Amanpour Former US Secretary of State John Kerry
May 23, 2025
Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry shares his insights on climate change and international relations, contrasting Biden's and Trump's approaches to policy. Bestselling author Laura Bates discusses the unsettling intersections of AI and misogyny, highlighting the dangers of digital abuse. Biochemist David Liu elaborates on groundbreaking gene editing technologies that promise revolutionary healthcare advancements. Together, they delve into the pressing ethical and practical challenges of today's fast-evolving scientific landscape.
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China Leads Renewable Energy
- China leads in renewable energy manufacturing and deployment, surpassing the entire world combined.
- The US is losing the largest renewable market to China due to current policies ignoring climate science.
Science Should Guide Climate Policy
- Climate change policies must follow science, not ideology or political agendas.
- Renewables are already cheaper than fossil fuels and offer economic growth and cleaner power.
Combat Climate Disinformation
- Disinformation and misinformation heavily distort public perception, making climate action difficult.
- Renewables provide cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable energy than fossil fuels, contrary to false narratives.