TED Talks Daily The molecular love story that could help power the world | Olivia Breese
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Aug 22, 2023 Olivia Breese, an innovative energy expert, shares a visionary approach to sustainable energy by pairing green electrons with water molecules. She personifies this relationship as a love story, highlighting its potential to drive a carbon-free future. Breese emphasizes the importance of green hydrogen and discusses advancements in energy technologies like e-methanol. She calls for collective action and investment to transition from fossil fuels, underscoring that a world powered by green energy is essential for our survival.
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Economic Cost of CO2 Emissions
- The economic cost of biodiversity loss from CO2 emissions is estimated at $44 trillion.
- We must change how we produce, consume, and price energy.
The Electron and Water Molecule Love Story
- Olivia Breese frames the need for green energy as a love story between an electron and a water molecule.
- This unconventional pairing has the potential to revolutionize the global energy system.
Green Electrons and Their Limitations
- Green electrons from renewable sources offer a carbon-free energy solution.
- However, they alone can't fully address climate change due to limitations in storage and application.