Reimagining the Economy to Save the Climate

In this TEDx talk, Sir Andrew Steer, President and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund, presents an engaging exploration of the world economy in the context of climate change. He asks tough questions, such as, “Why do we design our cities for automobiles, rather than for people?,” and “Why do we spend two trillion dollars a year subsidizing the use of fossil fuels?”

The answer, he explains, is frustratingly simple: Because this is how it’s always been done.

Dr. Steer then takes us on a hopeful journey toward a greener, more equitable future, illuminating the value of disruptive system change. He describes how smart climate polices will benefit the economy as well as the planet — and reminds us that, as individuals, we have the power to ensure that this decisive decade is one of positive change for everyone.