How to be a (realistic) climate optimist
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Data Science, Environmentalism, and the Optimistic Story
The speaker shares their journey into data science, inspired by Hans Rosling's TED Talks, and discusses the reasons behind the panic surrounding climate change. They delve into the concept of the environmental kuznetz curve using air pollution as an example and explore the temporary reduction in pollution during the Chinese Olympics. The chapter also addresses the barriers to achieving sustainability and the challenges of implementing changes to combat climate change.
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