As 2024 came to an end, a number of alarming articles have been published in various global and national media on 2024 being the hottest year on record, the disastrous impact of extreme events due to climate change, the need to enhance climate action in the face of contentious climate negotiations in Azerbaijan and an American election that does not bode well for the climate agenda, among others.
All these concerns are valid and need immediate attention. However, several other articles highlighted positive developments related to the ground being laid for a potential transition away from fossil fuels, notably the explosion of affordable and accessible renewable energy, the rapid growth of electric vehicles, the falling costs of battery storage, big moves away from coal, etc. But these articles provide little solace. The sense of foreboding around climate change is palpable primarily because of the contrast between widely published real-time data and the highly visible impact of extreme events across the world and the perceptibly slow evolution of a sub-set of solutions that may take years to reach a take-off point.
That the human mind is predisposed to a negativity bias—a cognitive bias that recognizes and responds to negative events with greater sensitivity than when positive or neutral things of equal intensity occur—has been well established for at least half a century. This bias is abundantly visible in discussions on climate change and its impacts, fed by the same dread visible in some news reportage and on social media. This bias, however, must be positively harnessed.
Bu hikaye Mint Bangalore dergisinin January 08, 2025 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye Mint Bangalore dergisinin January 08, 2025 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
Kick off the new year with fresh games
Despite a typical slow pace, Jan 2025 features several new game releases
A flagship to challenge most top smartphones in 2025
The vivo X200 Pro may emerge as the camera phone to beat in 2025. What else does the flagship have going for it?
CES 2025: What Lies Ahead in Tech This Year
With more powerful computing chips, the idea of PCs compact enough to be carried around in one hand is becoming real
Most favoured interpretations can prove unfavourable
India's stance on Switzerland's MFN status in a Nestle tax dispute has had adverse consequences
Elon Musk and his critics are wrong about free speech on X
Both sides of this divide must read the US First Amendment again
Monetary policy should lead the easing cycle our economy needs
Weak demand in the economy needs a response but budget tightening would mean the central bank must look for easing space
May 2025 spell climate hope after a super-warm 2024
Let's harness the negativity bias that humans are predisposed to for measures aimed at faster climate action
Revision of the inflation gauge: Handle with care
India's consumer price index should be revised on the basis of the latest survey of household consumption expenditure, but with nuances of the country's situation kept well in mind
India Needs a Tad More Ambition and Resolve to Boost GDP Growth
We must focus on long-term fixes rather than near-term uncertainties for fast economic expansion
Insights on When to Step Back From the Stock Market
The stock surge since 2020 has made it harder to convince investors to step back if needed
