

Ed Miliband Promises No Blackouts As He Sets Out Net Zero Plans
Dec 13, 2024
Joining the conversation are Ariba Hamid, Co-director of Greenpeace UK, who shares insights on the UK's ambitious energy decarbonization goals, highlighting the urgent need for community engagement. Stephen Brownie, a science journalist, discusses the risks linked to synthetic life and the creation of 'mirror bacteria', sparking concerns about their implications for health and safety. The talk also touches on innovative solutions like green hydrogen and Tokyo's upcoming four-day work week, exploring its potential societal impact.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Transforming the UK's Energy Landscape
03:34 • 12min
Innovations and Workweek Shifts
15:04 • 7min
Boredom, Dating, and Societal Change
22:16 • 6min
The Risks of Synthetic Life
28:23 • 8min
Navigating Risks in Biotechnology and Foreign Intervention
35:56 • 18min
Shifts in Right-Wing Politics and Foreign Intervention Perspectives
53:34 • 4min