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Will the switch to green technology become unstoppable?

Will the switch to green technology become unstoppable?

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Are there "positive" tipping points when switching to cleaner fuels becomes inevitable?

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When people talk about tipping points in the climate, it’s
usually bad news – the irreversible melting of ice sheets or the
collapse of rainforests. But could there be positive tipping
points too, moments where climate solutions break through and
spread rapidly?

Tim Lenton, Professor of Climate Change at the University of
Exeter and author of Positive Tipping Points: How to Fix the
Climate Crisis, says it’s already happening – from the dramatic
rise of renewable energy to the surge in electric vehicles. He
explains how in Norway, the 80s pop band A-Ha played a crucial
role in making EVs mainstream.

So, could positive tipping points hold the key to addressing the
climate crisis? Hosts Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar speak to
Professor Lenton about how positive tipping points happen and
what we can learn from them. Got a question? Email us:
theclimatequestion@bbc.com Production Team: Jonathan Baker, Grace
Braddock, Tom Brignell, Diane Richardson, Sabine Schereck and Nik
Sindle Editor: Simon Watts