This is another of those commentaries that gets me tagged as a contrarian by people with a certain point of view, but that troubles me not in the slightest: I want effective climate action as much as anyone can, I just happen to believe that pragmatic realism is probably a much better way to achieve it than hopes and wishes. Wish in one hand, piss in the other, see which one fills up first.
Optimism, however unwarranted, is nevertheless understandable. The world could certainly use some good news for a change. I doubt COP29 will be where it emerges, but I would welcome a surprise.
(Image: The COP29 venue in Baku, from the COP29 website)
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