This is a talk that everyone should take the time to watch. In the real world, we have to make real trade-offs between climate security, energy poverty, and energy security.
Energy is necessary for lifting much of the world out of poverty, however, climate concerns are also real considerations. We need to start a constructive, and honest conversation about these trade-offs.
Scott W. Tinker, PhD is the director of the Bureau of Economic Geology, the State Geologist of Texas, professor at The University of Texas at Austin, Chairman of the Switch Energy Alliance, and CEO of Tinker Energy Associates.
00:00 – 05:06 What energy means for the developing world
05:07 – 08:04 What does it look like to power the world?
08:05 – 10:32 The concept of Energy Density
10:35 – 12:52 China and India’s Coal use
12:53 – 13:58 Global leaders prioritise energy security
13:59 – 17:45 No such thing as renewable energy
17:46 – 20:43 Navigating the Trade-off
Credit: ARC The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship
