With wars raging and supply chains blocked, we’re in an era of geopolitical chaos. This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi talks with Gerald Butts, chairman of the political risk consultancy Eurasia Group and former chief of staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. They discuss how investors and companies are responding to the energy shock, where the green transition might falter and who will emerge winners a decade from now. 

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With wars raging and supply chains blocked, we&rsquo;re in an era of geopolitical chaos. This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi talks with Gerald Butts, chairman of the political risk consultancy Eurasia Group and former chief of staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. They discuss how investors and companies are responding to the energy shock, where the green transition might falter and who will emerge winners a decade from now.&nbsp;
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>.

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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Electrons will be central to the next era of geopolitical stability

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Hosts Tracy Allowayand Joe Weisenthal speak with Justin Mankin, professor of geography at Dartmouth College and director of the Climate Modelling and Impacts Group, about the enormous impacts El Niño could have on the global economy. This episode was originally recorded in August, but with El Niño already roiling industries and continuing to strengthen, it feels as relevant as ever. If you'd like to read the latest news on El Niño, check out this article from Bloomberg Green’s Eric Roston.

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Zero is on a break this week, so we&rsquo;re bringing you an episode from Bloomberg's <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/oddlots">Odd Lots</a> podcast.
Hosts Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal speak with Justin Mankin, professor of geography at Dartmouth College and director of the Climate Modelling and Impacts Group, about the enormous impacts El Ni&ntilde;o could have on the global economy. This episode was originally recorded in August, but with El Ni&ntilde;o already roiling industries and continuing to strengthen, it feels as relevant as ever. If you'd like to read the latest news on El Ni&ntilde;o, check out <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-08/this-year-s-el-nino-is-set-to-be-the-most-intense-ever-recorded?srnd=undefined">this article</a> from Bloomberg Green&rsquo;s Eric Roston.
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A historic El Niño is coming that could cost the world trillions: Odd Lots

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Zero is on a break this week, so we’re bringing you an episode from the Bloomberg Australia podcast. A shipyard in Tasmania has delivered the world’s largest electric ship, a 130-metre ferry powered by more than 250 tons of batteries. Host Rebecca Jones talks to David Stringer, Asia Managing Editor for Bloomberg Green and ESG, who toured the vessel and met veteran shipbuilder Robert Clifford. They explore what Tasmania’s maritime innovation could mean for an industry under pressure to cut emissions.

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Zero is on a break this week, so we&rsquo;re bringing you an episode from the <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/podcasts/series/bloomberg-australia">Bloomberg Australia</a> podcast. A shipyard in Tasmania has delivered the world&rsquo;s largest electric ship, a 130-metre ferry powered by more than 250 tons of batteries. Host Rebecca Jones talks to David Stringer, Asia Managing Editor for Bloomberg Green and ESG, who toured the vessel and met veteran shipbuilder Robert Clifford. They explore what Tasmania&rsquo;s maritime innovation could mean for an industry under pressure to cut emissions.
Vote for Zero in the Signal Podcast Awards:
We&rsquo;re excited to announce that Zero has been selected as a finalist for the Signal Podcast Awards in the Sustainability &amp; Environment category. Now we need your vote to help us win. Vote for Zero at <a href="https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/sustainability-environment">https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/sustainability-environment</a>. Thank you.
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Tasmania’s electric shipping bet: Bloomberg Australia

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China is a hotbed of innovation, filling nearly half of the world’s new patents every year. Much of that work is in the world of clean tech and a whole ecosystem is growing to help make these breakthroughs commercial. This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi is joined by Tonny Xie, chairman of Bluetech Clean Air Alliance, a China-based nonprofit organization that’s helping to grow the next era of climate startups. 

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Bluetech Clean Air Alliance website
Zero: Inside China’s $7 Trillion Green Finance Market 

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

China is a hotbed of innovation, filling nearly half of the world&rsquo;s new patents every year. Much of that work is in the world of clean tech and a whole ecosystem is growing to help make these breakthroughs commercial. This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi is joined by Tonny Xie, chairman of Bluetech Clean Air Alliance, a China-based nonprofit organization that&rsquo;s helping to grow the next era of climate startups.&nbsp;
Read more:&nbsp;
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<li>Bluetech Clean Air Alliance <a href="https://en.cleanairchina.org">website</a></li>
<li>Zero: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2026-09-16/zero-inside-china-s-7-trillion-green-finance-market-podcast">Inside China&rsquo;s $7 Trillion Green Finance Market&nbsp;</a></li>
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Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd. Special thanks to Lili Pike, Sommer Saadi and Alyssa McDonald. 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>.

Inside the little-known world of China's clean tech startups

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Electrons will be central to the next era of geopolitical stability

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