TED Talks Daily Fossil fuel companies know how to stop global warming. Why don't they? | Myles Allen
Dec 21, 2020
Myles Allen, a climate science scholar specializing in fossil fuels and decarbonization, discusses the fossil fuel industry's potential to address global warming. He argues that these companies possess the knowledge to decarbonize but are hesitating for financial reasons. Allen proposes a gradual decarbonization strategy, accompanied by the creation of a carbon dioxide disposal industry. He stresses the importance of corporate accountability and collaborative effort to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Conversation with Engineers
- Myles Allen discussed the IPCC report with young engineers at an oil and gas company.
- They confirmed they could decarbonize their product if their competition did the same.
Decarbonizing Fuels
- Decarbonizing fossil fuels, not just the economy, is crucial for stopping global warming.
- This involves disposing of CO2 safely and permanently, not just switching to renewables.
Corporate Responsibility
- Fossil fuel companies bear the responsibility for decarbonizing their products.
- Their engineers already possess the knowledge to capture and store CO2 underground.