The Good Fight Quico Toro on How to Save the Climate
May 31, 2025
Quico Toro, Director of Climate Repair at the Anthropocene Institute and writer at One Percent Brighter, chats with Yascha Mounk about fresh perspectives on climate solutions. They discuss innovative carbon capture technologies and the socio-political implications of a climate abundance agenda. The duo explores how developing nations are leading new emissions and the emotional barriers associated with ecological responsibility. Additionally, they dive into geoengineering dilemmas and the potential of marine photosynthesis for effective carbon removal, emphasizing the need for diverse approaches.
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Shifting Sources of Emissions
- Most emissions growth now comes from developing countries, not rich ones.
- Emissions reductions in wealthy countries alone won't solve the climate crisis.
Beyond Emissions Cuts
- Emissions reductions alone won't return CO2 to safe levels.
- We must develop methods to cool the planet and remove existing atmospheric carbon.
Rethinking Environmental Guilt
- Environmental guilt resembles a secular version of original sin.
- Real sin is condemning vulnerable people to unlivable climates, not feeling guilty about prosperity.