Best Climate Impacts Tracker Asia Podcasts (2025)

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The Politics of Clean Energy: Balancing Growth, Security, and Sustainability in Southeast Asia 15:06

22d ago15:06

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In this episode of Energy Insights, we sit down with Amy Kong and Yu Sun Chin, from Zero Carbon Analytics. Together, they provide valuable insights into the complexities of Southeast Asia’s energy future, where the shift towards clean energy is both an opportunity and a challenge. Amy and Yu discuss the region’s clean energy investment trends, the …

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The Challenges of Myanmar Ocean and Coastal Communities 15:19

1M ago15:19

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Send us a text Welcome to Attributions! In this episode, we speak with Ma Thandar Ko Gyi — a diver and marine conservationist — about the complex challenges facing Myanmar’s ocean and the people who depend on it. From the silent threat of ghost gear to the pressures of plastic pollution and climate change, Myanmar’s coastal communities are on the f…

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From Fossil Fuels to Renewables: Understanding the World Energy Investment 2025 9:57

1M ago9:57

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The global energy shift towards renewables is gaining momentum, but what role does investment play in this transition? In this episode of Energy Insights, we explore the key findings from the World Energy Investment 2025 report. From the rapid growth of renewables to the continued dominance of fossil fuels, we discuss the challenges and opportuniti…

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Inside the Philippines’ Energy Shift: Policies, Problems & Possibilities 15:52

2M ago15:52

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In this episode of Energy Insights, we speak with Joel Chester (Cheng) Pagulayan, Climate Justice Portfolio Manager at Oxfam Pilipinas, about the Philippines’ energy shift. Despite the government’s clean energy goals, continued reliance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) poses serious risks to both the climate and economy. Cheng discusses the need for …

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The Global Power Shift: China’s Renewable Energy Expansion and Its Influence on Southeast Asia 10:08

2M ago10:08

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China has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy, rapidly scaling its solar, wind, and hydropower capacities. But what does this mean for Southeast Asia, which is still heavily reliant on fossil fuels? China's energy transition is shaping the region's energy future—pushing for clean energy investments, cross-border cooperation, and regulato…

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🎙️ This Heat Is Not Normal: A Ground Report from India 35:33

3M ago35:33

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Send us a text 🎙️ This Heat Is Not Normal: A Ground Report from India India’s brutal heatwaves are no longer just summer discomforts — they are a public health and education emergency. In this episode, we speak with Nagraj Adve, a long-time climate communicator and member of Teachers Against the Climate Crisis (TACC), to unpack how extreme heat is …

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Hug Earth : Women Actions through Spiritualities to Protect Earth 24:48

4M ago24:48

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Send us a text “There were times when my voice wasn’t heard—not because I lacked experience, but because I am a woman.” Meet Hening, a mother, a climate leader weaving spirituality, activism, and womanhood into powerful change. 🎙️ Hening shares her deeply personal journey through decades of advocacy—navigating male-dominated spaces, cultural expect…

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Women in Energy: Leading the Charge for a Sustainable Future 26:40

5M ago26:40

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In this episode of Energy Insights, we speak with Dr. Utkarshaa Varshney, a leading energy transition consultant specialising in solar, wind, and hydrogen projects. With over five years of international experience, she shares her journey and insights into the challenges and opportunities for women in energy leadership. Dr. Varshney discusses the cr…

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Japan's Record LNG Deal with the US and Its Global Impact 18:33

5M ago18:33

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Japan has secured a historic LNG deal with the United States, a move positioned as a step towards greater energy security. However, this decision raises pressing questions about its alignment with climate commitments and its broader influence on regional energy policies. As the world accelerates towards decarbonisation, is this agreement a necessar…

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The Climate Cost of Comfort: How Air Conditioning is Warming Our Planet 8:34

6M ago8:34

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Send us a text 💨 Your Aircon Keeps You Cool, But It’s Heating Up the Planet. Welcome to Attributions, Ever thought about the hidden cost of staying cool? 🌎🔥 Air conditioning is making our cities hotter, driving up emissions, and deepening the climate crisis. 🎙️ Tune in to Attributions as we uncover the cooling paradox—and what we can do about it.…

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The 10 Human Habits Driving Climate Change 8:24

6M ago8:24

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Send us a text Welcome to Attributions, where we explore how our everyday actions are contributing to the climate crisis. In this episode, we’ll break down the 10 key human activities accelerating climate change, from deforestation and fossil fuel consumption to overfishing and waste. We’ll also delve into the ripple effects these actions have on o…

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Captive Coal – Indonesia’s Biggest Energy Challenge 17:01

6M ago17:01

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In this episode of Energy Insights, we explore the critical issue of captive coal power in Indonesia, a significant obstacle to the country’s 2040 coal phase-out target. Captive coal plants, which operate off-grid to supply energy to industries like nickel production, are expanding rapidly, locking industries into long-term fossil fuel dependency. …

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Breaking Down AZEC – What Asia Really Needs for Decarbonisation 16:41

7M ago16:41

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This episode of Energy Insights critically examines the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), an initiative aimed at advancing decarbonisation across 11 countries in Asia and the Pacific. While AZEC aspires to promote regional collaboration and sustainable energy development, its dependence on fossil fuel-based technologies, including LNG, CCS, and …

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The Arctic Warming: A Global Climate Issue 9:55

7M ago9:55

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Send us a text The Arctic is in crisis. In this episode of Attributions, we delve into the alarming consequences of a rapidly warming Arctic with Tom Meijerrand, Co-founder and COO of Arctic Reflections. We discuss ice loss, the release of methane, and the potential for ice-free summers. Tom shares insights into innovative solutions, including geoe…

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Asia's Energy Transition Leaders & Laggards 14:00

8M ago14:00

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This episode of Energy Insights explores the contrasts shaping Asia’s renewable energy landscape. With surging energy demands and immense potential for renewable transformation, Asia is both a challenge and an opportunity in the global energy transition. The discussion focuses on the successes of countries like China, India, and Vietnam, where ambi…

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COP29 Unpacked: Did We Move the Needle on Climate Action? 4:02

8M ago4:02

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Send us a text In this episode, we take you through the key highlights of COP29. From climate finance debates to the inclusion of indigenous voices and the urgent need for sustainable tourism and agriculture practices, we examine the outcomes and what they mean for our planet's future. Did COP29 deliver real solutions, or are we left with more prom…

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COP29 Outcome: What’s Next for Climate Action? 12:36

9M ago12:36

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COP29 has concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, leaving the global community to grapple with its outcomes. In this episode of Energy Insights, we take a deep dive into the critical takeaways from this year’s UN Climate Change Conference. Was it the pivotal moment we hoped for, or yet another missed opportunity in the fight against climate change? The disc…

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Bridging the Divides on Climate Finance 38:32

11M ago38:32

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Energy Insights speaks with Teresa Anderson, the global climate justice lead at ActionAid International, about all things climate finance in the run-up to COP29 in Azerbaijan. We talked about a broad range of climate finance-related topics that include the $100 billion a year promise, loss and damage finance, the contentious relationships between c…

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Pakistan’s Energy Crisis and Its Causes 21:28

11M ago21:28

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Energy Insights speaks with Abdul Waheed Bhutto. Abdul Waheed Bhutto is an academic researcher and the Pro Vice Chancellor at Dawood University of Engineering and Technology in Pakistan. He has authored numerous publications and secured significant research grants, in the field of sustainable energy, renewable resources, and biomass utilisation. He…

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Asia's Real Estate Assets Risks and Climate Change's Impacts 24:26

12M ago24:26

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Send us a text Attributions speaks to Philip Taspall, the Group Lead in Corporate and Finance Sector Engagement at XDI--the Cross Dependency Initiative--and part of the Climate Risk Group, about a new report from XDI on climate change impacts and their risks on commercial and residential real estate assets across Asia. Topics discussed include why …

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Can Offshore Wind in S. Korea Coexist with Fishing Communities? 22:20

1y ago22:20

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Send us a text Attributions speaks with Mark Hutchinson, the director and chair of the Southeast Asia Task Force at the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). We speak to Mark about a recent report published by GWEC about the offshore wind industry attempting to coexist with South Korean fishing communities. Other topics include what kind of challenges…

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S. Korea's Offshore Wind Potential and Getting Locals Onside 23:38

1y ago23:38

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Energy Insights speaks with Mark Hutchinson, the director and chair of the Southeast Asia Task Force at the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). In this interview, we delve into a recent report published by GWEC about the potential of offshore wind and its impact on South Korea's economy. We also explore the challenges facing offshore wind, the suppl…

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A Recap on the G7 Climate Commitments in 2024 10:08

1y ago10:08

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In this episode of Energy Insights, we recap the G7's climate commitments and the G7 environment ministers' meeting in Turin, Italy. Topics include the pressure leading up to the meeting and summit and what the world's most powerful economies were doing to tackle climate change. Other topics include what the G7 is doing about coal, the worries arou…

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Heatwaves, Public Health and the Paris Olympic Games 31:48

1y ago31:48

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Send us a text Attributions speaks to Hannah Mason about all things heatwaves and public health at sporting events. Hannah is a lecturer and researcher at the College of Public Health, Medical, and Veterinary Sciences at James Cook University. She's worked on a wide range of public health and safety research projects, including exploring the impact…

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The Indian Election, Public Policy and Climate Impacts 39:49

1+ y ago39:49

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Send us a text Attributions speaks with Anjal Prakash about the Indian elections in the context of climate change and public policy. Anjal is an Associate Professor and Research Director at the Bharti Institute of Public Policy at the Indian School of Business, whose work focuses on climate change, water, gender issues and urban resilience in South…

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Is Tripling Renewable Capacity Possible? 38:10

1+ y ago38:10

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Energy Insights speaks with Liming Qiao, the Asia Director at the Global Wind Energy Council. Our conversation with Liming Qiao delves into a range of crucial topics. We explore the ambitious goal of tripling renewable energy capacity, the potential supply chain challenges for renewable rollouts in Asia, and the role of governments and the private …

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India's 2024 Election and the Role of Renewable Energy 42:08

1+ y ago42:08

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Energy Insights speaks with Sunil Dahiya, an analyst at the South Asia branch of the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). We talk about many topics that revolve around the upcoming Indian election and where energy fits into that picture, including an overview of India's renewable energy capacity right now, how much Modi's BJP governm…

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The Climate Impacts of Heatwaves on Central Asia's Winter 34:08

1+ y ago34:08

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Send us a text Attributions speaks with Davide Faranda about a recent study he and other scientists conducted on the attribution of climate change on the heatwaves that affected Central Asia last year, along with a recap on some of the science behind heat waves, the impacts that heatwaves are having in the region and many other topics. Davide is se…

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Women and the Just Energy Transition 31:28

1+ y ago31:28

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Energy Insights speaks with Farwa Aamer about all things women, energy, and climate change. Farwa is the director of South Asia Initiatives at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York. Prior to this, she led research on security, political, and socio-economic dimensions of transboundary river governance in the Himalayan region, along with othe…

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Women's Climate Crisis: Insights and Impacts 29:20

1+ y ago29:20

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Send us a text Attributions speaks with Gaia Zanaboni about the impacts of climate change on women for International Women's Day. Gaia works with Women Engaged for a Common Future (WECF), a non-profit organisation. Her work primarily revolves around exploring the connections between international climate policies and their effects on women and girl…

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Will Indonesia's New Government Support the Energy Transition? 37:22

1+ y ago37:22

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Energy Insights speaks with Afu Utami about the recent Indonesian elections and energy policy in one of Asia’s fastest-growing countries. Afu is one of the founders of the technology-based political education movement Bijak Pemilu. This initiative aims to encourage voters to become politically engaged and educated, and it won the MIT Solve Global C…

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Extreme Flooding and Changing Climate Systems 45:30

1+ y ago45:30

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Send us a text Attributions speaks with Steve Turton about all things extreme flooding, climate and weather systems, and recent climate change impacts in Australia and the globe. Steve is an Adjunct Professor of Environmental Geography at Central Queensland University. Steve has had a distinguished career across academia where he's held senior rese…

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Climate Change's Impacts on Himalayan Glaciers 30:58

1+ y ago30:58

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Send us a text Attributions speaks with Finu Shrestha about climate change's impacts on the Himalayan and Hindu Kush mountain ranges ice pack and glaciers. We talked about what kind of effects are being felt in the mountains, how the glaciers are responding to warming, weather pattern changes and water security for billions of people across Asia th…

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Southeast Asia's Renewable Energy Potential and Growth Challenges 21:38

1+ y ago21:38

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In this episode of Energy Insights, we speak with Janna Smith about all things renewables growth, challenges and opportunities in Southeast Asia. Topics include Southeast Asia's renewables potential, where countries are doing well, what countries are leading and the challenges associated with accelerating clean energy growth in the region. Janna Sm…

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COP28: A Summary of What Happened in Dubai 9:32

1+ y ago9:32

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Send us a text In this episode of Attributions, Climate Impacts Tracker summarizes the main events, announcements and agreements at the COP28 climate change conference that wrapped up in Dubai in December 2023. While the COP did not provide transformative change, many agreed that it was a successful conference with several key climate-related initi…

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COP28's Implications on Fossil Fuels and Climate Finance 36:30

1+ y ago36:30

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In this episode of Energy Insights, we speak with Ulka Kelkar. Ulka is the Executive Director of Climate at the World Resources Institute India. She is an economist with 24 years' experience in climate change research, outreach, and capacity building. Ulka works on low-carbon development pathways, sub-national climate action, and just transitions i…

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Tech Supply Chain Decarbonisation and Apple’s New Commitments 25:02

2y ago25:02

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We speak with Katrin Wu about supply chain decarbonisation in the technology sector. We cover topics like what supply chains include, Apple's decarbonisation strategy and its new commitments, how Microsoft and Samsung compare to Apple with supply chain decarbonisation commitment, the price of consumer goods during the energy transition and other to…

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Indonesian Palm Oil, Deforestation, Biofuels and Carbon Offsets 45:22

2y ago45:22

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Send us a text Today we speak with Hans Nicholas Jong. Hans is a journalist in Indonesia and a staff writer at Mongabay, where he has been writing for six years about environmental issues surrounding palm oil, indigenous land rights, carbon trading, deforestation, energy transition and much more. Previously, he was a journalist at the Jakarta Post …

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LNG Expansion in the Philippines: Harming People and Corals 32:10

2y ago32:10

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Energy Insights speaks with Liza Osorio from Oceana in the Philippines about the impacts of LNG development on marine ecosystems and communities nearby gas plants. Liza is an environmental lawyer and is the legal policy director of Oceana, Philippines. She is also a professor at the University of Cebu School of Law. She was elected the first Asian …

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The Science Behind Heat Waves and Extreme Weather in Asia 1:14:48

2y ago1:14:48

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Send us a text Attributions speaks with Dr Roxy Mathew Koll. Roxy is a climate scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Metrology. He's made breakthrough contributions to observing and predicting the Indo-Pacific climate related to the region's food, water and economic security. Roxy is also a leader author on the Intergovernmental Panel of Cl…

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Malaysia's Renewable Energy Push and Goals 26:38

2y ago26:38

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Energy Insights speaks with Kian Min Low, the Chief Renewables Officer at Malaysian renewable energy company Gentari about all things renewables, Malaysia and Southeast Asia. Other topics include who Gentari is and what kind of projects it's working on, the current state of renewables in Southeast Asia, Malaysia's renewable energy push and net zero…

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How Wildlife Conservation Can Capture Carbon Emissions 50:17

2y ago50:17

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Send us a text In this episode we speak with Oswald Schmitz about a recent scientific paper he co-authored and published in the journal of Nature Climate Change related to how wildlife and rewilding can expand natural climate solutions, or in other words absorb more carbon - the study is called Trophic Rewilding Can Expand Natural Climate Solutions…

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How Solving Energy Poverty Will Boost Health and Climate Goals 52:54

2y ago52:54

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Energy Insights speaks with Sugandha Srivastav about all things energy poverty and developmental and energy economics. Sugandha is a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow and lecturer in the Environmental Economics at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at Oxford University. Throughout her career she's focused on designing effective cl…

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Indian Agricultural Policy and Climate Change 48:31

2y ago48:31

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Send us a text We speak with Devinder Sharma about all things India, agriculture, climate change and importantly agricultural policy in India. We visit topics like the recent heatwaves and their impacts on Indian agriculture, how important the monsoon is to Indian crops, the farmer protests that shook the country, agricultural policy related to giv…

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Hydrogen Energy: False Hope or Solution? 1:01:50

2y ago1:01:50

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Energy Insights speaks with Paul Martin about all things hydrogen. Paul is a chemical engineer by training and has an extensive 30-year history with making and using hydrogen and synthetic gas, working as a designer and builder for several pilot and demonstration scale plants for the chemical process industry. Paul is also a lifelong environmentali…

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The Cost of Climate Change on Coral Reefs 44:30

2y ago44:30

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Send us a text We speak with Dr Katharina Fabricius about climate change's impacts on the oceans and coral reef ecosystems. We also talk about how little the ocean has been explored, that it is the worlds largest carbon sink, the effects of coral bleaching, ocean acidification, if there is any potential for corals to adapt to warmer ocean surface w…

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Japan's G7 Fossil Fuel Push 34:19

2+ y ago34:19

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We speak with Susanne Wong and talk about the upcoming G7 Summit in Hiroshima and go over issues related to Japan's insistence on seeing more investments in gas-related infrastructure, the recent G7 energy ministers meeting that took place in Sapporo in the run up to the G7, Japan's foreign energy policy and its impacts on Southeast Asian countries…

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Malaysia’s Palm Oil Deforestation the Indigenous Batek 47:52

2+ y ago47:52

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Send us a text In this episode, host Ashley Crowther, speaks with James Whitlow Delano about his time documenting the plight of one of Malaysia's last indigenous peoples, the Batek. We speak about what drew James to this particular story, who the Batek are, the attitudes from Malaysian government towards indigenous people, palm oil deforestation af…

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Can Carbon Capture Prevent Climate Change? 52:48

2+ y ago52:48

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Energy Insights speaks with Duncan McLaren on carbon capture technologies and the implications they may have on the future of the planet, along with the technologies propertied promises, drawbacks and other governmental and policy issues such as its mentioning in the recent IPCC synthesis report. Duncan is a postdoctoral Climate Intervention Fellow…

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Carbon Offsets: Can We Buy Our Way Out of Climate Change? 15:42

2+ y ago15:42

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Carbon offsets have been around for decades. Proponents of carbon offsets have labelled them as essential to see climate finance directed towards regions and communities that need it the most. However, investigations into the validity and effectiveness of carbon offsets have painted a different picture and noted that many carbon offset projects do …

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