Gridlocked - Episode 8: Inflection Point

*GRIDLOCKED EPISODE 8*

Humanity is at a juncture in history requiring us to make a fundamental shift to #cleanenergy, in order to decarbonize our societies and combat climate change.

The #globaleconomy needs to transition out of its current fossil fuel dependency … but how can this best be achieved?

Join Rolake Ojo, Mark Havenner and me as we discuss how advanced energy technologies – including small modular and micro #nuclear reactors, together with #renewables – can enable us to ‘turn the corner’ on #climatechange.

In this episode we hear more from Joshua Goldstein, who co-wrote the #NuclearNowFilm with Oliver Stone.

Leading atmospheric scientist, Kerry Emanuel, offers insights on potential energy mixes that can help us decarbonize our economies as we push for clean energy solutions. He is joined by civil engineer and environmental advocate, Kristin Zaitz. Together with Goldstein, they cover the theme of public acceptance for different energy sources, and how to discuss, debate and advocate #energypolicy issues.

The show ends with insights from two contributors we heard from in the earlier "Spaceship Earth" episode: former NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration deputy administrator and current director of MIT Media Lab, Dava Newman, together with International Space Station architect Guillermo Trotti.

This is the penultimate documentary show of the season and prepares the ground for the final show, in which we cover how to build a world for our children and grandchildren that is worth inheriting …

... how, if we seize this moment, we can create a brighter future.