For thousands of years, humans have had ideas about mankind's potential impact on the climate.
In this episode, we look at how these ideas have changed, the men and women who have contributed to them, and ask ourselves why it has taken so long to start paying attention.
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<p><em>"Climate change is not just a problem for the future. It is happening now and affecting us all. We must come together to protect our planet and ensu ... Show More
