Best Brian Stockton Podcasts (2024)

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Birds Find Sanctuary in Solar Parks & The Vatican Goes 100% Green 42:31

12m ago42:31

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A new study shows that solar parks provide sanctuary for birds. But let’s keep that a secret from Donald Trump to avoid any bird deportations. Congratulations to Pope Francis for achieving net zero at Vatican City. Progressive policies, indeed. Leaked recordings reveal how big oil companies maintain close ties with government officials, even at Cos…

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Electric Aircraft Takeoff and The End of Coal 42:43

8d ago42:43

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Chinese battery giant CATL tests long-distance electric aircraft with state-of-the-art batteries, France abandons plans for small modular nuclear reactors, and Britain bids farewell to its last coal-hauling train. Join Brian and James as they discuss these stories and more, including the latest updates on clean energy technologies and listener feed…

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Climate Lawsuits Win Big Where Political Will Hasn't 50:38

14d ago50:38

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Hawaii’s historic youth-led pollution lawsuit, Atlanta’s rapid adoption of an e-bike rebate program, and California's innovative mosquito control strategy. We also discuss Canada’s new anti-greenwashing law and China’s accelerated decarbonization efforts. Plus, listener mail from Tasmania. Personal Updates: Brian shares his latest news and James re…

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Electric Car Road Trip - The United States of America 58:19

21d ago58:19

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What a 2030 world with very cheap batteries would look like. A new startup is planning to sell hydrogen-powered bicycles. Is this the future of e-mobility? Could a solution to the migrant challenge in Europe be to assist Africa with developing clean energy? The city of Paris has reduced air pollution in the city by 40% in anticipation of this summe…

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Renewables Saved Billions in Health and Climate Impacts in 3 Years 47:42

1M ago47:42

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Reduced emissions in the United States from 2019 to 2022 resulted in a quarter trillion dollars in savings in climate and health benefits. Vermont becomes the first US state to require big oil to pay for climate damages. There’s a downside to cleaning up air pollution: it turns out smog slows the heating of the ocean. As the planet warms, cities ar…

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Climate Lawsuits and China's Emissions in Permanent Decline 52:14

1M ago52:14

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China may have peaked its emissions five years ahead of its target. So many cases against big oil are going forward on behalf of the climate. Now they're coming after the CEOs and board of directors. Tornadoes tear down wind turbines in Iowa. What is a marine court, anyway? Subscribe to the podcast for new episodes delivered to you every week! Here…

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Sodium-Ion Batteries Now Powering the Grid in China 44:29

2M ago44:29

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Sodium-ion batteries are now powering the grid in China. They're cheaper than lithium-ion and can charge from 0 to 90% in 12 minutes. Electric School buses in Oakland California will be able to supply enough grid power for 300 homes. We will have your summer grid reliability forecast. Once again our home here in Canada is on the list for possible r…

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America's New Sputnik Moment: The Onslaught of Chinese EVs 48:53

2M ago48:53

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As China surges ahead with better and cheaper electric vehicles, the United States has chosen not to meet the challenge. U.S. automakers have dropped the ball and the government is putting 100% tariffs on China-made EVs in a blow to climate action. 0:00 Intro 18:36 China EV Tariffs Federal regulators in the US have decreed that utilities must now m…

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Tony Seba: Humanoid Robots Will Accelerate the Energy Transition 1:03:51

2M ago1:03:51

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RethinkX says the disruption of labor by humanoid robots is here. The think tank says it will accelerate the energy transition by building things better and cheaper. Battery recycling will blow you away. Elon Musk's hissyfit slows that same transition. Wind power down due to wind being down. Recycling wetsuits. Cold open: Clip from State of Charge,…

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Battery Breakthrough Bonanza 1:01:21

2M ago1:01:21

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The two largest battery makers announced startling improvements in their batteries in the last month that they are immediately bringing to market. This means renewable energy can deploy much faster and electric cars will improve enough to be irresistible. The U.S. plans to upgrade one hundred thousand miles of the power transmission lines. Biden ki…

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Interview: Steve Man of Bloomberg Intelligence on U.S. EV Survey 25:31

3M ago25:31

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Electric Vehicles continue to pick up major traction in the US, with adoption continuing to accelerate even amidst growing challenges with charging infrastructure and overall affordability. A new survey from Bloomberg Intelligence found that despite these hurdles to growth, US battery electric vehicles (BEV) penetration is likely to reach 25% by th…

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Fossil Fuel Workers' Perspective on the Energy Transition 1:08:21

3M ago1:08:21

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Through the new book Unjust Transition, and its launch event, James tries to bring the perspective of local oil refinery workers on the energy transition. James has great empathy for them and tries to dissect their outlook on the future. Battery Turning Point: Batteries supplying more energy to the California grid Sunday night than any other source…

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Powering the Future 52:39

3M ago52:39

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Clean energy ignorance in rural Alberta, Canada, EV tax incentives finally going away for some, an electric car maker struggling with a name, EVs helping the grid and a serious overcapacity of batteries will speed the end of fossil fuels. REV Automotive Group helps Brian, James looks forward to a piece of the action. Gasoline Alley comic storyline …

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The Oil Refinery Down the Street 57:57

3M ago57:57

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A new book uncovers terrifying environmental misdeeds by a refinery located within the city limits of Regina, Canada, just one mile from the co-host of this podcast. Governments thankful for the positive economic impacts turned their backs on the health of their citizens. The USA’s largest public power utility has announced plans to retire what was…

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Climate Change and China's Influence on Clean Tech Adoption 1:04:07

3M ago1:04:07

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China's manufacturing prowess and efficiencies have drastically lowered the cost of solar, wind and electric vehicles. Without them, hope for a speedy reduction in emissions would be lower. Even though they are building coal plants, China is not utilizing them to the fullest. Plus political strife in Canada over the price on carbon, Volvo has produ…

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The Solar Thermal Seasonal Storage that Inspired then Failed 52:33

3M ago52:33

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Drake Landing in Alberta, Canada inspired James in 2006 by using engineering and the sun to store heat from the summer and use it to heat a housing development in winter. Now it's in poor repair, needing parts that can no longer be found and likely to be replaced by gas. An entire shipping container of ebikes were stolen in a brazen heist. Kraft Di…

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Exciting New Ways to Integrate Solar Energy Into Our Lives 54:37

4M ago54:37

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From snow fences with built in panels to bike paths pre-built with modular solar canopies, there are many new ways solar is being deployed without taking up extra space. Also, Airbus's electric air taxi is quieter than a hairdryer and a proposed undersea power cable between Europe and North America for sharing renewable power. Home battery storage …

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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 29: Grant Ecker, Founder and Chairman of the Chief Architect Forum. 48:50

4M ago48:50

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Welcome back to the Change Agent Podcast with Nathan Lasnoski! Join us on an insightful conversation with Grant Ecker, the founder and chairman of the Chief Architect Forum, on the world of architecture, transformation, and the critical aspects of being a change agent. In this captivating conversation, Grant reveals the inspiration behind the creat…

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New Battery Announcements from China Spell the End of Oil 59:33

4M ago59:33

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New e-bike batteries have a special coating to resist fires. A major battery maker is touting a new formula for cold climates called "Winter Pro." It sounds like a tire. Oil is doomed as these battery makers promise a charge time of 9 minutes and 20 year life-spans. Solar canopies over cemeteries in France. Rest in electrons! Donate to the show to …

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Entire Canadian City Plagued by Health Risks from Oil Refinery 57:14

4M ago57:14

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James investigates an air quality advisory and discovers Oil is to blame. His entire city of Regina, Saskatchewan is within the cancer zone of the oil refinery. Apple kills its electric car program. Alberta shoots itself in the foot by discouraging vast investment in renewable energy in favor of dirty energy. A small city saves big money on electri…

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Can Nuclear Compete with Renewables? 56:21

4M ago56:21

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James reviews the Dr Volts podcast episode on nuclear and tries to see a path to nuclear competitiveness in North America. How it might get to compete with solar and wind plus batteries next decade if we move now. Comedy in climate? Brian discusses a New York Times piece. Chat GPT might need several nuclear reactors worth of energy to run it. And c…

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Norway is a window into the future of electric vehicles and it's lovely! 1:01:22

5M ago1:01:22

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With 25% of the vehicles on the roads of Norway being electric, the country provides us with insight into what our EV future looks like. Therapists are seeing an increase in climate anxiety. The Chevy Equinox EV details raise questions about its affordability. Rioters burn a Waymo robo taxi. Brian buys a Tesla Model Y, his third Musk Mobile Marques…

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What Fossil Fuel Greenwashing Actually Does to the World 58:46

5M ago58:46

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Proposed Canadian legislation aims to limit fossil fuel advertising that is greenwashing reality. James blasts his local center-left political party for coming out against it. Surprising support for off-shore wind. The EU's collapse of coal and LNG gas. Vertical east-west solar panels amaze. Charging EVs on household outlets. Please help support th…

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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 28: Brian Stockton, Principal at Liberty Advisor Group. 53:56

5M ago53:56

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In this episode of the Change Agent CTO Podcast, join host Nathan Lasnoski as he sits down with Brian Stockton, Principal at Liberty Advisor Group, for a fascinating discussion on all things M&A and technology. Brian discusses navigating high-pressure jobs, the role of technology in strategy, and his diverse experience working in a variety of indus…

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Ethiopia Becomes the First Country to Ban Combustion Vehicles 52:29

5M ago52:29

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Ethiopia suddenly bans combustion vehicles, effective immediately. Floating offshore wind. Scientists call for Cat 6 hurricane classification due to climate change. Ford owners first to access Tesla charging network. Consumer Reports should fire its automotive staff. Tidal power for an off-grid island. Paris taxes SUVs when parking. Support the sho…

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Batteries Poised to Save the Planet and End Fossil Fuels 50:36

5M ago50:36

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CATL/BYD price war will see some LFP batteries drop another 50% in just the first half of 2024. That's really all you need to know. Our Fourth Anniversary of the podcast! From Palm Springs, CA and Regina, Canada this week. The Clean Energy Show is released every week so be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get new episodes delivered…

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The Economic Disruption of Dairy is Here Ahead of Schedule: Tony Seba 55:56

6M ago55:56

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Percision fermentation dairy is already cheaper than animal dairy, sooner than even Tony Seba expected. This disruption will disrupt agriculture starting now. A flurry of misinformation followed the recent cold blast in North America. Some of that misinformation comes from governements, expecially when it concerns the power grid emergency in Albert…

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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 27: Kelly Aronson, Chief Digital Officer, SVP at Andersen Corporation 42:22

6M ago42:22

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Get ready to meet Change Agent, Kelly Aronson, the Chief Digital Officer of Andersen Corporation who is also known as the "Traveling CIO". In this captivating episode, Nathan and Kelly delve into a wide array of fascinating topics. They explore Kelly's remarkable journey, transitioning from a consulting career to leadership in the technology field.…

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Renewables' Worst Case Scenario: The Alberta Dunkelflaute 1:04:55

6M ago1:04:55

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A deep cold snap grips North America but nowhere was it more extreme than Alberta where there was no sun and no wind as temperatures dipped to nearly -40. Wind turbines are safer for birds than fracking. Hawaii replaces coal with batteries. Are flying cars almost here? Brian's weather report This Old House on PBS James stirs up cold weather hate on…

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Millions of Solar Panels on Balconies 1:00:39

6M ago1:00:39

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Plug and play solar panel kits are showing up on millions of baconies in Europe and China, saving apartment dwellers money. Making ships' pollution cleaner is having a warming effect on the planet. Vertical solar panels are coming to agrivoltaics for the first time in the United States. A Japanese automaker owned by Toyota has admitted it forged th…

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2024 Will Very Likely Be the Turning Point 57:52

6M ago57:52

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2023 was a good year for EV adoption but a steller year for batteries and solar. With prices falling through the floor, things will really take off in 2024! Plus, it's too warm for some small town skating rinks, what work on my family tree teaches me about climate lecacy, and the first electric vehicle with sodium ion batteries has rolled off the a…

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We'll Never Look Back: A Year of Unstoppable Momentum! 1:04:30

7M ago1:04:30

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James looks back on the remarkable momentum of clean energy and transportation in 2023. Nothing can stop us now! Solar, wind, nuclear, batteries, two- and three-wheeled transportation, the displacement of fossil fuels, rooftop solar powering grids, and unexcected progress in technology that will power the transition even faster! Brian shows us a bi…

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FXF1001- WARREN BEATTY AND JONATHAN DEMME- Craig McKay, Tom Fleischman, Chris Newman, Deborah Wallach, Ron Bochar, Phil Stockton

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PLAY PODCAST FXF1001- WARREN BEATTY AND JONATHAN DEMME- Craig McKay, Tom Fleischman, Chris Newman, Deborah Wallach, Ron Bochar, Phil Stockton Picture editor, Craig McKay and Re-recording mixer Tom Fleischman talk about early influences getting started in the New York film industry of the 1960’s and 70’s as well as their work on the film by Warren B…

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In Line With the Science: COP28 Wraps Up with Small Victories 1:08:35

7M ago1:08:35

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Oil interests dominated the U.N.'s COP28 climate conference but reports of trouble lie ahead for oil. What it will look like when oil begins its inevitible decline. Al Gore is angry and he should be. High speed rail to Las Vegas. And solar you can see from space on this special edition of the show! Brian's heat pump update involves switching to Far…

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Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Explains Benefits of Heat Pumps 51:24

7M ago51:24

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With the future of the planet in the balance, COP 28 is providing wins and let-downs. Canadian oil premiers are there bandying about the word "sustainable." James argues the case against the Tesla Cybertruck and how it will end up being a distraction for that important company. Mayors of large cities have called for the end to fossil fuels. That's …

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Building Solar and Wind Power at Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone 43:54

8M ago43:54

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The UAE is criticized for putting an oil exec. in charge of the annual UN climate conference. Coal has killed more people than first realized. The Pope goes big on EVs. Brian's heat pump tweaking in cold weather Norwegian national anthem Norway leads in heat pumps AND EVs Artificial Christmas tree off-gassing particulate matter and causing cancer S…

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Selling Cars on Amazon; The High Cost of Decommissioning Nuclear 55:31

8M ago55:31

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Britain's aging nuclear reactors could cost $10.4 Billion each to decommision. Hyundai is going to sell its cars on Amazon.com. Frito Lays electric delivery truck network. Dominos delivers pizza on a heated e-bike. Saskatchewan climate law suit. Canada gets another battery factory, this time in the west. Local clean energy lawsuit against the Saska…

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12 years to decarbonize the grid; 12 years of success 59:02

8M ago59:02

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Looking back 12 years to see how far we've come with clean energy, knowing that we have 12 to go before grids need to be decarbonized. The only SMR in North America to have a contract with a utility, just ended that contract due to skyrocketing prices and lack of subscriptions from utilities. Kim Kardashing creates a bra with built-in nipples as a …

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The Sun Always Shines 56:47

8M ago56:47

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Could you solve climate change with just solar panels and batteries if that's all you had? Decarbanizing Alberta's electrical grid by 2035. The Pembina Institute says you can. Humans can't see 30 years into the future, so why do we think we know how the climate gets solved by then? Plus, an electric motorcycle with huge range, a new windfarm for th…

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Jenny Chase on the State of Solar and its Wild Future 53:24

8M ago53:24

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Renowned solar guru Jenny Chase releases her annual state of solar tweet storm and its full of suprising facts and predictions. We find out what solar cannibalization is. Adonomous ride share company Cruise has suspended its operations after having its licence pulled in California. And electric shoes! More construction at Brian's house Vinfast on J…

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Is Hydropower Clean? Charging EVs at Stop Lights! 47:03

9M ago47:03

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We explore the sins of hydropower generation and why it's not used so much anymore. Japan is testing wireless charging in roads at stoplights. We have a new size record for offshore wind turbines and it's huge! Re-imagining food trucks to be battery electric. James's favorite clean energy podcasts and road fuel sales are dropping in Norway because …

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Discerning the Truth About The Energy Transition 54:41

9M ago54:41

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A listener gets caught up in misinformation from a potential oil schill. A new study of real world trucking companies gives new hope to battery-electric long-haul trucking. Brian's electric drive trip to see the Judge John Hodgeman Podcast in the U.S. midwest. How the solar eclipse affected solar electricty. From St Paul, MN and Regina, Canada. Jud…

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Wind Turbines in the Arctic and Pope Francis Rebukes Big Oil 38:41

9M ago38:41

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Pope Francis lambasts fossil fuel companies for greenwashing and destroying the climate. A power utility in Vermont is planning to install batteries in the homes of their customers. Ireland turns down a new Liquified natural gas port on the basis it would be bad for the climate. Wind turbines work in the far north! Plus, the U.S. EV tax credit is n…

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Busting the Myths Surrounding Clean Energy and Transportation 59:52

9M ago59:52

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We tap into Robert Llewelyn's panel and the IEA to bust myths spreading in newspapers and social media about EVs and the green transitionl. They're not just wrong, they're way wrong! A wind farm in Kansas has not airplane lights. How? It uses radar to detect planes before turning them one, thus not annoying nearby residents. Swedish battery maker N…

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Electric Scooters are Killing Oil Demand on their Own 54:10

10M ago54:10

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Electric two and three-wheelers are eating into oil demand more than EVs right now. The U.K. is rolling back zero emission goals, saying it will cost you money. Bringing Tesla-like route navigation to an non-Telsa EV. Heat pump fever gets even hotter in the United States! James re-enacts a funny dream he has about his finacially-better off co-host.…

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Fake Interview with Elon Musk; Greta Thunberg Could Go to Jail 48:16

10M ago48:16

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We imagine an interview with Elon Musk using AI voice cloning for the sake of some laughs. Greta second protesting arrest means she could go to jail for six months. Brian revisits solar in space. Saudis and Albertans don't believe peak oil is closing in on them. Brian's heat pump wather heater update What is a Bennet Buggy? Fake interview with Elon…

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End of the Fossil Fuel Era Getting Closer 51:48

10M ago51:48

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The IEA says we are at the beginning of the end of the fossil fuel era. They now say peak demand will occur before 2030! Canada’s natural resources minister has declared that Canada’s unprecedented forest fire season may continue into the winter. A strike is looming in America’s auto industry as we reach a critical transition point in the switch to…

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Burning Man, Burning Planet Yet Clean Energy Persists 52:35

10M ago52:35

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London succeded in expanding their low emissions zone to practically the whole city. Kia is gathering plastic from the ocean and putting into cars. Rain swamps Burning Man 2023. California signs the non-proliferation of fossil fuels treaty. Electric car adoption reaches a tippoing point in 23 new countries. From the Telluride Film Festival, in Tell…

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Encore: Revisiting The Inflation Reduction Act announcement with BNEF analysts Corey and Tom 22:34

11M ago22:34

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The Democratic-backed bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act would represent the largest climate investment in US history. Interview with Tom Rowlands-Rees, Head of Research, North America for Bloomberg New Energy Finance, and Corey Cantor, E.V. Associate with BNEF. The July Surprise, E.V. incentives, Japanese automakers and the challenges of br…

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Ten reasons why nuclear isn't the solution to climate change 1:00:16

11M ago1:00:16

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ReThinkX pours cold water on nuclear ambitions for climate. The Alberta government is attacking wind and solar investment permanently. Not all LED light bulbs live up to incandescent but some do and then some! Why the Tesla charging network will be the only chargers non-Tesla drivers use once they can. Brian finally sees Oppenheimer Back in two wee…

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