{"id":429,"date":"2024-11-21T09:36:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T09:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/natpower.com\/us\/2024\/11\/21\/mission-earth-fifth-episode-of-the-natpower-podcast\/"},"modified":"2025-04-08T08:46:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T08:46:25","slug":"mission-earth-fifth-episode-of-the-natpower-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/natpower.com\/us\/2024\/11\/21\/mission-earth-fifth-episode-of-the-natpower-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"MISSION EARTH, fifth episode of the NatPower Podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The choice between fossil fuels, renewables and nuclear power is not just a technical one, but involves economic, social and environmental aspects on a global scale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renewable energies such as wind, solar and hydropower offer a sustainable long-term solution, but require significant investment and face intermittency and infrastructure problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But where are we today in the ecological transition on a global scale?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Angelica De Vito and Luciano Canova report, effectively tackling the climate crisis requires a balanced approach that takes into account both short-term benefits and long-term goals. Investment in research and development, incentive policies and widespread environmental education are essential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more, you can listen to the new episode of the MISSIONE TERRA podcast series available for free on all listening apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did you know that there is scientific evidence that the increase in CO2 and methane in the atmosphere is the main cause of current global warming?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deforestation is a major contributor to the anthropogenic greenhouse effect: when trees are cut down or burned, the ability of ecosystems to store CO2 is reduced, indirectly increasing greenhouse gas emissions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This process further exacerbates global warming by reducing nature&#8217;s ability to absorb the carbon released by human activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the possible solutions? 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