Science Weekly takes another look at the second episode of the 2023 mini-series produced by Full Story.

In the second installment of Weight of the World, three climate scientists from Australia share the impact their predictions have had on their professional and personal lives.

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Lesley Hughes shares the news of the dissolution of Australia’s Climate Commission, a team responsible for informing the public about climate science and the importance of reducing carbon emissions. Graeme Pearman discusses the resistance faced from government and industry, while Ove Hoegh-Guldberg shares his experience of receiving personal attacks and death threats after issuing warnings. All three express their astonishment that concrete steps were not taken in response to the scientific evidence, with Pearman admitting his own naivety in expecting action to be taken.

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Source: theguardian.com