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Fossil fuels still supply about 80% of the world’s power. How can energy be produced and used more sustainably to meet climate targets? We answer your questions. film supported by @Infosys
00:00 – Why energy needs to become more sustainable
00:33 – How much energy should come from renewables?
01:19 – Why isn’t nuclear power used more widely?
02:19 – How can solar power be made more efficient?
03:34 – Will biofuels become widely used?
04:30 – Do electric vehicles make a difference?
05:10 – How heating and air conditioning can be more sustainable
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Why efforts to make buildings greener are not working: https://econ.st/3GHTPcE
How a new, green air-conditioning system manages without nasty gases: https://econ.st/31ZpCqS
How electrical energy can be captured as liquid air: https://econ.st/3m6MKun
The tricky business of charging electric cars: https://econ.st/31ZpoQv”
