The ivory tower is falling. 🏰 Reto Knutti reflects on his career and why scientists must move from just publishing papers to engaging with the real world. A final look at how we can invent a future that is actually better than the past.

0:00 Self-criticism: When physics isn't enough
2:30 From "knowing" to "action"
4:50 Why the academic system rewards the wrong things
6:10 The threat to science funding and education
7:45 Most solutions are already invented, let’s use them
9:00 Three wishes for a sustainable future
10:45 Humans react to stories, not numbers
13:10 Reto’s message to the next generation

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Why do politicians keep failing the planet? 🏛️ From strategic planning to direct democracy, we explore which political systems actually work for the climate. Is our current landscape "climate-proof", or do we need a systemic reboot?

00:00 Intro
00:55 Comparing Global Systems
01:48 The Impact of Referendums and Brexit
02:32 China’s Strategic Dominance in Green Technology
03:12 The Role of Democracy in Climate Protection
04:18 Long-term Strategy vs. Short-term Politics
06:38 Carbon Pricing and Economic Stability
07:31 Decoupling Short-term Budgets from Long-term Climate Goals
08:25 The Need for Political Boundary Conditions
09:17 Global Responsibility and the United Nations

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Science alone won't save us. 🤝 The real challenge isn't physics, it's finance, politics, and sociology. Reto Knutti discusses why breaking down the silos between industry and government is the only way to move from knowing to doing.

0:00 The power of working together
2:15 Misinformation: The deliberate campaign of doubt
3:30 Cognitive Dissonance: Why we find excuses
5:40 Who should change? Consumer vs. Industry
7:45 Why regulation is necessary for fairness
9:30 Lessons from historical environmental solutions
11:20 Taking the burden off the customer

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What actually happens at 1.5°C vs 3°C? 🌡️ It’s not just about a warmer summer. From agricultural impacts to rising sea levels, Reto Knutti explains the non-linear tipping points that could flip our world into a completely different state.

0:00 - Introduction to Biodiversity
0:26 - moving to the uncertainties and future impacts
1:36 - The Problem with "Degrees"
3:57 - Myths of the "Golden Age"
5:33 - how the Western world can lead technological shifts
6:10 - Is There a Brighter Future?
8:43 - Real-world consequences we are already seeing
10:18 - Tipping Points & Domino Effects
12:28 - Nonlinear Impacts
13:28 - The Role of Society & Collaboration

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Beyond opinions and fake news lies the data. 📊 Reto Knutti dives into 30 years of climate research to show why today’s warming is unprecedented in millions of years. This is the evidence you need to understand the 'unfiltered truth' of our changing atmosphere.

0:00 Is it true? How we measure global change
2:15 CO2 levels: Unprecedented in human history
3:10 Physics 101: The Greenhouse Effect explained
4:50 Why historical climate changes were different
6:55 What are Tipping Points?
9:10 Why focus on facts over drama
11:45 Switzerland is warming twice as fast as the world
14:10 Current policies vs. Paris targets

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Stop the guilt trip! Reto Knutti argues that framing sustainability as a moral burden hasn't worked. Instead, we need to embrace "Ego-Logic": making the green choice the easiest, cheapest, and most attractive one for the individual. Can we save the planet by being a little more selfish?

0:00 Framing the problem: Morality vs. Motivation
2:10 Why guilt creates resistance
3:45 Designing systems for "lazy" people
5:30 Survival of the fittest: Why we choose the easy path
6:30 Solution space vs. Saving the world
8:10 Can we make everyone happy?
9:00 Making small steps in the right direction

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Climate change isn't just a puzzle to solve it's a “wicked problem” 🌍 Professor Reto Knutti explains why there’s no simple silver bullet and why every action we take pulls on a complex global web. Is it impossible to solve, or are we just looking at it wrong?

In this first episode of our series for, we dive deep into the complexity of the climate crisis and why traditional solutions often fall short.

00:00 – Understanding Climate Change as a "Wicked Problem"
04:42 – The Psychology of Action: Why Climate Change Often Feels Distant
09:47 – Energy, Growth, and Fossil Fuel Dependency
15:10 – "Ego-logic" vs. Ecology: Finding Personal Benefit
22:34 – Fact-Check: How Certain is Global Warming?
29:15 – Tipping Points: Domino Effects in the Climate System
36:50 – Nutrition and Agriculture: The Future of the Potato in Europe
44:12 – The Power of Collaboration and the Role of Industry
51:05 – Fake News and Disinformation: The History of Climate Denial
58:30 – Governments and Political Systems: Democracy vs. Strategy
01:06:15 – The Changing Role of Science in Society
01:12:40 – Outlook: Three Wishes for a Sustainable Future

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At the Southampton International Boat Show, we spoke with the British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association to explore how the marine industry is approaching sustainability today.

This conversation highlights how innovation, responsibility, and collaboration are shaping the future of boating. It’s not just about reducing impact, but about rethinking what progress on the water can look like.

Because the future of sustainability isn’t built by one group alone, it’s something we move towards together.

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