The Malthusian Spectre Haunting Environmentalism feat. Michael Shellenberger

A wide ranging conversation with Michael Shellenberger exploring
the Malthusian origins of environmentalism and what happened
to the left as it morphed from a promethean movement
concerned with material improvement of the living conditions of
the masses towards a romantic longing to return to a
pre-industrial Eden. Michael explains that modern infrastructure
such as flood control systems, weather prediction and modern
healthcare have played a decisive role in the 100 fold drop in
mortality from extreme weather events in the 20th century and
demonstrate the need for ongoing industrialization within
countries most at risk of climate impacts. We also explore recent
developments in the UK with the pending approval of Sizewell C
and the end-game for renewables as the marketing claims begin to
wear thin and the taboo on criticism falls away. 


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