The Green Elephant in the Room: Solutions To Restoring the Health of People and the Living Planet
Rico Verde
121 episodes
2 weeks ago
In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful tools in the fight against climate change: electrification. Currently, America runs on millions of tiny fires—cars, trucks, furnaces, and factories burning fossil fuels. The solution? Plug them in. Key Takeaways: Transportation: Electric vehicles are leading the way, with EVs now making up nearly 6% of new car sales. While passenger cars are straightforward to electrify, heavy-duty trucks and aviation remain challenging due to battery limit...
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In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful tools in the fight against climate change: electrification. Currently, America runs on millions of tiny fires—cars, trucks, furnaces, and factories burning fossil fuels. The solution? Plug them in. Key Takeaways: Transportation: Electric vehicles are leading the way, with EVs now making up nearly 6% of new car sales. While passenger cars are straightforward to electrify, heavy-duty trucks and aviation remain challenging due to battery limit...
The Progress Paradox- Technological Power Without Perspective
The Green Elephant in the Room: Solutions To Restoring the Health of People and the Living Planet
33 minutes
5 months ago
The Progress Paradox- Technological Power Without Perspective
Have you noticed how we often rush to create new technologies just because we can, without stopping to ask if we should? Our new episode looks at this dangerous pattern where we innovate without thinking about the consequences. We start by looking at supersonic planes making a comeback. Why are companies building these super-fast luxury jets that are terrible for the climate, especially when we know so much about climate change? This same problem shows up everywhere - in Artificial Intelligen...
The Green Elephant in the Room: Solutions To Restoring the Health of People and the Living Planet
In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful tools in the fight against climate change: electrification. Currently, America runs on millions of tiny fires—cars, trucks, furnaces, and factories burning fossil fuels. The solution? Plug them in. Key Takeaways: Transportation: Electric vehicles are leading the way, with EVs now making up nearly 6% of new car sales. While passenger cars are straightforward to electrify, heavy-duty trucks and aviation remain challenging due to battery limit...
