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Climate Mindset | TED Radio Hour

Oct 9, 2020

Tom Rivett-Carnac, an expert in climate change policy and a key player in creating the Paris Agreement, discusses the vital need for a mental shift to tackle the climate crisis. He delves into the importance of reshaping narratives that foster collective action, drawing parallels to Britain’s unity during WWII. Rivett-Carnac also reflects on how the pandemic has changed our values towards climate responsibility and emphasizes the urgency for proactive measures, urging everyone to engage in meaningful ways to combat climate change.

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Intro

2min

Rethinking Our Relationship with Climate Amid Global Challenges

3min

The Urgency of Action: Pandemic Lessons for Climate Change

5min

Reframing Narratives for Collective Action

6min

Taking on the climate crisis can seem like an insurmountable feat. On part one of TED Radio Hour episode -- Climate Mindset -- climate scientist Tom Rivett-Carnac makes the case that what we may need most to take on the challenge is a mental shift. You can hear from more speakers and listen to the full episode wherever you find your podcasts. If you want to get more involved with these ideas on how we can be catalysts for preventing climate change, join Countdown -- TED's new global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. It's live on TED's YouTube channel on October 10 at 11AM ET. (Audio only)

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