The People Climate Activists Leave Behind | Robert Bryce

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In his ARC 2025 keynote, energy expert Robert Bryce delivered a powerful talk on the critical role of electricity in human potential and development. He shared a life-changing conversation from rural India that highlights the devastating impact of energy poverty, especially on women and girls. Bryce critiques global institutions and environmental activism that hinder energy access in the world’s poorest regions. His message is clear: embrace energy humanism—more energy means a better future for all. __ Purchase your copy of our new book, The Best of Our Inheritance. https://www.arc-conference.com/store/p/the-best-of-our-inheritance-arc-research?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=inheritance_book With the return of the ARC Conference this February, we are launching our first book — a work that encapsulates the values and ideas that shape ARC’s mission. The Best of Our Inheritance brings together fifteen of the sharpest minds of our time to make a bold case for remembering the values of our civilisation. From Barry Straussʼ account of the Classical Tradition, Ayaan Hirsi Aliʼs personal reflections on the values of the West and its Christian roots to Nigel Biggarʼs chapter on human dignity and Joseph Laconte’s call to the artists, reading this book will give you a tangible vision for civilisational renewal. __ Robert Bryce is an author, journalist, and filmmaker, who writes about energy, power, innovation, and politics. He has authored six books on energy and innovation, including most recently, A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations. He is also the co-producer of the docuseries, Juice: Power, Politics & The Grid. __ 00:00 - A Life-Changing Conversation on Energy 01:01 - How Electricity Transformed a Village 02:10 - The Reality of Energy Poverty 03:07 - How Electricity Empowers Women 04:24 - The Deadly Cost of Energy Poverty 05:42 - The Influence of Anti-Energy Activism 07:48 - Global Institutions and Energy Policy 09:32 - Embracing Energy Humanism __ Go deeper with ARC Research. Read reports, articles, and academic papers underneath our talks - all pointed towards advancing education, promoting research, and developing ideas about the keys to human flourishing and prosperity. https://www.arc-conference.com/research-papers If you would like to support ARC’s mission financially, firstly - thank you so much for trusting us with your resources. And secondly, find out how here: https://www.arc-conference.com/donate If you have any questions for us, or would like to partner with us, contact us here: [email protected]