Mongabay Newscast Is "Not the End of the World" author's 'techno-realism' enough to solve our ecological problems?
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Jan 16, 2024 
Data scientist and head of research at Our World in Data, Hannah Ritchie, discusses her book 'Not the End of the World' that offers solutions for environmental problems. The podcast covers topics such as the challenges of implementing solutions, the role of politics and policy in tackling environmental crises, the primary causes of climate change, the focus on EVs and individual car ownership, an interview with an author endorsed by Bill Gates, governments' influence on setting prices, and the need for concrete policies and political action to address deforestation.
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Renewable Energy Challenges
- Renewable energy deployment faces challenges like mineral shortfalls and political will.
- The International Energy Agency has warned about potential mineral shortages for a fully renewable economy.
Technology's Limitations
- Despite technological advancements, climate change impacts worsen, challenging the idea that technology alone can solve the problem.
- Renewable energy deployment is increasing, but fossil fuel consumption continues to grow.
Technology and Policy
- Technology is crucial for reducing energy needs, even in de-growth scenarios.
- Government policy is essential for fair and equitable deployment of these technologies.