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Flying is a mess. Underserved airports, a global pilot shortage, and incessant extra fees… not to mention, of course, the emissions.
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Jan 14
Bill McKibben has changed (but not that much)
One of the very first books for the general public about climate change was written and published by Bill McKibben in 1989. In The End of Nature, Bill wrote that continuing to burn fossil fuels would “lead us, if not straight to hell, then straight to a place with a similar tempe ... Show More
30m 30s
Nov 2022
Climate tech to save the planet: How to keep flying
<p>As more people fly, aviation is on track to becoming a much bigger problem for climate change. Host Pilita Clark, FT columnist and climate journalist, looks at the potential for a more sustainable aviation industry, a sector that’s struggled to come up with new technology to c ... Show More
24m 30s
Nov 2022
From Tech Tonic: Climate Tech to Save the Planet and Keep Flying
Today, we're sharing a preview from another podcast from the Financial Times, Tech Tonic. Does aviation have a sustainable future? As more people fly, aviation is on track to becoming a much bigger problem for climate change. Tech Tonic host Pilita Clark, FT columnist and climate ... Show More
25m 25s
Dec 2022
The Flight Before Christmas
<p>At any given moment, nearly 500,000 people are crammed together in a metal tube, hurtling through the air. In this episode, we look at the strange human experiment that is flying together.</p>
<p><em>Special thanks to Natalie Compton, Julia Longoria, Mike Arnot, and everyone a ... Show More
43m 59s
Nov 2023
Flying Cars & Pilotless Planes with NASA Engineer, Wendy Okolo, PhD.
<p>How would flying on Mars be different? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen explore aeronautics, aerodynamics, airplanes and more with NASA aerospace engineer and author Wendy Okolo, PhD. </p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free ... Show More
47m 3s
Nov 2022
Introducing Tech Tonic, Season 5: Climate tech to save the planet
<p>Tech Tonic is back with a new season about climate tech.</p><br><p>As more people fly, aviation is on track to becoming a much bigger problem for climate change. Host Pilita Clark, FT columnist and climate journalist, looks at the potential for a more sustainable aviation indu ... Show More
25m 9s