Environmental Impacts of Energy Use and Transportation

This lecture discusses the environmental impacts of energy use and transportation, focusing on the decomposition of CO2 emissions from various sources such as housing, cars, and aviation. The instructor presents examples of how population growth, economic activity, and technological choices influence CO2 emissions, highlighting the importance of energy efficiency and the shift towards renewable energy sources. The lecture emphasizes the challenges in offsetting the environmental impacts of increasing population and affluence, underscoring the need for sustainable practices to reduce CO2 emissions and stay within planetary boundaries.