BBC Sounds - Rethink Climate Series - 2 Jan 2023 - Duration 42 mins
In the first programme in this series Amol Rajan and guests examine the pledges that have been made on climate change and how far we have gone towards meeting them. What has worked to reduce greenhouse gasses and what’s not working, including the role of COP. Is the commitment to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees the right one?
BBC Science Focus - Instant Genius Podcast - 14 Nov 2022 - Duration 21 mins
In this episode of Instant Genius Bill McGuire discusses why it is now practically impossible for us to keep climate change on the right side of the 1.5°C target set by the Paris Agreement. He also explains what the Earth could look like in 2100 and what we can do to mitigate the worst impacts.
BBC Radio 4 - The Reunion Series - 8 Apr 2022 - Duration 42 mins
In 2004, an earthquake off the coast of Sumatra triggered a massive tsunami. Waves as high as 100ft hit the shoreline of Banda Aceh in Indonesia, killing more than 100,000 people and pounding the city into rubble. Then huge waves rolled over coastlines in Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka, killing tens of thousands more. In total, nearly 230,000 people died, making it one of the deadliest disasters in modern history.
Hay Festival - 5 June 2012 - Duration 45 mins
How a changing climate triggers earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. Chaired by Rosie Boycott.
BBC Radio 4 Disasters in Waiting Series - 9 Aug 2000 - Duration 24 mins
The Vajont Dam Disaster in Italy 1963 remains the worst dam disaster of all time. British geologist and hazard expert Bill McGuire explores three natural disasters of the last century and asks if history could repeat itself elsewhere? The Vajont Dam disaster killed over 1,900 people after a megatsunami caused by a landslide destroyed several villages and towns.
BBC Radio 4 Disasters in Waiting Series - 8 Aug 2000 - Duration 24 mins
British geologist and hazard expert Bill McGuire explores three natural disasters of the last century and asks if history could repeat itself elsewhere? In the first programme he examines the eruption of Mount Pelee volcano on Martinique.