This podcast includes various advertisements alongside a compelling TED Talk by climate journalist Peter Schwartzstein. In his talk, Schwartzstein explores the link between climate change and rising global violence. He highlights how factors like prolonged drought in Iraq have fueled ISIS recruitment, while Bangladeshi fishermen, pushed to piracy by rising sea levels, face similar struggles. Schwartzstein argues that climate change not only heightens existing conflicts but also erodes societal stability, making communities more susceptible to violence. The podcast wraps up by stressing that to combat violence, it’s vital to tackle climate change, underscoring the urgency of environmental action.
