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In other words, technology and legislation, but nothing about cutting consumption. I agree that you name some excellent technologies. I'm just doubtful that th
by aazaa 5y ago
In other words, technology and legislation, but nothing about cutting consumption.
I agree that you name some excellent technologies. I'm just doubtful that this approach will yield the desired outcome because of the scale of the problem.
Are you aware of any calculations as to what precise technological and legislative innovations, and the scale/timeframe of their deployment, would be needed to maintain an average temperature no more than 2% above pre-industrial levels?
- kieranmaine 5y agoI'm afraid I don't. Whilst it seems likely this target won't be met, I'm hoping there's enough small changes across many sectors that add up to substantial progress.
- kieranmaine 5y agoThe IEA report had plenty of detail on achieving net zero by 2050. Only skimmed it but it's quite interesting - https://www.iea.org/reports/net-zero-by-2050 https://www.iea.org/reports/net-zero-by-2050