A Climate Change with Matt Matern

175: Bill McKibben on Renewable Energy, Political Battles & Hope for the Planet


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Renowned environmentalist, author, and journalist, Bill Mckibben joins us to discuss the landscape of renewable energy and climate action. We explore key developments, including the rapid adoption of solar power, China’s leadership in clean energy technology, and the impact of recent climate policies like the Inflation Reduction Act. 
Bill highlights the challenges of reducing emissions and addressing climate disasters while emphasizing the opportunities provided by technological advances and falling renewable energy costs. He also shares insights on his new global initiative, "Sunday," which aims to promote solar energy awareness and celebrate progress in the fight against climate change.
Subscribe to Bill’s newsletter, The Crucial Years, to keep up with the latest in the climate movement and check out his work at 350.org and ThirdAct.org.
If you want to help us reach our goal of planting 30k trees AND get a free tree planted in your name, visit www.aclimatechange.com/trees to learn how. 
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