CLIMATE OPTIMISM: Can We Still Build a Sustainable World?
The Next Big Idea
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The Importance of Individual and Political Action in Combating Climate Change
This chapter explores the significance of both individual and political action in addressing climate change, highlighting the need for mass political action to achieve substantial reductions in global emissions. It discusses the political motivations behind clean energy solutions, bipartisan support for renewable energy in some Republican states, and the prevalence of climate denialism among people in power. The chapter also emphasizes the concept of urgent optimism, drawing parallels to successful actions taken to reduce air pollution and the challenges of maintaining optimism amidst climate change concerns.
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