Episode:10What Motivates Curious People to Become Climate Leaders?
Guests:Rod Taylor, Author and Science Broadcaster
Author and science broadcaster Rod Taylor brings his book Ten Journeys on a Fragile Planet to the conversation, sharing the stories of ten Australians confronting climate change in remarkable ways. The discussion ranges across the role of people, technology, and political institutions in addressing the climate crisis, and turns to a question both Rod and Siwan grapple with personally: how do you hold onto hope, and what does curiosity have to do with it?
Show Notes
In this episode, Siwan is joined by author Rod Taylor to discuss Rod’s new book ‘Ten Journeys on a Fragile Planet’. Rod’s book follows the stories of ten inspiring Australians who are confronting our changing climate in unique ways. Rod broadcasts a weekly science show and appears on ABC and BBC radio shows. He also writes a column in the Canberra Times called Fuzzy Logic. This podcast discusses the importance of people, technology and political institutions in addressing climate change. Rod and Siwan talk about the different ways they keep hope for the future of the planet and how being curious and asking the right questions can be powerful.
Resources:
- The Science Show
- Purchase Rod’s book Ten Jouneys on a Fragile Planet at your favourite bookstore:
Amazon | Angus & Robertson | Booktopia | Dymocks | Fishpond
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