Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and co-founder of the non-profit think tank Urban Ocean Lab, joins Scott to discuss her new book, “What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures.” She also talks to Scott about what needs to change, the impact of consumerism, the oceans, and how to reach people who don’t care about climate change. Follow Dr. Johnson, @ayanaeliza. 00:00 Introduction 01:10 What do you find most promising for creating a hopeful climate future? 02:06 What are the top two or three climate solutions you think would have the greatest impact? 05:28 Do you think there’s a more effective approach than reducing consumerism to drive meaningful change in addressing climate change? 06:27 How can we effectively communicate the benefits of nuclear energy to bridge the political divide and accelerate its adoption for climate solutions? 11:17 Would implementing a tax on fossil fuels and reducing subsidies for the beef industry be an effective way to address climate externalities? 13:00 Do you think wealthy nations should come together to provide support and incentives for developing countries to pursue cleaner energy alternatives instead of relying on fossil fuels? 17:38 Do you think the hype around cryptocurrencies and AI overshadows their environmental costs? 19:37 What do you mean when you say “the climate crisis is an ocean crisis”? 23:36 Do you think composting is an underrated technology that could significantly impact greenhouse gas emissions? 25:42 Do you think the current political environment is making it harder to address climate issues,? 27:59 What were some key moments that inspired you to pursue a career in marine biology and focus on climate issues? Subscribe to The Prof G Pod on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ob5psTjoUtIGYxKUp2QVy?si=ee62b5f53f794d77 Want more Prof G? Check out everything we're up to at https://profgmedia.com/ #climatechange #climate #climateemergency #nucleartechnology #enviorment #marinebiology #business #news #tech #finance #stockmarket #profg #scottgalloway #profgconversations