Scientists are reporting that there is now more carbon dioxide in the air than ever before, and with OPEC recently agreeing to accelerate oil production following pressure from the Biden administration to stabilize global markets, what gives? And with cracks showing in the EU as energy prices start to bite, is there a way through this crisis that keeps us on track with the goals of the Paris Agreement? Our guest this week has her own solution. We speak to Tzeporah Berman about her journey to form the big and bold Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, and what the impact is of the Stockholm 50+ President’s communique calling for a phase out of coal, oil and gas. And stick around ‘til the end for some amazing feel good music this week - ‘No Te Rindas’ by Charmant Mushaga! — Christiana + Tom’s book ‘The Future We Choose’ is available now! Subscribe to our Climate Action Newsletter! — Mentioned links from the episode: WATCH: Tzeporah’s TED Talk - The Bad Math of the Fossil Fuel Industry — Thanks to our guest this week, Tzeporah Berman! Tzeporah Berman Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook — Thank you to our musical guest this week, Charmant Mushaga! Charmant Mushaga Facebook | Twitter | YouTube WATCH: ‘All Year Summer’ - Live performance WATCH: Solo Nylon Acoustic Live Performance READ: Charmant Mushaga: The refugee who has found stardom in Uganda — Keep up with Christiana Figueres online Instagram | Twitter Tom Rivett-Carnac Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn Paul Dickinson LinkedIn | Twitter — Follow @OutrageOptimism on social media and send us a message! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss another episode of Outrage + Optimism! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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