The chapter explores various methods to extract large quantities of CO2 from the atmosphere to address climate change, including mechanical extraction and initiatives like the Trillion Trees Project. It emphasizes the need to scale up from kilotons to gigatons of CO2 extraction for long-term storage, discussing innovations like turning extracted CO2 into valuable products. The conversation also touches on historical environmental challenges, the impact of the pandemic on accelerating trends, and the importance of revamping the education system to prepare children for a technology-driven future.
General Stanley McChrystal is a retired four-star general, the former commander of US and International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan, and former commander of Joint Special Operations Command, America’s premier military counter-terrorism force. General McChrystal is also the founder of the McChrystal Group, a senior fellow at Yale University, and the author of several New York Times bestselling books including Leaders: Myth & Reality and his most recent book Risk: A User’s Guide.
On this classic episode of the Elevate Podcast, General McChrystal joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how to assess risk, core qualities of leadership he looks for, propaganda, the conflict in Ukraine and more.
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