TED Talks Daily The new urgency of climate change | Al Gore
Jul 3, 2020
Al Gore, the Former U.S. Vice President and climate advocate, ignites a crucial conversation about the urgency of climate change. He highlights the pandemic's temporary drop in carbon emissions and urges sustained efforts to keep rates down. Gore discusses the transformative potential of renewable energy, noting its role in creating jobs and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. He also delves into geoengineering's ethical dilemmas and inspires optimism about humanity's ability to forge a clean, prosperous future through collective action.
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Crises Comparison
- The COVID-19 pandemic and the climate crisis share similarities, like revealing social injustices.
- However, the climate crisis offers economic opportunities, unlike the pandemic's economic downturn.
Emission Illusion
- Reduced emissions during the pandemic are not guaranteed to last.
- Economic recovery could lead to increased emissions, as seen after the 2008 recession.
Cost Competitiveness
- Renewable energy and sustainable technologies are becoming increasingly cost-competitive.
- This trend could disrupt the emission rebound pattern observed after previous economic downturns.