Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Across the globe, numerous countries, states, and corporations have committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This episode features Dr. Melissa Lott, Senior Director of Research at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA, and Terry Keeley, Managing Director at BlackRock, discussing the extensive technologies, policies, and financial investments required to meet this ambitious target. They evaluate the feasibility of reaching net zero by 2050 and consider whether a more realistic goal might be necessary.
Across the globe, numerous countries, states, and corporations have committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This episode features Dr. Melissa Lott, Senior Director of Research at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA, and Terry Keeley, Managing Director at BlackRock, discussing the extensive technologies, policies, and financial investments required to meet this ambitious target. They evaluate the feasibility of reaching net zero by 2050 and consider whether a more realistic goal might be necessary.
