How Solar Power Could Change Everything - Lee Buck | #69

About this episode

Lee Buck discusses the transformative potential of solar power and its implications for the future of the planet.

I don't think people fully understand how incredible solar power has gotten—and what it would mean for the future of our planet (and species) if we pursued an aggressive solar effort. Today's guest, Lee Buck, explains what solar futures might hold—and why we should be doing everything we can to bring them about. Support the show by checking out: ProtonVPN (gold-standard VPN—fast and safe. Click the link to get 55% off VPN Plus: $4.49/mo). ZBiotics (Decrease impact of hangovers. Code: JESSEDAMIANI for 10% off), MUD\WTR (43% off starter kits), 1Password (simplify your life and increase digital safety), Mission Farms CBD (healthy, effective CBD for relief, sleep, and wellbeing—25% off with email). I had the good fortune to meet Lee last summer in Maine while my partner was in residency at Reach Projects in Blue Hill. It’s a really lovely community of people up there, and Lee is an esteemed member, a great host, and grills a mean burger to boot—and we quickly bonded over both our commitment to climate-related work and our background in tech. Lee’s perspective on climate progress (or lack thereof) stems from his work as an investor and philanthropist, which gives him a unique view…

People in this episode

Host: Jesse Damiani

Guest: Lee Buck

Topics covered

• solar power
• climate change
• technology
• sustainability
• investment
• ClimateTech

Keywords

• solar power
• climate change
• sustainability
• ClimateTech
• investment
• technology

Sponsors

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