Meghan Busse, a strategy professor at Kellogg, and Matthew Roling, executive director of the Abrams Climate Academy, explore the complex landscape of climate change and clean energy in the U.S. and globally. They discuss how firms respond to climate policies, the divergent directions of renewable energy adoption worldwide, the potential of AI in addressing climate challenges, and the roles individuals and companies can play in fostering a sustainable future. Despite setbacks, they emphasize that hope remains for progress through informed leadership and innovation.