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How Do We Get the World Off Fossil Fuels Quickly and Fairly - TED Countdown Dilemma Series

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Explore realistic pathways to transition from fossil fuels to abundant clean energy in this TED Countdown Dilemma Series video. Delve into the tension between the urgent need to move away from fossil fuels and the necessity of maintaining a stable energy supply for all. Learn from experts, activists, and leading voices as they discuss key topics such as energy poverty, climate change, renewable energy, Africa's energy transition, global finance, and fossil fuel infrastructure. Gain insights into the challenges and potential solutions for achieving a fair and rapid global shift towards clean energy. Discover the three crucial steps needed to accelerate this transition and understand why time is of the essence in addressing the climate crisis.

Syllabus

Intro
Basic Ideas
Adair Turner
How do we get the world off fossil fuels
The oil and gas industry
The writing is on the wall
The future is clean
The last gas of the fossil fuel industry
Skepticism about fossil fuels
Climate crisis manmade
Should we ban fossil fuels
Energy poverty and climate change
Renewables
Africas Energy Transition
Low Emission Countries
Global Finance
Finance the Transition
Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
Build Trust
Going to Succeed
Cost
Time is running out
We need to do three things

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