TED Talks Daily Africa’s great carbon valley -- and how to end energy poverty | James Irungu Mwangi
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Jun 24, 2022 Climate change is a pressing issue, but what can be done now? James Irungu Mwangi highlights Africa’s potential to lead the way with innovative climate technologies. He focuses on Hell's Gate National Park in Kenya as a model for a future carbon valley. The conversation underscores the urgent need for energy access and the unique opportunities Africa holds in combating climate challenges. Rather than being seen as victims, African nations can emerge as vanguards in the global climate discussion.
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Hell's Gate National Park
- Hell's Gate National Park in Kenya, despite its name, is a beautiful area.
- It has the potential to play a crucial role in fighting climate change.
The Need for Greenhouse Gas Removal
- Cutting emissions is no longer enough; we must remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
- This will require massive efforts, comparable to the size of the global petroleum industry.
Scaling Challenges
- Scaling carbon removal tech in developed countries presents trade-offs with other climate goals.
- These locations already have emissions that renewable energy should be displacing.