Amanpour From COP30 to Ukraine: Power, Resistance, and Resilience
Nov 15, 2025
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore discusses the urgency of climate action at COP30, addressing U.S. politics and the clean-tech race with an eye on global leadership. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter reflect on their timely revival of 'Waiting for Godot,' linking its themes to contemporary refugee experiences. Lastly, chef Eugene Korolev shares how his London restaurant champions Ukrainian cuisine, using food as a form of cultural resistance against Russian propaganda while recalling his time on the front lines.
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Rapid Shift To Renewables
- Renewable energy and EV adoption are accelerating globally with large market share in new capacity.
- The pace must still quicken to avoid dangerous climate tipping points that could be irreversible.
Speed Up Clean-Tech Deployment
- Accelerate deployment of renewables and electric vehicles to reduce emissions faster.
- Scale climate finance and technology adoption now to minimize risks of crossing dangerous tipping points.
Metrics Beyond Temperature
- Bill Gates urged refocusing metrics toward improving lives rather than temperature alone, prompting debate.
- Al Gore argues health and climate are inseparable and public health bodies call climate the biggest health threat.
