Episode
What happens to gas stations when the world goes electric? | Emily Grubert
09:49
Published: Tue Mar 21 2023
Description
When the world goes fully electric, what happens to the cars, tools and livelihoods that rely on fossil fuels? Civil engineer and environmental sociologist Emily Grubert visualizes what a clean energy future will look like, outlining the considerations everyone needs to undertake now as the critical, decades-long transition begins.
Chapters
In her 2022 talk from the TED countdown London Dilemma session, civil engineer Emily Gruber explores the topic of infrastructure retirement and takes us through planning for the energy transition so that it doesn't disrupt lives and livelihoods.
00:00 - 01:25 (01:25)
Summary
In her 2022 talk from the TED countdown London Dilemma session, civil engineer Emily Gruber explores the topic of infrastructure retirement and takes us through planning for the energy transition so that it doesn't disrupt lives and livelihoods.
EpisodeWhat happens to gas stations when the world goes electric? | Emily Grubert
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Summary
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EpisodeWhat happens to gas stations when the world goes electric? | Emily Grubert
PodcastTED Talks Daily
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Summary
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