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Super Pollutants: The Hidden Half of Global Warming

·1 hr 5 min·5 clips
Super pollutants drive half of today's warming, yet most people have no idea about their powerful climate impact.
This episode explores super pollutants, which account for nearly half of global warming, including methane, tropospheric ozone, black carbon, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases. Experts discuss their sources, impacts, and solutions, highlighting methane as the fastest way to slow warming and the role of new satellite technology in detecting leaks.

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A careful look at the warming problem carbon dioxide does not cover.

Climate One broadens the climate conversation beyond carbon dioxide, showing how methane and nitrous oxide shape the warming picture too. It moves from cows, landfills, and the fossil fuel industry to fertilizers and food systems, and keeps the material grounded in plain…

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