What’s the science behind a warming climate, and can it be combated? In a new All Ears MIT podcast, four MIT faculty members discuss the history and science behind Earth’s warming climate, and whether anything can be done to mitigate a rising global temperature. In particular, the participants explore divergent areas of climate-related research, including coastal flooding, global warming, hurricane activity, and economic policy.

The four faculty members are:

These interviews were culled from the Alumni Association’s Faculty Forum Online series — monthly live webcasts that feature faculty interviews on timely and relevant topics. Past podcasts with novelists, professors, and entrepreneurs are available via All Ears MIT on iTunes and SoundCloud.