The Boring Climate Podcast

<p>The Himalayan glaciers are retreating, and the water, energy, and geopolitical futures of over a billion people hang in the balance.</p><p><br></p><p>We begin Season 3 with Dr. Anil V. Kulkarni, one of the world's...

<p>Some of the most powerful storms on Earth form where science has looked the least.</p><p><br></p><p>Despite being home to nearly half the global population, tropical weather remains one of the most poorly understood...

<p>Heat is the "invisible" disaster – it’s all around us, kills as many, perhaps more people, in India than other extreme weather events, yet doesn't capture public attention like floods or cyclones. Aditya Valiathan...

<p>Our climate and ecological crises are often seen as problems of the future. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Boring Climate Podcast, Prof Mahesh Rangarajan, Professor of History & Environmental Studies at...

<p>When we talk about rising sea levels, we usually think of melting glaciers.</p><p>But there’s another, quieter crisis unfolding underground.</p><p><br></p><p>Over the past two decades, NASA satellites have tracked...

<p>Why study frogs and toads? And why are they featured on a climate podcast?</p><p><br></p><p>That's because frogs are "indicator species" - their behaviour, songs and traits can tell us a lot about our planet - but...

<p>Why do one-size-fits-all climate solutions often fail? Are EVs part of the solution or part of the problem? And, could the solutions we chase to combat climate change end up creating new problems for the people and...

<p>Invasive plants with an "A" type personality, Padayaippa, the wild elephant who likes to play football and an ancient carbon capture technique all feature in this fascinating episode as Dr Tarsh Thekaekara, Director...

<p>Aerosols are tiny but powerful particles, shaping air quality, human health, and the climate in ways that are often invisible yet profound. Depending on their makeup, aerosols can reflect sunlight and cool the planet...

<p>What fish we choose to eat and when could have more of an impact on the health of our seas than you can imagine. How are our seas, fish and fisher communities coping with our changing climate? </p><p><br></p><p>In...

<p>Forget faraway glaciers – the climate crisis is unfolding in our cities. In India's booming urban landscapes, the relationship between people and nature is at a critical juncture. </p><p><br></p><p>For our season...

<p>Did you know that the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is using treated wastewater from the city's sewage treatment plants to recharge groundwater in the drought-affected districts of Kolar...

<p>Dr Uma Ramakrishnan's lab at the National Centre for Biological Studies in Bengaluru is pioneering innovative methods to study the population genetics of tigers. </p><p><br></p><p>We walk with her along the tigers'...

<p>How do wild animals adapt their behaviour and patterns to global climate change and increasing human footprint? </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, travel to the deserts of Kutch and the reserves of Zambia with NatGeo...

<p>In Ep 4 of #TheBoringClimatePodcast, veteran climate scientist Prof NH Ravindranath joins us to meticulously unpack the incredible potential of India's forests in making us less vulnerable to the impacts of climate...