Decouple COP28 & The Inconvenient Truth about Coal
Dec 17, 2023
A discussion on the COP conferences and the contradiction of countries increasing coal-fired capacity. Exploring the challenges of meeting global energy demand and the issue of green colonialism. Discussing the global use of coal and the construction of coal plants. Examining the scale of energy consumption and the challenges of transitioning to renewable sources. Exploring the significance of firemaking and the concern over the replacement of traditional environmentalism. Exploring labor shortages and the complexity of the US electricity system.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
COP Conferences and Skepticism Towards Outcomes
02:37 • 23min
Meeting the Challenge of Rising Global Energy Demand and the Issue of Green Colonialism
25:45 • 2min
Global Use of Coal and Construction of Coal Plants
27:38 • 5min
Understanding the Global Use of Hydrocarbons and Energy Realism
33:03 • 4min
The Significance of Firemaking and the Betrayal of the Environment
37:19 • 19min
Labor Shortages, Skilled Workers, and the Complex US Electricity System
55:52 • 3min