What is life going to be like after fossil fuels?
Professor David MacKay, chief scientific adviser to the Department of Climate Change in the United Kingdom, takes a pro-arithmetic view of the future of sustainable energy in this very interesting and informative talk.
His message: Stop shouting, start talking, get building.
Hint: 1000 W/m2 is an important number.
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