Will we be OK? Facing the Climate Emergency

<p>Could there be cause for optimism on climate change? Do individuals have power over our planet’s future? <strong>Paul Behrens</strong>, author of new book<em> The Best Of Times The Worst Of Times</em>, tells <strong>Ros Taylor</strong> about the best and worst climate scenarios, why women’s rights are the key to a manageable future, meat, flying, renewables…&nbsp;and how to avoid falling into impotent despair about tomorrow.</p><p><br></p><p>“We might have been able to save ourselves with minor changes once. Now we need a complete overhaul in the way we live our lives.”</p><p>“The carrying capacity of a planet of carnivores is very different from a planet of vegetarians.”</p><p>“There’s a clear path from eco-anxiety to hope, through action.”</p><p><br></p><p>Presented by Ros Taylor. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producer Jacob Archbold. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Audio production by Alex Rees. <strong>THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.</strong></p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>