Michael E. Webber is the Josey centennial professor in energy resources at The University of Texas at Austin, as well as chief science and technology officer at ENGIE, a global energy company headquartered in Paris. “Power Trip: The Story of Energy,” his documentary television series, is available on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and local PBS stations.
The traditional power system is no longer adequate. And for many low-income countries, failing to prepare for extreme weather events could cause major humanitarian issues.
