Why Climate Change is a "Wicked Problem" | Prof. Reto Knutti Explains

Climate change isn't just a puzzle to solve it's a “wicked problem” 🌍 Professor Reto Knutti explains why there’s no simple silver bullet and why every action we take pulls on a complex global web. Is it impossible to solve, or are we just looking at it wrong?In this first episode of our series for, we dive deep into the complexity of the climate crisis and why traditional solutions often fall short.00:00 – Understanding Climate Change as a "Wicked Problem"04:42 – The Psychology of Action: Why Climate Change Often Feels Distant09:47 – Energy, Growth, and Fossil Fuel Dependency15:10 – "Ego-logic" vs. Ecology: Finding Personal Benefit22:34 – Fact-Check: How Certain is Global Warming?29:15 – Tipping Points: Domino Effects in the Climate System36:50 – Nutrition and Agriculture: The Future of the Potato in Europe44:12 – The Power of Collaboration and the Role of Industry51:05 – Fake News and Disinformation: The History of Climate Denial58:30 – Governments and Political Systems: Democracy vs. Strategy01:06:15 – The Changing Role of Science in Society01:12:40 – Outlook: Three Wishes for a Sustainable Future#ClimateChange #RetoKnutti #Science #Sustainability #TheEarthCircleLet us know your thoughts :) Let's improve together!😀 New to the Earth Circle? Welcome! 📹 Get in contact with us if you want your company to be in the next video! Email: [email protected]💡 Is your company struggeling to turn sustainable or needs help? Reach out to us!Email: [email protected] our other accounts:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressfactors?igsh=MTRnc2ptZjlwY2Nnaw==🎤 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theearthcircle🤍 A massive THANK YOU! and shout out to all our followers and especially our patreons! This channel would not be what it is without you!If you also like this channel and want to support us and get exclusive content make sure to follow us on patreon!⭐ https://patreon.com/TheEarthCircle?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink#Sustainability #Innovation #BetterFuture #CircularEconomy #Changemakers