Fossil fuels built the modern world and brought us conveniences that we now take for granted, but science has made it clear that we need to move away from fossil fuels to prevent the worst effects of climate change. However, the energy system is the backbone of the global economy, and changing it quickly is a huge task. In this episode of Climate Sense, Samantha Gross speaks with Daniel Yergin about our energy system—how we got here and the challenges in moving to a new, greener energy system.
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Authors
Daniel Yergin
Vice Chairman
- IHS, Inc.,
Trustee
- The Brookings Institution
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PodcastWhy do we use fossil fuels and why are they so hard to quit?
October 26, 2022