To reach the climate targets, the world is introducing massive amounts of weather-dependent decentralised renewable production such as wind and solar power. The transition will take many different

To reach the climate targets, the world is introducing massive amounts of weather-dependent decentralised renewable production such as wind and solar power. The transition will take many different forms in different places, and we need to use all the opportunities available to get track to reach Paris targets. The opportunities are there – now it is about having the courage and skills to use them. Agder Energi This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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On April 27, 2021, Alex Brill testified before the Senate Committee on Finance at a hearing on climate change. Read full statement:

On April 27, 2021, Alex Brill testified before the Senate Committee on Finance at a hearing on climate change. Read full statement: https://www.aei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Brill-2021-04-27_Energy-Tax-Testimony.pdf

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As we seek the common ground between Republicans and Democrats on climate solutions, Students for Carbon Dividends (S4CD) has emerged as an important ally in building support on college campuses for

As we seek the common ground between Republicans and Democrats on climate solutions, Students for Carbon Dividends (S4CD) has emerged as an important ally in building support on college campuses for revenue-neutral carbon pricing. Alex Posner, President and Founder of S4CD, joins our October call to share about the work his organization is doing to bring Republicans on board and the growing movement of the EcoRight, especially among young conservatives. A speaker at CCL’s June conference in 2018, Alex holds a BA in History from Yale University and is also a volunteer with Magicians Without Borders.

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Through writing a book and hundreds of articles on AI, Alex has learned there are more challenges regarding the subject than you might think. In this talk, he discusses how our climate is affected by

Through writing a book and hundreds of articles on AI, Alex has learned there are more challenges regarding the subject than you might think. In this talk, he discusses how our climate is affected by the research and development related to new, self-thinking technology. Alex has a deep interest for AI, our climate and how they affect each other. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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We have come to a critical point in history. The next ten years will decide if our society can transform into a sustainable one, or if it will follow the way of the Roman and Mayan civilizations,

We have come to a critical point in history. The next ten years will decide if our society can transform into a sustainable one, or if it will follow the way of the Roman and Mayan civilizations, and simply collapse. Will Steffen, Director of the Fenner School of Environment and Society, is optimistic.

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TEDtalksDirector — April 30, 2007 — http://www.ted.com Worldchanging.com founder Alex Steffen argues that reducing humanity's ecological footprint is incredibly vital now, as the western consumer lifestyle spreads to developing countries. We are using up five planets and have but one.

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