Ashes Ashes
Ep 25 - Heat Death
- Autor: Vários
- Narrador: Vários
- Editora: Podcast
- Duração: 1:06:50
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Episode 25 - "Heat Death" As climate change accelerates, much of the media attention is given to effects like rising seas, super storms, and increased weather variability. Often overlooked is the temperature itself and the direct impact warmer temperatures will have on our ability to maintain infrastructure, agricultural effects, our health, and even the very ability to live in much of the world. As the temperature rises, so does the risk that the very fabric of modern society simply evaporates. Maybe it's time to ask the question, "How hot is too hot?" Chapters 08:58 How will Modern Infrastructure Adapt to Heat? 10:18 Transportation 17:45 Energy 22:56 Renewable Energy 25:24 Animals and Crops 32:50 Human Health 44:20 Pakistan and India 46:24 Wet-Bulb 52:41 Future Temperatures 1:01:23 Variable Benchmarks 1:02:53 What Can We Do? A full transcript is available as well as detailed links and sources (plus credits and more) on our website ashesashes.org. Find more information along with relevant news and l