TED: The molecular love story that could help power the world | Olivia Breese

The video presents a love story between an electron and a water molecule, symbolizing the potential of green energy. It highlights the role of electrons in powering the modern world and the need for molecules in energy storage. The narrative explains how green electrons and water can create green molecules, like hydrogen, to decarbonize industries. Despite challenges, the video emphasizes the importance of collective action to transition to a green energy system, drawing parallels with past successes in renewable energy technologies.

What is the estimated economic impact of carbon dioxide emissions on biodiversity?

• $4 trillion

• $44 trillion

• $44 billion

• $400 billion

What percentage of global electricity is currently produced by green electrons?

• 30%

• 20%

• 40%

• 10%

Why are molecules considered complementary to electrons in the energy system?

• They are cheaper to produce.

• They can store and release energy efficiently.

• They are more abundant.

• They are easier to transport.

What process is used to create hydrogen from water using green electrons?

• Combustion

• Electrolysis

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

Which industry can benefit from using hydrogen as a flexible fuel?

• Telecommunications

• Agriculture

• Steel production

• Textile

What is the main challenge in achieving a world that runs entirely on green energy?

• Insufficient government support

• Slow progress in scaling up technologies

• High cost of fossil fuels

• Lack of technology

What was the initial perception of offshore wind energy in 1991?

• Widely accepted

• Highly efficient

• Too expensive

• Economically viable

What is the significance of the wedding ceremony analogy in the context of green energy?

• It indicates that green energy is a private matter.

• It suggests that green energy is a luxury.

• It emphasizes the need for communal support.

• It highlights the importance of individual action.

What is the traditional response to supporting newlyweds in the UK?

• We might

• We can

• We should

• We will

What must change to make the economic imperative favor defossilization?

• The price of fossil fuels reflecting their true cost

• The availability of renewable resources

• The efficiency of fossil fuel extraction

• The cost of green technologies