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| Sir David Attenborough is about about to release his latest film—on Netflix. The 93-year old tells Economist Radio's Anne McElvoy about “A Life On Our Planet”, as well as offering his opinions on President Trump, Greta Thunberg and eating meat. 00:00 Sir David Attenborough’s career and new film 01:22 What's Chernobyl got to do with climate change? 02:51 Criticisms of being late to address climate change 03:51 Sir David’s first memory of climate change 04:29 Getting the tone of “A Life on Our Planet” right 05:39 Could he convince President Trump on climate change? 07:10 Have his programmes changed public opinion? 08:22 Sir David’s eco-friendly lifestyle changes 09:48 Extinction Rebellion and Greta Thunberg 11:10 Will he ever retire? Further content: Listen to the full interview on “The Economist Asks” podcast: https://econ.st/3ilGgUH Sign up to receive The Economist’s fortnightly newsletter to keep up to date with our latest coverage on climate change: https://econ.st/2APVAIj Find The Economist’s most recent climate-change coverage here: https://econ.st/3hbvD6B Air pollution is returning to pre-covid levels: https://econ.st/3hn0prP Why the world’s energy system must be transformed completely: https://econ.st/2ZpdAT6 Wildfires will be more common in a warming world: https://econ.st/2FkSqyH Why is California burning? https://econ.st/2GVcyYR This year’s Arctic wildfires are the worst on record: https://econ.st/2ZkX8TZ The Greenland ice sheet has melted past the point of no return: https://econ.st/33hlLSA An oil spill off Mauritius threatens protected ecosystems: https://econ.st/33n187o |
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Sudhan Mahat
2020-09-16 at 20:24 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Legend.
zukacs
2020-09-16 at 20:37 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
1:33 immediate evacuation
SSR comrades have left the chat
Majid Hussain
2020-09-16 at 20:38 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Who else came here just to listen to Sir David Attenborough’s iconic voice?
Pids Me
2020-09-16 at 23:07 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
He is gonna live 200 yrs. The man is a big tree in the forest.
Michael Candelaria
2020-09-16 at 23:53 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
This guy is amazing!
Jamie arnott
2020-09-16 at 23:56 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
What a patronising and condescending interviewer
pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis L
2020-09-17 at 01:13 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
He’s one remarkable human
Henricus Peters
2020-09-17 at 01:53 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Sir David has it ‘right on the money’ – humanity is causing a ‘bang’ of environmental destruction and Chernobyl is emblematic of the issue. We – all of us – must act and now.
Gedro
2020-09-17 at 02:04 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Flying around the world, while lecturing everyone on climate change…ok…?
dgr8oneme
2020-09-17 at 02:48 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Still better than evangelicalism
Gedro
2020-09-17 at 04:53 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
@dgr8oneme Hi dgr8oneme, please elucidate.
dgr8oneme
2020-09-17 at 02:46 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
When I am 93 I just want myself to be able to think straight. This man on the other hand is still working!
julio1c1saga
2020-09-17 at 02:53 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Excellent interview! Thank you very much!
julio1c1saga
2020-09-17 at 02:57 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Sir David A. knows he has to concentrate on the content of the message and not on the messenger nor on the infinite speculation around her, her personality, her flaws, family, etc. And yes, I am talking about Greta. Thunberg, her message is legit no matter what they say.
jaikishan patil
2020-09-17 at 03:36 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Sir David Attenborough is truly a legend. His certainly has inspired millions like me to know, learn, respect and love the natural biological wonders.
That knowledge, affection and inspiration is most needed now to save our planet from ourselves.
Raju Das
2020-09-17 at 04:07 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
The voice
Da_ostrich Yeet
2020-09-17 at 04:07 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
When Sir David Attenborough talks, we listen ?
Kevin Webb
2020-09-17 at 04:41 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
I sincerely hope he never questions whether he moved anyone, or had an impact.
Michael Bishop
2020-09-17 at 05:13 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Some very questionable positions and justifications
rayanaman
2020-09-17 at 05:17 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
I particularly liked how he recognises that some people cannot be changed.
amursiberia
2020-09-17 at 09:20 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
i majored in geography because of Sir David.
Mallam
2020-09-17 at 09:30 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Reporter: Is it true that David Attenborough is dead?
David's daughter: No, as far as I know. He wasn't five minutes ago.
I love the British people's sense of humour.