Chris interviews renowned environmental journalist and author Elizabeth Kolbert. They discuss her impactful books, 'The Sixth Extinction' and the upcoming 'Life on a Little Known Planet,' which highlight the global biodiversity crisis caused by human activity.

Elizabeth shares stories from her travels around the world, including Greenland, New Zealand, and Florida, examining environmental challenges and the resilience of nature. The conversation covers pressing topics like climate change, species extinction, and innovative scientific efforts to combat these issues. Despite the grim realities, the episode emphasizes the importance of continued scientific research, public awareness, and policy changes to foster hope and drive positive environmental action.


Podcast Timeline


02:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
02:12 Elizabeth Colbert's Impactful Work
04:24 Discussing 'The Sixth Extinction'
05:06 Hope and Inspiration in 'Life on a Little Known Planet'
07:37 The Importance of Every Species
11:22 Climate Change and Its Impact
15:30 AI and Conservation
19:01 Greenland's Melting Ice Sheets
24:19 Innovative Scientific Solutions
26:27 Challenges in Scientific Research
27:08 The Importance of Science Funding
30:13 Beekeeping Adventures and Challenges
32:02 Colony Collapse Disorder
35:30 Impact of Colonization on New Zealand's Wildlife
38:05 Conservation Efforts in New Zealand
42:01 Rights for Nature Movement
44:44 Reflections on Environmental Journalism
49:20 Final Thoughts and Book Promotion


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