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Energy Explained with Professor Paul Monks

Delivered by DESNZ’s Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Paul Monks, this series sets out to unravel what going Net Zero really means, what the energy trilemma is, and what innovative solutions we’re working on here in the UK.

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Professor Paul Monks is Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). In this YouTube series ‘Energy Explained‘, he explains and demystifies various energy concepts, terms, and subjects.

Introducing: Energy Explained with Professor Paul Monks

Published on 19 November 2024

Is climate change real? What does ‘Net Zero’ mean? How is the UK tackling global warming? This series sets out to unravel what going Net Zero really means, what the energy trilemma is, and what innovative solutions we’re working on here in the UK.

What is Net Zero?

Published on 29 October 2024

It’s the law in the UK that we achieve Net Zero by 2050. That means decarbonising and paying serious attention to our carbon footprint to protect the future of the planet and meet our climate goals.

The energy trilemma

Published on 15 October 2024

What three words sum up the future of the global energy roadmap? Find out what key elements of our energy system we need to balance as we move towards our clean energy future here in the UK and further afield – sustainability, security, and affordability.

Reaching Net Zero

Published on 24 September 2024

How is our world going to change over the next three decades? From the heating in our homes to zero-emissions vehicles on the streets, Professor Paul Monks talks us through how climate technology and green industries are driving change to help us reach our Net Zero ambitions.

Innovative energy tech solutions

Published on 10 September 2024

How is the UK driving the clean energy revolution? The road to Net Zero requires us to think outside the box and embrace new, sustainable energy tech solutions. Professor Paul Monks explains how the UK is at the forefront of developing new technology that will help us create a clean energy future.

Climate change and global warming

Published on 20 August 2024

‘Climate change’ has long been a buzz word – but what exactly is it? Professor Paul Monks takes us through what has happened to our planet since the industrial revolution and what that means for the world as we know it.

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