Solving for Climate Zeke Hausfather: Why do we need carbon removal technology?
Mar 11, 2025
Zeke Hausfather, a climate scientist affiliated with Stripe Climate and the IPCC, dives deep into the world of carbon removal technology. He explains the balance of addressing carbon emissions and exploring innovative solutions like direct air capture and advanced rock weathering. Hausfather emphasizes the urgency for investment in these technologies over traditional clean energy approaches and discusses the interplay between AI's energy demands and climate impacts. He also highlights the vital connection between academic research and industry practices for effective climate solutions.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Promise and Challenge of Carbon Removal Technologies
02:36 • 14min
Stripe's Commitment to Carbon Removal
16:30 • 6min
Navigating AI's Energy Demands and Climate Impacts
22:12 • 5min
Bridging Academia and Industry in Climate Solutions
27:03 • 4min
Exploring the Balance of Carbon Removal and Emission Reduction
31:01 • 4min