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  • IC29: Will our dependency on oil ever end?

    IC29: Will our dependency on oil ever end?
    2026/04/29
    Last episode for now! Have you ever wondered how much our society is built on oil and gas besides electricity? Will we actually ever manage to transition away from it? Is it possible for all our consumption of plastic, polyester, nylon, helium, and so much more that one does not think of immediately? It feels like an impossible mountain to climb. But we're here for the conversation, with a little bit of hope and a little bit of fear.
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    30 分
  • IC28: What are climate change attribution studies?

    IC28: What are climate change attribution studies?
    2026/04/22
    Unfortunately, this week the audio quality is a little wonky. Better next week! This week, we dive into one of the key scientific topics in climate change: attribution science. So basically, the science that helps us make statements such as "this flood has been made X times more likely and Y times more severe because of climate change". That's event attribution. But then, there's also trend attribution, source attribution and impact attribution. We get into all of this, how it works, and more.
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    31 分
  • IC27: What are the selfish arguments for climate action?

    IC27: What are the selfish arguments for climate action?
    2026/04/15
    If the moral argument of ‘doing the right thing’ is outdated, should we switch to differently appealing argumentation in the way we talk about climate change with some audiences? In this episode, we discuss ‘selfish’ arguments for climate action, i.e. effects on health and money.
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    38 分
  • IC26: What is an individual's role in fighting climate change? (with Christian Sparrevohn)

    IC26: What is an individual's role in fighting climate change? (with Christian Sparrevohn)
    2026/04/08
    This week is special. We say hello to our first (of hopefully many) interview guests. And it’s a privilege that it’s Christian Sparrevohn. Christian lives and breathes sustainability. Having made it his life’s work not least by founding a leading sustainability consultancy in the Nordics. But also apart from that he is outspoken and listened to on the topics of sustainability, chairing the non-profit Rådet for Grøn Omstilling in Denmark So who better to talk to about ‘individual responsibilities in fighting climate change' also known as ‘what can I even affect when it comes to climate change?’ We talk about all the facets of life where the answer to that question might differ: as a private person, a professional, a citizen.
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    46 分
  • IC25: What are the carbon emissions from wars?

    IC25: What are the carbon emissions from wars?
    2026/04/01
    Firstly, wars are horrible for countless reasons, carbon emissions are certainly not on top of the list of the terrible things that result from armed conflicts. Today, we try to zoom into the carbon emissions that come out of wars and leave the humanitarian aspects of them to proper experts in that field to discuss. Did you know that emissions from the military are exempted from reporting? That leaves a huge gap in emission transparency that we do not even know about properly. So join us this week as we try to uncover the emissions coming from 1st order, 2nd order, and 3rd order effects of armed conflicts. It will be as inconvenient as you can imagine. But there is a small silver lining in the very end, we promise. If you want to give feedback you can write to **kaisa@inconvenientchats.com** or **jan@inconvenientchats.com**. If you have a topic on your mind that you have always wondered about, send us an e-mail with your topic recommendation and we’ll make it less inconvenient for all of you.
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    27 分
  • IC24: Should we have a climate value added tax?

    IC24: Should we have a climate value added tax?
    2026/03/25
    Today, we pick up a topic recommendation from a listener: a carbon value added tax. This tax aims to encourage environmentally friendly consumer behaviors while generating financial flows for sustainable transitions. We unpack arguments for and against this policy, and explore its potential impact on society and the economy, e.g., recent studies have found significant benefits from a meat VAT for human health, societies’ economies, and the climate. Consumer-facing tax can be uncomfortable projects for politicians, and we ask what role that can play. If you want to give feedback you can write to **kaisa@inconvenientchats.com** or **jan@inconvenientchats.com**. If you have a topic on your mind that you have always wondered about, send us an e-mail with your topic recommendation and we’ll make it less inconvenient for all of you.
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    26 分
  • IC23: Why does geoengineering carry global catastrophic risks?

    IC23: Why does geoengineering carry global catastrophic risks?
    2026/03/18
    This time it's a full wizard episode. Geoengineering! What is it? What's the latest? And is it a viable alternative to climate mitigation or just science fiction to keep researchers busy? Also, why did a think-tank see the need to define some global catastrophic risks for, in particular, solar radiation management? If you want to give feedback you can write to **kaisa@inconvenientchats.com** or **jan@inconvenientchats.com**. If you have a topic on your mind that you have always wondered about, send us an e-mail with your topic recommendation and we’ll make it less inconvenient for all of you.
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    31 分
  • IC22: Do human rights need a business case?

    IC22: Do human rights need a business case?
    2026/03/11
    In this episode, we ask whether human rights should have a business case. In a world where competitiveness and security agendas seem to take priority while sustainability regulation is being rolled back, we look at what research says about how protecting human rights can benefit companies’ bottom line. But is it dangerous to frame human rights as a business case, as they should be respected at no matter what cost? If you want to give feedback you can write to **kaisa@inconvenientchats.com** or **jan@inconvenientchats.com**. If you have a topic on your mind that you have always wondered about, send us an e-mail with your topic recommendation and we’ll make it less inconvenient for all of you.
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    29 分