In the fifth and final episode of The Climate Chronicles' first season, Becoming Human, Professor Dagomar Degroot tells the epic story of how climate change spurred the evolution of the last hominin species, including ours. He explains how ancient DNA reveals previously hidden chapters in this remarkable tale. Finally, he closes the season by considering the implications of the deep histories we’ve explored in the past five episodes.
Listen here: https://theclimatechronicles.com/2025/02/11/growing-up-in-the-glacials/