In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, co-hosts Peterson Toscano and Erica Valdez explore the theme of climate change and its impact on Antarctica. They interviewed Elizabeth Rush, author of “The Quickening, Creation, and Community at the Ends of the Earth,” who shares her experiences and insights from a research expedition to Thwaites Glacier. They also spoke with Brett Cease, Vice President of Programming for Citizens' Climate Lobby, who traveled to Antarctica and shared his observations. Additionally, they discuss sustainable fashion, resilience, and the Great School Electrification Challenge.

PLUS A Good News Story about Sustainable Fashion, Resilience and Puppies, and The CCL Youth Corner and the Great School Electrification Challenge. 

For full show notes, links, photos, and transcript, visit https://citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/podcast/episode-26-in-deep-water/

CCL Youth Corner with Veda Ganesan
Veda tells us about the Great School Electrification Challenge, an initiative spearheaded by CCL National Youth Action Team that aims to transform schools into hubs of sustainability by advocating for the electrification of various systems, including HVAC, transportation, and energy sources like solar panels. Through the stories of youth teams in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Dallas, Texas, Veda showcases the grassroots efforts to engage school boards, policymakers, and the community in adopting clean energy practices. Highlighting the recent success of the Cincinnati team in getting their electrification resolution unanimously passed, she encourages listeners to join the cause and participate in the challenge. 

Veda Genesan is a high school student from Texas and the host of the Sustainable Cents podcast.

Resilience Corner
Tamara Staton explores the surprising relationship between puppies and climate change. Through her experience with her puppy, Mica, Tamara highlights how pets contribute to our well-being, from reducing stress to promoting physical activity and combating loneliness. She emphasizes how the positive effects of pet ownership can indirectly support climate action by fostering healthier, happier individuals. Tamara invites us to consider pet ownership or pet-sitting as a means of experiencing these benefits. 

To learn more about building resilience in the face of climate challenges, visit the Resilience Hub. Share your resiliency questions with Tamara via email at radio @ citizensclimate.org or you can text or leave a message at 619-512-9646.

Monthly Question
If you could advocate for the climate through art, what kind of art piece would you create? 
This can be music, dance, film, writing, or other mediums you've used in rural climate work. We want to hear about it. Please email your answer to radio @ citizens climate.org. You can also text or leave a voicemail at 619-512-9646. Tell us your story of using art in your climate work.

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Antarctic Awakenings: Unveiling Climate Change at the Ends of the Earth

Terraforming an entire planet is a colossal undertaking that will take lifetimes to complete. So assuming you're that committed to seeing it through, how do you even start?

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Early Terraforming
Episode 471; November 3, 2024
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Early Terraforming

A smart contract’s rigid rule system represents a double-edged sword. ‘The Code is Law’, but what happens when rogue large language models or AI agents bend the Law? Can smart contracts be weaponised to serve a criminal agenda? In his ‘Oracle’ novel, Ari Jules explores this thesis and issues an eery warning regarding the blockchain x AI intersection. In this imminent future, oracles play a crucial role, allowing LLMs to push data on-chain or smart contracts to pull off-chain data.

Topics discussed in this episode:
- Criminal Smart Contracts
- Oracle x LLM convergence
- Preventing malicious intents through oracle systems
- AI x crypto use cases
- DAOs
- Entropy in voting behaviours
- Dark DAOs
- TEEs & private smart contracts
- MEV & proofs of transaction ordering
- Future blockchain research

Links mentioned in this episode: 
- Ari Juels on Twitter: https://bit.ly/4fSui1T
- The Oracle: A Novel' by Ari Juels: https://bit.ly/3AEdZXT
- Chainlink on Twitter: https://bit.ly/48Udful

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This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain. Show notes and listening options: https://epicenter.tv/574

#574 Ari Juels: Chainlink – Can AI Weaponize Blockchain Smart Contracts?

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