Energy is the fundamental cornerstone of modern life. Without energy we would be unable to feed everyone, heat our houses, travel and enjoy many consumer staples we take for granted. Unabated growth in energy consumption cannot continue, unless sustainably done. We now face a major challenge to decarbonise the global economy to mitigate the worst effects of climate change.

This presentation explores the scale of this challenge, showing how we must change our personal relationship with energy and how carbon dioxide could become a future clean energy asset and supporting the drive to net zero emissions.

This talk was part of TEDxWoodLane, held November 5th, 2021, at White City House - Soho House, London. For more information about the event, please visit https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/48730

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx Kevin Clarke, Imubit’s Hydrocarbons Chief Revenue Officer. Bringing over 30 years of leadership experience and deep expertise in strategic, technical, commercial, and environmental operations for energy companies. Prior to joining Imubit, Kevin served as the Executive Vice President at KBC Advanced Technologies, Chief Revenue Officer for Permasense, and VP for KBR. His experience lies in his ability to design and implement innovative business solutions that generate rapid financial returns. While at KBC, Kevin was responsible for the company’s global consulting and software business, including 150 staff, as well as the management of business performance indicators and performance objectives for all staff within the region. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx