A show about climate and climate tech: the intersection of technology and capital, people and politics, that will shape the future, and whether you'd want to live in it.
Host Richard Delevan is normally trapped in the UK, but with a global view - featuring guests from VC/PE, startups, scaleups, corporates, media, and beyond.
Subscribe at wickedproblems.earth for an ad-free version, our newsletter, and member-only goodies.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A show about climate and climate tech: the intersection of technology and capital, people and politics, that will shape the future, and whether you'd want to live in it.
Host Richard Delevan is normally trapped in the UK, but with a global view - featuring guests from VC/PE, startups, scaleups, corporates, media, and beyond.
Subscribe at wickedproblems.earth for an ad-free version, our newsletter, and member-only goodies.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Get all the bonus material, show notes and more - and go ad-free - at wickedproblems.earth!
Unraveling the Impact of Climate Change on Zurich: Analyzing 50 Years of Data | Wicked Problems
In this episode of Wicked Problems, host Richard Delevan explores a groundbreaking study from researchers at Oxford Smith School's Sustainable Law Program and beyond. Joined by Dr. Rupert Stuart-Smith, Deputy Director and Senior Research Fellow, they dive into the first-of-its-kind research examining climate change's impact on heat-related mortality in Zurich from 1969 to 2018. Discover how attribution science links global warming to nearly 1700 deaths in Zurich, the role of adaptation measures, and the growing importance of climate attribution in legal contexts. This sobering analysis offers a stark look at the real human costs of climate change and the urgent need for action.
00:00 Introduction: Zurich and Climate Change
00:31 Welcome to Wicked Problems
00:35 The Impact of Climate Change on Zurich
01:34 Introducing Dr. Rupert Stuart Smith
02:11 Study Findings: Heat-Related Mortality in Zurich
02:25 Methodology and Data Analysis
05:33 Surprising Results and Implications
14:16 Adaptation Measures and Their Effectiveness
16:31 Legal and Political Implications
18:22 The Role of Attribution Science in Courts
23:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Also find us now at Patreon to support our work.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
