The Acceleration of Climate Change and the Complexity of the Energy Transition

Explore the acceleration of climate change and the complexities of the energy transition in this comprehensive 1-hour 18-minute lecture by Ray Leonard, President of Anglo-Eurasia LLC. Delve into the surpassing of radiative forcing levels predicted by the IPCC, and understand the implications of reaching 1.5°C above pre-industrial temperatures by 2030. Examine the multiple factors contributing to climate change, including solar radiation, ocean currents, greenhouse gases, and pollution. Learn about the progress made in the energy transition, focusing on the replacement of coal with gas and the rise of solar and wind power. Analyze the challenges in reducing CO2 emissions, including inefficiencies in technology utilization and resource misallocation. Discover new technologies with the potential to decrease CO2 emissions and their projected commercialization timeline. Gain insights into the potential consequences of reaching 3°C above pre-industrial temperatures by the end of the century and the importance of distinguishing between natural forces and human-induced effects. Understand the critical need for efficient utilization of existing technologies and accelerated commercialization of new ones to alter the current climate trajectory.