Dr. Peter Frumhoff discusses how science is pinpointing companies’ impacts.
In this episode
- Peter and Colleen explore how the tobacco and fossil fuel industries are deceptively similar
- Peter explains how disinformation and doubt are common tactics used to avoid regulation
- Colleen and Peter discuss how, with science, we can quantify a company’s impact on climate change
- Peter talks about how the public can be empowered to hold companies accountable for damage to the climate
Related resources
Podcast
Stressed-Out Fish and Ocean Acidification
Dr. Sarah Cooley explains how changes in ocean chemistry are having a ripple effect on sea life and our economy.
Report
Killer Heat in the United States
Extreme heat is poised to rise steeply in frequency and severity over the coming decades, bringing unprecedented health risks for people across the US.
Explainer
Each Country's Share of CO2 Emissions
Which 20 countries emit the most carbon dioxide? This table shows data compiled by the Energy Information Agency, which estimates carbon dioxide emissions from all sources of fossil fuel burning and consumption.
Podcast
How Cereal Companies Can Take a Bite Out of Climate Change
Analyst Karen Perry Stillerman discusses how cereal makers can help farmers improve soil health, prevent water pollution, and reduce the climate impact of our agricultural system.