TED Talks Daily How much clean electricity do we really need? | Solomon Goldstein-Rose
Oct 20, 2021
In this talk, Solomon Goldstein-Rose, a climate author and advocate for clean energy, argues that simply replacing fossil fuels won't suffice. We need to expand clean electricity generation by 12 times to combat climate change effectively. He highlights the importance of electrifying the global economy, especially in developing nations, and advocates for innovative carbon extraction methods. Goldstein-Rose urges a bold vision for a sustainable future, emphasizing that achieving net negative emissions is vital to enhancing equality and quality of life.
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The Need for a New Electricity System
- Replacing fossil fuels with clean energy isn't enough to combat climate change.
- We need to build a new global electricity system 12 times larger than today's clean energy production.
Reasons for Increased Energy Demand
- Electrification, global development, and carbon removal require significantly more clean energy.
- We also need to plan for non-electrifiable sectors and net negative emissions.
Building a New Energy System
- Build as much clean electricity generation as possible early in the transition to make it abundant and cheap.
- Discard the mindset of just replacing fossil fuels; focus on building a new, larger, clean energy system.