192. Momentum VS Perfection: The Biggest Question in Climate Right Now? (Part One)

<p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr">This week Tom Rivett-Carnac introduces the first of his two-part series on Momentum vs Perfection by looking at the different theories of change within the climate movement and asking if and how they can co-exist to drive the level of scale and action needed in this decisive decade.</p> <p dir="ltr">He is joined on this complex and emotive journey by guest co-host <a href= "https://www.bezosearthfund.org/who-we-are/our-people/fiona-mcraith"> Fiona McRaith</a>, Manager of Engagement & Delivery and Special Assistant to the President & CEO at climate philanthropy fund <a href="https://www.bezosearthfund.org/">Bezos Earth Fund</a>. Fiona brings a (significantly younger) Gen Z perspective to this thought-provoking discussion.</p> <p dir="ltr">Our co-hosts speak with a series of esteemed guests on this timely and important question, including: </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Helen Pankhurst, Senior Advisor at international humanitarian agency <a href= "https://www.care-international.org/">CARE International</a>, women’s rights activist, and the direct descendant of <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmeline_Pankhurst">Emmeline Pankhurst</a> and <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Pankhurst">Sylvia Pankhurst</a>, both leaders in the <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffragette">suffragette</a> movement </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Author, educator, environmentalist, and Co-Founder of international environmental organization <a href="https://350.org/">350.org</a>, <a href= "http://billmckibben.com/">Bill McKibben</a> </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Environmental activist and Co-Founder of global