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The Cost of Climate Change

Sam Baker | Charli Shield
May 8, 2025

Ever notice how debates about climate action tend to focus on how expensive it is, rather than the huge bill we’ll all face the longer we fail to act? In this Living Planet series, we break down the true costs.

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From the costs of rebuilding after a hurricane made stronger by climate change to the increased financial strain on our healthcare systems in a warmer world, this Living Planet series dives into the myriad of climate costs we're all facing.

In this series, we'll explore how expensive (or cheap) it is to transition away from fossil fuels, what combination of people and companies should foot the bill for decarbonizing our economies, and just how much money we could save by acting sooner than later.

From Miami, Florida to Outback Australia, Scottish emergency rooms to Indian workplaces, we're taking a closer look at the global economy and checking our own pocketbooks, to figure out, just how much will climate change cost us? Find all the episodes in the series below (published each week through mid-May).

You can listen to this 5-part Living Planet series and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

Sam Baker Audio reporter, editor and presenter
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