Energy Myths and Realities
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What’s it about?
Vaclav Smil systematically dismantles popular energy myths, revealing the slow, physical realities of transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables.
You’ll learn
- Energy transitions take generations, not years
- Renewables face intermittency and scale challenges
- Efficiency gains can backfire via rebound effects
- Hydrogen is an energy carrier, not a source