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Wim Carton & Andreas Malm: Overshoot & Climate Breakdown | Urgent Futures #39

Urgent Futures with Jesse Damiani

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The Climate Paradox: Investments in Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables

This chapter examines the conflicting trends of increasing investments in renewable energy juxtaposed with a rise in fossil fuel extraction. Highlighting statistical insights from the International Energy Agency, it reveals how these fossil fuel investments undermine climate initiatives. The discussion critiques adaptation strategies and corporate commitments to climate goals, proposing the need for genuine solutions to the climate crisis rather than profit-driven tactics.

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