Dr. Steven Chu, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor at Stanford University, discusses climate change, new pathways to renewable energy, and the challenges the country faces.

Previously, Dr. Chu served as the 12th U.S. Secretary of Energy under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2013. As the longest-serving Energy Secretary, he launched key initiatives like ARPA-E, Energy Innovation Hubs, and Clean Energy Ministerial meetings.

This discussion is part of the annual Conradin von Gugelberg Memorial Lecture on the Environment, hosted by the Stanford Center for Social Innovation. Established by the Stanford MBA Class of 1987, the lecture honors their classmate's commitment to preserving Earth's resources.