

CultureLab: Elizabeth Kolbert on what we’re missing in the fight against climate change
May 7, 2024
Journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Kolbert discusses the urgency and challenges of climate change in an engaging and informative conversation. Topics include the role of hope in inspiring action, meeting emission reduction targets, technological innovations, navigating uncertainty in climate preparedness, and the reality of climate change impacts. Kolbert's new book 'H is for Hope' is highlighted, along with the importance of narratives in shaping responses to the climate crisis.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Hope and Climate Change Realities
02:15 • 3min
Meeting Emission Reduction Targets and Technological Innovations
05:07 • 10min
Navigating Uncertainty in Climate Change Preparedness
14:41 • 4min
Facing the Reality of Climate Change
18:25 • 15min
Discussion on Book 'Each is for Hope' and Creating an Engaging Reading Experience
33:11 • 2min