Chapter

The Downside of Making Climate the Priority
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33:15 - 41:24 (08:08)

Obsessing solely on climate change may not be the best approach to tackle issues related to poverty. While the cultural hold of climate alarmism and activism has made it difficult to address specific problems effectively, there may exist more targeted approaches for a long-term solution.

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Climate activism has taken hold through various measures such as the Green New Deal and 169 different targets, but there are more targeted responses that can help those in need and make a significant impact, without putting all the focus on climate as the highest priority.
33:15 - 37:13 (03:58)
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Climate activism
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Climate activism has taken hold through various measures such as the Green New Deal and 169 different targets, but there are more targeted responses that can help those in need and make a significant impact, without putting all the focus on climate as the highest priority.

Chapter
The Downside of Making Climate the Priority
Episode
#617 - Dr Bjorn Lomborg - Climate Alarmists Are Getting It All Wrong
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The conversation around climate change should focus more on saving lives rather than just conservation efforts, according to a recent guest.
37:13 - 39:28 (02:14)
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Climate Change
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The conversation around climate change should focus more on saving lives rather than just conservation efforts, according to a recent guest. Climate change will disproportionately affect the poorest among us.

Chapter
The Downside of Making Climate the Priority
Episode
#617 - Dr Bjorn Lomborg - Climate Alarmists Are Getting It All Wrong
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Dr. Madhukar Pai discusses the benefits of implementing better detection methods for tuberculosis, which could save up to a million lives in the long run.
39:28 - 41:24 (01:55)
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Tuberculosis
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Dr. Madhukar Pai discusses the benefits of implementing better detection methods for tuberculosis, which could save up to a million lives in the long run.

Chapter
The Downside of Making Climate the Priority
Episode
#617 - Dr Bjorn Lomborg - Climate Alarmists Are Getting It All Wrong
Podcast
Modern Wisdom