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Why climate change action is difficult and how we can make a difference - David MacKay

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The Secrets of Mathematics
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2014 Charles Simonyi Lecture with David MacKay.
David discusses how the laws of physics constrain our energy options, and describes what happened when his reflections on energy arithmetic propelled him into a senior civil service role.

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The Secrets of Mathematics
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David MacKay
Keywords
climate
Energy
Department: Mathematical Institute
Date Added: 04/12/2014
Duration: 01:00:49

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