Outrage + Optimism
Persephonica and Global OptimismOutrage + Optimism is for anyone who is not ready to give up on making the world a better place. For unrivalled conversations with decision makers, visionary thinkers and a community of like-minded climate optimists, join former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres, political strategist Tom Rivett-Carnac and sustainable business consultant Paul Dickinson. Each week they make sense of all the top c... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 410 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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At COP26 in Glasgow, India famously asked to change one word in the final text. ‘Phase out’ became ‘phase down’. The COP President fought back tears, as country after country branded this a moment of shame. For many, India has been a villain of that ... more
"This will never work in India."
That's what Indian truck manufacturers said about electric freight. Now they build the trucks.
Something is going on here at a speed the rest of the world has not yet noticed. Solar capacity has gone from under thre... more
In Delhi, lung cancer is no longer a smoker’s disease. It’s a breather’s disease.
But the most polluted capital on earth sits in a country running five years ahead of its Paris clean power target.
In the first of three dispatches from India, Tom R... more
The summer of 2026 burned the largest wildfire in Spain's recorded history and the largest France has seen since the Second World War. June's heat killed more than 10,000 people across Europe. A heat dome held North Africa and the Sahel above 45°C fo... more
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- Hypocritical elitist communism
Basically saying: It’s fine for us to fly all over the place for our campaigns and drive our Teslas but you should have a shorter shower and less heating while we tax you out of being able to use your old banger which you need to be able to work.
What happens when everyone in Africa gets a car and a washing machine or are they not allowed one in your world ???
One thing that’s Guaranteed you have one.
Apple Podcasts1Builder in Devon
United Kingdom2 months ago - Could she shut up
That stupid woman constantly making everything about her, constantly interrupting ruins this show. Enthusiasm has its place but she just destroys the focus of every section. Ahh and then two of them, the guest and one host, just said it, just as I finished typing it, ‘no one else gets a word in sideways!’
Think I can riff off cris o rivers review, too, this show is really a chronicle of institutional climate change failure, not sure the hosts realise that.
Apple Podcasts4Herronski
Australia2 months ago - Positivity!
Even when tackling the most difficult, dangerous and frustrating topics, the passion and optimism of the hosts shines through. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5Jozzles44United Kingdom9 months ago - Love and disappointment
This last episode at the end of CO30, marks the moment when I am divided by my love for this podcast and my deepest disappointment in this last episode. In general, the series of Inside COP30 have been very diplomatic, and still providing a good overview of the COP, except that this episode fails to offer the proper level of criticism that the result out of it deserves. Nothing was achieved in the political arena of COP that was not part of previous agreements and the so called for Truth and Im... more
Apple Podcasts3KBA2020
Switzerland10 months ago - Inside COP was amazing!
Being able to listen and understand COP like I was there, all while making my kids lunch in my kitchen was wonderful!! Thank you so much!
Apple Podcasts5Rebecca Tierney
Belgium10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #178 |  United States/Science |
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Apple Podcasts | #26 | United Kingdom/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #94 |  Canada/Science |
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Apple Podcasts | #212 |  Germany/Science |
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A highly engaging climate affairs show that blends policy analysis, technology costs, governance, and global geopolitics with a persistent sense of optimism. Across episodes, hosts explore decarbonization pathways (electrification, carbon pricing, regulation), the politics of COP processes, and practical resilience from cities and industries, often featuring high-profile guests and industry insiders. Unique strengths include a balanced outrage-and-optimism lens, a willingness to tackle thorny topics (energy finance, litigation, data centers, aviation, philanthropy) and a focus on actionable ideas for listeners who want to inform decisions, shape narratives, or sponsor impactful climate initiatives.
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Outrage + Optimism launched 7 years ago and published 410 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Outrage + Optimism include:
1. Dia Mirza
2. Adnan Bhat
3. Bhavreen Kandhari
4. Shyla Raghav
5. Dr. Arvind Kumar
6. Unknown/Ben (producer)
7. Vanessa Hauc
8. Adair Turner
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