The Path to 100% Renewable Energy and Fires in New South Wales (w/ Dr. Mark Z. Jacobson and The Sydney Morning Herald's Peter Hannam)

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This week, we discuss the outbreak of bushfires in New South Wales in Australia. Peter Hannam of The Sydney Morning Herald joins the show to discuss the situation in New South Wales and how climate change is contributing to the problem.

Then, we talk to Stanford University's Dr. Mark Z. Jacobson about strategies and timelines for a 100% renewable energy future. He explains where he has found success, what technologies aren't working well, and what gives him hope about the transition to renewable sources. 

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Further Reading: 

Is there a link between climate change and bushfires? by Peter Hannam

The health and climate impacts of carbon capture and direct air capture by Dr. Mark Z. Jacobson