The Innovations We Need to Avoid a Climate Disaster

Explore Bill Gates' innovative approach to combating climate change in this TED Countdown talk. Delve into the concept of the "green premium" and discover the technological breakthroughs and investments needed to reduce carbon pollution from 51 billion tons per year to zero. Learn about cutting-edge solutions such as electric vehicles, artificial meat, and sustainable aviation fuel. Understand the importance of decarbonizing the economy and creating a clean, prosperous future for all. Gain insights on topics including green hydrogen, direct carbon capture, biofuels, nuclear power, and lessons from the pandemic. Discover how individuals can contribute through reducing their carbon footprint, supporting offsets, and using their political voice. Leave inspired to take action and be part of the global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis.

Intro
How to avoid a climate disaster
What is the Green Premium
The need to think and act differently
Getting the green premium down
Consuming less energy
Climate is a wicked problem
The innovation piece
Artificial meat
Politics
Moral mission
Animated videos
The younger generation
Breakthrough Energy
Green Hydrogen
Direct Carbon Capture
Carbon Engineering
Biofuel
Nuclear power
Electric grid
Nuclear
Scaling down
Lessons from the pandemic
How to mobilize against climate change
Funding adaptation
Reducing footprint
Paying for offsets
Individual action
Political voice
The future
A source of pride