Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 2024-04-30

Books mentioned on Cows: Just an Environmental Disaster

4 books · With Hannah Ritchie · Watch on YouTube

Ezra Klein discussed Not the End of the World by Hannah Ritchie. Hannah Ritchie recommended Factfulness by Hans Rosling and others, Possible by Chris Goodall, and Range by David J. Epstein.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Not the End of the World

    Hannah Ritchie · at 2:06

    Not the End of the World by Hannah Ritchie is an evidence-based book that offers an optimistic, data-driven perspective on climate change and human survival.

    Discussed
    “that's a question that Hannah Richie the lead researcher at our world and data set out to answer in a book not the end of the world”
    Where to get it
  2. Factfulness

    Hans Rosling; Ola Rosling; Anna Rosling Rönnlund · at 59:14

    Factfulness by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, and Anna Rosling Rönnlund is a bestselling book that uses global data to challenge common human misconceptions and widespread pessimism about the state of the world.

    Recommended
    “so my first book is called factfulness and it's by Hans rosling and anyone that knows my work or knows our own data will know that you know we were massive of Hans rosing and it was a big inspiration to me”
    Where to get it
  3. Possible

    Chris Goodall · at 1:00:05

    Possible by Chris Goodall is a non-fiction book that explores potential technological and policy solutions to the climate crisis.

    Recommended
    “my second pick is a book called possible by Chris goodle”
    Where to get it
  4. Range

    David J. Epstein · at 1:01:09

    Range by David J. Epstein is a non-fiction book that explores why generalists often triumph in a specialized world.

    Recommended
    “and then the final book for me is called range and it's by David Epstein”
    Where to get it