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Climate Change and the Future, with Al Gore
Jun 17, 2016
Al Gore, Andrew Revkin, and Maeve Higgins discuss climate change, clean energy, measuring carbon dioxide levels, transitioning to clean energy, study on buildings in NYC, limitless energy, renewable sources, and the intersection of sustainability and genetic modification.
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- Solar energy has the potential to provide abundant and cheap energy, which can contribute to the prosperity of the global economy.
- Transitioning to clean energy faces challenges due to the political power of fossil fuel companies, but embracing clean energy can create jobs and promote renewable sources.
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The Potential of Solar Energy and its Exponential Growth
Solar energy has the potential to provide abundant and cheap energy. The amount of energy we receive from the sun in one hour can power the global economy for a whole year. As the technology improves and becomes more affordable, the trend of growth in solar energy is exponential. Along with the decreasing cost, the quality of solar products is also improving. This revolution in solar energy can lead to a world with abundant and cheap energy, contributing to the prosperity of the global economy.
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