Deep Decarbonization Policy for the US

We have seen numerous models showing how a mostly- or fully-decarbonized energy system can work, but how do we actually plot a path from where we are now to a deeply decarbonized energy system in the future? What are the specific policy pathways that we need to follow? And how can we make sure that we’re making the right moves now to put ourselves on those paths?

In this episode, Prof. Sachs speaks with Chris Nelder on The Energy Transition Show about why deep decarbonization must be our goal for the global economy, as well as some of the main pathways to that goal. Based on numerous studies, including the output of the multi-country Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project, as well as several major papers which are in the process of being published under the auspices of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), they discuss how energy transition is actually very affordable and practical, and will ultimately deliver a better world on numerous fronts.

Listen here: https://xenetwork.org/ets/episodes/episode-129-deep-decarbonization-policy-for-the-us/