Zero: The Climate Race
Bloomberg
Zero is about the tactics and technologies taking us to a world of zero emissions. Each week Bloomberg’s award-winning reporter Akshat Rathi talks to the people tackling climate change – a venture capitalist hunting for the best cleantech investment, scientists starting companies, politicians who have successfully created climate laws, and CEOs who have completely transformed their businesses. The road to zero emissions has many paths and everyone’s got an opinion about the best route. Listen in.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 31min
The 21st century will be shaped by fire
Author John Vaillant discusses Canada's fossil fuel industry, the Fort McMurray fire disaster, and the future impact of mankind's obsession with fire. The podcast explores the history of bitumen extraction, financial benefits of climate goals, unique fire phenomena, and the transformation of humanity into a fire-centric species.
Jun 10, 2024 • 17min
Big Take Asia: Will the world's biggest nuclear power plant get a restart?
Reporter Shoko Oda discusses the challenges of restarting the world's largest nuclear plant in Japan. Topics include the plant's security measures, Japan's energy journey post-Fukushima, and the obstacles faced in restarting nuclear reactors in Niigata amidst safety concerns.
Jun 6, 2024 • 28min
Is Tesla on the road to irrelevance?
Delve into Tesla's recent challenges and shifts, from missed sales goals to Musk's radical decisions. Explore the impact on the global transition to EVs and Tesla's evolving strategy. Discover the implications of Tesla's Model 2 cancellation and its dominance in the U.S. market.
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May 30, 2024 • 30min
Searching for climate solutions amid the AI hype
Priya Donti, Professor of electrical engineering and AI at MIT, discusses using AI to tackle climate change with Climate Change AI. She explores AI's potential to optimize power grids, predict weather events, and improve crop output. Donti shares projects the group funds globally and envisions democratizing AI for climate solutions.
May 23, 2024 • 24min
Microsoft wanted to be carbon negative. Then it went big on AI
Microsoft's AI ambitions have caused a 30% rise in emissions, hindering its carbon-negative pledge. Brad Smith discusses the balancing act between AI advancements and sustainability. The podcast explores Microsoft's investments in green technologies to combat climate change.
May 16, 2024 • 36min
Why the UK’s Conservatives have given up on climate
Former UK Conservative Party member of Parliament, Chris Skidmore, criticizes his party for neglecting climate issues, leading to missed opportunities for economic growth. Skidmore discusses his Net Zero Review, the urgency of climate action, and the need for cross-party collaboration. He highlights the risks of backtracking on climate commitments and emphasizes the economic benefits of transitioning to a net zero economy.
May 9, 2024 • 40min
Europe’s answer to the green backlash
Dutch MEP Bas Eickhout discusses the Green Party's vision for an equal and ecological Europe amidst challenges. Topics include Europe's leadership in sustainable business, emissions trading system, future climate targets, and energy transition challenges and solutions in EU countries.
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May 2, 2024 • 36min
This bank is turning Africa into a climate investment opportunity
Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, discusses how the bank is attracting investors to fund green projects in Africa. Topics include climate investments, solar panels in the Sahel, a hydroelectric dam in Mozambique, and making climate investments more appealing globally.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 36min
The slow and painful recovery of the wind industry
Henrik Andersen, CEO of Vestas, discusses the challenges and innovations in the wind industry. He covers government policies impacting sector growth, efficiency improvements, and the company's journey from debt to success. Topics also include the struggles of the renewable energy sector, transparent communication with shareholders, and technological advancements in wind energy.
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Apr 18, 2024 • 33min
How ‘energy islands’ can supercharge offshore wind
Jakob B from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners discusses the challenges and opportunities in the offshore wind industry. They touch upon the financial dynamics, regulatory aspects, and the future trends of wind energy. The conversation also explores the concept of 'energy islands' for optimizing offshore wind power transmission and the significance of hydrogen in this context.
