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Clearing the Air

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Harry Katz

Hannah Ritchie’s new book, Clearing the Air, answers 50 common questions about climate change. These questions often arise from contradictory claims and outright misinformation that roil public debate and sow doubt and confusion about what we should do. Ritchie provides clear, well-researched information to dispel myths and misinformation. Continue reading →

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The Carbon Footprint of Using ChatGPT

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Harry Katz

There’s a growing concern that our increasing use of artificial intelligence is putting a strain on electricity grids around the world. More use of AI means companies like Google, OpenAI, and Meta are building more data centers stuffed with more … Continue reading →

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Solving for Climate — Hannah Ritchie’s Podcast

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Harry Katz

For anyone who enjoyed Hannah Ritchie’s book Not the End of the World, she’s launched a new podcast called Solving for Climate that explores climate solutions. Full launch details on her Substack here. The first couple of episodes are out … Continue reading →

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Not the End of the World

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Harry Katz

Not the End of the World is a powerful antidote to climate doom-ism. Hannah Ritchie shows how our situation today, awful as it is, is still far better than the past. And she points to solutions that could make the future even better. Continue reading →

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