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Mentioned in 22 episodes
Here Comes the Sun
Book • 2025
In 'Here Comes the Sun', Bill McKibben examines the rapid growth of solar energy and its potential to address the climate crisis.
He contrasts the global embrace of solar power with the slower adoption in the U.S.
, attributing this disparity to factors such as policy and investment.
The book highlights successful examples of solar energy implementation in countries like China and Pakistan, showcasing its economic and environmental benefits.
McKibben addresses common misconceptions about solar energy, such as its cost and resource requirements.
He emphasizes the need for rapid deployment of solar technology to meet climate goals and transform our energy systems.
He contrasts the global embrace of solar power with the slower adoption in the U.S.
, attributing this disparity to factors such as policy and investment.
The book highlights successful examples of solar energy implementation in countries like China and Pakistan, showcasing its economic and environmental benefits.
McKibben addresses common misconceptions about solar energy, such as its cost and resource requirements.
He emphasizes the need for rapid deployment of solar technology to meet climate goals and transform our energy systems.
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Mentioned in 22 episodes
Mentioned by 

as 

's new hopeful book about having the tools to tackle climate change.


Sean Illing


Bill McKibben

91 snips
The sun will save us
Mentioned by Bill McKibben as a book about the solar revolution.

53 snips
The Revolution Will Be Incremental with Rebecca Solnit
Mentioned by 

as a new book arguing that renewables are a political and economic opportunity.


Ian Bremmer

43 snips
Renewable energy and the case for climate optimism with Bill McKibben
Mentioned by 

as the latest book by 

, discussing climate change and solar energy.


Ira Flatow


Bill McKibben

41 snips
Can The Rise In Solar Power Balance Out Clean Energy Cuts?
Mentioned by 

as 

's latest book, sharing its name with the optimistic Beatles song.


Lucy Hoff


Bill McKibben

33 snips
Here comes the sun! The solar energy revolution
Recommended by 

as a moving book explaining the growth of solar energy.


Ravi Agrawal

31 snips
The ‘Ask-Me-Anything’ Episode
Mentioned by Corey Doctorow in the context of good news around carbon emissions and climate change.

28 snips
Cory Doctorow: Enshittification is Not Inevitable
Mentioned by 

as a recent book arguing that solar energy is the future.


Jerusalem Demsas

27 snips
The Climate Movement’s Biggest Miscalculation (with Robinson Meyer)
Mentioned by 

as 

's most recent book, focusing on climate and civilization.


Chris Hayes


Bill McKibben

26 snips
'Here Comes The Sun' with Bill McKibben
Mentioned by 

as 

's new and optimistic book about a renewable energy solution.


Al Letson


Bill McKibben

21 snips
How a Climate Doomsayer Became an Unexpected Optimist



