Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change
How Climate Philanthropy Spends Its Billions | Ep189: Greg De Temmerman
Dec 11, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Greg de Temmerman, Deputy CEO of the Quadrature Climate Foundation, shares his journey from plasma physics to philanthropy, revealing how climate philanthropies are investing billions to combat climate change. He highlights groundbreaking advancements in fusion energy, material science, and the pivotal role of AI. Greg emphasizes the challenges of the energy transition, advocating for a science-led approach to funding and innovation. He compares the climate fight to ultra-running, illustrating the endurance required for long-term solutions.
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- Climate philanthropies are crucial for financing innovative climate technologies, helping to lower barriers for adoption and engage local communities.
- Significant advancements in nuclear fusion, facilitated by breakthroughs in materials science, present promising opportunities for clean energy production.
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The Evolution of Energy Systems
The current energy system predominantly relies on combustion, which has remained largely unchanged for 10,000 years. Despite advancements in efficiency, the fundamental approach of burning fossil fuels persists, accounting for 80% of energy production. This presents a critical opportunity for electrification, which enables a shift towards more localized energy production that can alleviate many externalities associated with fossil fuel extraction and consumption. The transition to electric energy must be prioritized to address these challenges effectively.
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