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Why climate action is unstoppable — and "climate realism" is a myth | Al Gore

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Why climate action is unstoppable — and "climate realism" is a myth | Al Gore

TED Talks Daily

2025/06/30
TED Talks Daily

TED Talks Daily

2025/06/30
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In this urgent and hard-hitting talk, Nobel Laureate Al Gore thoroughly dismantles the fossil fuel industry’s narrative of "climate realism," contrasting their misleading claims with the remarkable advancements in renewable energy. Drawing on data showing ...

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In a compelling and data-driven discussion, Al Gore confronts the persistent myths perpetuated by the fossil fuel industry, exposing how disinformation has delayed urgent climate action. He challenges the notion that solving the crisis is technologically or economically out of reach, pointing instead to a global energy transformation already underway.
07:38
Ignoring climate change is economically unrealistic
14:51
Tony Blair's foundation, funded by oil-rich countries, promotes carbon capture over emission reductions
18:41
Removing fossil fuel subsidies could save $4.4 trillion and finance the renewable transition while reducing emissions and inequality
22:26
Political will is a renewable resource.

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Is 'climate realism' just a smokescreen for inaction?
00:00
What happens when climate change hits refugees, economies, and ecosystems?
07:38
Why is clean energy racing ahead—despite fierce resistance?
14:51
How do fossil fuel subsidies block a fair energy future?
18:41
Can political will become the most powerful renewable resource?
22:26

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Elise Hu: You're listening to TED Talks Daily, where we bring you new ideas to spark your curiosity every day. I'm your host, Elise Hu. There are some really dangerous myths facing the climate movement that we have to work quickly to combat, according to N...