The Miracle ... Mario Molina #ClimateReality

'We have a moment globally and in South Africa to really determine what does a sustainable future look like," says Mario Molina on the iStart2 Show.

"South Africa is probably one of the most vulneraable countries in the world when it comes to the impact of climate change. Here we have a double opportunity to not only mitigate climate change, but also to create a growing economy and provide entrepreneurial opportunities through distributed use of power."

 Mario Molina is responsible for the design, strategic goals, and engagement programs for The Climate Reality Leadership Corps in the US and abroad. Mario joined the Climate Reality Project in April of 2013 and has spearheaded trainings for over 4,000 leaders in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, South Africa, Turkey, and the US.

We chatted to Mario about the pathways South Africa sees in front of itself, the impact of the Paris Climate Agreement, the benefits of carbon tax and the role that we can play in ensuring a future with clean renewable energy.

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