CLEAN : US economic theorist Jeremy Rifkin on the end of the fossil fuel era

The video discusses the need for market, labor, and fiscal reforms, highlighting the collapse of the fossil fuel-based civilization and the economic implications of stranded assets. It emphasizes the transition to an energy internet and autonomous vehicles, driven by big data, which will create jobs and involve various industries. The video also compares the costs and feasibility of nuclear power versus renewable energy, stressing the challenges posed by climate change.

What is the basis of the transformation discussed in the first section?

• The advancement of artificial intelligence

• The increase in global population

• The collapse of the fossil fuel civilization

• The rise of digital currencies

What is the estimated value of stranded assets due to climate change?

• $100 trillion

• $150 trillion

• $75 trillion

• $50 trillion

What technological advancement is expected to drive vehicles in the coming decade?

• Hydrogen fuel cells

• Algorithm governance with big data

• Manual driving

• Biofuel engines

Why is building new nuclear power plants considered impractical?

• They require too much land

• They produce too much energy

• They are too quick to build

• They are too expensive and inefficient

What challenge does climate change pose to nuclear reactors in France?

• Insufficient cooling water due to rising temperatures

• Lack of skilled workers

• Excessive energy production

• Increased earthquake risk