

Is the UK really ahead in cutting carbon emissions?
4 snips Sep 30, 2023
Tim Harford talks to Hannah Ritchie, author of "Not the End of the World", about the UK's carbon emissions record and its position compared to other countries. They discuss the country's impressive carbon emission reductions within the G7, the differences between the UK and China in terms of emissions, and the responsibility of wealthy countries in leading decarbonization efforts.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Comparing UK's carbon emission reductions within the G7 and implications
01:55 • 2min
Comparing contributions to climate change among countries
03:33 • 2min
Comparing UK and China carbon emissions, responsibility of rich countries, and listener questions
05:48 • 3min