The Climate Transition Podcast
The Climate Transition Podcast
We all know the world of energy and natural resources is changing fast. People are demanding action on the climate crisis. Businesses and politicians are throwing their weight behind the energy transition. And technology is reshaping the world as we know it. But we must ensure the result doesn’t become too complex and too confusing. That’s where The Climate Transition Podcast comes in. In this…Social links:
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How do we get to Jet Zero?
Aviation was one of the industries hit hardest by Covid-19, but the pandemic has done little damage to the industry’s long-term prospects: the International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted in 2021 that air travel will be back at pre-pandemic levels by the middle of this decade. If the av…
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How can we finance a storage revolution?
Energy storage is at an inflection point. The growth of renewables means that the need for grid operators to manage intermittency has never been higher. As a result, installed battery capacity needs to rise from 17GW at the end of 2020 to almost 600GW by 2030, according to the International Energy …
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Can renewables investors become smart energy traders?
The growth of renewables in the global energy mix is forcing renewables operators to get smart about their trading strategies, so they can thrive in a competitive market. In this episode, we discuss how these firms can adapt to changes such as the move to shorter power purchase agreements; the emer…
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Can we decarbonise international shipping by 2050?
International shipping enables around 80%-90% of global trade and accounts for around 70% of carbon emissions from shipping globally. If the world is to achieve global net zero emissions by 2050, we need to decarbonise the maritime shipping sector with a combination of low-carbon fuels and energy e…
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What will it take to decarbonise heat?
Decarbonising heat is one of the biggest challenges for countries and companies to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Heating for buildings and industrial processes is a major contributor to climate change globally, but is also very difficult to abate. In this episode, we talk to Greencoat Capital…
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What is the potential of green hydrogen as a clean and renewable energy source?
Andreas Gunst and Lee Beck of Clean Air Task Force discuss the potential of green hydrogen as a clean and renewable energy source.
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How can we ensure emerging markets aren't left behind?
We all know that climate change is a global challenge. Tackling it requires a global transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources and developing countries will play a pivotal role. In this episode of The Climate Transition podcast, Natasha Luther-Jones is joined by Rael McNally from Blac…
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Will oil giants supercharge the transition?
Oil giants have responded to Covid-19 by setting out ‘green recovery’ plans that could massively increase their investments in renewables. How will we see these companies change? How will this affect investment in renewables? In this episode, Katherine Peachey from Norwegian giant Equinor joins Nat…
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What should we expect from COP26?
The UK will be in the spotlight later this year as Glasgow hosts COP26 negotiations. In this episode, we’re joined by Ambassador P. Michael McKinley as we look ahead to COP26 and the best that businesses can hope for. Will this mark a step change in the energy transition? Are we putting too much fa…
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Does energy need a digital transformation too?
Digital technology is already changing the power sector. From decentralised renewables and energy storage to asset management and merchant power price risk, digital systems are key enablers for the energy transition. But does the energy sector have the digital infrastructure it needs to make the e…
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