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How will we get to net zero? Meet the entrepreneurs leading the charge into the new industrial revolution. Empires will crumble. Fortunes will be made.
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Co-hosted by Aecon’s sustainability leaders, Road to Net-Zero explores Aecon's journey toward achieving carbon neutrality and their leadership in embracing sustainable construction practices.
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We need to achieve net-zero emissions by mid-century to avoid catastrophic climate change, and business plays a big part in meeting this goal. Join 100% Renewables’ Co-CEO Barbara Albert as she interviews senior decision-makers from organizations leading the way on climate action. If you want to hear best practice stories of how other businesses drive net profit with zero emissions, this show is for you.
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Listen to inspiring speakers from all over the world to help cut emissions and do better business. Sumit speaks to people who are working in #ESG, #netzero, #sustainability, #science and #education, all showing anyone can make a difference to fight #climatechange.
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Interviews with the leaders, practitioners, and change-makers in the global Passive House movement. A production of Passive House Accelerator.
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Climate action on your doorstep. Dr Rebecca Ford, Professor Matt Hannon, and Dr Fraser Stewart are your trusted guides to smart local energy and a zero carbon future. Find us at www.localzeropod.com
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Zero Ambitions is a podcast about sustainability and the built environment. There is no single solution to fixing the built environment, so we're talking our way through as much of it as we can. We find interesting guests who know what they're talking about and speak with them about sustainability, good practice, and how to make a difference because the challenges are massive and the problems complex. You can also find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/91573716. Hosted by Jeff ...
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Energy Transition Today, previously known as the Joint Venture Podcast, covers all aspects of the Energy Transition. From up-to-date information on the latest deals in the market to probing analysis of policy, technology, and financial trends. We bring you insightful interviews with key market players alongside the frank opinions of our market experts.
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The Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, helps you stay ahead in a fast-changing industry. We talk to the people making the clean energy transition happen. Subscribe, so you never miss out.
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Your weekly fix of everything economics. Hosted by James Meadway.
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The story of our environment may well be the most important story this century. We focus on issues facing people and the planet. Leading environmentalists, organizations, activists, and conservationists discuss meaningful ways to create a better and more sustainable future. Participants include EARTHDAY.ORG, Greenpeace, UNESCO World Heritage Centre, PETA, European Environment Agency, Peter Singer, 350.org, UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development, Ci ...
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The Responsible Investor Podcast delves into the latest developments and debates in sustainable investment. Hear our award-winning journalists and influential industry guests share their insights on topics such as net-zero, transition finance, biodiversity and nature, regulation, and ESG data and disclosure.
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Learn more about energy, resource, waste and water efficiency as well as engage on low carbon, environmental and green sustainability initiatives. A podcast delivered by the Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme in association with BEAS.
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Travel makes the world a smaller and better place. Aviation has bounced back. However, as we experience climate change, we worry about our environmental impact. Sustainability in The Air, the world’s first podcast dedicated to sustainable aviation. Every week, Shashank Nigam, the CEO of SimpliFlying, talks to Airline, airport, travel and technology executives to help make sense of the Wild-West scenario. Our mission is to show the many paths to net zero, for an industry that is one of the ha ...
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Examining the strategies and deployments around decarbonisation in hard to abate sectors, we speak with CEOs, heads of corporate strategy, CTOs, Innovation/R&D, project directors & heads of carbon management from around the world. Hosted by Alex Cameron of the Decarbonization Leaders Network and Decarb Connect & produced by Janno Media.
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Informal chats around the big discussions of net zero, sustainability, renewable energy and the climate crisis.
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Learn about groundbreaking new research, commentary and policy ideas from the world's leading economists. Presented by Tim Phillips.
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Sue Nelson and Alice Hope explore the numbers behind nature and pick apart the jargon and misinformation surrounding climate, the environment and biodiversity. Each month, they start with a number and investigate what it really means. From net zero to hedgerows, worms to water, Sue and Alice aren’t afraid to get their feet muddy in the quest for facts. Producer: Rachael Buchanan A Boffin Media production for the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
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Electric Evolution is about the journey to a more sustainable future so we can all do our bit to achieve net zero. Liz Allan will be discussing a variety of topics with experts in their field in order to educate and increase our knowledge of clean and renewable energy, electric vehicles, and the electric vehicle infrastructure. There is so much overwhelming information currently out there and so much to learn. This podcast aims to help people make more informed decisions.
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Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future
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CarbonSmart is a provocative daisy-chain conversation where the guests ask the questions. Join sustainability leader, greyhound rescuer, and CEO of carbon recycling company LanzaTech, Jennifer Holmgren, as she sits down with friends, shares questions from her previous guests and sparks conversations around the state of our planet, innovation, social justice, and how policy and industry can bend the carbon curve.
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A podcast dedicated to cleantech and the global path to net zero through innovation, capital, collaboration and strategy.
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In ERM's podcast, host Mark Lee - Director of The Sustainability Institute by ERM - speaks with some of the most innovative and boundary-pushing minds in the field examining the connections necessary to make sustainable business a reality - across sectors and systems, and up and down organizations. Topics cover the breadth of the sustainability agenda, including net zero, nature positive, biodiversity, equity, resources and frameworks, and more.
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Transitioning to a net zero emissions economy is crucial to mitigating the worst effects of climate change. But to truly make a difference, we must actively decrease CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere through net-negative emissions.
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Join us on our journey as we learn about Energy Advising and Net Zero Homes! We want to be able to share what we learn as we take the plunge into environmentally friendly building structures, and do our part to build a better standard for the planet!
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Exploring the biggest challenges in today's business world, we bring the best of academic research and industry together in each episode. From the challenges of reaching net zero to the future of the office, we bring you up to date with the latest research and cutting edge insights from the CEOs and executives of the leading companies. We reveal how academic research can be used in the real world.
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Bringing you the news from the worldwide nuclear energy sector, interviews with key players and easy-to-follow guides to the nuclear essentials each month. The World Nuclear News team has been reporting about nuclear power since 2007 at: https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/ WNN is supported by the World Nuclear Association and draws on its global network of contacts across the industry, academia and international agencies.
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Brookfield Perspectives is a podcast from Brookfield, one of the world’s largest alternative asset managers. Here, we explore how Brookfield invests in the backbone of the global economy—the things you rely on every day that you may not even think about, like wind turbines, water treatment facilities, telecom towers and office buildings. In our first season, we explore our decades-long commitment to renewable energy, and how we’re investing through the world’s largest private fund dedicated ...
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How can government in the UK recover from a more than half a decade of political chaos and confusion? What can be done to solve some of the most complex policy challenges in living memory? And which battlegrounds will define the fast-approaching – and critical – general election? Featuring some of the world's most innovative public figures, politicians, opinion-formers and academics, the IfG EVENTS podcast brings you the very best of the Institute for Government's agenda-shaping speeches, in ...
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Dive into Climate Confident, the beacon of hope in your podcast library, illuminating the path to a cooler planet. With new episodes awakening every Wednesday at 7 AM CET, join visionary host Tom Raftery on an enlightening journey through the world of climate innovation and triumph. Climate Confident (formerly Climate 21) stands as your premier destination for uncovering the most impactful strategies and stories of emission reduction and environmental rejuvenation. Each week, Tom engages wit ...
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A six-episode series by NRG and Smart Energy Decisions featuring conversations with energy experts and businesses who have committed to net-zero carbon emissions. Throughout the series, host John Failla will interview industry experts and share actionable energy measures your business can implement and carbon reduction success stories to help you on your race to net zero. If you’re interested in taking a deeper dive into the topics discussed and learn more about where your peers are on their ...
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Across the UK, local authorities are declaring a climate emergency, seeking to lead action at a local level to reduce carbon emissions, increase biodiversity, transition to net zero and ultimately improve the quality of life of their residents and the local environment. In this podcast series from UCL and the Local Government Association (LGA), researchers and policy professionals from councils across England share their reflections on working together on the Net Zero Innovation Programme - ...
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Hard-headed economic analysis applied to important economic, social, and environmental issues.
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"Net Zero: What’s innovation got to do with it?" is a limited podcast series which includes interviews with experts – from scientists to business leaders – about the role of a critical ingredient in tackling the climate crisis: innovation. In each episode, hosts Simon Retallack and Nina Foster from the Carbon Trust’s Net Zero Intelligence Unit quiz guests about how they’ve deployed innovation to drive urgent change. The series will explore how innovation has unlocked other urgent global prob ...
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Bringing you the latest and greatest information on residential and commercial construction building methods, net zero, passive house, step code, new tools, code compliance and more!
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Energy vs Climate is a live, interactive webinar and podcast where energy experts David Keith, Sara Hastings-Simon and Ed Whittingham break down the trade-offs and hard truths of the energy transition in Alberta, Canada, and beyond. ___ www.energyvsclimate.com Twitter/X | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn
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What are the climate stories that really matter? What breakthrough innovations and ambitious business initiatives could genuinely accelerate the transition to a net-zero, circular economy? And who’ll take home the coveted Big Fat Sustainability Uncovered Quiz of the Year trophy? Join the edie team for this long-running show which makes the big climate issues bite-sized. Sustainability Uncovered, hosted in association with Lloyds Bank, uncovers some of most inspiring and insightful sustainabi ...
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Gresham College has been providing free public lectures since 1597, making us London's oldest higher education institution. This podcast offers our recorded lectures that are free to access from the Gresham College website, or our YouTube channel.
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Innovation Zero exists to accelerate meaningful action towards a low-carbon economy and society, and our mission is to build and connect a global network of innovators, funders, businesses and policymakers. Hear from the thought leaders and pioneers that took to the stage at Innovation Zero 2023 to deepen your knowledge in the transformation to a low-carbon economy. You can find recorded versions of these sessions here: https://www.innovationzero.com/content-centre We will return to Olympia ...
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Xoserve Decarb Discussions is a dedicated podcast exploring the road to net zero for the gas industry. We’ll be talking to sector experts to examine some of the most pertinent issues when it comes to decarbonising gas - and what it means for those of us involved. We’ll also be bringing you inspiring stories from across the industry on our quest to reach net zero.
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Dr Karl’s a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it’s never too late for a happy childhood. https://drkarl.com/
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This is the behind-the-scenes audio diary of our journey to take our business to better than net zero carbon emissions. Who are we? The business is eCommerce MasterPlan - we run podcasts (eCommerce MasterPlan and Keep Optimising) and virtual summits. The host is Chloe Thomas, founder of eCommerce MasterPlan and eCommerce Marketing specialist. This show is a little rougher around the edges than our main shows! We will be sharing how we make eCommerce MasterPlan a NetZero business, and then ta ...
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The electricity grid is at the centre of the energy transition, and our journey to net zero by 2050. This podcast from eSmart Networks is your guide to how the grid will support the biggest shift in energy usage since the 1950’s – join us for an exciting ride! Visit us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/esmart-networks, find our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm1xJpPsmcC2zrqg-6Qn-XQ
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Welcome to Collabor8 – Transitioning to Net Zero. A podcast brought to you by the Engineering Construction Training Board (ECITB). The UK’s energy systems and global energy technology is advancing rapidly. Industry is working to achieve net zero and create a more sustainable future in the industrial clusters. But how can industry harness these developments and what are the challenges? This is where ECITB’s Collabor8 podcast can help. The ECITB aims to develop a trusted net zero information h ...
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A podcast examining ways farmers are managing their agricultural transition – working to secure a more sustainable future for their farm business.
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To address climate crisis, we have to pursue an energy system based on renewable energy and other low carbon technology. Through reasonable discussions with a variety of researchers from institutes and think tanks, this podcast informs curious minds of poliy debate on sustainable energy transition and global climate governance. The podcast is now being updated for its second season. The first season was called the REEI Energy and Climate Podcast.
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Recordings of live Resolution Foundation events discussing our latest research and hosting policy debates on improving the living standards of low-to-middle income families.
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In Season 3 of The Clean Energy Revolution, Laura Young and Dr. Carolyn Kissane explore the people, policies and projects that are leading the transition to clean energy. How can infrastructure around the world be upgraded to keep up with energy demand? What needs to happen to triple global renewable energy generation? Where and how will AI be best deployed? Delving into these questions and more are Laura Young, aka Less Waste Laura - an award-winning climate activist, environmental scientis ...
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How do we achieve our ambitious targets for sustainability? PGS introduced a sustainability network, recruited 40 volunteers, and selected experienced leaders to lead deep dives into strategic areas, to enable our net-zero ambitions. In this podcast series, we’ll explore what was done in the deep dives, share success stories and learnings.
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How Do Utopian Visions Shape Our Reality & Future? - Highlights - S. D. CHROSTOWSKA
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“I think that we should not be under any illusion that we can return to some pristine Earth. We have to do the best we can with the Earth that we have inherited for our generation and for those of our children, but we should not, therefore, say, well, it's all lost. Species are becoming extinct as never before. We should not become pessimists becau…
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The Break Down: Net Zero Militarism w/ Khem Rogaly
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If you listen to this podcast, chances are you’ve heard of the global target of “net zero emissions” by 2050. You’ve probably also heard about how off track we are from meeting it. But what if I told you we’re even more off track than you might think, because thanks to some effective lobbying, governments don’t have to count the emissions from thei…
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Net zeroing in on investment: Can the Government deliver a fair transition?
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The new Labour Government says it wants clean energy – and wider action on climate change – at the heart of its new economic strategy, pledging to go further and faster on decarbonising electricity, insulating homes, and shifting to electric vehicles than plans in the previous parliament. These changes will facilitate economic growth and climate re…
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Net zero neighbourhoods and financing change, with Cat Magill (Living Places)
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Something-like twelve months on from inception we thought we'd catch up with what's happening at Living Places, the multi-disciplinary, impact-focused consultancy co-founded by this week's guest Cat Magill. Where last year Rufus Grantham came on the podcast to tell us all about the organisation he was in the midst of founding, this year Cat joined …
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Episode 21: Green Horizons: Scenic World's Journey to Carbon Neutrality
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Send us a Text Message. “It is about understanding the low-hanging fruit and working on that. You don't have to change everything overnight. Yes, to do something like going carbon neutral, you have to be able to commit to buying offsets and not every business has that ability. So, the aim is to reduce your emissions first so that you have to buy le…
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20: Green health horizons: Pathways to net zero
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In this episode, we dive into the critical topic of achieving net zero in healthcare, featuring insightful conversations with experts in the field. This episode is part of our Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme’s third workshop. Podcast Overview: This episode explores the innovative strategies and partnerships that are driving the healthcare sector…
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Achieving Net Zero: Inside Sustainable Design with HED’s Daniel Jaconetti
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Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I chat with Daniel Jaconetti, the National Sustainable Design Leader at HED. Daniel delves into his journey from New York to becoming the corporate sustainable design leader at HED. We discuss the importance and practices of integrated design, the future of sustainable architecture…
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S7 Ep32: Will tax or finance get us to net zero?
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If we’re going to get to net zero in time, economists argue that carbon taxation alone is the best policy. But less than a quarter of emissions are subject to any carbon pricing. And even then, the price of carbon is far too low. So how much climate finance will it take to fill that gap to get us to a socially optimal solution? Lasse Heje Pedersen …
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The cost of NOT doing net zero with Energy UK's Director of Strategic Communications Juliette Sanders, AKA Killah Jules
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On this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we chat with Juliette Sanders, AKA Killah Jules, Director of Strategic Communications at Energy UK. Energy UK is the trade body that represents the energy industry across the United Kingdom. We'll delve into all things energy, infrastructure, and low carbon technologies, including the repercu…
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Nuclear free Net Zero with Dr Rosie Barnes (390)
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Under current net zero plans, local renewables should directly supply 75% of our energy needs. What about the remainder? Dr Karl consults an engineer on why atomic reactors are a very poor choice for Australian conditions. Dr Barnes drkarl.com
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Episode 19: Reinventing Concrete: The Power of Carbon Upcycling
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Cement and concrete are the source of 8% of global CO2 emissions and growing. Tune into the latest episode of Road to Net-Zero, where we speak with Apoorv Sinha, CEO of Carbon Upcycling, about the process, benefits and future potential of carbon upcycled concrete and discover how it's revolutionizing the construction industry.…
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Episode 20: Cleantech ventures, low-carbon cement and credible net-zero transition plans
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The latest episode of edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast delivers up three new and exclusive interviews on the net-zero transition, plus Matt and Sarah provide a temperature check on the green policy pledges being made ahead of the UK general election.Our interviewees are: Alice Melvin, Lloyds Bank Corporate & InstitutionalIan Riley, World Cem…
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Net zero's pinch point: Will investors fall at the first hurdle?
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Hundreds of financial institutions with more than $100 trillion in capital have signed up to reach net zero by 2050 or earlier, and many investors have committed to 2025 interim targets. In this inaugural episode of The Responsible Investor Podcast, Elza Holmstedt Pell and Paul Verney bring you insights from conversations with investors about how l…
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Big Zero Briefing: Emissions are admissions
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Net Zero will be better for our health. That's why it matters so much, says Wendy Cheeseman, who heads up sustainability at Oxfordshire University Hospitals NHS Trust. Wendy who will be speaking next week at the Big Zero Show, explained why the NHS is so concerned about its own emissions and wider carbon, as she says it is a real marker for health.…
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Embedding AI to dramatically improve the co2 output and energy spend of data centres and other energy-intensive sectors
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If you’re exploring using AI to reduce energy spend and co2 output, or are investing in this space, listen in to Alex’s conversation with Clifford Federspiel, the co-founder and President/CTO of Vigilent, an AI platform focused on optimizing energy use and reducing carbon emissions in data centers. With a background in mechanical engineering and AI…
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How Jet Zero Australia plans to turn surplus ethanol into SAF
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In this episode, we talk to Ed Mason, Founder & CEO of Jet Zero Australia, who shares insights into the company’s ambitious projects to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at a commercial scale. Jet Zero Australia is an Australian bioenergy company that aims to develop the country’s first Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) facility for SAF production, using …
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Utopia in the Age of Survival with S. D. CHROSTOWSKA
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As Surrealism turns 100, what can it teach us about the importance of dreaming and creating a better society? Will we wake up from the consumerist dream sold to us by capitalism and how would that change our ideas of utopia? S. D. Chrostowska is professor of humanities at York University, Canada. She is the author of several books, among them Permi…
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The connections challenge: how are we connecting more clean energy to the grid?
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Connecting more clean energy projects to the electricity grid is one of the most critical issues in driving the clean energy transition. Legacy ‘first come first served’ approaches, along with a rapid growth in the number of projects looking to connect, have led to stalled, or "zombie" projects waiting in the queue to be connected - so what’s being…
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Globally the construction industry, the built environment if you like, is responsible for 1% of global emissions, that sounds small but it's actually huge. That's just what it takes to build something, let's not forget all the embodied carbon it takes to make a concrete slab, a steel bar or clay brick. So how can we cut down that footprint? In this…
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Proactive Conservation: Larry Selzer on Saying Yes to Climate Solutions!
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Send me a message Welcome to another episode of the Climate Confident podcast! I'm Tom Raftery, and today I had the pleasure of chatting with Larry Selzer, President and CEO of The Conservation Fund. Larry shares his fascinating journey from marine biologist to conservation leader, explaining how he's found at the intersection of economic developme…
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What Does it Take to Bring the Olympic Games to Life?
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This year in Paris, over 14,000 athletes from more than 200 countries will compete in 878 Olympic and Paralympic medal events — from beach volleyball under the Eiffel Tower to the Marathon starting at Hotel de Ville. Preparation starts years in advance and requires solid, well-functioning infrastructure and multi-layered coordination across industr…
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The Political Economy of Prisons w/ Adam Elliot Cooper
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On this week's Macrodose, Adam Elliot Cooper takes a close look at prisons. What can we learn when we begin to think about the prison through an economic lens? What is the role of mass incarceration in our economy? And what can the relationship between crime and capitalism tell us about the world we are living in today? Adam Elliot-Cooper is a lect…
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196: Passive House Humility with Alex Slater
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In this episode of Passive House Podcast, co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh reconnects with Alex Slater from Shared Spaces to delve into the latest advancements and challenges in sustainable design. Alex shares his recent work on the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) and its application in compliance with Australian building regulations. They discus…
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How can the government rethink the approach to public services capital spending?
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Since 2010 the UK’s capital spending on prisons, hospitals and schools has been consistently lower than many other countries – leading to crumbling buildings, creaking IT and a lack of equipment. But the size of the budgets is only part of the problem – these budgets have also been badly spent. This will continue to hamper public service performanc…
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Dawn Bonfield on inclusive engineering, sustainable solutions and why she once tried to leave the sector for good
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The engineering industry, like many other STEM sectors, has a problem with diversity: one that Dawn Bonfield believes we can and must fix, if we're to get a handle on much more pressing planetary problems... Dawn is a materials engineer by background, who held roles at Citroën in France and British Aerospace in the UK. But, after having her third c…
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Episode 98: Liz Allan and Ian Trott - Ensuring Accessibility for the Future of Electric Vehicle Charging
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Episode 98: Liz Allan and Ian Trott - Ensuring Accessibility for the Future of Electric Vehicle Charging. Liz Allan speaks to Ian Trott, a passionate advocate for electric vehicles and a seasoned freelance graphic designer. Ian discusses his early fascination with alternate power sources, from driving a Peugeot 205 with lead-acid batteries in the m…
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9: Puffin patrol on the Isle of May: 52,000
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Sitting at the mouth of the Firth of Forth in Scotland, the Isle of May is a sanctuary for nesting seabirds and the destination for this episode. Join Alice and Sue as they journey to the island and meet UKCEH Field Manager Mark Newell and his dedicated team. Discover the critical work they do to monitor seabird colonies, including the iconic puffi…
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Witch-Hunting in European and World History - Ronald Hutton
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This lecture confronts the worldwide phenomenon of the persecution of suspected witches, now a serious, contemporary problem condemned by the UN in 2021. It will show what has been unusual about Europe in this global pattern, and why the notorious early modern witch hunts there commenced and ended. This lecture was recorded by Ronald Hutton on 5th …
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Blinking Stars with Dr Kirsten Banks (393)
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When degenerate electrons meet 0.47 of a solar mass what happens? This is the start of Dr Kirsten Banks' PhD thesis. Dr Karl investigates the secret behaviour of Red Giants in the Milky Way and their Helium flashes. Kirsten Banks (astrokirsten.com.au) DrKarl.com
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22: Sky's the Limit: Revolutionising Business with Drone Technology
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In this episode, we sit down with Elliot Parnham, Founder and Managing Director of Skyfarer, a pioneering company utilising autonomous flight technology to deliver vital medical supplies with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Elliot, an ambitious engineer with an MSc in Astronautics and Space Engineering from Cranfield University, shares his insi…
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Climate Change, Mental Health & Fighting for a Better Future - Highlights - CHARLIE HERTZOG YOUNG
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“There's that old saying, ‘blessed are the cracked for they shall let in the light.’ For a lot of people like myself, I think it's true that losing your mind can be a proportionate response to the climate crisis. Those of us with mental health issues are often branded as being in our own world. But paradoxically, being in our own world can actually…
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The Mind, Climate Change & Community Resilience with CHARLIE HERTZOG YOUNG
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The planet’s well-being unites us all, from ecosystems to societies, global systems to individual health. How is planetary health linked to mental health? Charlie Hertzog Young is a researcher, writer and award-winning activist. He identifies as a “proudly mad bipolar double amputee” and has worked for the New Economics Foundation, the Royal Societ…
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Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Vimal Vallabh
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In this episode, Viola sits down with Vimal Vallabh, partner and global head of energy at Morrison & Co. Their conversation explores Morrison's evolution from a New Zealand-based fund manager to one with a global scope in the renewable energy sector. Vallabh discusses the firm's strategic shift towards renewables and its current view on offshore wi…
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S7 Ep35: Improving digital payments for social protection
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More new research from the CEPR-PSE Symposium 2024. It’s infuriating when you’re expecting a digital payment to arrive, it is lost in the system somewhere, and no one seems to be able to do anything about it. Now imagine how devastating it is if that payment is all that’s keeping you and your family out of poverty. Yusuf Neggers is one of a team th…
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The King’s Speech: What does it reveal about Keir Starmer’s priorities for government?
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The King’s Speech set out Sir Keir Starmer’s legislative agenda for government and revealed his priorities for the parliamentary session. Following the State Opening of Parliament, the IfG expert team – with guest Chris White, who for half a decade was responsible for managing and planning the last government’s legislative programme – explored what…
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How FLIGHTKEYS promises major climate gains at a minimal cost
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In this episode, we talk to Alejandra Martín Frías, Head of Sustainability Research at FLIGHTKEYS, who shares insights into the company’s research on contrail avoidance and its potential impact on aviation sustainability. Condensation trails, also known as contrails, are long, thin clouds that often form behind an aircraft in cold and humid conditi…
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Put your prejudices away and help a common goal. That's the advice from Bob Ward, Policy Director at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment. He was my guest this week as we worked through the challenges facing the new Labour government.By future Net Zero
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The Road to Decarbonisation: Urban Mobility and EV Supply Chains with Lina Fedirko
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Send me a message Hi everyone, Tom Raftery here with another episode of the Climate Confident Podcast. This time, I'm joined by Lina Fedirko, Associate Director on the Road Transportation team at ClimateWorks Foundation. Lina dives deep into the complexities of decarbonising road transportation and highlights innovative urban mobility solutions, li…
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Reclaiming AI for Public Good w/ Eleanor Shearer
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On this week's Macrodose, Eleanor Shearer takes us in a deep dive into AI and the enormous processing power that goes into sculpting vast quantities of data. How does the ownership and control of computing power define the very nature of our digital economy? What can we realistically do to prevent the monopolisation of compute by Big Tech? And is t…
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Energy vs Climate is available wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by Amit Tandon ___ Energy vs Climate: How climate is changing our energy systems www.energyvsclimate.com Twitter/X | Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | InstagramBy Energy vs Climate
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195: How Passive Buildings Propel the Energy Transition
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In this episode of the Passive House Podcast Zack Semke welcomes back Lisa White, Associate Director of Phius. A renowned thought leader in the intersection of buildings and the clean energy transition, Lisa shares insights from her work, especially the Architect's Guide to Ultra-Low Energy Buildings, Microgrids, and Direct Current. She and Zack al…
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Raymond Schinazi on revolutionising treatments for killer viruses
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In recent decades, we've taken huge steps forward in treating formerly fatal viruses: with pharmacological breakthroughs revolutionising treatment for conditions such as HIV, hepatitis and herpes. Raymond Schinazi has played a big role in that revolution. Ray was born in Egypt, where his mother’s brush with a potentially deadly illness during his c…
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Episode 97: Liz Allan and Toby Hiles - Electrifying Kerbside Management with Smart Solutions
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Episode 97: Liz Allan and Toby Hiles - Electrifying Kerbside Management with Smart Solutions. Liz Allan speaks to Toby Hiles, Strategic Partnerships Director at Grider Smarter Cities. They discuss the need for more EV chargers to support large fleets making deliveries in bustling urban areas and how data plays a crucial role in making informed busi…
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The times are a-changin’: Assessing the political and economic outlook for the new Labour Government
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Labour has returned to power in Westminster for the first time in 14 years. The new Government has a big electoral mandate but faces a momentous task in delivering lasting economic and social change. From kickstarting growth and reducing poverty, to reforming the planning system, energy market and workplace conditions, Labour’s agenda is fraught wi…
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Avian Ancestry with Professor Simon Ho (392)
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The bird family tree may need pruning. Geneticists have made new connections that take us back to the great extinction event. Professor Ho explains to Dr Karl how this is changing our views on dinosaurs and chickens. Prof Simon Ho DrKarl.com
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How and when will we transition to a clean energy future? - Highlights - RICHARD BLACK
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The Five-pronged Clean Energy Future “I thought about it, and I was wondering, what do we actually need in the world? Because we don't need petrol and we don't need coal. We need energy to power various things. So, we need these energy services. So, what's the simplest way of providing all of the energy services? And it really seems to me that we c…
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