How a Climate Doomsayer Became an Unexpected Optimist

01 Jan 2026 | Abstracted from Reveal News

Environmental writer Bill McKibben, long known for dire climate warnings, now sees real optimism in the rapid global rise of solar and wind power. He argues the world is undergoing the fastest energy transition in history, led by China and increasingly by states like California and Texas. Despite U.S. political rollbacks, he says solar's scale and accessibility offer the first true chance to curb warming.

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