis 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.
Coming SoonThis 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.
Coming SoonThis 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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