This is the 5th in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest John Abatzoglou. John is a Professor of Climatology at the University of California Merced.

In this series of the podcast, host Lee Safar and guest John will discuss the Impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and John discuss the critical issue of climate change, its impact on the coffee industry, and potential solutions. Abatzoglou emphasizes the importance of moving past the doom and gloom perspective and focusing on actionable steps to mitigate climate change.

John highlights the role of younger generations prioritizing climate change, the economic impacts of inaction, and the benefits of transitioning to renewable energy sources.

Solutions such as carbon sequestration, regenerative agriculture, and technological innovations in energy are discussed as ways to slow down global warming and safeguard the coffee industry.

The conversation also covers the concept of cloud seeding and its implications for climate modification. Abatzoglou underscores the necessity of global effort and coordination to address the climate crisis effectively, offering a message of hope and urging action against one of the most solvable problems we face.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction to the Climate Conversation

00:21 The Hope in Climate Change for Coffee

01:09 Strategies to Combat Climate Change

01:54 The Economic and Social Impacts of Climate Change

03:31 The Role of Technology and Innovation in Addressing Climate Change

04:22 The Dire Consequences of Inaction

06:47 Global Efforts and the Challenge of Coordination

08:56 Exploring Cloud Seeding as a Climate Solution

11:31 The Complexities and Ethical Considerations of Cloud Seeding

13:50 Concluding Thoughts and Resources

Connect with John and his lab at:

https://www.climatologylab.org/ and

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-abatzoglou/

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The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar

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