The Sunday Story: The Quickening

This podcast episode delves into Elizabeth Rush's journey to Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, her motivation to write a different narrative about the continent, the role of the fossil fuel industry in promoting the carbon footprint concept, and the challenges of storytelling about climate change. It explores the uniqueness of Rush's 60-day boat trip, the arrival of a research team at Thwaites Glacier, and the submarine's findings beneath the ice shelf, revealing the speed of glacial retreat and invisible calving events. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the animacy of nature and fostering a deep connection with the more-than-human world to address the challenges of climate change.