TED Climate - Why It's "Not Too Late" with Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua

Why It's "Not Too Late" with Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua

12/07/22 • 28 min

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Not Too Late, written by Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua, offers us the tools to tackle this current wave of disinformation, and provides tangible stories of hope. On this episode of Outrage + Optimism, hear how the project aims to invite newcomers to the climate movement, as well as providing climate facts and encouragement for people who are already engaged but weary. Listening to these two incredible women speak about Not Too Late, which ‘rang a bell of truth’ for hosts Tom Rivett-Carnac, Christiana Figueres, and Paul Dickinson.
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