1. "WE NEED AN ENERGY MIRACLE".
- Author
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BENNET, JAMES
- Subjects
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RENEWABLE energy source research , *CLIMATE change prevention , *FORECASTING technological innovation , *FINANCING of technological innovations , *FEDERAL aid to research , *ENVIRONMENTALISTS , *ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,RESEARCH & development finance - Abstract
An interview with former technology executive Bill Gates is presented. He discusses the role of technological innovations in renewable energy for preventing climate change. He addresses the need for government spending on research and development (R&D) in energy. He mentions historical precedents for human energy transitions. Problems with wind power and solar photovoltaic cells are noted. His view on certainty purportedly held by environmentalists are addressed.
- Published
- 2015