Bill Gross: A Cogent Argument for Solar Energy. Juan Enriquez: Using biology to rethink the energy challenge. Jonathan Trent: Energy from floating algae pods. Steve Howard: Let's go all-in on selling sustainability. WE CARE Solar: The Solar Suitcase. Sustainable Energy. Energy is central to sustainable development and poverty reduction efforts. It affects all aspects of development -- social, economic, and environmental -- including livelihoods, access to water, agricultural productivity, health, population levels, education, and gender-related issues.
None of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) can be met without major improvement in the quality and quantity of energy services in developing countries. UNDP's efforts in energy for sustainable development support the achievement of: Access to sustainable sources of clean, reliable and affordable energy has a profound impact on multiple aspects of human development; it relates not only to physical infrastructure (e.g. electricity grids), but also to energy affordability, reliability and commercial viability. In practical terms, this means delivering energy services to households and businesses that are in line with consumers' ability to pay. Hans Rosling: The magic washing machine. Justin Hall-Tipping: Freeing energy from the grid. Donald Sadoway: The missing link to renewable energy.
Amory Lovins: A 40-year plan for energy. Alex Laskey: How behavioral science can lower your energy bill. Lisa Margonelli: The political chemistry of oil.