9 episodes
Energy Crossroads Stanford University
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As the inheriting generation, we are mobilizing a coalition of rising young leaders from across many sectors and disciplines to advance clean energy as a unifying solution to national security, climate, and economic competitiveness challenges. Among us are future policymakers, technologists, entrepreneurs, academics, and activists. We are guided by the belief that whether we are tree-hugging environmentalists, national security hawks, or clean-tech entrepreneurs, we all have a stake in a cleaner, more secure, and more prosperous energy future.
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Alternative Paths: The Existence or Myth of Sustainable Growth in Developing Countries
The 2008 conference features a panel that discusses opportunities for mainstreaming clean energy solutions. (May 1, 2008)
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Break Through (Keynote Address)
Michael Shellenberger discusses overcoming the global warming technology gap, ideas that he and co-author Ted Nordhaus brought to light in their award-winning 2007 book Break Through. (May 1, 2008)
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Private Influence on Public Thought: How Business Can Drive Social Currents
The 2008 conference features a panel that discusses opportunities for mainstreaming clean energy solutions. A part of the energy solution is encapsulated in the business community. (May 1, 2008)
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We Can Solve It (Keynote Address)
Cathy Zoi discusses the $300 million "We Can Solve It" media campaign, which just launched in April 2008, that Al Gore's alliance for climate protection is running. (April 30, 2008)
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Clean Energy Solutions: Setting Priorities
There is much debate about which technologies will comprise our future energy mix. This panel compares the four main options for reducing carbon emissions: nuclear, clean coal, renewable energy, and energy efficiency.
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Developing the International Clean Energy Market
Panelists discuss the challenges and opportunities of the international energy industry including: taking a clean energy company global; international technology transfer; and future geopolitical impacts on international energy corporations.