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Can Biden thread the political needle with his new power plant rules?

POLITICO Energy - April 26, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
The Biden administration finalized a highly-anticipated suite of regulations aimed at cracking down on pollution from coal-fired and new natural gas power plants – a major move in the president’s efforts to fight climate change. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the importance of the latest cli...

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The Trump hand grenade

Montel Weekly - April 26, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The global gas market faces turmoil and increased price volatility should Donald Trump return to the white house. Listen to a discussion why a Trump victory in November will be “like dropping a hand grenade on the energy markets”, the implications of Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian gas infrastruct...

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Listen to Bill speak with the VP of Swell Energy Sara Delisle And Director of Renu Energy Solutions John Sheldon About Their Businesses and Solar Energy

Solar-Fit Renewable Energy Radio - April 25, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Hear Bill's interview with Sara Delisle, VP, Government Affairs Director with Swell Energy, and John Sheldon, Director of New Business Capabilities with Renu Energy Solutions, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sara does an excellent job of explaining the intricacies of the recent IRA bill, and...

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Why Biden’s solar import problem is flaring up again

POLITICO Energy - April 25, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
Domestic solar manufacturers are asking the Biden administration to investigate a record influx of cheap Chinese-linked solar panel components flowing into the United States – once again testing the president’s ability to balance his clean energy ambitions and trade goals. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tambo...

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Standing Rock’s Wind Project Puts People First

Local Energy Rules - April 24, 2024 18:08 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Christina Hollenback and Joseph McNeil discuss how SAGE Development Authority has created a model for community-led wind development and why community ownership is so important to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.… Read More

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How China Became a Green Finance Superpower - Ep160: Dr. Ma Jun

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change - April 24, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour
Welcome to Season 12 of Cleaning Up! If you want a sense of the trajectory of climate action, you have to understand China, and you have to understand finance. There is no one better to share insights on both than Dr Ma Jun, Founder and President of the Institute of Finance and Sustainability in...

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Preserving Our Future with Noah’s Ark for Plants

Planet A - Talks on Climate Change - April 24, 2024 11:00 - 37 minutes
In this episode of Planet A, the ‘father’ of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, Cary Fowler, takes us on an extraordinary journey through his mission to safeguard the world’s agricultural heritage. Placed deep in the Arctic, the Seed Vault stands as a global insurance, protecting millions of seed s...

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Can coal find new political champions amid industry decline?

POLITICO Energy - April 24, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
For years now, coal’s role in power production has been dramatically declining, but the industry’s short-term outlook is also about to get worse. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the different political and regulatory challenges facing the coal industry and whether it has the political might t...

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Administrative Capacity and Its Impact on Development in Pakistan — Sameen A. Mohsin Ali

In Pursuit of Development - April 24, 2024 04:19 - 52 minutes
Effective bureaucracies are pivotal in mobilizing resources, implementing development projects, and ensuring equitable distribution of growth benefits across all societal segments. Conversely, weak administrative systems often result in inefficiency, corruption, and the derailment of vital devel...

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Down-Ballot Politics With Daniel Nichanian of Bolts

Full Show Archives — Sea Change Radio - April 24, 2024 00:03 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratings
Election season is still a few months away, but the scent of it is already on the wind. There is a lot at stake in the presidential election, of course, but that’s not the only issue for voters in November. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with Daniel Nichanian of Bolts Magazine to … Cont...

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Why New York and New Jersey wind projects might be gone with the wind

POLITICO Energy - April 23, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
The cancellation of three offshore wind farms in New York is threatening the state’s clean energy goals along with President Joe Biden’s national climate agenda. POLITICO’s Marie French and Ry Rivard break down why the projects were canceled and how it’s a big deal for the state and the country. ...

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Nevados, the Solar Tracker That Adapts to Any Terrain with Yezin Taha | EP205

Clean Power Hour - April 23, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 119 ratings
Solar trackers have swept the utility-scale solar industry in recent years, with single-axis trackers now deployed on a staggering 94% of large-scale projects. While a few big names dominate the tracker market, one company - Nevados Solar - has carved out a distinct niche with its unique all-ter...

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Climate News Weekly: Coal and wind rise in 2023, we have more than two years, advances in home insulation

Climate Now - April 22, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
This week, Julio Friedmann and Darren Hau join James Lawler to talk about the latest climate news. The news of the week covers Executive Director of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol's latest comments on Europe's energy plans, a new innovation in home insulation with Aeroseal that coul...

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What California Senator Alex Padilla thinks about America’s water affordability crisis

POLITICO Energy - April 22, 2024 09:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
POLITICO Energy host Annie Snider sits down with Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) to talk about how the United States is at a critical juncture when it comes to accessing clean, safe and affordable water. Padilla, who is the leading voice on water issues in the chamber, discusses the Biden administra...

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171 - The Pivotal Role of Electrification in Today's Energy Transition

Insider's Guide to Energy - April 22, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In this episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy, hosts Chris Sass and Jeff McAulay engage with Martin Pochtaruk to discuss the current energy transition and the electrification challenges and opportunities it presents. Martin sets the stage by highlighting the often-unnoticed but critical trans...

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171 - The Future of North American Solar Manufacturing - An Interview with a Solar Pioneer

Insider's Guide to Energy - April 22, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In this episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy, hosts Chris Sass and Jeff McAulay engage with Martin Pochtaruk to discuss the current energy transition and the electrification challenges and opportunities it presents. Martin sets the stage by highlighting the often-unnoticed but critical trans...

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How renewables and AI drive cyber threats for utilities

Energy Evolution - April 19, 2024 09:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Cyber threats are mounting for utilities' critical infrastructure assets globally. If used by savvy hackers, AI also provides new tools for those trying to disrupt power supply or extract data. Decentralization of assets through the rollout of renewables is growing the attack vector for malign...

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Why Big Tech’s nuclear power bet could raise customer bills

POLITICO Energy - April 19, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
Big tech companies are investing in nuclear energy to power their artificial intelligence and other data center operations. But that trend could drive up utility bills for customers and could undermine the reliability of the nation's power system. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down why te...

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Acer steps up

Montel Weekly - April 19, 2024 06:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
EU regulatory agency Acer is taking on new tasks and challenges. Listen to a discussion on the complexities of supervising increasingly automated and interconnected markets, the expansion of the Remit framework, the regulatory body’s new investigatory powers and how it handles huge amounts of da...

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How can R&I drive the solar revolution in Europe?

Shine On Policycast - April 18, 2024 13:00 - 16 minutes
We're back for season 3 of Shine On Policycast: the podcast that brings you EU policy updates relevant to solar, in 20 minutes or less! Join your host Bethany Meban, Head of Press and Policy Communications at SolarPower Europe as she dives into key topics linked to solar and the EU elections wit...

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Why the end of Alaska’s Ambler mining road could be near

POLITICO Energy - April 18, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
The Interior Department is preparing to reject a controversial mining road in the remote Alaskan wilderness – a decision that highlights how the administration is trying to balance its clean energy and conservation goals while not harming tribal communities. POLITICO contributor Adam Federman bre...

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Recruiting to the energy industry - the young perspective

ONS Energy Talks - April 18, 2024 08:56 - 29 minutes
Is there one thing we know is that the energy industry in some way or another always will need a lot of people. But which types of people and how do we make sure they are aware of and choose the energy industry?   In this podcast we look a little into how young people choose careers, how they ...

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Designing Road Infrastructure to Promote Active Mobility, with Lina Lopez

Climate Break - April 17, 2024 12:51 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Zero-Emission Transport Electric vehicles and other transportation-based climate solutions have made a big splash in recent years, and for good reason – transportation accounts for about a fourth of global carbon dioxide emissions. In the U.S, it’s the economic sector with the single largest co...

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Why the World Bank’s climate mission is being stymied

POLITICO Energy - April 17, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
The World Bank, which begins its spring meetings today in Washington, is expected to play a key role in helping world governments fight climate change by giving them financing. But their efforts are facing geopolitical battles and key funding questions. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the bank...

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Infrastructure, Governance, and Society in Modern Africa — Karuti Kanyinga

In Pursuit of Development - April 17, 2024 04:11 - 43 minutes
A common concern voiced by leaders in many developing nations is the deterioration of their road systems and the apparent hesitance of the international community to fund infrastructure improvements. In response, China launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013. This sweeping project ha...

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EV Series. Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Charging: An In-Depth Look with Khaled Hassounah of Ample

Insider's Guide to Energy - April 17, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Subscribe to our EV channel: https://igteev.buzzsprout.com/ Dive into the electrifying world of electric vehicles (EVs) with our latest podcast episode from the "Insiders Guide to Energy EV Miniseries." This episode features a riveting discussion with Khaled Hassounah, CEO and Co-founder of AMP...

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Maria Gallucci: Zero Emission Marine Vessels

Full Show Archives — Sea Change Radio - April 16, 2024 21:08 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratings
When it comes to energy transitions, marine vessels tend to get overlooked, even though they are some of the worst polluters of our oceans and air. The heavy duty diesel fuel used by most ships presents serious problems for the planet. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with Maria Gallucci,...

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Here Comes Offshore Wind

Grid Talk - April 16, 2024 15:00 - 29 minutes
Offshore wind power generation is about to take off in a big way in the U.S. One of the biggest splashes will be made by Equinor which is building up to 130 ocean-planted wind turbines 15 to 30 miles off Long Island. Grid Talk host Marty Rosenberg goes in-depth on the project details with Equino...

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Bill and Founder/CEO of The To-Do Dudes Erik Libby Discuss How His Team Helps Create A Positive Change In the Community

Solar-Fit Renewable Energy Radio - April 16, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Hear Bill's interview with Erik Libby, founder and CEO of The To-Do Dudes. Erik's team is a group of college and high school students with an ambition to create positive change in our communities. Their mission is to provide a helping hand to neighbors...with a smile. His team can help you with ...

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Listen to Bill and Gloria Discuss New Developments in the Solar Industry and Solar-Fit's New Solar & Roof Program

Solar-Fit Renewable Energy Radio - April 16, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Hear Bill and Gloria discuss new developments in the solar industry and introduce Solar-Fit's new Solar + Roof Program. Seems like these days, everybody is talking about replacing their roofs, due to normal aging, or perhaps new insurance requirements. The issue is how do we pay for a new roof i...