Will We Survive Climate Change? – A Question of Science with Brian Cox

Professor Brian Cox and a panel of experts discuss how to curb rising global temperatures and what life could be like in a warmer world. Our planet is hotting up. But as temperatures climb, can we cope with a climate emergency? What can science and technology to do help us, and will social and political change make a difference? Our panel answers the audience’s questions on everything from carbon capture to climate sceptics. Panellists • Myles Allen – Head of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics, University of Oxford • Kathryn Browne – Director of Climate Change and Evidence, The Wildlife Trust • Hayley Fowler – Professor of Climate Change Impacts, Newcastle University • George Monbiot – Environmental journalist and campaigner In this episode 0:00 What’s this episode about? 2:46 Is it climate change or a climate emergency? 9:42 Why do we focus on averages? 10:48 How can we help island nations? 13:49 Can we geoengineer a solution? 18:29 What can we do as individuals? 19:36 What about carbon capture? 26:25 Are renewable energy sources worth it? 29:13 How can we protect biodiversity? 31:36 How does climate change affect food? 37:01 What causes climate denial and scepticism? A Question of Science A Question of Science is a groundbreaking series of panel discussions where experts from different fields respond to your questions, sharing the scientific perspective on society’s most pressing questions. A Question of Science is BBC Studios Production for the Francis Crick Institute. The Francis Crick Institute The Francis Crick Institute is one of the biggest research institutes in Europe. We’re an independent lab and registered charity, and home to more than 1,500 scientists working to understand health, disease and how life works. © BBC Studios / Francis Crick Institute 2025