What Happened to the Energy Transition?

What Happened to the Energy Transition?
To land a ship on a moving target, the moon, for example, from a moving object, the earth, requires an enormous attention to facts and a mastery of detail. Getting any of these wrong can lead to disaster. Climate science tells us we must transition to a zero carbon society—and fast. But are climate-deniers the only obstacle to that transition? We will discuss the work of economic historian Jean-Baptise Fressoz who suggests that even as we move to solar panels and electric vehicles, rather than “transitioning” to a zero carbon world we will continue to consume more, and more, and more and produce more carbon dioxide. Is there a way out of here? As harrowing as it sounds, its best to pay attention to the facts and master the details so we can discuss real solutions. Perhaps, a solution that depends on a transition in our ethical thinking.
In-person and available on Zoom

When: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Coffee available at 10:45 AM, Speaker begins at 11:00 AM
Where: Green Hedges School
415 Windover Ave NW, Vienna, VA

It's more fun in person (and the coffee is free), but you can participate by Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83422695892

Jim Ball and his family are longtime members of Ethical Culture. In his retired life he writes, gardens, and rewilds his small corner of the world with native plants.