Princeton University researchers have launched a global survey aimed at spotting and eliminating practical barriers to a net-zero carbon future.

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Much work needs to be done, very quickly, if if a net-zero carbon economy is to become reality by the middle of this century. Yet, the fact is that the current rate of investment in clean energy technology and today’s pace of clean infrastructure deployment lag well behind what will be needed to reach the mid-century goal, and limit climate change impacts.

On the podcast, two researchers from Princeton University discuss their work to identify key bottlenecks to the acceleration of the energy transition in the areas of finance, workforce mobilization, and related challenges through a recently launched global survey into barriers to achieving net-zero. They also take a deep dive into a series of critical shifts that, if they take place, hold the promise of delivering an accelerated rate of decarbonization toward the 2050 goal.

Elke Weber is a Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs, and Professor of Energy and Environment at Princeton University’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment.

Chris Greig is a Senior Research Scientist at the Andlinger Center and former energy industry executive.

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Princeton University researchers have launched a global survey aimed at spotting and eliminating practical barriers to a net-zero carbon future.
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Much work needs to be done, very quickly, if if a net-zero carbon economy is to become reality by the middle of this century. Yet, the fact is that the current rate of investment in clean energy technology and today’s pace of clean infrastructure deployment lag well behind what will be needed to reach the mid-century goal, and limit climate change impacts.
On the podcast, two researchers from Princeton University discuss their work to identify key bottlenecks to the acceleration of the energy transition in the areas of finance, workforce mobilization, and related challenges through a recently launched global survey into barriers to achieving net-zero. They also take a deep dive into a series of critical shifts that, if they take place, hold the promise of delivering an accelerated rate of decarbonization toward the 2050 goal.
Elke Weber is a Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs, and Professor of Energy and Environment at Princeton University’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment.
Chris Greig is a Senior Research Scientist at the Andlinger Center and former energy industry executive.
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<a href="https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/podcast/accelerating-climate-action/">Accelerating Climate Action  </a><a href="https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/podcast/accelerating-climate-action/">https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/podcast/accelerating-climate-action/</a>
<a href="https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/the-net-zero-governance-conveyor-belt/">The Net-Zero Governance Conveyor Belt</a> <a href="https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/the-net-zero-governance-conveyor-belt/">https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/the-net-zero-governance-conveyor-belt/</a>
<a href="https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/ammonias-role-in-a-net-zero-hydrogen-economy/">Ammonia’s Role in a Net-Zero Hydrogen Economy</a> <a href="https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/ammonias-role-in-a-net-zero-hydrogen-economy/">https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/ammonias-role-in-a-net-zero-hydrogen-economy/</a>
 
Energy Policy Now is produced by <a href="http://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/">The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy</a> at the University of Pennsylvania. For all things energy policy, visit <a href="http://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/">kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu</a>

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Energy Policy Now offers clear talk on the policy issues that define our relationship to energy and its impact on society and the environment. The series is produced by <a href="https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/podcast/">the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy</a> at the University of Pennsylvania and hosted by energy journalist Andy Stone. Join Andy in conversation with leaders from industry, government, and academia as they shed light on today's pressing energy policy debates.

Princeton University researchers have launched a global survey aimed at spotting and eliminating practical barriers to a net-zero carbon future.

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