Decoupling

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De coupling is really important, because in it helps solve one of the deepest political problems of climate change. If emissions from wherever, from any country on the planet, are allowed to gallop out of control, it is also those people most vulnerable and poorest who will suffer. The holy grail here is to enable that leap frogging, right? That the ability to electrify homes and provide power and provide, you know, stable, abundant, nutritious sources of food and education but in a clean, sustainable, low carbon way.

The IPCC Report is one of the biggest, most important scientific projects ever undertaken by humankind, bringing together thousands of scientists from around the world to collect and evaluate our most up-to-date knowledge on climate change. Today on the show, Adam speaks with one of the lead authors of that report, Sarah Burch. Sarah explains where we are, where we’re headed, and what we can do to stop it, straight from the horse’s mouth; and she shares why she is optimistic about humanity’s future. You can follow her work at @SarahLynnBurch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.