Background
The science is abundantly clear: The world’s reliance on fossil fuels endangers our planet, and we need to take urgent action to safeguard our collective future. But how do we accelerate the clean-energy transition while prioritizing climate justice and energy security for all? In October 2022, a diverse group of cross-sector leaders gathered in London–in the midst of a global energy crisis–to explore this critical, and often divisive, question.
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What are the realistic pathways off of fossil fuels and towards a world of abundant clean energy? In this collection of TED Talks and exclusive interviews, we asked experts, activists and thought leaders in the space to weigh in. Here’s what they said:
Conversation Starters
How do we move from fossil fuels to clean energy – quickly and fairly? Here are a few thought-provoking prompts to help you start the conversation with your organization, friends, family and followers.
Some experts suggest that low and middle income countries need fossil fuels in the short-term for development, including lifting people out of energy poverty. Do you agree or disagree, and why?
Some communities’ economies are highly dependent on fossil fuels or carbon-intensive processes. How do we ensure a just transition that doesn’t leave those people behind?
What do you think the biggest obstacle to the rapid scaling of renewable energy is right now?
Are there lessons we can draw from other major social movements as we transition away from fossil fuels?
