10 Top Reasons to be Optimistic on Climate

The Guardian’s Karl Mathiesen presents 10 top reasons to be hopeful that humanity can dodge the worst effects of climate change. Topping his list: Renewed commitment from U.S. President Barack Obama, imminent carbon pollution controls in China, a two-thirds drop in solar costs over the last six years, fossil fuel divestment, Bangladeshi women retraining as solar technicians, and renewable energy accounting for “the lion’s share of new power.”