Author George Monbiot on countering despair amid alarming climate change trends

George Monbiot — climate activist, author of "Heat: How to Stop the Planet from Burning," and a frequent columnist for 'The Guardian '— responds to the notion that it is now impossible to combat the effects of climate change due to years of inaction. He tells BC Today host Michelle Eliot it's crucial to take any action against climate change now to limit the scale of the damage, especially in the face of misinformation and hostile dialogue about the environment. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #Georgemonbiot #climatechange #wildfires #climateactivism #monbiot