Are Renewables Enough? Stanford’s Dr. Mark Jacobson Thinks So

Are Renewables Enough? Stanford’s Dr. Mark Jacobson Thinks So

Published: July 15, 2025

Duration: 47:42

Dr. Mark Jacobson is a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of the Atmosphere Energy Program at Stanford University, where he’s been one of the most vocal advocates for powering the world entirely with wind, water, and solar energy. No nuclear, no carbon capture, no fossil fuels of any kind. His research team has created 100% renewable energy roadmaps for all 50 U.S. states and 149 countries, helping shape policies like New York’s clean energy mandate. 

In this episode, Dr. Jacobson shares his perspective on where we are in the renewables adoption curve and explains why h...