Explain It to Me
How to be a (realistic) climate optimist
Jan 24, 2024
Hannah Ritchie, deputy editor at Our World in Data, talks about sustainability and climate change. They discuss the misconceptions around cold temperatures, the role of science in identifying challenges, the issue of distrust in science, the impact of food choices, and ways to stay optimistic while taking action.
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Quick takeaways
- Climate change is causing extreme weather, shorter winters, and negative impacts on glaciers, crops, and the body.
- Data-driven optimism and human action have the potential to build a sustainable planet and address climate change.
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Climate change and its impact on winter weather
The recent cold temperatures and shorter winters are likely a result of climate change. The extreme weather caused by a warming planet has negative impacts on glaciers, crops, and the body.
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