Introducing the "Coalition of the Willing"!
From Talking Climate with Katharine Hayhoe by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe
May 17, 2026 · 6 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the recent global conference in Colombia focused on transitioning away from fossil fuels and the challenges posed by rising sea levels in Louisiana.
What does it actually look like to move beyond fossil fuels — not someday, but now? 🌍 Good news: In Colombia, 57 countries gathered last week for the first-ever global conference dedicated to transitioning away from fossil fuels. Together, they're creating practical roadmaps for reducing fossil fuel use. 🌊 Not-so-good news: A new study warns that much of coastal Louisiana may eventually be lost to rising seas, erosion, wetland loss, and sinking land. New Orleans could become an island i...
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Katharine Hayhoe
Topics covered
- fossil fuels
- climate change
- global conference
- environmental policy
- coastal erosion
Keywords
- fossil fuels
- climate change
- Colombia
- Louisiana
- New Orleans
- global conference
- environmental impact
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Colombia
Places: Louisiana, New Orleans
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