James Dyke, an Earth system scientist and climate policy expert, returns to discuss the grim reality of our climate future. He argues that the Paris Agreement is effectively dead due to misguided reliance on carbon removal technologies. Dyke critiques net zero policies, emphasizing their failure to address systemic issues. He warns of the dangers of setting the two-degree target, pushed by fossil fuel interests, and calls for urgent solutions focusing on sustainability and equity. The conversation highlights the geopolitical struggles and the necessity for a just energy transition.