Michael Lenox - Climate Change

Mike Lennox discusses his book 'The Decarbonization Imperative', co-authored with Becky Duff, which addresses climate change and the need for net-zero emissions by 2050. The book explores opportunities and challenges in sectors like transportation, energy, buildings, agriculture, and industry. It highlights the shift to electric vehicles, the cost reduction in renewable energy, and the need for policy interventions. The book aims to make climate change issues more tractable and outlines steps for a sustainable future.

What is the primary goal of the book 'The Decarbonization Imperative'?

• To explore the history of climate change

• To outline steps for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050

• To discuss the economic benefits of fossil fuels

• To promote the use of nuclear energy

Which sector is showing a promising shift towards electrification?

• Building

• Industrial

• Transportation

• Agriculture

What is a major challenge in the energy sector despite the reduction in renewable energy costs?

• High cost of solar panels

• Over-reliance on coal

• Lack of government support

• Intermittency of renewable sources

What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to the agriculture sector?

• 25%

• 75%

• 10%

• 50%

What are the two main sources of emissions in the agriculture sector?

• Carbon dioxide from machinery and methane from livestock

• Methane from livestock and nitric oxide from fertilizers

• Methane from livestock and carbon dioxide from machinery

• Nitric oxide from fertilizers and carbon dioxide from machinery

What is a significant challenge in the industrial sector regarding decarbonization?

• Overproduction of goods

• Limited market demand

• Lack of raw materials

• High emissions from steel and cement production

What role can individuals play in advancing towards a decarbonized future?

• Promoting deforestation

• Supporting sustainable technologies

• Ignoring climate change

• Investing in fossil fuels