Best CleanTech Talk Podcasts (2026)

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Can Bio-Credits Save the Rainforest? The New Market for Nature 51:41

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Deforestation is accelerating, biodiversity loss is at record levels, and conservation funding still falls short by more than $700 billion a year. On this episode, Dr. Drea Burbank of Savimbo and Doug Heske of Newday Financial Technologies join CleanTech Talk to discuss how a new generation of “bio-credits” could transform how the world funds natur…

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Talking cleantech capital with the founders of GreenFront Energy Partners (Ep. 223) 33:31

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GreenFront Energy Partners, an investment bank based in Richmond, Va., is on a self-imposed mission to bring together the financial, intellectual, entrepreneurial, and natural resources to meaningfully decarbonize the global economy. The six-year-old firm caters to clients active in the energy-transition and offers services that include M&A advisor…

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Ask EvC Anything 2025 | David Keith, Sara Hastings-Simon, and Ed Whittingham 47:45

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You asked — David, Sara, and Ed answered. We're wrapping up the year with our annual Ask EvC Anything episode, touching on topics that pair well with New Year's bubbly: We talk about whether Canada’s climate targets are quietly slipping out of reach, the practicalities and prospects of direct air capture, what a net zero electricity grid in Alberta…

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The Role of Commercial Dustbins in Modern Indian Workspaces 2:37

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In this episode, we discuss how modern commercial dustbins are changing the way offices, apartments, and public spaces manage waste in India. From choosing the right capacity dustbin to improving hygiene and operational efficiency, we explore practical insights for businesses and facility managers. Brought to you by Fiable Cleantech, a trusted name…

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Hydrogen 101: The colors of hydrogen - Turquoise (pt. 2) 36:34

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In the latest epidose of The Clean Industry Podcast, and we went deep into a topic that gets oversimplified way too often: methane splitting. At its core, the idea is simple. Split methane into hydrogen and solid carbon instead of burning it into CO₂. Where it gets interesting is how you do that, and what actually works at scale. We talked through …

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Can Bio-Credits Save the Rainforest? The New Market for Nature 51:41

16d ago51:41

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Deforestation is accelerating, biodiversity loss is at record levels, and conservation funding still falls short by more than $700 billion a year. On this episode, Dr. Drea Burbank of Savimbo and Doug Heske of Newday Financial Technologies join CleanTech Talk to discuss how a new generation of “bio-credits” could transform how the world funds natur…

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Holiday special: Energy markets year-in-review and new year resolutions (Ep. 225) 44:12

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We welcome back S&P Global Energy experts Reed Olmstead and David Vaucher for our annual year-in-review and resolutions episode. Hosts Sam Humphreys and Hill Vaden check in to consider some of the past year's biggest trends and offer market predictions and personal resolutions for 2026. Access prior year-end conversations with Reed and David here: …

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Energy Gang’s year in review: the highs, the lows, the people and the technologies of 2025 1:01:09

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It’s the final Energy Gang of the year, and host Ed Crooks is joined by regulars Amy Myers Jaffe, Director of NYU’s Energy, Climate Justice and Sustainability Lab, Shanu Mathew, a portfolio investor and manager, and Melissa Lott, a systems engineer and energy analyst, to take stock of an exciting year for energy. The buzzword of 2025 was undoubtedl…

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Why Bigger Dustbins Matter More Than Cleaning Staff in Large Facilities 1:44

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In this episode, we talk about a problem most offices, factories, and public spaces ignore. Waste overflow. Many places focus only on cleaning schedules but forget the role of the dustbin itself. We discuss why using the right capacity bins like wheeled and large volume dustbins can reduce mess, save time, and improve hygiene. We also share how pla…

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Energy Past vs Energy Future with Energy Innovation's Robbie Orvis 59:29

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A look back at the biggest energy stories of 2025 and some crystal ball gazing about what to watch for in 2026. David, Sara and Ed chat with Robbie Orvis, Senior Director of Modeling & Analysis at Energy Innovation, an American Think Tank. The show was set up to do two things: First, to sort out what genuinely shifted in 2025 and what didn't. Secon…

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Chatting adaptation finance with HFW (Ep. 224) 39:21

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Adaptation vs mitigation. The conversation continues to permeate global climate goal discussions as the world attempts to reach net zero. But with adaptation becoming more and more preferable, challenges on how to finance this remain. Peter Zaman, Partner at HFW, joins hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss where we stand on adaptation finan…

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California’s grid under pressure: affordability, AI, and the future of electricity markets 44:16

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California is often described as the state where you can see the future of the US, and of the world. That has certainly been true in terms of some of the problems faced by the electricity grid. California has been grappling with the impact of wildfires and a big shift to renewable generation, and now faces the prospect of rising power demand from e…

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Electrification Beyond the Road: The Taiga Story 32:56

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In this episode, Taiga Motors CEO and Co-Founder Sam Bruneau shares the story behind building the world’s first electric powersports company and why electrification on water and off-road matters now more than ever. From the launch of the new Orca WX3 — a versatile crossover watercraft designed for watersports and adventure — to innovations like bi-…

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Electrification Beyond the Road: The Taiga Story 32:56

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In this episode, Taiga Motors CEO and Co-Founder Sam Bruneau shares the story behind building the world’s first electric powersports company and why electrification on water and off-road matters now more than ever. From the launch of the new Orca WX3 — a versatile crossover watercraft designed for watersports and adventure — to innovations like bi-…

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Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Energy Agreement | Hot Take 43:03

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There are many takes on the big Carney-Smith energy agreement – we thought you could use one more. The new Canada–Alberta MOU unveiled last Thursday is already generating more chatter than a pipeline hearing, and has set off a fresh round of debate about economy, emissions, and where the country is headed on energy. The hot takes have been flying. …

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How are key renewable energies faring at the end of 2025? Guest host and energy analyst Bridget van Dorsten talks through developments in geothermal, hydrogen and wind. 37:11

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At the start of the year things were looking uncertain for nascent renewables like hydrogen and geothermal. With policy support from the previous US administration they had boomed with the IRA, then came July 2025 and the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which tore up tax credits and removed incentives for those renewable technologies…

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The Truth About Office Dustbins Nobody Talks About 2:51

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In this episode, we talk honestly about how Indian offices choose dustbins and why most workplaces end up using the wrong size or the wrong material. We break down the difference between metal and plastic dustbins, how waste handling actually works in real offices, and why durable options from Fiable Cleantech Limited — one of the reliable plastic …

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Hydrogen 101: The colors of hydrogen - Turquoise 28:13

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We’ve been waiting for this one! In the latest episode of The Clean Industry Podcast, Sonja and Matti dive into Hycamite’s core technology: methane splitting. It’s transforming how industries cut emissions and power electrification with critical minerals. Tune in to learn everything you need to know about it.…

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Gassy Globe: The ups and downs of demand (Ep.222) 32:21

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After a period of tightening natural gas supply since the Russia-Ukraine conflict, we are entering a time of oversupply, as more LNG hits the market. S&P Global Energy Global Gas expert Laurent Ruseckas, joins Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss the interesting dynamic between falling prices and the impact this has, as natural gas is being cons…

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Electric School Buses & V2G — Match Made in Heaven 29:09

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Gagan Dhillon, CEO of Synop, and Zach Shahan, CEO of CleanTechnica, discuss why electric school buses are the perfect starter V2G fleet, real-world results from electric school bus V2G programs, making electric school bus (and other EV) fleets pencil out after the federal tax-credit cliff, EV fleet energy management, and more!…

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Electric School Buses & V2G — Match Made in Heaven 29:09

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Gagan Dhillon, CEO of Synop, and Zach Shahan, CEO of CleanTechnica, discuss why electric school buses are the perfect starter V2G fleet, real-world results from electric school bus V2G programs, making electric school bus (and other EV) fleets pencil out after the federal tax-credit cliff, EV fleet energy management, and more!…

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What happened at COP30? The key points on cutting emissions, adapting to a warming world, and raising the finance to pay for it 56:45

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The COP30 climate talks in Belem wrapped up over the weekend, and reactions to the outcome were sharply divided. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, said “climate cooperation is still alive…we’re undeniably still in it and we are fighting back.” Others said the COP had been another failure, with a final statement that amounted to “a fo…

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Sara & Ed - Help Us Reach Our Annual Listener Fundraising Goal 2:06

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For us, delivering content about energy and climate is a labour of love – we put our time towards Energy vs Climate because we feel strongly about the public service benefit of the project. But there are costs for our producer, website, Ed’s manicures, and more. (OK one of those isn’t true.) That's why this show relies on the support of generous do…

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Talking Carbon Capture with Tim Vail, CEO of Ion Clean Energy (Ep. 221) 34:10

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The opportunity for carbon capture technology is expanding as the role of natural gas in power generation grows in an emissions-constrained world. Ion Clean Energy, which includes Chevron, ExxonMobil, Williams, and Carbon Direct as investors, is working to address this opportunity with its proprietary absorbent technology. Tim Vail, CEO of Ion Clea…

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Rewiring a Nation of 1.4 Billion: India’s Energy Transition with Dr. Jai Asundi 45:43

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David, Sara, and Ed chat with Dr. Jai Asundi, Executive Director of the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), an independent Indian think tank. Dr. Asundi has been leading CSTEP since 2009, connecting data, modeling, and policy to tackle India's energy and climate challenges. They dive into India's electricity grid, the EV rev…

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What happened in COP30’s first week? Support for energy efficiency and a status report on methane show which climate initiatives are still making progress 52:49

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Negotiations in the COP 30 climate talks are continuing in Belem, Brazil. The headlines are focusing on the divisions between countries that are shaping this year’s climate talks. But despite the doom and gloom, there are some practical steps being taken to support the transition towards lower-carbon energy. There may be a notable lack of significa…

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AlphaLabs Podcast: The Copper Supercycle's Forgotten District: Why Grizzly Discoveries (GZD) Is the Ultimate Hidden Gem 13:14

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We explore the story of Grizzly Discoveries (TSXV: GZD), which AlphaLabs Research identifies as potentially the most asymmetric copper-gold exploration play left in North America. This overlooked opportunity centers on the Greenwood Mining Camp in southern British Columbia, a region that was once the largest copper producer in the entire British Do…

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Energy policy, technology, and utility challenges: How industry leaders are overcoming barriers 37:32

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Utility-scale clean energy projects in development are still facing connection queues and regulatory barriers. RE+ may be done for 2025, but the debate is still going. Host Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Research Director at Wood Mackenzie, sits down with three leaders who are driving progress from different corners of the energy transition, from utility-s…

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Chokepoint Supercycle: Week 46 Deep Dive – IEA’s 1,000 TWh AI Bomb, Tariff Reroutes, & PLTR’s $2T Rails 11:44

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In this week-ending AlphaLabs Deep Dive, we unpack the macro fireworks that just supercharged the Chokepoint Supercycle thesis. The IEA’s World Energy Outlook 2025 drops a 1,000 TWh AI power shock, US grids lag 45 GW, and tariffs carve exemptions while slamming 60% walls on China—rerouting billions to North American juniors. Power Crunch: CCJ +2.1%…

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Peak Uncertainty: Forecasters wrestle with muddled outlooks for long-term oil demand (Ep. 220) 27:55

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Energy forecasters have long been calling for a near-term peak in global oil demand as year-over-year growth slows in the largest consumer markets of US, China, and Europe. These outlooks are being revisited as electric vehicle penetration underwhelms and the opportunity for petrochemical demand expands. Karim Fawaz, an S&P Global expert in global …

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The COP30 climate talks are under way In Brazil. What is the point of the conference? 48:13

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COP30, which began this week in Belém, Brazil, marks a decade since the Paris Agreement was adopted at COP21 in 2015. It’s being billed as the “implementation COP”: instead of grand new announcements of international agreements, governments are supposed to be focused on delivering on the commitments they have already made. Host Ed Crooks and regula…

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How are businesses rethinking energy and sustainability? COP30 starts in Belem as climate action falters 31:01

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COP30, now getting under way in Belem, Brazil, has been billed as “the implementation COP”, which means a focus on governments taking real steps to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. We will be examining all the key issues for government negotiators in the talks very soon. But for this show, we are looking at the role of business. At New Yor…

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Energy addition, not energy transition? What does it mean for the future of our energy system, and the climate? | Special episode recorded at ADIPEC, the world’s largest energy event 45:16

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As world leaders, businesses and NGOs start their journeys to Brazil for the COP30 climate talks, more than 200,000 people attended ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, the world’s biggest energy event. Energy Gang was there to bring you the highlights from the week’s discussions. One of the key talking points was the theme of energy addition, rather than transiti…

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AlphaLabs Macro Brief: The 2026 Resource Chokepoint Supercycle – How AI Power Hunger, Tokenization, and 60% Tariffs Will Ignite a $10 Trillion North American Rerate 19:22

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AI data centers are about to suck down 1,000 GW of new power by 2030 — that’s an extra Japan + Germany combined. BlackRock just green-lit $2 trillion in tokenized real-world assets for 2026. Trump 2.0 tariffs are locking in 60% walls on Chinese metals starting Q1. This isn’t a cycle. It’s the biggest structural resource + infrastructure squeeze in …

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AlphaLabs Podcast: Grizzly Discoveries ($GZD.V): The 299 g/t Silver Bonanza Nobody’s Talking About – Yet 15:22

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In this 15-minute AlphaLabs deep dive, we rip open the $6M micro-cap that just hit 299 g/t silver in British Columbia and still trades at 0.25x NAV. Grizzly Discoveries ($GZD.V) is fully funded, zero-debt, and sitting on 160,000 acres of polymetallic firepower: high-grade silver, gold, copper, and PGEs in the heart of Canada’s next mining camp. We …

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Real Talk with Ryan Jespersen x EvC | Energy, the Economy, and the Environment 1:00:17

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David, Sara, and Ed join Real Talk with Ryan Jespersen for a live on-air conversation. Their decidedly non-spooky Halloween round-table discussion covered a lot of climate and energy ground, including the G7, critical minerals, carbon capture and storage, and oat milk cream liquor. (Well admittedly that last one is not a climate and energy topic, b…

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Hydrogen 101: The colors of hydrogen - Green 25:35

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If hydrogen is colorless, why do we keep calling it green, blue, turquoise or even pink? We dive into why these labels matter, and why the industry urgently needs harmonized global methods and numbers to back them up. In this episode, we examine green hydrogen: how it is made and the challenges of scaling it to meet global demand.…

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Back to the Future: New Zealand re-opens itself for upstream exploration (Ep. 219) 30:18

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Earlier this year, New Zealand reversed a self-imposed ban on offshore oil and gas exploration begun in 2018 and is now allowing companies to apply for new licenses. Frankie Hulbert, an S&P Global expert in upstream exploration and development, joins Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss how New Zealand's renewed interest in domestic natural gas …

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Speed to power: how can America accelerate the build-out of the next grid? | special episode from the ACORE Grid Forum in Washington DC 1:01:19

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Electricity demand in the US is rising faster than it has in decades, driven by AI and a wave of investment in domestic manufacturing. But with transmission lines and other electricity infrastructure taking years to permit and build, how can America secure the power it needs fast enough to remain competitive? In this special episode of The Energy G…

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Will energy storage save the grid? How batteries and the software behind them are reshaping reliability in the age of AI demand 47:45

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Electrification is surging, AI data centres are multiplying, and volatility is rising on both sides of the meter. Can storage step in as the flexible backbone the US grid now needs? Host Sylvia Leyva Martinez is joined by Joanna Martin Ziegenfuss, General Manager for Strategic Market Development (North America), and Ruchira Shah, General Manager of…

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Commercial Dustbins – Small Change, Big Impact in Workplaces 2:17

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Ever wondered how something as simple as a commercial dustbin can change the way offices, apartments, and industries manage waste? In this episode, we talk about the smart design and durability behind modern bins that make cleaning faster and safer. We also discuss why choosing the right dustbin from a trusted dustbin manufacturer in India — like F…

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AI could break the electricity grid. What do regulators and the industry need to do to keep the lights on? 59:47

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What happens when the surge in electricity demand comes faster than we can build the infrastructure to support it? Live in front of an audience at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, host Ed Crooks leads a conversation on the future of the US energy grid, skyrocketing load from data centers and electrification, and why politics keeps gett…

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Drill, Baby, Drill: Upstream players navigate changing tides (Ep. 218) 28:10

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The upstream industry has faced many challenges over the last few years, but global sentiment seems to be shifting. In an environment of rapidly evolving geopolitics and a continued demand for resources, we explore how the industry is responding to this changing landscape. Joining hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys this week is Dan Pratt, Global He…

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How energy diversification can drive development | Special pre-ADIPEC preview episode 28:01

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As global energy systems evolve, emerging economies face a defining challenge: how to secure affordable power for today while investing in the low-carbon solutions that will drive tomorrow’s growth. Can energy diversification unlock a new era of industrial development, resilience, and inclusive prosperity? In the third and final episode of our spec…

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AlphaLabs Podcast: $DOG Versus $DOGE: Bitcoin Runes Outpaces Dogecoin 11:35

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The source is an investment report from Alpha Labs DeFi, authored by Mike Elliott, which outlines why the Bitcoin-native meme coin $DOG is positioned to structurally outperform and potentially eclipse the market capitalization of the older, nostalgia-driven Dogecoin ($DOGE). The report asserts that $DOG's foundation on the Bitcoin Runes protocol gi…

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Tokenized T-Bills Hit $8B: Unlocking Q4’s DeFi Yield Revolution with $TBH 16:20

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Dive into the TradFi-DeFi convergence shaking up Q4 2025! Tokenized T-Bills have surged to $8.41B in TVL, blending regulatory-grade security with DeFi’s composable yields—some hitting 12% APY. AlphaLabs’ Mike Elliott breaks down how Layer-2 innovations and protocols like Ondo Finance and BlackRock’s BUIDL are supercharging returns, with $TBH’s $DOG…

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Title: $TBH Week in Review: Dogecoin Treasury & Sports Surge (Oct 24, 2025) 12:24

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Join the AlphaLabs team for the October 24, 2025, wrap-up of Brag House Holdings ($TBH)! This week, $TBH held steady at $1.11 despite a $200-300M Dogecoin treasury and blockbuster sports moves—U.S. Triestina soccer and HC Sierre hockey grabs by House of Doge. We unpack the merger buzz, Gen Z potential, and why next week could ignite with merger upd…

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AlphaLabs Decodes: House of Doge’s $TBH Play – Soccer, Hockey, and the RWA Revolution 12:00

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In this episode of AlphaLabs, we dive deep into House of Doge’s latest moves with $TBH, exploring how their acquisitions of U.S. Triestina 1918 and HC Sierre are not just sports plays, but a strategic bet on the $100 billion real-world asset (RWA) market. Join host Mike Elliott as he unpacks Italy’s crypto sponsorship trends, Switzerland’s $50M are…

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Drill & Dash: The Oil and Gas Liability Crisis with Martin Olszynski 1:01:06

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Sara & Ed chat with Martin Olszynski about Alberta's mounting energy liability crisis. They discuss the billions in future costs for decommissioning, remediation, and reclamation of oil and gas projects as well as the challenge in accurately quantifying government and public exposure to financial and environmental risk amid profound energy sector d…

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Permitting reform and the politics of building the grid | Live from the ACORE Grid Forum in Washington, D.C. 47:28

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Everyone agrees it takes too long and costs too much to build energy infrastructure in America, but what exactly needs fixing, and can we make progress without rolling back vital environmental protections? In this special episode of Energy Gang, recorded live at the ACORE Grid Forum in Washington D.C., host Ed Crooks takes a deep dive into one of t…