{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"In YOUth We Trust","title":"Gavin Towler on the positive impact of Aviation, Immigration and Education on humanity in the last 100 years ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2841,"description":"“We have to change how we live and have a societal consensus around that. And for that to happen, we've got to talk to people. So I spent a lot of my time talking to different audiences about sustainability”Today, we sit down with Gavin Towler, a leading scientist who has spearheaded the charge to make air travel sustainable through green aviation fuel. He is a passionate advocate for the need for experts to get out and talk to young people and to a diverse group of audiences about the challenges we face with our planet and about why it matters to actually do something about it, Throughout the episode, Gavin and our host, Prashant Raizada, discuss the global challenges of communicating the risks of climate change, the importance of involving young people in sustainability efforts, and the significant impact of education in fostering the next generation of problem-solvers. Key Moments00:00 Western view of global development in the 1970s.05:57 Problems solved by developing countries taking control.07:07 Joined Honeywell UOP to work on clean fuels.12:47 Options for jet fuel from solar power.14:58 Various lower-carbon options depend on location.17:37 Switching to electric, heat pump, cost analysis.21:08 Global warming affects everyone, the societal solution is needed.25:51 Many people lack knowledge about modern technologies.28:53 Educational system diversity and global progress.33:23 Critical thinking is crucial in the digital information age.35:04 Understanding data, contextualization, and relevant skills is crucial.39:42 Global consensus needed for faster climate change action.42:54 Climate change must be addressed urgently.47:21 Youth education and action are essential.48:08 Work on sustainability technologies raises living standards.Connect with Gavin TowerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-towler-5b15a644/Website: https://www.honeywell.com/us/en----Listen on: Apple Podcast:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/fYyjg3tc4bccBpcfDHBDoXXq06VrAdfzTacEKUVgL7o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ2NzA5LzE2OTkz/ODA1NzAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}