TED: Are we the last generation -- or the first sustainable one? | Hannah Ritchie

The video addresses climate change anxiety among youth, highlighting alarming headlines and survey results. It reframes sustainability, arguing that humanity can be the first sustainable generation. Despite historical unsustainability, significant progress has been made in reducing child mortality and poverty. However, this progress has environmental costs. Recent data shows hopeful trends in emissions reduction, driven by technological advances in energy and agriculture. The video envisions a sustainable future, emphasizing the need for affordable, better low-carbon technologies and reframing sustainability as an opportunity rather than a sacrifice.

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