Sep 2, 2021

When the effects of the climate crisis hit home

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Also on today's show: First-time unemployment claims hit a pandemic low; how OnlyFans sparked protest by sex workers and their allies; and while the British government has committed to going green, not all Brits are in agreement.

Segments From this episode

Preparing for when the climate crisis hits home

by Amy Scott

Sep 2, 2021

Hurricane Ida’s damage underscores the need for massive investment to protect and upgrade the nation’s housing stock.

Louisiana residents install a tarp over a damaged roof in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Roofs are a key component in safety but are vulnerable to extreme weather.

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Jobless claims are upbeat, but consumer confidence is still a wild card

by Amanda Peacher

Sep 2, 2021

The delta variant is causing some consumer pullback, and the expiration of pandemic unemployment benefits on Sept. 5 could play a role in spending.

Consumer spending accounts for 70% of the economy.

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How gung-ho are the Brits about cutting their carbon emissions?

by Stephen Beard

Sep 2, 2021

At the COP26 climate change summit, the British government will call on the world to decarbonize, but are Brits ready to follow their leaders?

A sign warns of flooding in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, western England, on Feb. 20, 2020.

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Music from the episode

20 Grand Palace RJD2

Suga Suga Baby Bash, Frankie J

Hands of Time Kraak & Smaak, Alxndr London

Sin Rumbo Panoptica Orchestra

Dancin - Krono Remix Aaron Smith, Luvli, Krono

Everything Now Arcade Fire

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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