Bas Sudmeijer
Climate technology advocate | TED speaker on carbon capture solutions
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Bas Sudmeijer is a climate technology advocate who has brought critical environmental solutions to global audiences through his work at Irrational Labs and speaking engagements. He presented at TED 2020, where he explored how carbon capture networks could serve as a vital tool in addressing climate change, demonstrating his expertise in translating complex environmental technologies into actionable insights.
At Irrational Labs, Sudmeijer applies behavioral science principles to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges. His approach combines scientific rigor with practical implementation strategies, focusing on how human behavior and technology can work together to create meaningful environmental impact.
His TED talk highlighted the potential of carbon capture networks not just as a technological solution, but as part of a broader strategy for climate mitigation that considers both the technical and behavioral aspects of environmental change.
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How carbon capture networks could help curb climate change
What if we could build a global waste disposal service for carbon? In this forward-thinking talk, carbon capture advisor Bas Sudmeijer proposes building CO2 networks: partnerships between cities around the world that would share the cost and geological resources needed to trap emissions deep in the earth -- and give us a shot at stalling climate change.
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