Abstract: All forms of energy impact the environment, and
all forms have societal benefits. The dual challenge facing a
world of over 8 billion people, living in conditions that range
from extreme poverty to extreme wealth, is how to increase
human flourishing while protecting the environment.

Bio: Dr. Scott W. Tinker has traveled to over 60 countries on his
mission to bring industry, government, academia, and
nongovernmental organizations together to address the dual
challenge of energy access for human flourishing and
environmental protection. Dr. Tinker wears many hats,
including speaker, educator, researcher, professor,
filmmaker, author, TV and radio host, investor,
board member, and more.