Emily Grubert
Associate professor of sustainable energy policy at the University of Notre Dame, researcher on mid-transition challenges and co-author of studies on minimum viable scale and managing fossil-fuel system decline.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 15min
The fate of fossil fuel systems in the "mid-transition"
Emily Grubert, associate professor of sustainable energy policy at Notre Dame and researcher on mid-transition challenges, discusses shrinking fossil systems and the concept of minimum viable scale. Short scenes explore physical and financial cliffs, declining infrastructure and workers, equity harms from haphazard closures, and why public ownership or coordinated governance could help manage decline.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 39min
Shielding astronauts from cosmic rays, and planning the end of fossil fuels
Ailey Dolgan, freelance science reporter on space radiation, explains shielding strategies, biological countermeasures, and experimental astronaut‑health tech. Joshua Lappin, historian-engineer, and Emily Grubert, civil engineer and environmental sociologist, unpack how shrinking fossil networks can fail, the concept of minimum viable scale, and why planned retirements matter. Short, sharp conversations on protecting people in space and managing energy decline.
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Apr 8, 2025 • 47min
Front Lines of the Energy Transition
Guests Noah Kaufman and Emily Grubert dive into the challenges faced by fossil fuel-dependent communities in the shift to renewable energy. Kaufman shares insights from his experience in climate policy, highlighting economic resilience strategies. Grubert discusses the critical need for planning and support as these communities transition, drawing on historical lessons. Both emphasize listening to local voices and building coalitions to navigate this complex change efficiently, ensuring a sustainable energy future for all.
