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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Apr 11, 2024 • 31min
How to cut industrial emissions and dodge the valley of death
Claire Curry from BloombergNEF discusses innovative pathways for clean-tech startups. Highlighting success stories like LanzaTech and H2 Green Steel partnering with big brands for low-emission solutions. Explores the challenges startups face in securing funding and scaling up clean energy technologies.
Apr 4, 2024 • 35min
The climate watchdog holding the UK government to account
The podcast discusses the UK's progress in reducing emissions, challenges faced by the Climate Change Committee chief executive, the importance of data-driven analysis, and maintaining independence. It explores perspectives on Net Zero initiatives, climate action strategies, UK's lost climate leadership, and the need for accelerated decarbonization efforts. The transition of the speaker from the Climate Change Committee to lead the Carbon Trust is also highlighted.
Mar 28, 2024 • 26min
A legally binding treaty to fight the plastic problem
Inger Andersen, head of the UN’s Environment Program, discusses the urgent need for a treaty to combat the escalating plastic problem. They explore challenges in getting companies to reduce plastic usage and successful bans in Rwanda and Kenya. The podcast highlights the importance of global collaboration to address plastic pollution.
Mar 26, 2024 • 1min
Listen Now: The Big Take
Business reporters dive into global economic trends like the first female president of Mexico, China's impact, and drug market launches. They discuss market movements and concerns of economic collapse in an insightful and informative manner.
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Mar 21, 2024 • 36min
Making renewables a profitable bet… everywhere
Exploring the launch of a $15 billion fund for clean energy expansion, the challenges and opportunities in the renewable energy sector, navigating energy market limitations, investing in renewable projects in developing markets, and accounting challenges in transitioning big energy companies to clean energy.
Mar 12, 2024 • 31min
Climate change can't overcome capitalism, and that's OK
Can capitalism save us from the climate crisis? Akshat Rathi discusses how capitalism can steer towards sustainability, showcasing success stories from individuals and companies. Despite progress, the world is behind on climate targets. Examining the challenges and potential of climate capitalism, the podcast explores the urgency for global solutions and the intersection of optimism, capitalism, and climate progress.
Mar 4, 2024 • 31min
John Kerry, the Forrest Gump of climate, bows out
John Kerry, the Forrest Gump of climate, reflects on his role as US special presidential envoy for climate, challenges in US climate diplomacy, global action on climate change, importance of public understanding and activism, frustrations in investment, and exploring political will in climate action.
Feb 29, 2024 • 2min
Introducing: The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly
The podcast features intimate conversations with business titans, sports champions, and game-changing entrepreneurs discussing investment philosophies and career moves. They explore deals involving Elon Musk, share insights, and interviews with sports legends, offering valuable lessons from their journeys.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 31min
What Donald Trump’s return means for US climate ambition
Tom Steyer, a hedge-fund billionaire and climate activist, discusses his transition from fossil fuel investor to climate advocate, the importance of carbon accounting, and the potential impact of Donald Trump's return on US climate ambition. The podcast also explores the role of blended finance in developing countries and the significance of youth turnout in elections for future climate outcomes.
Jan 11, 2024 • 34min
Best of: How climate reached the world's elite in Davos
Gail Whiteman, founder of Arctic Basecamp, discusses how climate change became a priority at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos. She highlights the establishment of Arctic Basecamp as a platform for climate scientists and the urgent message it delivers. The podcast explores the challenges of setting up the camp and the impact of Davos on climate change. It emphasizes the moral imperative to act and the need for urgent action.
