TED: Fossil fuel companies know how to stop global warming. Why don't they? | Myles Allen

The video discusses the urgent need to address global warming by decarbonizing fossil fuels. It explores the challenges and options available, such as banning fossil fuels or making them carbon-neutral through capture and storage. The responsibility lies with fossil fuel companies, and a global effort is needed to implement cost-effective pathways to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The video calls for action from industry, politicians, and environmentalists to solve the problem.

What is the main challenge in addressing global warming according to the speaker?

• Lack of technology

• Reluctance of companies to take responsibility

• Insufficient government policies

• Public unawareness

What are the two main options discussed to stop global warming?

• Decarbonizing fossil fuels and using renewable energy

• Using renewable energy and banning fossil fuels

• Decarbonizing fossil fuels and banning them

• Banning fossil fuels and increasing taxes

Why is banning fossil fuels considered unrealistic?

• It would be too costly

• It would be unfair to developing countries

• It would require global consensus

• It would take too long to implement

What is the primary method for decarbonizing fossil fuels?

• Capturing and storing carbon dioxide

• Switching to electric vehicles

• Increasing energy efficiency

• Using biofuels

What is the main challenge in making carbon capture and storage standard practice?

• Lack of public support

• Government regulations

• High cost compared to dumping CO2

• Insufficient technology

What is the target for carbon capture by 2050?

• 10%

• 50%

• 100%

• 75%

How can consumers contribute to decarbonizing fossil fuels?

• By investing in renewable energy

• By reducing energy consumption

• By switching to electric cars

• By supporting carbon taxes

What role should the fossil fuel industry play in solving global warming?

• Decarbonize their products

• Increase efficiency

• Reduce production

• Invest in renewable energy

What should politicians focus on to help decarbonize fossil fuels?

• Implementing stricter regulations

• Encouraging renewable energy

• Increasing carbon capture

• Reducing taxes on fossil fuels

What is the speaker's final call to action?

• To increase taxes

• To decarbonize fossil fuels

• To rely on philanthropy

• To ban fossil fuels