Chapter
The Tricky Relationship Between Humans and the Ocean
27:00 - 33:59 (06:58)
The ocean is often treated like an inexhaustible resource, but it is necessary to recognize that the ocean is similar to a desert where certain things are required to sustain its ecosystems. This poses a challenge as it is difficult to isolate what is needed and avoid harming the ocean in the process.
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The debate about climate change and its impact on fossil fuels continues as scientists are challenged to acknowledge that a slight shift in temperature or pH range is not an adequate cause to deprive billions of people of energy.
27:00 - 29:51 (02:50)
Summary
The debate about climate change and its impact on fossil fuels continues as scientists are challenged to acknowledge that a slight shift in temperature or pH range is not an adequate cause to deprive billions of people of energy. As a result, selective science that highlights the negative consequences of fossil fuels is used by the government to justify its argument.
ChapterThe Tricky Relationship Between Humans and the Ocean
Episode#324 - Alex Epstein - Can Fossil Fuels Save The World?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The ocean requires certain elements like iron to create different types of plankton, similar to how a desert needs water to sustain life.
29:51 - 33:59 (04:08)
Summary
The ocean requires certain elements like iron to create different types of plankton, similar to how a desert needs water to sustain life. However, human intervention, such as aquaculture, is often opposed due to the belief that it is wrong to impact nature.