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Coverage: The Guardian

The Overshoot podcast was featured in the Guardian‘s best podcasts of the week. “This thoughtful series…explores what happens now that we are on track for the world’s temperature to rise by more than 1.5°C…Tough but crucial listening.” – Alexi Duggins

Interview: The Times

I was quoted in the article – ‘No 10 blocks report on impact of rainforest collapse on food prices’ – which covered the UK government’s veto on the release of the “global ecosystem assessment” report, which examined the ramifications of global ecosystem collapse on security.

A systemic risk assessment methodological framework for the global polycrisis

I was coauthor on an academic paper exploring how to conduct risk assessment of complex, global-scale ‘polycrisis’ risks. Read it here.

Interview: The Economist

I spoke with the Economist for an article on how “Earth’s climate is approaching irreversible tipping points,” which highlights the growing body of evidence on how close the planet is to critical thresholds.

Interview: Bloomberg

I spoke with Bloomberg’s Olivia Rudgard and CDP’s Sherry Madera about the 1.5C global climate target.

Raising Awareness of Earth System Tipping Points: Implications for EU Governance

I coauthored a report on tipping points and the implications for EU governance. Read it here.

Panel: Innovation Zero

I spoke at the Innovation Zero main stage on climate change and national security, along with Dr Hugh Montgomery and Lt. Gen. Richard Nugee.

Interview: GARP climate risk podcast

I had a great time talking with Jo Paisley about 1.5C and how to approach the new climate reality above it.

Interview: The Times

I spoke with Ben Spencer about the challenges from the world overshooting 1.5C and how to respond. Read the piece here: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/environment/article/climate-change-adaptation-decarbonisation-times-earth-93jln78vd

Interview: Your Brain on Climate

I had a great time talking with Dave Powell about climate risks, worst cases, and how to navigate the new climate reality.