Urgent Futures with Jesse Damiani

Wim Carton & Andreas Malm: Overshoot & Climate Breakdown | Urgent Futures #39

Jan 22, 2025
Wim Carton, an Associate Professor of Sustainability Science, and Andreas Malm, a human ecology expert, tackle today’s pressing climate crisis in this insightful dialogue. They discuss their book, Overshoot, highlighting the paradox of rising fossil fuel consumption despite urgent climate goals. The duo critiques geoengineering and the disconnect in political strategies while emphasizing the financial risks of fossil fuel investments. They also explore the potential of renewable energy solutions and advocate for urgent, genuine climate action in the face of despair.
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