Climate change report
Founders Pledge, 2020
Abstract
Climate change constitutes one part of a triple challenge facing humanity, intertwined with air pollution from fossil fuel combustion and energy poverty affecting billions. Addressing this requires not only decarbonizing the global energy system but also ensuring access to sufficient clean energy for developing nations, where energy demand is projected to grow significantly. Replacing the existing fossil fuel infrastructure while potentially doubling energy supply by 2100 presents an immense technological and political task, especially given historically slow progress in increasing the share of low-carbon energy. An effective philanthropic strategy involves supporting advocacy for innovation in neglected low-carbon technologies. This approach leverages global impact by reducing technology costs, benefiting emerging economies without requiring complex international coordination. Focusing on underfunded yet critical solutions such as carbon capture, advanced nuclear power, and zero-carbon fuels for transport offers greater potential for impact compared to more established technologies like solar and wind, thereby addressing key bottlenecks in the transition to a sustainable energy future. – AI-generated abstract.
