While demand for energy continues to grow, it is difficult to achieve carbon neutrality.
In 2050, our electricity consumption should be 35% higher than today.
But to achieve carbon neutrality on the same date, it would have to be reduced by 40% on the contrary ... So in its latest report, the RTE electricity transmission network explores six different scenarios to reconcile the comfort of energy consumers and respect for the environment.
A challenge that is already taking place in the French presidential campaign and which also mobilizes citizens eager to find local solutions to a global climate crisis.
To talk about it, we met Philippe Eon, philosopher and specialist in energy issues.
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