Martin Wolf talks to Adair Turner: Can the world decarbonise fast enough?

This podcast interviews Lord Adair Turner about the urgency and challenges of climate change. The discussion begins with personal reflections on when each speaker recognized the gravity of the climate threat, then delves into the likelihood of limiting global warming, potential tipping points (like Gulf Stream disruption), and the impact of political factors like Donald Trump's climate denialism. Turner expresses moderate pessimism, estimating a 6 or 7 out of 10 likelihood of avoiding the worst consequences, while highlighting the importance of technological advancements and international cooperation despite political headwinds. A key takeaway is the need for robust policies, including carbon border adjustment mechanisms, to incentivize global decarbonization even with US resistance, and the potential for leveraging low-cost solar and battery technologies in developing nations.