The Future of Carbon Fuels
Robert discusses the future of carbon fuels, predicting a price crossing from coal to other carbon sources in the distant future. He explains that governments lack the willpower to artificially adjust prices, and that demand for fuel will drive companies to use the cheapest source. Robert suggests that a new branch of agriculture may emerge to provide the feedstock previously supplied by coal, with plants being the preferred carbon source due to their efficiency.In this clip
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Robert Laughlin on the Future of Carbon and Climate
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