As the war with Iran drags out and oil prices remain turbulent, it raises the question of whether — and how — prolonged conflict in the Middle East might impact global fossil fuel dependence and the future of renewable energy.

This week on Big Take podcast, Bloomberg reporter Todd Woody and Zero podcast host Akshat Rathi join Sarah Holder to discuss early signs that the high cost of oil is reigniting consumer interest in electronic vehicles and other clean energy technologies, and how companies and countries are beginning to respond. 

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Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Julia Press; Reported by Todd Woody and Akshat Rathi; Edited by Tracey Samuelson. Fact-checking by Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.
Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

As the war with Iran drags out and oil prices remain turbulent, it raises the question of whether &mdash; and how &mdash; prolonged conflict in the Middle East might impact global fossil fuel dependence and the future of renewable energy.
This week on Big Take podcast, Bloomberg reporter Todd Woody and Zero podcast host Akshat Rathi join Sarah Holder to discuss early signs that the high cost of oil is reigniting consumer interest in electronic vehicles and other clean energy technologies, and how companies and countries are beginning to respond.&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-14/iran-war-reignites-ev-interest-in-us-markets?srnd=undefined&amp;sref=jjXJRDFv">Surging Gas Prices Reignite EV Interest</a></li>
<li><a href="https://swap.fm/l/Mgn13rogHyma2xLSIq7M">What a $100-Per-Barrel Oil Spike Does to the Global Economy</a></li>
<li>Zero Podcast: <a href="https://swap.fm/l/fbyVpAMyW2vNlnWfvKXa">War with Iran is a nightmare for oil and gas. What does it mean for clean energy?</a></li>
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Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Julia Press; Reported by Todd Woody and Akshat Rathi; Edited by Tracey Samuelson.&nbsp;Fact-checking by Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Alex Sugiura. Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

Zero is about the tactics and technologies taking us to a world of zero emissions. Each week Bloomberg’s award-winning reporter Akshat Rathi talks to the people tackling climate change – a venture capitalist hunting for the best cleantech investment, scientists starting companies, politicians who have successfully created climate laws, and CEOs who have completely transformed their businesses. The road to zero emissions has many paths and everyone’s got an opinion about the best route. Listen in.

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Big Take: The energy crisis is speeding up clean tech adoption worldwide

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The common narrative is that the US renewables industry is struggling. But that’s not the case for the whole sector. This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi talks with Kevin Smith, chief executive officer of Cypress Creek Energy, which recently secured $3.5 billion in financing to build one of the biggest solar and battery projects in the US. Even as the current American administration dismantles clean-energy policies, Smith sees a bright future for solar and batteries.

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Biggest US Wind Project Nears Completion With SunZia Wind Farm in New Mexico - Bloomberg
Trump Erases Another $765 Million in Offshore Wind Leases - Bloomberg

Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd. Special thanks to Sommer Saadi, Mohsis Andam, Sharon Chen and Laura Millan. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.

The common narrative is that the US renewables industry is struggling. But that&rsquo;s not the case for the whole sector. This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi talks with Kevin Smith, chief executive officer of Cypress Creek Energy, which recently secured $3.5 billion in financing to build one of the biggest solar and battery projects in the US. Even as the current American administration dismantles clean-energy policies, Smith sees a bright future for solar and batteries.
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-11/big-us-solar-and-battery-project-lines-up-3-5-billion-financing">Big US Solar and Battery Project Lines Up $3.5 Billion Financing - Bloomberg</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-19/biggest-us-wind-project-is-due-to-come-online-next-month">Biggest US Wind Project Nears Completion With SunZia Wind Farm in New Mexico - Bloomberg</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-17/trump-to-pay-invenergy-to-cancel-offshore-wind-power-leases">Trump Erases Another $765 Million in Offshore Wind Leases - Bloomberg</a></li>
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Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd. Special thanks to Sommer Saadi, Mohsis Andam, Sharon Chen and Laura Millan. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/green">https://www.bloomberg.com/green</a>.

Solar and batteries are thriving — even in Trump’s America

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The key to tackling climate change is moving away from burning fossil fuels to using renewable energy. But in his book More and More and More, French historian Jean-Baptiste Fressoz argues that the world has never actually managed a successful energy transition before and current plans are unrealistic. Many have taken his writing to mean that stopping global warming is impossible, however, he tells Akshat Rathi this week on Zero, his view is actually quite different.

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Jean-Baptiste’s book, More and More and More: https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/306358/jean-baptiste-fressoz

Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd. Special thanks to Sommer Saadi, Mohsis Andam, Sharon Chen and Laura Millan. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.

The key to tackling climate change is moving away from burning fossil fuels to using renewable energy. But in his book More and More and More, French historian Jean-Baptiste Fressoz argues that the world has never actually managed a successful energy transition before and current plans are unrealistic. Many have taken his writing to mean that stopping global warming is impossible, however, he tells Akshat Rathi this week on Zero, his view is actually quite different.
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<li aria-level="1">Jean-Baptiste&rsquo;s book, More and More and More: <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/306358/jean-baptiste-fressoz">https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/306358/jean-baptiste-fressoz</a></li>
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Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd. Special thanks to Sommer Saadi, Mohsis Andam, Sharon Chen and Laura Millan. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/green">https://www.bloomberg.com/green</a>.

The energy transition debate we need to have

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Ben & Jerry’s isn’t just known for ice cream, but also its support for social causes. With over $1 billion in sales last year, it’s an asset for its owner Magnum. So why has one of its founders quit, and the other launched a campaign to make Ben & Jerry's independent? Bloomberg’s Akshat Rathi sits down with co-founder Ben Cohen to ask about the Free Ben & Jerry’s campaign, why businesses should pursue social causes, and the future of ice cream on a warming planet.

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The Free Ben & Jerry’s campaign website: https://freebenandjerrys.com/
Watch this video on YouTube 

Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd. Special thanks to Sommer Saadi, Mohsis Andam, Sharon Chen and Laura Millan. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.

Ben &amp; Jerry&rsquo;s isn&rsquo;t just known for ice cream, but also its support for social causes. With over $1 billion in sales last year, it&rsquo;s an asset for its owner Magnum. So why has one of its founders quit, and the other launched a campaign to make Ben &amp; Jerry's independent? Bloomberg&rsquo;s Akshat Rathi sits down with co-founder Ben Cohen to ask about the Free Ben &amp; Jerry&rsquo;s campaign, why businesses should pursue social causes, and the future of ice cream on a warming planet.
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<li aria-level="1">The Free Ben &amp; Jerry&rsquo;s campaign website: <a href="https://freebenandjerrys.com/">https://freebenandjerrys.com/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch this video on <a href="https://youtu.be/miHnJrXf_1Q">YouTube</a>&nbsp;</li>
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Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd. Special thanks to Sommer Saadi, Mohsis Andam, Sharon Chen and Laura Millan. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/green">https://www.bloomberg.com/green</a>.

Ice cream fight: Can companies have a social conscience in 2026?

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