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Are there any quick fixes to the climate crisis?

Many climate solutions already exist, but politics and priorities can slow them down. Can quick, low-cost fixes really make a difference in the next five years?

People often ask whether there are any quick fixes to the climate crisis 鈥 easy wins that could cut emissions without waiting decades. This week, The Climate Question does something a little different.

Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar stage an imaginary cabinet meeting, with three 鈥渕inisters鈥 competing to deliver the biggest climate impact in just five years. Climate scientist and YouTuber Adam Levy pitches methane cuts in food and farming. Radhika Khosla, an urban climatologist and adviser to national governments, argues building smarter and reducing air conditioning are the fastest levers. And Jordan steps into the role of Transport Minister to make the case for buses, bikes and less traffic.

Together, they explore whether these quick fixes are enough 鈥 and why, if they鈥檙e so effective, they aren鈥檛 already happening.

Guests:
Radhika Khosla 鈥 Associate Professor, University of Oxford
Adam Levy 鈥 Climate Scientist and creator of ClimateAdam

Hosts: Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar
Production Team: Grace Braddock, Tom Brignell, Dafydd Evans, Diane Richardson, Nik Sindle
Editor: Simon Watts

Got a question or a comment? You can email us: theclimatequestion@bbc.com

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