Episode 43: Ernest Moniz

Straight Talk with Hank Paulson

Hank welcomes Ernest Moniz (13th US Secretary of Energy and President and CEO of Energy Futures Initiative) to Straight Talk to discuss the intersection of energy, climate, science, and policy. Moniz shares insights on mentorship and STEM education, what it takes to succeed in Washington, how carbon capture can help the world reach net zero emissions, nuclear energy’s potential, serving as a key architect of the Paris Agreement, the upcoming Glasgow climate summit, and his case for climate optimism. Ernest Moniz: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58ec123cb3db2bd94e057628/t/5f440228ca6f072097c9c604/1598292521088/Moniz+Bio+-+August+2020.pdf Energy Futures Initiative: https://energyfuturesinitiative.org/