TILclimate

TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate) is an award-winning MIT podcast that breaks down the science, technologies, and policies behind climate change, how it's impacting us, and what we can do about it. 

 

Below is a quick preview of the episodes that have been released and a description of the topics covered within each episode. The links provided take you directly to the podcast epsidoe on MIT's Climate Portal or to the educator guides that accompany each episode.

 

We also encourage you to browse the episodes of the TILclimate podcast directly on the Climate Portal.

Today I Learned Description of Episode Learn more at Accompanying Educator Guide
TIL what I can do Here at TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), there’s one question we get from our listeners more than any other: “What can I do to make a difference on climate change?” In this special episode of the podcast, three guests who have made acting on climate a big part of their lives join interim host Aaron Krol to share their stories and their advice for those who want to do more. https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/bonus-episode-til-what-i-can-do https://climate.mit.edu/til-what-i-can-do-educator-guide
TIL about geoenegineering When talking about climate change solutions, we often hear about reducing emissions and adapting to climate impacts, but a third option is starting to get more attention: altering the atmosphere. In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), MIT alumnus Janos Pasztor joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to explain geoengineering: what it is and the different technologies that are being researched. https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/e8-til-about-geoengineering https://climate.mit.edu/til-about-geoengineering-educator-guide
TIL about carbon pricing What exactly is a carbon price, and how does it work? What would it look like and how would it change everyday life? In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), MIT economics professor Christopher Knittel joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to break down the complexities of carbon pricing.  https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/e7-til-about-carbon-pricing https://climate.mit.edu/til-about-carbon-pricing-educator-guide
TIL about climate impacts With climate change, some parts of the world will get more water, but others will experience droughts. Some will start seeing more mosquitoes, but some fewer. And some regions might actually benefit economically. What’s the deal? In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), MIT professor Elfatih Eltahir joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to talk about how climate impacts will differ across the globe. https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/e6-til-about-climate-impacts https://climate.mit.edu/til-about-climate-impacts-educator-guide
TIL about uncertainty How do we make choices in the face of uncertainty? In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), MIT professor Kerry Emanuel joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to talk about climate risk. Together, they break down why the climate system is so hard to predict, what exactly scientists mean when they talk about “uncertainty”, and how scientists quantify and assess the risks associated with climate change. https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/e5-til-about-uncertainty https://climate.mit.edu/til-about-uncertainty-educator%20guide
TIL about hurricanes Scientists predict that hurricanes will hit us harder in the future -- but why? And what can we expect to see? In this episode of #TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), MIT professor Kerry Emanuel joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to break down how these “heat engines” work and how a changing climate will increase hurricane intensity, storm surges, and flooding. https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/e4-til-about-hurricanes https://climate.mit.edu/til-about-hurricanes-educator%20guide
TIL about materials In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), MIT professor Elsa Olivetti joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to talk about materials, or as Prof. Olivetti calls it, “the study of stuff”. Prof. Olivetti explains where these emissions come from and how to reduce emissions and waste in our manufacturing. https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/e3-til-about-materials https://climate.mit.edu/til-about-materials-educator-guide
TIL about clouds Humans have changed clouds: where they form, how much precipitation they produce, and how quickly it rains or snows. In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), MIT professor Dan Cziczo joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to spell out why this is, and what this has to do with climate change.  https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/e2-til-about-clouds https://climate.mit.edu/til-about-clouds-educator-guide
TIL about planes “I love to travel. But I hate the fact that something I love to do, creates so much pollution.” In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), MIT professor Steven Barrett and host Laur Hesse Fisher dig into how — and why — air travel impacts our earth’s climate, and what solutions are on the horizon. https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/e1-til-about-planes https://climate.mit.edu/til-about-planes-educator-guide

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