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E95: The rise of solar and hope for the future | Bill McKibben
In this episode of Climate Positive, Gil Jenkins speaks with Bill McKibben: author, educator, and one of the most acclaimed environmental voices of our time. His latest book, Here Comes the Sun, traces the rise of abundant, inexpensive solar power and argues that if we keep accelerating, we have a real chance not only to limit climate damage, but also to reorder the world on saner and more humane grounds. We dig into the data, the politics, and the people driving the global shift to solar, and Bill also opens up about the role of faith in his work and how he views the environmental movement’s trajectory today.
Links
- Bill McKibben Website
- Purchase Bill’s Book - Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization
- Book Excerpt: 4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a Moment – The New Yorker, July 9, 2025
- Substack: The Crucial Years - Bill’s ongoing essays on climate, energy, and activism
- Sun Day Website
- Third Act Website
- Article: Sunday Was Also Sun Day - The New York Times, Sept. 20, 2025
Episode recorded on October 20, 2025
