Václav Smil at Driva Climate Investment Meeting 2019
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Vaclav Smil's talk on historic energy transitions and what they imply for climate investment. He argues that transitions are slow, technology improves gradually, and only absolute cuts in energy use would truly work.
Why HN recommends it: Frequently linked as a sobering, data-grounded counterpoint to techno-optimism about decarbonization and green growth.
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