This chapter discusses the costs and difficulties associated with removing CO2 from the atmosphere and emphasizes the importance of preventing carbon emissions in the first place. It also explores the tactics of deflection and doomism in climate action and highlights the need for government intervention and financial incentives to drive collective change towards sustainable energy alternatives.
It’s climate week. To mark the occasion we’re talking to scientist Michael E. Mann about six D-words that help us understand where the conversation around climate change has been and where it’s going.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Tien Nguyen, engineered by David Herman and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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