Best CleanTech Talk Podcasts (2025)

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V2X in Northern California Looks Like the Future 39:56

14d ago39:56

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GM Energy’s Chief Revenue Officer, Aseem Kapur, and Director of Clean Energy Transportation at PG&E Lydia Krefta join CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan to discuss a new Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pilot program eligible to GM EV owners in Northern California. GM EV owners in the region can now enroll and get up to $4,500 in incentives to unlock the pow…

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Keynote address: Simon Molesworth wants to bring back the exhibitions of old as he sees them as a means to combat climate change 41:41

11h ago41:41

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Simon Molesworth (pictured far from the austerity of a courtroom, working on his far western New South Wales property) sees the exhibitions of old ("fun fares" as he describes them) as a means to bring an understanding of climate change to as many people as possible. The Melbourne-based barrister, who has long been involved with climate and environ…

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Interview: Covid-19 gave us the 'Power-Droid' and now Equori is off and running 11:44

2d ago11:44

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A kitchen table discussion, during Victoria's 2020 Covid-19 lockdown, resulted in the design and construction of the first Frankenstein-like "Power-Droid" by former film and television stuntman, Purven Pather, aided by his business partner and wife, Jessica Gower. The arrival of the Power-Droid was followed by the creation of the company, Equoria, …

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An energy podcast crossover: Energy Gang and Interchange Recharged join forces to discuss flexibility on the power grid: why it is so important, and how to create it 39:29

5d ago39:29

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They called the film Avengers: Infinity War the most ambitious crossover event in history. We can’t quite make the same claim, but at Wood Mackenzie’s 2025 Solar and Energy Storage Summit, we did record a crossover episode. Ed Crooks, host of Energy Gang, is joined by Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Wood Mackenz’s principal analyst for solar power and host …

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Climate News: Treating an 'emergency' as a real emegency; Coastal council dumps climate emergency; Covering climate activism 1:28:08

8d ago1:28:08

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The City of Greater Shepparton followed the earlier lead of other municipalities, declaring a "climate emergency" in 2020, passing the motion on the casting vote of the then mayor, Cr Seema Adullah. Shepparton climate activists are concerned that the new council, elected last year and whose climate credentials are unknown, will move to see that 202…

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What do the tariff wars mean for low-carbon energy? | Recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit 30:13

9d ago30:13

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“With great uncertainty comes great opportunity”, says Abby Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, in this special episode of the Energy Gang, recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit. Is she right? And what are those opportunities? To find out, host Ed Crooks welcomed Abby and Shyam Sriniv…

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Mark Synnott: The Franklin Mystery and the Golden Age of Exploration 2:19:52

13d ago2:19:52

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In this episode, I sit down with Mark Synnott—climber, writer, explorer—for a wide-ranging conversation about the Franklin Expedition and the deeper human drive to venture into the unknown. This may be the greatest survival tale never told. We talk about Mark’s journey through the Northwest Passage in search of clues, the myth of the open polar sea…

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Interview: 'The only thing we've got left now is one another, we can't rely on the government': Rob Bakes, from Vote Climate One 33:51

13d ago33:51

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Rob Bakes from Vote Climate One, which includes the Traffic Light Election Guide, says, "The only thing we've got left is one another; we can't rely on government." He also says, "When you look at the science, we are in real troubles, We're buggered". Rob, whose passion is as wide as it is deep, finds comfort in talking with Geelong's Mik Aidt, who…

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V2X in Northern California Looks Like the Future 39:56

15d ago39:56

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GM Energy’s Chief Revenue Officer, Aseem Kapur, and Director of Clean Energy Transportation at PG&E Lydia Krefta join CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan to discuss a new Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pilot program eligible to GM EV owners in Northern California. GM EV owners in the region can now enroll and get up to $4,500 in incentives to unlock the pow…

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Interview: Daniel Lancefield explains the April 30 Victorian Cleantech Showcase 2025 at Port Melbourne's 'The Timber Yard' 15:37

16d ago15:37

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Daniel Lancefield (pictured), who manages the "Victorian Clean Tech Cluster", worked in community organisations and not-for-profits for more than 15 years in sport and the arts before joining the Victorian Cleantech Cluster as Manager in 2022. Since then, Daniel has developed a deep passion and appreciation for all things clean and green, and has a…

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ClimateNews: Have your say on nuclear power; disillusioned with Nicholls candidates; flood insurance issues in Shepparton 20:04

19d ago20:04

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Taking the nuclear conversation to the people: "Online Citizen Assembly"; "The Climate Council's Climate Risk Map of Australia"; "Weather tracker: north-west Italy braces for thunderstorms and snow"; "One brick higher"; "Victorian Liberal leader distances state party from Peter Dutton’s nuclear proposal: ‘Our focus is gas"; "Coalition scores just 1…

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Keeping cleantech investment alive | With technological, economic and policy challenges mounting, how can we keep energy innovation on track? 53:10

19d ago53:10

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These are hard times for investment in low-carbon energy. The lack of progress in international climate negotiations, threats to policy support, and an increased awareness of the challenges of decarbonization, have created some strong headwinds. Everyone agrees that more breakthroughs in innovative emissions-reducing technologies are essential for …

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Climate News: Democracy and the Online Citizen Assembly will play its part in resolving the climate crisis 45:15

21d ago45:15

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Democracy, that's democracy as envisaged by Emeritus Professor Joseph Camilleri and his Online Citizen Assembly he writes about in Pearls and Irritations. He argues, " Australia’s fading democracy calls for radical rethinking"; "Paris said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change."; "The Australien Government has made an ad fo…

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Climate News: Cathy Oke at TEDx talks about climate's 'anti-heroes"; Bowen on Labor's new home battery scheme 1:04:23

24d ago1:04:23

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Dr Cathy OPke (pictured) was at TEDx Bendigo talking about our Cities: Our Climate Change Antiheroes’ and challenging us to reimagine cities as robust climate solutions rather than just sources of emissions. She explained that while national governments debate, cities are becoming command centers for climate action - a role so crucial that the Inte…

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In recess, back soon! 3:09

24d ago3:09

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Hey Political Climate listeners, we’re jumping on to let you know that we’re taking a short recess. The show will be back in another couple of weeks, with hosts Julia Pyper, Emily Domenech, and Brandon Hurlbut to help you understand the latest news with perspectives from across the political spectrum. There is no shortage of activity, from tariffs …

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Webinar: Maugean Skate, TX-Rex, salmon farming, Tasmania, going backwards with regard climate change endeavours: Australia Institute 'Climate Academy' 59:11

26d ago59:11

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Glenn Connley (pictured), moderator for the "Climate Academy" webinar organised by The Australia Institute. Industrial Atlantic salmon farming near Tasmania is a story that needs to be told and understood, and this "Climate Academy" webinar moderated by Glenn Connley and featuring Leanne Minshull and Eloise Carr is a wonderful opportunity for peopl…

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Interview: 'We need everything, everywhere, all at once' - climate scientist, Linden Ashcroft, who will be speaking in Tatura in September 26:37

27d ago26:37

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Linden Ashcroft (pictured) went from wanting to be a poet to climate science, although she still dabbles in poetry. Linden grew up in country Victoria, in Tatura near Shepparton, on the lands of the Yorta Yorta people, and is a lecturer, climate scientist and science communicator at the University of Melbourne. Her parents still live in Tatura, and…

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How can the power industry meet the challenge of rising demand? | In a special live episode recorded at the American Clean Power association, we discuss how to meet America’s growing need for electricity ... 41:11

30d ago41:11

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If President Trump’s tariff strategy succeeds in sparking a revival in US manufacturing, one consequence will be surging demand for power. We are already seeing electricity demand starting to pick up after 15 years of stagnation, driven by new data centers for AI and a wave of factory-building for semiconductors and batteries that is already under …

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Interview: Challenges on the home farm were the catalyst for the National Renewables in Agriculture Conference and Expo, this year in Bendigo 15:31

1M ago15:31

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Challenges on her home farm prompted Karin Stark (pictured) to pull together her first National Renewables in Agriculture Conference and Expo in 2019. Now, this year's event will be in Bendigo. In what is a first for Victoria, the conference and expo will be held at The Capital Theatre in View St, Bendigo, on Wednesday, July 23. The expo opens at 8…

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Is the US being left behind in the race to develop new clean energy technologies? BYD is selling EVs that can charge in five minutes | China is streaking ahead of the US in the energy transition race 58:08

1M ago58:08

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The Chinese car company BYD, the world’s top-selling manufacturer of electric vehicles, is launching two models that can charge in five minutes; about the time it takes to fill a tank with gasoline. It’s news that looks like a landmark moment in the energy transition, the way that the release of the DeepSeek model was for AI. It’s another eye-openi…

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Climatre News: 'Cowardly politics robbing our children blind' - Ken Henry 39:18

1M ago39:18

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Australia's former Secretary to the Treasurer, Ken Henry (pictured) has written about "cowardly politics" and "robbing our children blind", along with the 'juvenile climate politics" - "Cowardly politics is robbing our children blind. It’s time to be brave"; "Citizen Future: why we need a new story of self and society"; "I’ve spent my life fighting…

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Climate News: Australia Football League ignores the impact of climate change as it plans new northern Australia stadium 35:28

1M ago35:28

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Climate change and it impact on life in Australia's northern parts has been ignored by the Australia Football League (AFL) as it has progressed plans to build a multi-million dollar stadium in Darwin, the capital of Northern Territory. The climate community is well aware that wet-bulb temperatures expected in Darwin within decades could make life i…

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Climate News: 'Climate change is real, it's happening' - economist Angela Jackson on Q&A 1:19:05

1M ago1:19:05

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Economist Angela Jackson (pictured) was among the guests on the ABC's latest Q&A program and talked passionately about the seriousness and reality of climate change. "Their profit, our cost: Should fossil fuel companies pay for climate disasters?"; "Confirmed: 2024 was the hottest year on record in the air and the oceans"; "The maps that reveal how…

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Climate News: 'Heat is the biggest killer in Australia' - Emma Bacon, Sweltering Cities 32:19

1M ago32:19

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Emma Bacon (pictured) is among the most climate-aware and knowledgeable Australians and leads the Sydney-based non-government organisation. "Sweltering Cities". You can hear more of Ms Bacon's almost prescient thinking on the "Finding Nature" podcast. If you're in Geelong this Friday, March 28, get along to that city's "Climate Cafe". "Garbage truc…

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Kris Tompkins: Life, Land, and Legacy 1:34:53

1M ago1:34:53

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Ted sits down with Kris Tompkins, longtime CEO of Patagonia and one of the world’s most influential conservationists. Kris shares her journey from building Patagonia with Yvon Chouinard to her transformative conservation work, rewilding millions of acres in Chile and Argentina alongside her late husband, Doug Tompkins. Discover her insights into th…

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2000V: Solar Odyssey — How and why the industry is moving towards 2000V systems 20:24

1M ago20:24

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Brian Nelson, ABB’s Renewables Segment Leader in the United States, sits down with CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney to discuss the ins and outs of innovation accelerating the solar economy, the timeline for the next leap forward, and what it means for end-users, utilities, developers, and EPCs.

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Webinar: 'The 89 per cent project' with Covering Climate Now 57:08

1M ago57:08

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The 89 Percent Project is a year-long global journalistic effort to explore a pivotal but little-known fact about climate change: The overwhelming majority of the world’s people want their governments to take stronger action. The project launches on April 20, 2025, with a week of focused coverage by journalists and newsrooms worldwide coinciding wi…

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2000V: Solar Odyssey — How and why the industry is moving towards 2000V systems 20:24

1M ago20:24

20:24

Brian Nelson, ABB’s Renewables Segment Leader in the United States, sits down with CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney to discuss the ins and outs of innovation accelerating the solar economy, the timeline for the next leap forward, and what it means for end-users, utilities, developers, and EPCs.By CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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Climate News: I'm astounded, aghast that people can't grasp the idea the climate change is real, it's happening now all aorund the world 1:01:47

2M ago1:01:47

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Climate change is a dilemma that appears to escape the understanding of most people astounding me. "In the Australian outback, climate change widens the racial divide"; "The outlook for house insurance is much worse than we’re being told"; "Trump may ax EPA’s research office and fire most of its staff"; "Trump’s attacks on science are a massive blo…

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Interview: Anthony Stott's 'Green Prosperity' is fresh, easily accessible, enriches us and reduces out carbon footprint 23:51

2M ago23:51

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Anthony Stott (pictured) is a Geelong psychologist, whose fertile mind helps us understand how we can profit from his fresh idea of "Green Prosperity"'. Anthony has put Green Prosperity on the table. Beyond that bold and adventurous thinking, he helps people through the travails of climate anxiety through his work at Aspire Health and Psychology at…

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What does financial market turmoil mean for low-carbon energy? 1:13:44

2M ago1:13:44

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Investors have gone sour on clean energy. In a troubled time for stock markets in general, where is the capital for energy flowing now? Host Ed Crooks is joined by Shanu Mathew, Senior VP and Portfolio Manager at Lazard Asset Management, and Amy Myers Jaffe, Director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab at NYU. Shanu returns to th…

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Webinar: 'We are in a mighty struggle for the soul of our species' - Tim Flannery 1:32:55

2M ago1:32:55

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Usually, episodes of "Climate Conversations" begin with a relevant or outstanding quote, but this event from La Trobe University, "Climate change: where are we now?" was littered with powerful and important quotes. Subsequently, I decided it would be best if you listened first and then chose for yourself — enjoy, it is a powerful webinar.…

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Unpacking the EPA’s aggressive moves on energy and climate 40:58

2M ago40:58

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As “Political Climate” marks the one-year anniversary of its re-launch, the deluge of energy sector news continues. In today’s episode, the hosts dig into a series of recent and contentious moves from the Environmental Protection Agency—from massive power plant deregulations and an intention to undo the 2009 endangerment finding, to the termination…

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Climate News: GP cars go hybrid; Friend fears nuclear annihilation more than anything climate change can serve up 1:04:16

2M ago1:04:16

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A friend fears nuclear annihilation more than whatever climate change has in store. "How Formula 1 is trying to cut its carbon emissions, on and off the track"; "Trump moves to gut several agencies, targeting Voice of America, libraries"; "How Climate Change Is Framed to Disempower You"; "‘Greeted by concrete’: Town fights for trees as rail project…

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Webinar: 'The moment of history we find ourselves in, pessimism is a luxury we simply can't afford' - Dr Kumi Naidoo 1:06:33

2M ago1:06:33

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Dr Kumi Naidoo (pictured) and Professor Noami Oreskes joined former South Australian Premier, Mike Rann, for a stimulating conversation about phasing out fossil fuels at the University of South Australia's Hawke Centre. Promotional material for the conversation says: "Despite world leaders making climate pledges and investments in renewable energy,…

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Interview: Carly Noble, a 'boots on the ground' person, wants your vote to snare a Seat in the Australian Senate at the next Federal Election 29:37

2M ago29:37

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Carly Noble (pictured) will represent the Australian Democrats at the next Federal Election and hopes your vote will help her secure a Seat in the Australian Senate as a representative for Victoria. Carly, a mother, farmer, educator, agitator, and advocate for any environmental improvement that will benefit people generally, particularly Victorians…

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Climate change and democracy: 'Climate change is a symptom of a failed set of governance' - Eddie Kowalski 31:34

2M ago31:34

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Eddie Kowalski (pictured) is one of several people working to create what is presently known as the "Online Citizens Assembly". The group is led by Professor Joseph Camilleri, an Emeritus Politics Professor at La Trobe University who is one of Australia's leading International Relations scholars. He has more than 30 years of experience. Professor C…

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Climate News: Daughter's Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV helps out during Tropical Cyclone Alfred 29:01

2M ago29:01

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My daughter's Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (example pictured) helps out during Tropical Cyclone Alfred. "Alfred to slow and lessen in severity, but window of destruction remains open"; "Cyclone Alfred is slowing – and that could make it more destructive. Here’s how climate change might have influenced it"; "States prepare for cyclone flooding as autho…

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Climate News: Budgetry climate advice falls on deaf ears; Tropical Cyclone Alfred threatens coastal northern NSW and south-east Queensland 24:19

2M ago24:19

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred troubles coastal northern New South Wales and south-eastern Queensland, triggering memories of flooding in Lismore in NSW. "‘Stripped to our bare bones’: three years on from the floods, Lismore’s housing crisis is worse than ever"; "Queensland evacuations begin as Cyclone Alfred storm path tracks towards Brisbane"; "How to p…

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Flexible, fast-responding and reliable – the growth of energy storage seems unstoppable. What could possibly go wrong? 57:00

2M ago57:00

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Charge when it’s cheap, when energy is abundant, and discharge when the energy is needed. The role of energy storage will be critical to the transition to low-carbon technologies. It’s an exciting time in the industry, with spectacular growth in battery storage markets in the US and around the world, and it’s predicted to continue. “We’re in the ho…

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Climate News: Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the first in 50 years, heads for south-east Queensland 48:11

2M ago48:11

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred is roaming about near the coast of Australia's south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales: "Northern NSW residents urged to prepare for first tropical cyclone since 1990"; "The coastal Victorian city with ambitious plans but a big sea-rise problem"; "Trump fired hundreds at NOAA, Weather Service. Here’s what that mea…

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Live from Winterfest: Rich Powell and Travis Kavulla talk GOP energy priorities 51:04

2M ago51:04

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In this special episode of “Political Climate,” hosts Brandon Hurlbut and Emily Domenech travel to Big Sky, Montana, to record the podcast live at the Winterfest conference. Now in its twentieth year, Winterfest brings together leaders in clean energy and finance to help move the global energy transition forward. This year the conference focused on…

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Climate Cafe: Anthony Stott wants us all to think about and implement 'green prosperity' 36:43

2M ago36:43

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Anthony Stott (pictured) was the guest speaker at the Geelong Climate Cafe on Friday, February 28. He has worked in several fields such as teaching, youth work, and training unemployed people. He was a Lifeline counsellor for 5 years and has been in private practice since 2008. With a gentle smile, Anthony took those at the Climate Cafe on a metaph…

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Event: After hearing 'The PM’s Climate Speech we’ve been waiting for', activist Violet Coco calls for courage 1:02:48

2M ago1:02:48

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Violet Coco is an active activist, she is bold and courageous in alerting others to the dilemmas of climate change. Violet shared the stage with the research director from The National Centre for Climate Restoration (Breakthrough), David Spratt at an event associated with the Melbourne-based National Sustainability Festival, “The PM’s Climate Speec…

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Climate News: A sense of civility and decency we don't yet understand will be demanded by climate change 43:56

2M ago43:56

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How close-knit community is better than rugged individualism - "Surviving the Climate Apocalypse (With a Little Help From My Friends)"; "America Loses Its Soul When It Rejects People Fleeing Danger"; "Climate change is coming for coastlines, from ancient cities to modern California: Study"; "Why the U.S. has been home to Earth’s most unusually cold…

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Climate News: ‘Nuclear carbon emission bomb’: 2b tonne greenhouse gas surge forecast under Coalition 32:40

2M ago32:40

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The Liberal-National Party's fanciful idea of nuclear power for Australia will deliver the 2b tonne greenhouse gas surge - "‘Nuclear carbon emission bomb’: 2b tonne greenhouse gas surge forecast under Coalition"; "Coalition nuclear plan hides a 2bn tonne ‘carbon bomb’ that puts net zero by 2050 out of reach, new analysis shows"; "World urged to sta…

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25 Years of Renewable Energy, & Carbon Capture & Storage is a Scam 59:47

2M ago59:47

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Mark Z. Jacobson, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University and author of seven books, including “No Miracles Needed,” talks with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about renewable energy development over the last 25 years as well as how and why carbon capture & storage is a scam. Read more here: https://cleantechnica.com/2…

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Climate News: What Would Real Energy Independence Look Like? - George Dillard 45:59

2M ago45:59

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Simon Holmes à Court will be in conversation with Rick Brazalle (pictured) at a Lighter Footprints event at Melbourne's Malvern Town Hall on Wednesday, March 5, discussing "Powering 2025: Driving Australia’s Energy Transition". "What Would Real Energy Independence Look Like?"; "This wind farm is retiring, so what happens to its tonnes of steel?"; "…

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Climate News: 'A whole motely crew of friggin' freaks' - Astra Taylor talks about Donald Trump cohort on Haymaket Books webinar 1:01:44

2M ago1:01:44

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Alex Pearce (pictured) was just in Grade Six when he quizzed former Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, about how he would combat climate change and care for the environment. Now as the Fremantle Football Club captain and proud Palawa man, Alex still has the same concerns - "Athletes turn up the heat on politicians over climate change"; "The Co…

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25 Years of Renewable Energy, & Carbon Capture & Storage is a Scam 59:47

2M ago59:47

59:47

Mark Z. Jacobson, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University and author of seven books, including “No Miracles Needed,” talks with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about renewable energy development over the last 25 years as well as how and why carbon capture & storage is a scam.Read more here: https://cleantechnica.com/20…

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