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Podcast: NTNU Energy Transition Podcast
Episode: #30 Is Funding Technology Enough? Social Sciences and Humanities in the Energy Transition (with Prof. Chris Foulds)
Description: Technologies are often spotlighted when examining different energy transition pathways. However, how we use and produce technology and energy plays a significant role. Profound changes are needed to avoid dangerous climate change, and can only be achieved through public support for relevant policies. Therefore, implementing energy policies requires knowledge of citizens' lifestyles and behaviors. That's where Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) steps in.
To teach us more about the importance of SSH in the energy transition, our guest this week is Chris Foulds, Professor at Anglia Ruskin University. Chris has been part of coordinating the energy-SSH platforms...