Greta Thunberg on US climate policy

Greta Thunberg has become a household name – but she doesn't want the attention on her to become a distraction from the severity of the climate crisis. In today's episode, Thunberg speaks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about how she hopes a new collection of essays written by her and more than 100 scientists and journalists – The Climate Book, can become a jumping off point to better understand environmental challenges. She explains why it's crucial for countries like the U.S. to step up and take accountability for their reliance on the fossil fuel industry, and why politicians have a responsibility to underline the relationship between climate and social justice. WHAT IS “BOOK OF THE DAY”? In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone's talking about? NPR's “Book of the Day” gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast. Whether you're looking to engage with the big questions of our times – or temporarily escape from them – we've got an author who will speak to you, all genres, mood and writing styles included. Catch today's great books in 15 minutes or less. LISTEN TO OTHER EPISODES    • Playlist   NOTE: Captions are auto-generated by YouTube. SUBSCRIBE TO NPR 🎧 NPR Podcasts:    / @nprpodcasts   🫒 NPR Entertainment:    / @nprentertainment   🗞️ NPR Daily News:    / @nprdailynews   💰 Planet Money:    / @planetmoney   🎙 Fresh Air:    / @thisisfreshair   🎵 NPR Music (Tiny Desk):    / @nprmusic   🎷 Jazz Night in America:    / @jazznightinamerica   💃 Alt.Latino:    / @altlatino   🌐 NPR:    / @npr   FOLLOW NPR ELSEWHERE https://www.npr.org/   / npr     / npr     / npr     / npr   See “Book of the Day” sponsors and promo codes https://www.nationalpublicmedia.com/p... The NPR shows you love are possible thanks to your support. Donate today: https://www.npr.org/donations/support