A World Without Crude Oil | Henry K. | TEDxShrewsbury House School Youth

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Our global infrastructure is profoundly anchored to a finite, carbon-heavy resource. Shrewsbury House School pupil Henry K. tackles one of the most pressing environmental and economic imperatives of our time: our systemic reliance on crude oil. He examines the reality of energy independence, evaluating whether modern society can realistically maintain its integrity and function if the taps are turned off. This talk was recorded at the inaugural TEDxShrewsburyHouseSchoolYouth event held at Shrewsbury House School, Surbiton, UK, on Wednesday 10th June 2026. Centred on the theme of 'Innovation', this event served as a global showcase for "Ideas Worth Spreading", bridging professional insights from the St Paul’s School Group with the rigorous independent research of young scholars. The St Paul's School Group is a collaborative partnership of leading, not-for-profit schools united by a shared commitment to educational excellence; with Shrewsbury House School as a founding member, the Group

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