Part 15/18:
Geoengineering—large-scale atmospheric manipulation—risks unforeseen and irreversible damage, including termination shock, where abrupt cessation could cause catastrophic temperature spikes. These risky interventions should be reserved as potential last-resort measures, not primary solutions.
The Economics and Policy Choices
UK energy prices are heavily influenced by taxes, levies, and market regulation, often leading to higher consumer costs compared to other European nations. The speaker advocates for a genuine free-market approach, encouraging community energy projects, local resilience, and technological innovation like gravity storage to diversify supply and reduce reliance on imports.