‘Disruption can solve the climate crisis in 15 years’

“Disruption” to key sectors such as energy, transportation and food will help to “solve climate change” within 15 years, according to a environmental social scientist.

Adam Dorr expects to see industries turn increasingly to renewable power, driverless vehicles and lab-grown food – significantly reducing emissions.

Mr Dorr outlined his vision on STV current affairs show Scotland Tonight before giving a talk in Glasgow ahead of the COP26 climate summit, described as our “last best chance” to avoid climate catastrophe.

He defined “disruption” as when existing methods are replaced by new, better-performing technology.

[benediktkaufer]

Great talk! Just take a look at the track record of Tony Seba over the last decade - just exceptional. Disregarding disruptions just reflects the intelligence of an individual...

[themogget]

I like how Adam says "Our research shows....". I hope more people take a look at that research and understand it.

[ronniemackay]

Excellent talk. Many will disbelieve just as they did when Tesla was starting off. However, just ask Nokia, Kodak or Blockbuster about how fast disruption happens when technologies reach the start of the “S” curve and convergence begins.

[vtechead]

Amazing how these previously unknown ‘experts’ suddenly pop up when anything needs an explanation. Are they on some ‘previously unknown expert’ register that they can be picked from ?

[rammingspeed]

Yes im sure the 5 million people of Scotland making RADICAL changes to their lives will have a huge effect on the world same world with 2 billion Indians and Chy Nese)