{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/e421d786-ec36-4148-aa99-7a3b2928a779/8fc487f3-2256-449d-9faa-da49d6fa3e13?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Babbage: Carbon sucks","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e286a934d4d9fe5e874247/62e286c1bd17c20012ef4247.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Scientists are experimenting with different ways to reduce the amount of <a href=\" https://www.economist.com/briefing/2019/09/21/the-past-present-and-future-of-climate-change\" target=\"_blank\">carbon</a> being emitted into the Earth’s atmosphere. Nilay Shah, of Imperial College London, explains how carbon capture and storage works. And, Wang Jian, a tech chief of Alibaba, on how data can be harnessed to make cities more efficient. Plus, three low-tech innovations that could make a big difference to sustainable living. Kenneth Cukier hosts</p><p><br></p><p>Additional music by Chris Zabriskie \"Divider\" (CC by 4.0)</p><p><br></p><p>____________________</p><p>Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.economist.com/radiooffer\" target=\"_blank\">www.economist.com/radiooffer</a></p><p>____________________</p>","author_name":"The Economist"}