How we solved climate change : A retrospective from 2050
summary
Argues that society can reach near-zero emissions by 2050 and shows the pathway: rapid scaling of renewables, energy demand cuts (teleconferencing, less travel), nature-based solutions, policy shifts like Sweden’s NetZero law and bans on internal combustion engines. Gives concrete targets and actions: halve emissions by 2030 on the way to ~90% reduction by 2050, individual levers like cut flying 80% and diet shifts, and examples of divestment and city-state action that already work.
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chapters (17)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:00Why is it important to look so far ahead
- 2:00We need to make brave decisions
- 3:00Software metaphor
- 4:00Space
- 4:50Colonizing Mars
- 5:55Evolution
- 6:25Technology
- 7:30Software developers
- 9:40Measuring a good life
- 13:50Going carbonfree
- 16:25Building hope
- 17:35Whats driving the Chinese government
- 20:15Business opportunities
- 23:50Taking action
- 26:20Impact
- 27:05Conclusion
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