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What Could Go Right?

Not Too Late for the Climate with Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua

Nov 8, 2023
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.
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  • 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.

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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.

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