I think here we're falling into the trap of looking at a single or static data point. The key point about these emerging technologies is that the curve is evolving so quickly. So it's not about the static data point, it's about how quickly these turns are shifting. I'm very optimistic.
Having completed several degrees in environmental science, Hannah Ritchie nearly left the field out of helplessness and frustration, worried she would never make a real difference. Today, she's a passionate advocate for changing climate messaging, replacing what she believes are paralyzing--and often false--claims with empowering arguments that people can embrace. Listen as the head of research at Our World in Data talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about food emissions, low-carbon technologies, and what the data shows about what matters (and what matters much less) when it comes to climate change.