Why fighting climate change requires the mindset of an ultramarathon runner

Greg De Temmerman: Climate progress isn't a sprint — it's a marathon · 12:12 · Video: TED · Watch at the source

In short: Climate action is often viewed as a race against time, but energy expert Greg de Temmerman argues it is actually a long-distance endurance test requiring constant adaptation.

Drawing on his background as an ultramarathon runner, de Temmerman compares the struggle against climate change to a complex journey defined by shifting conditions and obstacles. The video explores how we can navigate the necessity for urgent progress while managing the difficult choices and imperfect solutions inherent in global energy transitions.

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