184. Last Episode of 2022: Strong Back, Soft Front

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Welcome to another episode of Outrage + Optimism, where we examine issues at the forefront of the climate crisis, interview change-makers, and transform our anger into productive dialogue about building a sustainable future.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the final episode of 2022, co-hosts Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac, and Paul Dickinson look back at what transpired this year, what went well, what didn't, and what to expect in 2023. Plus, they have a conversation with spiritual leader</span> <a href= "https://www.joanhalifax.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Roshi Joan Halifax</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">and highlight music from</span> <a href= "https://www.windsermusic.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Windser</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reflecting on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the team addresses the profound tragedy of the war but also how it proved to be a watershed moment for exposing the vulnerability of fossil fuel markets. It appears the weaponization of energy has driven the world closer toward decarbonization.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While 2022 was undoubtedly marked by tragedy, there was some good news, including three landmark legislative wins from the United States that contain meaningful provisions to address climate change. They also hailed the recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy about an unexpected breakthrough: Scientists at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) in California for the first time successfully generated more energy from a fusion reaction than what was required to produce it. And in another positive note, biodiversity is also getting a much-needed boost from the</span> <a href= "https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/wildlife-plants-species/biodiversity/cop15.html"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations</span></a> <a href= "http