“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 Moments
00:00 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 Tower
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-towler-5b15a644/
Website: https://www.honeywell.com/us/en
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Listen on:
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-youth-we-trust/id1715898301?uo=4
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nAx96DPBnhY33fQnl8F87
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Connect with Prashant:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashant-raizada/
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About In YOUth We Trust
In YOUth We Trust sits down with successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, educators, and others worldwide.
We spotlight how individuals & organizations are shaping a better world, directly or indirectly, for the coming generations by focusing on sustainability, equity, education, and more to empower young people to create the future they deserve.
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About Lumi.Network
Lumi is building the world's first AI-augmented platform where 10-25-year-olds undertake Quests to build entrepreneurship, design thinking & AI skills while collaboratively developing tech-enabled solutions to the world's biggest problems (based on UN SDGs). The Quests culminate in a unique Digital Skills Passport accredited by a Stanford University-affiliated institution.
Working in teams from around the world, Luminaries learn skills in coding, design, and entrepreneurship. Supported by weekly expert sessions, they put these skills into practice to develop their original apps and solutions with tremendous potential to create real-world impact.
Young people see solutions, not problems. Lumi is their chance to combine their natural curiosity with the opportunity to make a real difference.
Learn more: https://www.lumi.network/
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About Your Host, Prashant Raizada
“I am an experienced entrepreneur & CEO whose career highlights include being part of the founding team of a unicorn (Infosys BPO- $2bn exit), Founder & CEO of Macmillan Publishers' flagship digital education venture-EnglishUp, which became Brazil's 3rd largest online English learning co.), working at McKinsey & Co. and having tried and failed (or learned) multiple times but starting back again...
I have operated in/engaged with most major global markets, continue advising companies across sectors on digital strategy/innovation, and mentor several start-ups and charities globally. I have dedicated the last 11 years to solving problems in all forms of education globally, and I am most excited about my latest venture, Lumi.Network, which is giving young minds globally an opportunity to learn about and collaborate to solve some of humanity's greatest challenges.
Since 2017, I also started my journey of inner transformation by becoming a part of the Self-Realisation Fellowship, a remarkable 100+ year institution started by Paramhansa Yogananda. Integrating yoga and meditation in my life has allowed me to become a better leader and person in all walks of life.”
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Podcast Produced by Old Soul: https://aoldsoul.com/
