Podgey

But we subsidise the fossil fuels far more than renewables because powerful corporations, billionaires, and awful human beings manipulate politicians and institutions to do their bidding. If we redirected these subsidies this would make renewables far cheaper.

https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/climate-change/energy-subsidies

Hi Erik, thanks for all of the good work. I'm a PhD student studying climate change and find it difficult to motivate myself when bombarded with constant 'alternative facts' from the media (seeing climate deniers rolled out again and again on news channels in the interest of 'debate'), lack of action from governments, a reluctance to meet targets which will result in massive fines from the EU. I suppose I'm wondering if you stay positive and how you stay that way.

Also - with the lack of energy devoted to the topic globally I'm worried about employment when I finish my PhD - any advice?

Thanks!