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Outrage + Optimism

253. Mid-2024 Climate Review: How Are We Doing?

Jul 4, 2024
Delving into climate progress in 2024, the hosts discuss recent events like London Climate Action Week, clean energy transformation, and global policies. They share positive news on trade agreements aiming to eliminate tariffs on environmental goods. Speculating on upcoming events, including UNGA and COP meetings, they consider the impact of elections on climate initiatives and the urgency for policy alignment with renewable energy technologies.
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Quick takeaways

  • Trade agreements by Costa Rica, Iceland, New Zealand, and Switzerland aim to eliminate tariffs on environmental goods.
  • 2024 climate review stresses urgency to align policies with technological advancements for rapid decarbonization.

Deep dives

Climate Activism in UK Elections

The upcoming UK election is crucial for climate change advocates, emphasizing the importance of voting for candidates serious about climate action. The recent strategies used by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in creating a climate culture war have been criticized. The need for a change in government towards more climate-friendly policies is highlighted, with a preference towards Labour candidates like Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband.

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