

'Here Comes The Sun' with Bill McKibben
Aug 26, 2025
Bill McKibben, a prominent environmentalist and author of 'Here Comes the Sun', shares his journey from climate despair to optimism about renewable energy. He highlights the transformative potential of solar power, especially in regions like California and rural Pakistan. The discussion digs into the urgent need for renewable energy to fight climate change and the challenges tied to resource extraction. McKibben emphasizes solar energy’s ability to empower communities and reshapes our future, framing it as a pivotal element in combating environmental crises.
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Zero-Emission Power Is Now Feasible
- We can now power modern civilization with zero-emission sources available today.
- This energy shift also transforms who controls energy and how economies operate.
Solar's Unprecedented Growth
- Solar power has become the biggest new source of energy ever and is scaling at astonishing speed.
- Recent installation rates dwarf single large projects like isolated nuclear deals.
California's Rapid Gas Decline
- California now produces long stretches with over 100% of daytime electricity from renewables.
- In 2025 the state used 40% less natural gas for electricity than two years earlier.