Not Too Late for the Climate with Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua
Nov 8, 2023
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Climate activists and authors Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua discuss the importance of community involvement and love as driving forces in climate action. They also explore the tension between compromised solutions and environmental urgency and the shift from austerity to abundance in climate change conversations. The podcast addresses the tension between pragmatism and idealism in climate change discussions and the need for balance between activists and pragmatists. Additionally, it delves into the growing interest in individual retirement management and the empowerment of owning equities.
The global literacy rate has significantly improved, with 87% of the world having access to education and an 86.81% literacy rate.
There has been a notable increase in girls' education, with 50 million more girls enrolling in school since 2015, but 13% of girls globally are still out of school, emphasizing the need for continued efforts to ensure equal access to education for all.
Deep dives
Increase in Global Education
Over the years, there has been a significant increase in global education, with 87% of the world now having at least some basic formal education. In 1900, only 33.2% of the world had access to education, while in 2020, that number rose to 87%. Additionally, the global literacy rate stands at 86.81%, indicating improved access to education worldwide.
Progress in Girls' Education
There has been notable progress in girls' education, with 50 million more girls enrolling in school since 2015. Completion rates at various educational levels are increasing, although work remains to be done. Currently, 13% of girls globally are out of school, highlighting the need for continued efforts to ensure equal access to education for all.
Increase in Stock Ownership
The Federal Reserve's survey of consumer finances revealed that the percentage of Americans holding stocks reached a new high of 58% in 2022. This surpasses the previous high of 53% before the financial crisis. Moreover, more Americans are now purchasing individual stocks rather than relying solely on mutual funds. These trends indicate the growing presence of stock ownership among a broader spectrum of the population.
Is climate discourse doomerism based on the right facts and frameworks? Are we not giving the potential of change enough credence? And where does the climate movement go from here? Today, we hear from the authors of "Not Too Late," Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua, whose climate activism is deliberately removed from despair.