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A Case for Integrating Solar Geoengineering into Climate Policy | David Keith | Talks at Google

David Keith reviews the science and technology of solar geoengineering, examining its potential to reduce climate risks, associated new risks, and current uncertainties. He proposes integrating solar geoengineering into a comprehensive 4D climate policy, which includes emissions cuts, carbon removal, and adaptation.

A distinguished expert, David Keith is a Harvard Professor of Applied Physics and Public Policy. He founded Carbon Engineering, a company developing technology to capture CO2 for carbon-neutral fuels. Best known for his work on solar geoengineering, he led Harvard's Solar Geoengineering Research Program. He has authored over 200 academic publications and "A Case for Climate Engineering."

The session was moderated by Greg Bronevetsky.

Solar Jobs Spotlight: Mike Barlow

Mike Barlow is a solar worker for Swinerton Renewable Energy, based in Florida.

Support the #SaveSolarJobs initiative and learn more about the industry at www.seia.org/trade.

Amory Lovins and the Evolving Car Industry

Amory Lovins offers a vivid analogy for the evolution of electric vehicles: "Ford's and Edison's industry are getting together to eat Rockefeller's industry."

This statement suggests that the combined forces of manufacturing and innovation are displacing the fossil fuel industry as electric transportation advances.

The Energy Revolution

Renewable energy sources are abundant and readily available. Given this potential, why do we continue to rely on fossil fuels?

This 2-minute animation explores how we can transition to a world powered entirely by 100% renewable energy.

Mapping the Gap: The Road From Paris with Michael Leibreich

Ceres and Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) released "Mapping the Gap: The Road from Paris," a report exploring how to finance the global clean energy transition. Michael Liebreich (BNEF) presented its findings at the 2016 Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the U.N. headquarters in NYC.

The report reveals a significant $12.1 trillion global renewable energy investment opportunity in the electric sector over the next 25 years.

Download the full report and learn about Ceres' Clean Trillion initiative. Explore details on the Investor Summit on Climate Risk.

Advanced Energy Economy


Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) is a national association of businesses and leaders dedicated to making the global energy system more secure, clean, and affordable.

 


Advanced energy encompasses a broad range of products and services, representing the best commercial technologies for current and future energy needs.

The UCSD Microgrid - Showing the Future of Electricity by RMI

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) documented the University of California, San Diego's (UCSD) microgrid, a leading example of a locally controlled electricity network interconnected with the larger grid. This system manages 42 megawatts of generating capacity, comprising a central cogeneration plant, solar photovoltaic installations, and a fuel cell utilizing natural gas reclaimed from a landfill.

RMI seeks to identify and amplify solutions capable of transforming the electricity system. Learn more about their work at http://www.rmi.org/electricity.

Germany's Renewable Energy Revolution: Christine Wörlen

Dr. Christine Wörlen, former head of renewable energies for the German Energy Agency and a UN consultant, visited Edmonton, Alberta. She spoke at City Hall and Grant MacEwan University about Germany's Renewable Energy Revolution, drawing on her experience in 60 countries.

 

Green Energy Futures recorded her interview and talk in September 2011. For more information, visit her profile: Dr. Christine Wörlen.

Carbon Capture and Sequestration by Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson, Senior Policy Advisor at the Environmental Defense Fund, is discussing Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS).

His insights cover this crucial technology's role in environmental policy.

Energy Security Concerns

On January 28, 2010, the World Economic Forum (weforum.org) addressed increasing energy security concerns. Despite a significant decline in energy prices from their 2008 peak, major producing and consuming economies diverge on developing a more secure and stable energy system.


A central question was: How can producers and consumers develop mutually beneficial approaches to energy security?


Key participants included Ilham Aliyev (President of Azerbaijan), Thierry Desmarest (Chairman, Total), Khalid A. Al Falih (President & CEO, Saudi Aramco), Tony Hayward (Group Chief Executive, BP), Andrew N. Liveris (Chairman & CEO, Dow Chemical Company), and Peter Voser (Chief Executive Officer, Royal Dutch Shell).

Climate Change and Clean Energy

On February 8, 2010, Will Steger and Terry Gips discussed the economic opportunities for clean energy solutions in Minnesota.

They emphasized the importance of strong carbon emission limits and questioned what factors are hindering progress in these vital areas.

Key Marketing Elements: Tom Kosnik

Stanford University business professor Tom Kosnik explains key marketing elements for the clean tech industry. This presentation excerpt is from The Clean Tech Open's Business Accelerator training for clean tech start-ups, conducted in July 2009.

 

The Clean Tech Open, a business competition, holds the copyright for this 2009 content. For more details, visit www.cleantechopen.com.

 

The video was uploaded to the CTOtv1 YouTube channel on September 29, 2009, and is categorized under Science & Technology.

Public talk by Christine Wörlen

Dr. Christine Wörlen, former head of the German Renewable Energy Agency and an independent international consultant, delivered a public talk. Sponsored by the Climate Action Network of Canada, the discussion explored how Nova Scotia can learn from Germany's experience. The central question was: Can the province develop jobs through an eco-economy that grows with the renewable energy revolution?

 

All eleven parts of her presentation are available on the Crest Halifax YouTube channel.

Katherine Hamilton, President of the Gridwise Alliance, discusses the $3.6B stimulus funding

Katherine Hamilton, President of the Gridwise Alliance, is discussing a key topic.

 

She focuses on the $3.6 billion in stimulus funding designated for smart grid technology and regional energy management.

Solar World in Oregon

Oregon aimed for 25% renewable energy use by 2020, establishing itself as a global hub for solar manufacturing.

SolarWorld in Hillsboro exemplifies this leadership. With over 2,700 employees, the company is recognized as one of the world's largest solar energy businesses.

MoneyTV's Don Baillargeon: Tom Djokovich

On April 17, 2009, MoneyTV's Don Baillargeon interviewed Tom Djokovich, CEO of XsunX, Inc.

 

Their discussion focused on the solar power industry.

SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel completed a brand-new expanded capacity plant

SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel has completed a new, expanded plant. Featuring advanced technology, it represents Pacific Biodiesel's most efficient design to date.

 

Community-based biodiesel production offers a vital way to provide local and sustainable energy to any region.

Race for American Jobs, New Hampshire

The "Race for American Jobs: Clean Energy Leadership" was a four-week, coast-to-coast virtual campaign by BICEP, in partnership with We Can Lead. It aimed to highlight the economic and job-creation benefits of national climate and energy legislation, advocating for investment in a low-carbon economy and establishing a carbon price.

The campaign engaged business leaders nationwide through events in Oregon, Colorado, Ohio, and New Hampshire, concluding in Washington on March 10. Each event featured panel discussions with major consumer brands and local clean economy entrepreneurs, contributing to thought leadership in Sustainability, Clean Tech, and Energy in 2010.

Opportunities for Cleantech Start-ups by Laina Greene

Ms. Green of GetIT discusses Thomas Friedman's theory that cleantech will experience a boom-and-bust cycle, akin to the dot-com era. The key for innovators to emerge as winners isn't solely technological prowess.

Success hinges on mastering fundamental business principles: effectively meeting market needs, assembling a strong team, and executing a robust business plan. These elements, not just technology, will determine long-term viability.

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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection

The inside story of the AI breakthrough that won a Nobel Prize.

The Thinking Game takes you on a journey into the heart of leading AI lab DeepMind, capturing a team striving to unravel the mysteries of intelligence and life itself.

Filmed over five years by the award-winning team behind AlphaGo, the documentary examines how DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis’s extraordinary beginnings shaped his lifelong pursuit of artificial general intelligence. It chronicles the rigorous process of scientific discovery, documenting how the team moved from mastering complex strategy games to solving the 50-year-old "protein folding problem" with AlphaFold - a breakthrough that would win a Nobel Prize.

Following its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival and a successful international tour, the film is now available here to watch for free.


Interested in hosting a screening of The Thinking Game for your classroom, community, or workplace? Visit: https://rocofilms.com/films/the-thinking-game/
Director Greg Kohs
Producer Gary Krieg
Executive Producers Tom Dore, Jonathan Fildes
Co-Producer Greg Kohs
Editor Steve Sander
Cinematographer Greg Kohs
Composer Dan Deacon


 

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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection