When We Are with Alex Steffen Trump Makes It Official: No One is Coming to Save Us
Jan 21, 2025
The discussion dives into the escalating climate crisis and the failures of past leadership to address it. There's a strong critique of current policies that promote fossil fuels, leading to societal and market chaos. The urgent need for equitable climate solutions is emphasized, as well as the socio-economic injustices amplified by inaction. Personal resilience is highlighted as a crucial response amid governmental inadequacies. Also mentioned is the alarming rise in carbon dioxide levels, marking a pivotal moment in environmental concerns.
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The Orderly Transition
- For 30 years, the climate movement aimed for an "orderly transition" to a sustainable future.
- This assumed we could mitigate the crisis with incremental measures and avoid major disruption.
Crisis Response
- We failed to achieve an orderly transition and are now in a climate crisis.
- Responding to this existing crisis is now a larger task than simply mitigating future damage.
Types of Responses
- There are two types of climate responses: proactive and reactive.
- Proactive responses are planned, while reactive responses are forced by circumstances.