Richard joins the podcast to discuss the COP event and alternative technologies for transitioning away from fossil fuels. The chapter ends with information about other podcast episodes and an ad from Siro, a fitness and recovery hotel in Dubai.
In a landmark agreement, nearly 200 nations have agreed to transition away from fossil fuels. However, that is not the same as phasing them out. Has the deal done enough? For the young trying to invest, the markets look bleak. But they could make better choices (10:42). And, the allure of cookery books (17:18).
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