The debate around climate change has impacted the progress of nuclear energy. Despite its proven reliability, other green technologies have not reached the same level of development as nuclear energy.
The resolution of all climate change factors, from animal agriculture to transportation and energy systems, is dependent on changing the way things are produced. Government intervention in the form of tax credits and specific consumer products may not be enough to accelerate or resolve these changes.
The energy it takes to produce oil is a lot less than the energy it takes to consume oil. The priority should be to rapidly eliminate fossil fuel use and CO2 emissions and replace them with green energy to eliminate emissions by 2050.
An indigenous activist speaks up against the common misconception of indigenous populations as being uncivilized and uneducated, and highlights the sophistication of their cultural traditions and the effectiveness of their carbon storage facilities. She urges society to learn from and respect indigenous guardianship to address the climate crisis.
There are tremendous opportunities for capitalists to bring new solutions to consumers and change the system without the customers even knowing to make things more efficient. Targeting areas related to climate change could greatly contribute towards fixing the problem, such as addressing the 60% energy loss that currently occurs in the world.