Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast Planes, Protests, Pensions... and have banks given up on saving the planet?
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Jul 17, 2025 Fiona McRaith, Director of The Climate Pledge at Global Optimism, guest hosts along with Sue Reid, Climate Finance Advisor at Global Optimism. They delve into the potential role of local travel in reducing emissions, urging a shift in consumer behavior. The conversation shifts to whether financial institutions are truly committed to climate action amid political pressures. Reid discusses the rise of 'green hushing' and the need for urgent adaptation strategies globally, emphasizing that effective climate resilience requires collective, innovative action.
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Pilot's Local Travel Vision
- Joel, an airline pilot, wants to inspire local travel to reduce emissions by encouraging staycations closer to home.
- His idea, "Look Near First," aims to create a platform showing how local adventures can fulfill holiday desires without air travel.
Joy in Local Discovery
- Discovering local hidden gems over time shifts our mentality towards appreciating nearby nature.
- Slowing down enables deeper connection with immediate surroundings, offering joy similar to distant travel.
Banks Persist in Climate Action
- Despite political pressures, most financial institutions maintain their net zero climate commitments and continue investing in climate solutions.
- Collectives like the Forum for Insurance Transition to Net Zero pivot to more resilient governance incorporating regulators and civil society.