Elizabeth Kolbert - The Climate Crisis & “Life on a Little-Known Planet" | The Daily Show

On Jon's allegation that we want to keep our minifridges, I was disappointed that Elizabeth didn't bring up that the top 5% use more energy than the bottom 50%, and most of it is on travel. We don't need to get rid of minifridges; we need to ground the private planes and megayachts.

I would like to see us focus on restoring and regenerating our soils through plant and animal diversity. and restoring small water cycles .

All tRump's nonsense about green energy - I can't stand it! In Denmark - where I live - renewable energy contributed 82.1% (wind and solar 63%) of electricity production in 2024. It is the cheapest form of energy - so far in 2025, 650 hours with negative electricity prices. 8 out of 10 new cars sold are EV's, which contributes to Denmark reaching its goal - 70% reduction of CO2 emissions in 2030 compared to 1990 levels.

wow what a remarkable woman!!! she's what's up!!!

The solutions are easy but we want profit over everything else. Everything is monetized to the extreme. We should be banning ai data centers and just doing public works to install new clean energy but if you pay workers directly then a ceo cant be rich

Jon’s ‘thoughts and prayers’ are with the Earth at this time.

Capitalism is a large aspect of why the U.S is lacking in any action. Major fossil fuel companies have known what the oil industry is doing to the climate for decades before it was studied by national research. The elite want to drain every drop as much as they can and assume that THEY won’t have to face any of the consequences of it.

The part where she says that we are going in the wrong direction is terrifying, really. The fact that all laugh at it is more terrifying.

“I’m not mad, I’m disappointed” vibes. 😂

The sarcastic “Oh, tell me…” was some of the most perfect comedic timing I’ve seen by a guest on this show. 😂😂😂