Best Siemens USA Podcasts (2024)

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Using AI to Power the Physical World feat. Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA | Ask More of AI with Clara Shih 39:26

15d ago39:26

39:26

Join Clara and Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA, as they discuss how AI is transforming physical infrastructure and manufacturing, from predictive maintenance to remote factory management. Humpton shares insights on building trusted industrial AI systems, bringing manufacturing jobs back to America through "glocalization," and why she believes c…

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America's Clean Tech Revolution? Bill Gates Says It's Already Here 12:27

38m ago12:27

12:27

Are you curious about where the biggest tech innovations are happening in the clean energy transition? Are you aware that 2024 was a huge turning point for increased private sector investment? In this episode, Bill Gates and Barbara reveal all of this and much, much more. You'll discover which technologies are already scaling, where the biggest tec…

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Critical Minerals: Made in the USA | Coleman Adams, CFO of Nth Cycle 37:46

6d ago37:46

37:46

Critical minerals are absolutely vital for the energy transition. Without nickel, copper, lithium, cobalt and other rare earth elements, we simply cannot produce the solar modules, wind turbines, batteries and other technologies necessary to decarbonize the global economy. It’s no surprise then that demand for these critical minerals is expected to…

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Insights from a climate and energy reporter’s notebook | Tim McDonnell, Semafor 43:55

20d ago43:55

43:55

In this this episode of Climate Positive, hosts Gil Jenkins and Conor Fryer sit down with Tim McDonnell, Climate & Energy Editor at Semafor and the author of Semafor’s Net Zero newsletter, to delve into the current state of climate journalism, real-time energy crises, and the forces driving the energy transition. Tim reflects on how far climate rep…

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Dreamforce '24 Main Keynote Highlights: Inside Salesforce's Agentforce Revolution 20:03

22d ago20:03

20:03

Join Clara Shih, CEO of Salesforce AI, to explore Agentforce, a groundbreaking AI platform that combines roles, data, actions, channels, and Trust to create autonomous enterprise agents. Highlights from the 2024 Dreamforce Keynote, where CEO Marc Benioff, EVP Patrick Stokes, and Clara show how AI agents can transform customer service, sales, market…

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From Smartphones to Smart Factories 25:30

28d ago25:30

25:30

True to Steve Jobs' prediction, the iPhone really did change everything. But was it the device itself...or apps that made the digital world easier to access for non-tech experts? This episode explores a tech breakthrough that happened 15 years after Jobs' famous consumer product release, when Siemens launched a digital business platform with a diff…

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Reinventing Cloud Compute for GPUs feat. Vipul Ved Prakash (Together AI) | Ask More of AI with Clara Shih 39:23

29d ago39:23

39:23

Join Clara Shih and Vipul Ved Prakash, founder of Together AI, to discuss how his startup is challenging major cloud providers with GPU-specific offerings optimized for AI workloads. He shares insights on the future of AI infrastructure, the importance of open source models, and how companies can leverage AI as a strategic asset while considering e…

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Nature’s Best Hope | Dr. Doug Tallamy 33:05

29d ago33:05

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In this episode, Dr. Tallamy and Hilary Langer tap into the world of caterpillars, birds, and native flora to illuminate how individuals can be agents of change and address urgent issues of species loss and ecosystem collapse. From publishing research on insects to reviving his own property that was overrun by non-native plants, Dr. Tallamy's journ…

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How Racecar Drivers Embrace AI + Data to Win the World's Most Competitive Races feat. McLaren Racing | Ask More of AI with Clara Shih 44:09

1M ago44:09

44:09

Join Clara Shih and Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing and former racing driver, as they discuss the cutting-edge role of AI and data in motorsports. Hear how McLaren leverages AI to optimize vehicle performance, improve race strategy, and enhance the fan experience across Formula 1, INDYCAR, Formula E, Extreme E and esports racing events. Brown shar…

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The State of Sustainability: Insights from Climate Week NYC 2024 44:19

2M ago44:19

44:19

Join Barbara for an insightful episode taking listeners behind the scenes of Climate Week NYC, held September 22 to 29. This episode recaps conversations and highlights across a pivotal annual event gathering political and business leaders, innovative researchers, high-profile media, and local influencers from across the U.S. and the globe. Togethe…

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Smart People Podcast: Guy Kawasaki on How Steve Jobs Taught Remarkable Thinking 57:18

2M ago57:18

57:18

We're bringing you an extra episode highlighting one of our favorite podcasts. Smart People Podcast is a biweekly, interview-based podcast that features today's most well-respected thought leaders engaging in authentic conversation. The show is an excellent binge, and in this episode, Guy Kawasaki delivers a practical, tactical, and sometimes radic…

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Climate and the Court | Kevin Poloncarz, Covington & Burling 43:34

2M ago43:34

43:34

Over the last few years, the United States has led the world in the fight against climate change by passing some of the most impactful and largest investments in infrastructure and related regulatory reforms ever. Together, the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law seek to deploy nearly $1 trillion in climate positive infras…

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Busting Myths About Manufacturing Careers 23:10

2M ago23:10

23:10

More than 500,000 American manufacturing jobs remain unfilled. Are negative perceptions and myths about manufacturing holding young people and career seekers back from pursuing these high-paying jobs now attainable to people of all backgrounds? Terry Iverson, former owner of Iverson & Company and founder of CHAMPION Now!, an organization dedicated …

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Reaching Scope 1, 2 and 3 goals: One materials manufacturer discusses its journey 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

For modern manufacturers, sustainability is no longer a cost argument. It’s an investment, revenue, and profitability driver. But transitioning to sustainable operations involves executing on a comprehensive and coordinated Scope 1,2 and 3 emissions reduction plan. Today’s podcast features global materials manufacturer Coherent, a sustainability su…

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Revolutionizing wind power with the world’s largest aircraft | Mark Lundstrom, Founder and CEO of Radia 38:33

2M ago38:33

38:33

For the world to meet its growing need for low-cost clean energy and achieve ambitious decarbonization targets, land-based onshore wind energy must be an increasingly large part of the electricity generation mix—potentially as much as 20-41% by 2050, according to BloombergNEF and the International Energy Agency (IEA). But there is a challenge: the …

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Agentforce Episode: How Data Enables Trusted AI Agents for the Enterprise | Ask More of AI with Clara Shih 47:48

2M ago47:48

47:48

Join Clara Shih and President of Salesforce Engineering, Murali Krishnaprasad as they discuss the evolution of Data Cloud, its integration with AI technologies, and how it enables Agent Force to provide seamless customer experiences across marketing, sales, and service using both structured and unstructured data.…

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Navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Transforming American Manufacturing 25:51

2M ago25:51

25:51

Digital innovation is breaking out of Silicon Valley and revolutionizing manufacturing plants across America. What vision do manufacturers have for these cutting-edge tools? How are they tackling digital transformation, cybersecurity, workforce development, and AI integration? Join Barbara as she speaks with Stephen Gold, President and CEO of the M…

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How AMD Brings Its Winning CPU Playbook to Lead in the AI GPU Market feat. AMD CEO Lisa Su| Ask More of AI with Clara Shih 34:58

3M ago34:58

34:58

Join Clara Shih for her conversation with AMD CEO, President and Chair Lisa Su to discuss the future of AI computing from the chip all the way up the hardware and software stack. From innovative chip designs to system-level optimizations, Su shares AMD's strategy for capturing compute workloads from AI PCs to AI embedded in industrial machinery to …

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Reimagining the maritime industry to cut emissions | Roger Holm, Wärtsilä 32:30

3M ago32:30

32:30

The maritime industry transports over 80% of goods worldwide and is essential to the deployment of climate technologies. At present, the industry contributes approximately 2 to 3% of global emissions, but this figure is projected to grow without major changes to the industry and its ancillary services. However, decarbonizing the maritime industry i…

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Encore: Brewing Innovations - Tapping Into Sustainable Beer Production 29:41

3M ago29:41

29:41

Barbara is joined by Maisie Devine, Executive Director of Sustainable Innovation at AB InBev and Founder of the 100+ Accelerator program. They dig into how strategic collaborations between large corporations and startups are not only speeding up net-zero strategies but also driving significant cost savings that reinforce the business case for susta…

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HR is the New R&D: How Organizations Can Adapt in the Age of AI | Ask More of AI with Clara Shih 35:18

3M ago35:18

35:18

Join Clara Shih as she explores the challenges, opportunities, and paths forward for organizations to embrace AI with Ethan Mollick, Wharton professor and author of the New York Times-bestselling book Co-intelligence. They discuss recasting traditional corporate human resources departments as the new R&D, why AI risks shouldn't be an excuse for ina…

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How buildings can be both resilient and carbon neutral 24:49

3M ago24:49

24:49

More efficient building infrastructure systems and renewable energy resources translate into fewer carbon emissions released into the atmosphere. By combining field-tested energy management technologies across building, energy generation, and energy storage environments, Siemens is fulfilling what it views as its mission and responsibility: to reve…

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Net-Zero Now: Making Sustainability Good for Business 35:53

3M ago35:53

35:53

In the race to meet sustainability objectives, corporate commitments are skyrocketing. The Net Zero Tracker reports a 40% increase in corporate net-zero targets since June 2022, now encompassing half of the world’s largest companies. This surge extends to broader sustainability goals, including biodiversity, nature, and equity. Yet, the pace must q…

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Eavor Loop – the underground underdog | Jeanine Vany, Eavor 35:15

3M ago35:15

35:15

As the accelerating deployment of variable wind and solar resources pushes us ever closer to Net Zero – or the state whereby we’re not emitting any more greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere than we are simultaneously removing – we increasingly need to deploy both battery storage as well as dispatchable renewable baseload generation. But des…

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From 'Minority Report' to Consumer Agents: feat. Futurist Peter Schwartz | Ask More of AI with Clara Shih 26:32

3M ago26:32

26:32

Join Clara Shih for her conversation with renowned futurist and Salesforce Chief Futures Officer Peter Schwartz, known for his prescient work on films like 'Minority Report' and 'War Games'. Peter shares where he gets his inspiration, his deep optimism for the future, and why leaders should be designing friction into experiences.…

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Insights: The Search for Big Ideas in Sustainability 9:23

4M ago9:23

9:23

As the clock ticks down on critical climate goals, can we still turn the tide? Barbara reveals why she believes the answer is “yes” while drawing inspiration from the recent Breakthrough Energy Summit, which brings together global leaders focused on big ideas for net-zero technologies. In this episode, she explores how new breakthroughs in technolo…

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HASI leadership in conversation | Jeff Lipson, Marc Pangburn, Susan Nickey 47:34

4M ago47:34

47:34

We started the Climate Positive podcast just over three years ago at HASI, seeing an opportunity to contribute our unique perspective to the climate and clean energy podcast scene. As a pure play climate investment firm, we aimed to cultivate a forum for mission-driven leaders, innovators, and changemakers to engage in conversations about the chall…

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Encore: Charting a Path to Decline Greenhouse Gasses 20:13

4M ago20:13

20:13

Babara talks with Chad Frischmann, co-author of the New York Times best-seller "Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming," about what is possible in the arena of reducing greenhouse gasses. They have some surprisingly positive insights based on existing and emerging technologies. They offer a vision of a future …

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Transferring tax credits has never been so fun (and easy) | Alfred Johnson, CEO of Crux 37:47

4M ago37:47

37:47

For over a century, the U.S. government has provided subsidies – often in the form of tax credits – to support domestic energy production. For renewable energy sources, these tax credits have traditionally subsidized investment (i.e., a project’s capital expenditure) and production (i.e., the amount of energy produced by a project). But the Inflati…

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How AI is Redefining Intellectual Property | Ask More of AI with Clara Shih 30:38

4M ago30:38

30:38

Clara sits down with Kathy Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Together, they discuss the transformative role of AI in intellectual property and its potential to democratize innovation.By Clara Shih

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The overlooked solution to scaling clean power 20:19

5M ago20:19

20:19

As AI data centers multiply electricity needs and grid transmission challenges linger, how will the United States produce enough affordable, reliable, and clean power? Can we continue to grow the economy without forsaking critical climate objectives? In this episode, Barbara spotlights a key solution: the opportunity to innovate at the "grid edge,"…

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Innovation at the grid edge | Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA 56:13

5M ago56:13

56:13

Barbara Humpton, President and CEO of Siemens USA, sits down with Gil Jenkins and Susan Nickey to discuss Siemens' pivotal role in advancing sustainability across industry, infrastructure, and transportation sectors. The conversation dives into Siemens' approach to decarbonization as an engine for growth and spotlights how innovation at the grid ed…

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From Alternative to Mainstream: How Renewables Support Energy Sustainability and Security 32:33

5M ago32:33

32:33

When Susan Nickey started her career in banking, few people saw a future in financing renewables. It wasn’t even a sector yet! Today, as EVP & Chief Client Officer for climate positive investment firm HASI and the Board Chair of the American Clean Power Association, Susan is working to advance clean energy from a stronger position: with renewables …

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What I Learned from the Worst Day of My Career 11:32

5M ago11:32

11:32

Why would an optimist try to inspire an audience by sharing the story of the worst day in her career? In this episode, Barbara shares her commencement address at George Mason University, bringing graduates inside a tough setback that ultimately opened up new possibilities in her career journey. Listen for inspiration on why staying true to your aut…

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Enabling global emissions matching with data-enhanced RECs | Casey Martinez, CEO of Clean Incentive 35:53

5M ago35:53

35:53

Just as not every battery is created equal, neither is every renewable energy credit (REC). Even though RECs today are commodified financial products companies purchase to reduce their carbon footprint, the actual avoided emissions impact of an individual REC can vary dramatically based on the time and place it is generated. As our carbon accountin…

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Encore: Navigating Tomorrow - Glocalization and the Future of Technology 30:42

6M ago30:42

30:42

In this idea-packed episode of the Optimistic Outlook, Siemens CEO Roland Busch sits down with Barbara to explore the concept of "glocalization" and its pivotal role in shaping a sustainable and productive future. What are the trends compelling international companies to increase their manufacturing presence in the United States? This is a fascinat…

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How Do Companies Successfully Transform? Lessons Learned from Building a More Sustainable, Innovative Company 29:36

6M ago29:36

29:36

Across industry, infrastructure, and transportation, technology is changing rapidly, and changing everything. How do organizations reskill quickly enough and create lifelong learning cultures that embrace change to drive innovation? And how can this focus on people lead to the rise of more sustainable companies? In two words, trust and empowerment,…

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The Carbon to Sea Initiative | Dr. Antonius Gagern 31:12

6M ago31:12

31:12

In this episode, Hilary Langer met with Dr. Antonius Gagern, the Executive Director of the Carbon to Sea Initiative, for a lively conservation about a hot topic: the promises and sensitivities of tinkering with the ocean’s chemistry to enable it to store more carbon dioxide. Initial research on ocean alkalinity enhancement supports its potential as…

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Cultivating Courage: Building Resilient Teams for Innovative Futures 31:44

6M ago31:44

31:44

Barbara is joined by Dr. Connie Hadley, an organizational psychologist and founder of the Institute for Life at Work, for a fascinating look at a subject that offers insight into some of the ideas that make Siemens such a successful company - trust and psychological safety. Barbara and Connie discuss how these ideas - when practiced authentically -…

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Cracking the Code: AI's Double-Edged Sword in Cybersecurity 18:26

6M ago18:26

18:26

This is a very intriguing discussion with Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology! In this episode, you'll discover exclusive insights straight from the policymaker on the heels of the White House’s executive order establishing standards for AI. While cybercriminals might exploit AI for nefarious purposes,…

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‘Life As We Know It (Can Be)’ | Bill Weir, CNN's Chief Climate Correspondent 58:12

7M ago58:12

58:12

In this episode, Gil Jenkins sits down with Bill Weir, Chief Climate Correspondent at CNN, for a rich, engaging, and meaningful conversation about his new book, “Life As We Know It (Can Be): Stories of People, Climate, and Hope in a Changing World.” While reporting from every state and every continent, Bill Weir has spent decades telling the storie…

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Wood that’s stronger, lighter, and cheaper than steel | Josh Cable, CEO of InventWood 28:45

7M ago28:45

28:45

Steel is the world’s most used metal, and enables the construction of everything from buildings to wind turbines. Unfortunately, steel manufacturing is incredibly carbon intensive, contributing to approximately 8% of global green house gas emissions. As CEO of InventWood, Josh Cable envisions a future where the demand for steel can be satisfied wit…

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Techlanta: Mayor Dickens on Building a Tech City 30:17

7M ago30:17

30:17

San Francisco, New York, Boston, Austin… Atlanta? Atlanta Mayor Dickens joins the podcast to discuss his vision for transforming Atlanta – already known for being the “Technology City of the South” – into a top-5 American tech hub. This episode will appeal not only to those interested in the future of Atlanta, but to listeners wondering what it mea…

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Powering Up: Surprising Ways AI and Clean Energy Are Supercharging Our Grid's Makeover 5:50

8M ago5:50

5:50

Picture this: the power grid, not just an engineering marvel, but the lifeblood of our digital and eco-conscious era. With the AI revolution ramping up data center demands and green energy's rise pushing us towards a brighter, cleaner future, our trusty grid is facing a Herculean task. Can it keep the lights on and our planet cool as we plug into a…

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Navigating new climate disclosure rules | Steven Rothstein, Ceres 33:17

8M ago33:17

33:17

Disclosure. Disclosure. Disclosure. In early March, the SEC issued final climate-related disclosure rules for U.S. public companies. Designed to enhance standardization and in response to increasing investor demand, the new rules mandate companies disclose material climate risks they face and greenhouse gas emissions they generate as well as other …

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Workflows & Tooling to Create Trusted AI | Ask More of AI with Clara Shih 50:17

8M ago50:17

50:17

Clara sits down with the founder/CEOs of three of the hottest AI companies-- Aravind Srinivas (Perplexity AI), Jerry Liu (LlamaIndex), and Harrison Chase (LangChain) to discuss the tooling, data prep, and agility needed to operate and add customer value in the rapidly evolving LLM space.By Clara Shih

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Climate Capitalism | Akshat Rathi, Senior Climate Reporter at Bloomberg News 44:14

8M ago44:14

44:14

In this episode, Gil Jenkins sits down with Akshat Rathi, a senior climate reporter at Bloomberg News and the host of Bloomberg Green's Zero podcast, to discuss his new book, "Climate Capitalism: Winning the Global Race to Zero Emissions and Solving the Crisis of our Age," which was released on March 12 in the U.S. "Climate Capitalism" takes reader…

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How Is Industrial AI Expanding Human Capabilities? 7:55

8M ago7:55

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You’ve probably heard many perspectives on AI since the rise of ChatGPT, but this one is different. In this Optimistic Insights, Barbara shares how Industrial AI is allowing Siemens to redefine what's possible for humans. The modern factory has always produced more data than human capacity for analysis and application can handle. Suddenly, AI is tr…

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Anthropic Co-founder on Claude 3, Constitutional AI, and AGI | Ask More of AI 28:56

8M ago28:56

28:56

Jared Kaplan, Co-founder & Chief Science Officer of Anthropic, joins Clara to discuss Claude 3, how LLMs work, and why trusted AI is so important.By Clara Shih

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2024 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook | Lisa Jacobson and Tom Rowlands-Rees 46:27

9M ago46:27

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The Sustainable Energy in America Factbook serves as a key reference for the state of renewables in the United States. To mark the release of the 12th edition, Gil Jenkins and Hilary Langer talked to the people behind the annual report: Lisa Jacobson, President of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and Tom Rowlands-Rees, Head of Research f…

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