Economist Podcasts Global warning: The UN sounds the alarm on climate change
Nov 27, 2019
Catherine Braik, the Environment editor for The Economist, dives into the alarming findings of the UN's Emissions Gap Report. She highlights the shocking rise in greenhouse gas emissions and the lack of progress despite global protests for climate action. The discussion also touches on China's dialect diversity and the cultural implications of language loss. Additionally, there's a fascinating exploration of Uber's influence on drinking habits and public health, revealing a complex relationship between convenience and consumption.
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Bleak Climate Outlook
- The UN's Emissions Gap Report reveals a grim outlook on climate change, with greenhouse gas emissions at record highs.
- The report highlights the urgent need for action to avert catastrophic consequences.
Emissions Rising
- Global greenhouse gas emissions are increasing by 1.5% annually, far off the Paris Agreement targets.
- Reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 requires a complete global buy-in and immediate action.
Cost of Delay
- Delaying action on emissions makes achieving Paris Agreement targets increasingly difficult.
- Every year without stricter targets steepens the required emissions reduction curve.