Charting a Hopeful Future with Data Wisdom by Hannah Ritchie

Episode Summary: Olabanji and Jeremy are joined by Hannah Ritchie, a Data Scientist and the Deputy Editor and Lead Researcher from Our World in Data, a non-profit focused on uncovering facts about the world's most pressing issues. Hannah is also a TED speaker and a writer.In this episode, we delve into Hannah’s book, "Not the End of the World - How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet", a guide for understanding and addressing global environmental challenges. Hannah shares how she merges her love for science and writing to explore and explain complex issues through data.We dive into intriguing topics like the true impact of palm oil, the surprising benefits of electric vehicles in cold climates, and how we can address multiple environmental problems with singular solutions.Her insights provide a deeper understanding of sustainability, debunking myths, and highlighting the importance of a data-driven approach to environmental issues. So tune in, as Hannah Ritchie helps us navigate through rumors and facts, bringing clarity to our collective mission for a sustainable future.https://hannahritchie.com/https://ourworldindata.org/----- For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac (one of Amazon best-selling books of the year!), visit thecarbonalmanac.orgWant to join in the conversation?Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!https://thecarbonalmanac.org/ ----- Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Olabanji Stephen and Jeremy Côté.Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.Jeremy is a scientist, an athlete, a coach, and a writer from Québec, Canada.----- The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.