Michael Webber

Dr. Melissa Lott and Michael Webber discuss the big themes at COP28, including phasing out vs phasing down fossil fuels and the pledge to triple renewable energy generation. They also explore the importance of diversity in climate solutions, the connection between climate change and health, gender representation at COP events, and the role of AI in the energy sector.

Join John Davis, a rancher revolutionizing sustainable farming with wind power, alongside Michael Weber, an energy expert dissecting Texas's clean energy evolution, and Kate Gordon, a former U.S. energy advisor advocating for renewables. They explore how Texas emerged as a clean energy powerhouse, showcasing the economic benefits of wind and solar integration. The discussion covers the impact of deregulation, innovative engineering solutions, and lessons learned from Winter Storm Uri, all while challenging misconceptions about renewables in a traditionally oil-centric state.

Dr. Michael Webber, Professor of Energy Resources at the University of Texas, discusses how energy experts approach different energy sources, trade-offs in policy discussions, bipartisan opportunities for clean energy, the potential of solar energy, LED lights' efficiency, exploring fusion technology, and transitioning to renewable energy sources.