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More power poles, more problems
Manage episode 401086568 series 3514697
Electric vehicles and renewable energy sources are in their boom era — and that means the need for electricity is higher than ever before. The construction of an expanded energy grid to meet that demand is going to require a lot of raw minerals, metals… and a surprising commodity: lumber. This week, we take a trip to the forests of the Southern Pine Belt where demand for big trees far outstrips the supply and find out what's being done to prevent a pole-ocalypse.
Featuring:
- Dr. Robert Bardon, Associate Dean for Extension and Professor at the College of Natural Resources at NC State University
- Ryan Dezember, Commodities Reporter at The Wall Street Journal
Links:
- Check out Ryan's reporting on rising demand for utility poles.
- You can find a transcript of the episode here.
Donate: The Broadside is made possible by contributions from listeners like you. Support WUNC-North Carolina Public Radio and this podcast by making a donation.
51 episodes
Manage episode 401086568 series 3514697
Electric vehicles and renewable energy sources are in their boom era — and that means the need for electricity is higher than ever before. The construction of an expanded energy grid to meet that demand is going to require a lot of raw minerals, metals… and a surprising commodity: lumber. This week, we take a trip to the forests of the Southern Pine Belt where demand for big trees far outstrips the supply and find out what's being done to prevent a pole-ocalypse.
Featuring:
- Dr. Robert Bardon, Associate Dean for Extension and Professor at the College of Natural Resources at NC State University
- Ryan Dezember, Commodities Reporter at The Wall Street Journal
Links:
- Check out Ryan's reporting on rising demand for utility poles.
- You can find a transcript of the episode here.
Donate: The Broadside is made possible by contributions from listeners like you. Support WUNC-North Carolina Public Radio and this podcast by making a donation.
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