Is the Energy Transition Moving Too Fast?

The Aspen Institute

How do we balance demand for a speedy transition to clean energy with the needs of those who depend so heavily on fossil fuels, especially in the developing world?

Based on today’s climate science, how fast do we need to move, and what unintended consequences should be considered?

In this conversation, two scientists go behind the headlines to weigh the pros and cons of the transition away from fossil fuels.

Steven Koonin

Chris Field

Amy Harder

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