Zero: The Climate Race

The UN Climate Conference COP28 starts next week. Before Akshat heads to the conference he’s joined by Aaron Rutkoff, the editor of Bloomberg Green, to talk about what COP’s current controversial president Sultan Al Jaber has accomplished so far and what he must achieve.  They also decode COP jargon like “orderly decline,” discuss the stakes for the UAE’s biggest diplomatic exercise and expectations for the final communiqué. Listen to related episodes:  Carbon removal's magic number   Big promise, little success: The state of carbon capture  We need trillions to fix the climate. Finally there's a serious plan.   A kingdom built on oil now controls the world’s climate progress Read articles mentioned in this episode:  UAE's Oil Boss Sultan Al Jaber Has a Plan to Fix COP28  John Kerry’s Promise of ‘Millions’ for Climate Damages Criticized by Activists  COP28: How to Tell If a Climate Deal Will Succeed or Fail Fill out Bloomberg Green's climate anxiety survey Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd and our senior producer is Christine Driscoll. Special thanks to Stacey Wong and Kira Bindrim. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit bloomberg.com/green. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has become the dominant force in battery production with three times the capacity of the rest of the world combined by 2025. The podcast explores the rise of CATL, the world's largest battery maker, and its collaboration with Germany. It discusses the impact on the German car industry and the global economy, and provides a historical overview of batteries. The chapter also explores the development and viability of lithium-ion batteries and how CATL led the battery race through their partnership with BMW and global expansion.

This podcast discusses the importance of carbon removal technologies in achieving net zero emissions. It explores funding opportunities, government programs, and challenges involved in carbon removal. The chapter also highlights the energy requirements, cost implications, and obstacles faced in achieving carbon removal. Overall, it provides valuable insights into the complexities and crucial nature of carbon removal.

Jim Hagemann Snabe, Europe’s top industrialist and chairperson of Northvolt, discusses achieving climate goals, zero-emission shipping, and competing with the Chinese battery industry. They also explore policy changes, incentives in green technology transition, and the role of leadership in driving the zero carbon transition across various sectors.

Hear Businessweek's Max Chafkin, Tesla reporter Dana Hull, and Big Tech editor Sarah Frier discuss the latest on Elon Musk and his empire on this weekly show. They break down the most important stories surrounding Musk's business ventures.

The podcast discusses the feasibility and challenges of carbon capture as a climate solution, highlighting past failures and the role of oil companies. It explores the importance of targeted technology demonstrations and the potential of AI in contrail reduction. The speakers also address environmental justice concerns and emphasize the need for careful deployment of carbon capture technologies.

Saleemul Huq, a pre-eminent climate scientist and champion for developing countries, is remembered for his dedication to bringing adaptation and loss and damage issues to the UN negotiating table. Colleagues reflect on his life, impact, and optimism, and discuss his influential role in prioritizing climate adaptation and loss and damage in negotiations. The podcast emphasizes the urgency of global cooperation in addressing climate change and the goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

This podcast explores the transformation of the International Energy Agency and its influence on our response to the climate crisis. It delves into topics like the future of electric cars, renewable energy, the approval of an oil extraction project in Alaska, financing the clean energy transition, and India's potential for clean energy. The podcast also discusses the role of technocrats in intergovernmental organizations and the legacy of the IEA.

Exploring the electrification of various forms of road transport beyond cars, including two and three wheelers, trucks, buses. Discussing the challenges and progress of transitioning trucks to zero emissions. Examining the benefits of electrifying buses for air quality and the leading role of China in e-bus adoption. Exploring the potential of EV adoption in achieving net zero targets and the debate on banning fossil fuel car sales.

Peak oil is here, or is it? Depends on how you measure, but at least one person is sure crude isn’t coming back. This week Akshat speaks with Bloomberg Opinion columnist David Fickling about why he thinks the world has reached peak crude oil demand, what comes next, and what it all has to do with the American soap opera Dallas.  Read more  David’s original article: Peak Oil Has Finally Arrived. No, Really Not everyone agrees: The Harsh Truth: We're Using More Oil Than Ever Latest IEA forecasts: Global Oil Demand to Reach Its Peak This Decade, IEA Says Read or pre-order Akshat’s book Climate Capitalism Listen Listen to the interview with IEA head Fatih Birol  Listen to the interview about EVs and oil demand with Colin McKraccher Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd and our senior producer is Christine Driscoll. Special thanks to Kira Bindrim. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit bloomberg.com/green. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.