Best Ambassador Labs Podcasts (2025)

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One Hour to Train - What do you do? w/ Spencer Martin of Beyond the Peloton / WEDU x Andrew Vontz of Choose the Hard Way 19:20

5h ago19:20

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You've got an hour or less to train, what do you do? Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter & podcast + WEDU's Outcomes / The Move takes a break from the Tour de France to join Choose the Hard Way creator Andrew Vontz to talk about what they do when life and work are at max stress and you have little time to workout. Is Zone 2 really t…

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The hypocrisy and shameless double standards of the british: – The British Chaos 7:14

11h ago7:14

7:14

If you wondered why the British, who can’t take care of their pensioners in their country, are spoiling for a war in Russia, don’t look any further than their history. Subscribe to the channels at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNDNrM_7O49crb0QS7LfD5wDsBY6iAVU Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3393638 On Twitter: https://twitter.com…

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Inside the ‘crazy grid’: why the future of energy needs everything, everywhere, all at once 1:12:37

9d ago1:12:37

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Building out the electricity grid was traditionally a predictable and straightforward business. Now it’s like trying to land a jet on a moving aircraft carrier in the dark. That’s a quote from this week’s guest Quinn Nakayama. He’s the senior director of Grid Research and Innovation at Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). He joins host Ed Crooks and regu…

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Cameroun is Now Ruled By a French ambassador - Where is Paul Biya...? 4:04

10d ago4:04

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Cameroun is now ruled by the French ambassador to Cameroun, because 92-year-old Paul Biya is too senile to know what is happening in his country. Subscribe to the channels at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNDNrM_7O49crb0QS7LfD5wDsBY6iAVU Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3393638 On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geopolitic888 On Face…

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The Big Beautiful Bill is close to passing. What would it mean for clean energy in the US? 1:09:38

13d ago1:09:38

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This week the US budget reconciliation legislation, dubbed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, squeaked through the Senate on a 51/50 vote. The bill has wide-ranging implications for energy in the US, including an imminent end to tax credits for wind and solar power. To discuss what the new legislation means, host Ed Crooks is joined by regular guest Amy…

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The president that wasn’t ….! The price of stolen identity - Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu 3:22

16d ago3:22

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So what would have happened if this former president travelled to South Africa with his legal identity? Subscribe to the channels at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNDNrM_7O49crb0QS7LfD5wDsBY6iAVU Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3393638 On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geopolitic888 On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php…

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Tom Perriello: Congressman, Special Envoy - United States of Sweat 56:14

21d ago56:14

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Welcome back to United States of Sweat presented by Choose the Hard Way where politicians and policymakers join us to share stories about fitness, health and the sports they love playing. In 2008 Tom Perriello won the election to represent Virginia’s 5th Congressional district by fewer than 1,000 votes. He later ran for governor of Virginia and he …

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EBOS: the unsung hero that’s accelerating clean energy deployment | How Shoals is improving utility-scale solar performance 27:16

23d ago27:16

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Sponsored content from Shoals Technologies Group. EBOS – electrical balance of systems – includes everything that carries electricity from solar panels to the grid: wiring, switches, connector boxes and other components. It might not grab headlines, but it’s the backbone of every solar and storage project, and is essential to performance, reliabili…

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How do we adapt to a warming world? 1:06:10

29d ago1:06:10

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The world is experiencing a new reality: infrastructure, agriculture, and supply chains were built for a historical climate that no longer exists. Last year the average global surface temperature was about 1.47° C warmer than in the late 19th century, according to NASA. On current trends we are on course for perhaps 2.7° C of warming by the end of …

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Who is actually behind the new Trump administration? 7:34

1M ago7:34

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Every govt comes with its henchmen who tries to change the rules to suit their ideologies, depending on how big and deep the pockets are. Subscribe to the channels at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNDNrM_7O49crb0QS7LfD5wDsBY6iAVU Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3393638 On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geopolitic888 On Facebook: ht…

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Should Russia Retaliate? Is NATO's Irrelevance at stake…! - Colonel Macgregor 6:24

1M ago6:24

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How could it happen that Europe has gone so completely insane? Well, if Ukraine never learnt from historical mistakes. But if they ever do, then rule number 1 says: Don't poke the bear; and rule number 2 says: Never forget rule number 1. Subscribe to the channels at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNDNrM_7O49crb0QS7LfD5wDsBY6iAVU Follow us on …

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Geothermal, dealmaking, and the future of clean energy finance | live from the ACORE Finance Forum in New York 1:11:40

1M ago1:11:40

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In the third and final special episode recorded live from the ACORE Finance Forum, host Ed Crooks and regular guest Amy Myers Jaffe talk to industry leaders to explore some key issues in renewable energy technology and finance. Amy starts the episode by speaking with David Ulrey, CFO of Fervo Energy, an innovative geothermal startup. David shares i…

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Energy and the ‘big beautiful bill’ | live from day 2 of the ACORE Finance Forum in New York 1:14:44

1M ago1:14:44

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As the US races against China to develop the most advanced capabilities in AI, energy is critical. In this second episode from the ACORE finance forum, we speak to experts about how US energy policy, and in particular the reconciliation bill now being debated in Congress, might affect that race. Host Ed Crooks and regular guest Amy Myers Jaffe talk…

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Clean energy finance in uncertain times | live from day 1 of the ACORE Finance Forum in New York 59:00

1M ago59:00

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The Energy Gang are at The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Finance Forum in New York City, which brings together industry leaders, investors, and bankers to discuss the hottest issues in clean energy. Host Ed Crooks and regular guest Amy Myers Jaffe talk to ACORE Chief Executive and President Ray Long about the uncertainty hanging over…

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The Execution of Stepan Bandera: the Ukrainian Nazi who killed thousands of men, women, and children 15:38

1M ago15:38

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The most infamous, murderous Nazi collaborator in the early days of the invasion into the Soviet Union was Stepan Bandera, who is bering held as a hero today by some of his people. Subscribe to the channels at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNDNrM_7O49crb0QS7LfD5wDsBY6iAVU Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3393638 On Twitter: https:…

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US Medal of Honor recipient reveals his ignorance about Russia and Ukraine Conflict 10:40

2M ago10:40

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If Donald trump really wanted peace, he would have stopped the US military’s intelligence shared with Ukraine, the sending of weapons, as well as money to the azov nazi regime in kiev the first day he took office. Subscribe to the channels at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNDNrM_7O49crb0QS7LfD5wDsBY6iAVU Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.c…

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United States of Sweat with Ambassador Jeff Flake - Desert Island Survival, Long-Distance Swimming & More 41:43

2M ago41:43

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During a divided time in America, our love of sports and fitness cross party lines and can keep us healthy as individuals and bring us together as a nation. The United States of Sweat is a new series from Choose the Hard Way that features the world’s leading political leaders and policy makers sharing stories about what they do to stay healthy, fit…

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Kissing the Dollar Goodbye? China & Indonesia Go All-In on Local Currency Deal. 2:13

2M ago2:13

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Under the joint witness of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), and Perry Warjiyo, Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI), signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Establishment of a Framework for Cooperation to Promote Bilateral Transactions in Local …

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It’s looking bleak for clean energy in the US as Congress threatens to shred the Inflation Reduction Act 1:15:13

2M ago1:15:13

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Legislation with massive implications for clean energy in the US has been making progress in Congress. The Republican party’s “big beautiful bill”, introducing sweeping changes to taxes and government spending, would phase out most of the tax credits for low-carbon energy that were created, expanded or extended in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) …

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Russia Breaks through in Cancer Cure - Lab Creates 'Diving Antibodies' 5:35

2M ago5:35

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The modular Nano transporter method is specifically designed to deal with micro-tumours that are especially difficult to detect and hard to get rid of. Subscribe to the channels at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNDNrM_7O49crb0QS7LfD5wDsBY6iAVU Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3393638 On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geopolitic888 O…

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From Start up to End up - From The Better Lab to One Real Voice & Beyond - Andrew Vontz x Shannon Jones 2:00:05

2M ago2:00:05

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Subscribe to the Choose the Hard Way substack at www.alwaysthehardway.substack.com for a look behind the scenes of this episode and human-generated insights about bikes, zen and life. Walking away from an executive role at a high-growth unicorn to go all-in & start up your own company sounds cool. What happens when a highly promising start up with …

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Victory day 2025 highlights in Moscow - Celebrating victory of the Great Patriotic War: #shorts 1:58

2M ago1:58

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Victory Day 2025 in Moscow: The highlights and touching moments of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Subscribe to the channels at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNDNrM_7O49crb0QS7LfD5wDsBY6iAVU Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3393638 On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geopolitic888 O…

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Can we add dozens of giant new data centers to the electricity grid? New research says yes – if we embrace load flexibility. 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

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It’s the most talked-about academic paper this year in the world of energy. Rethinking Load Growth, co-authored by Tyler Norris of Duke University has caused a stir in energy circles because it offers a new perspective on the hottest issue of the moment: how to provide power for new data centers and other large consumers. With new sources of electr…

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President Fico Educates Comedian Zelensky – Zelensky’s ignorance about diplomacy...! 2:52

2M ago2:52

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If Mr. Zellensky believes that his outcries will result in foreign delegations not attending the 80th victory parade anniversary in Moscow, then he is gravely mistaken. Subscribe to the channels at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNDNrM_7O49crb0QS7LfD5wDsBY6iAVU Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3393638 On Twitter: https://twitter.co…

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Ukraine should SHUT UP about Crimea. Crimea is gone forever...! 7:49

3M ago7:49

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Crimea was not part of the peace agreement. But for the usual reasons, Ukraine had to slip in Crimea and start playing the emotions of their ignorant citizens, just to paint Russia black and accuse Trump of being a kremlin puppet, because Trump is not buying into the ukrainian childish BS. Subscribe to the channels at: https://youtube.com/playlist?…

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An energy podcast crossover: Energy Gang and Interchange Recharged join forces to discuss flexibility on the power grid: why it is so important, and how to create it 39:29

3M ago39:29

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They called the film Avengers: Infinity War the most ambitious crossover event in history. We can’t quite make the same claim, but at Wood Mackenzie’s 2025 Solar and Energy Storage Summit, we did record a crossover episode. Ed Crooks, host of Energy Gang, is joined by Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Wood Mackenz’s principal analyst for solar power and host …

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What do the tariff wars mean for low-carbon energy? | Recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit 30:13

3M ago30:13

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“With great uncertainty comes great opportunity”, says Abby Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, in this special episode of the Energy Gang, recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit. Is she right? And what are those opportunities? To find out, host Ed Crooks welcomed Abby and Shyam Sriniv…

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Keeping cleantech investment alive | With technological, economic and policy challenges mounting, how can we keep energy innovation on track? 53:10

3M ago53:10

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These are hard times for investment in low-carbon energy. The lack of progress in international climate negotiations, threats to policy support, and an increased awareness of the challenges of decarbonization, have created some strong headwinds. Everyone agrees that more breakthroughs in innovative emissions-reducing technologies are essential for …

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How can the power industry meet the challenge of rising demand? | In a special live episode recorded at the American Clean Power association, we discuss how to meet America’s growing need for electricity ... 41:11

3M ago41:11

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If President Trump’s tariff strategy succeeds in sparking a revival in US manufacturing, one consequence will be surging demand for power. We are already seeing electricity demand starting to pick up after 15 years of stagnation, driven by new data centers for AI and a wave of factory-building for semiconductors and batteries that is already under …

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Is the US being left behind in the race to develop new clean energy technologies? BYD is selling EVs that can charge in five minutes | China is streaking ahead of the US in the energy transition race 58:08

4M ago58:08

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The Chinese car company BYD, the world’s top-selling manufacturer of electric vehicles, is launching two models that can charge in five minutes; about the time it takes to fill a tank with gasoline. It’s news that looks like a landmark moment in the energy transition, the way that the release of the DeepSeek model was for AI. It’s another eye-openi…

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Pro Cyclist Chase Wark pt. 1 - Mega Mid South FKT 28:15

4M ago28:15

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Pro gravel cyclist Chase Wark joins me today to talk about setting the fastest known time on the 300-mile Mega Mid South gravel loop after wildfires devastated the Stillwater, Oklahoma area and cancelled the Mid South gravel race. Find Chase @chasethebiker on Instagram. I wrote a story with my thoughts and reflections on the interview you’ll hear t…

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What does financial market turmoil mean for low-carbon energy? 1:13:44

4M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

Investors have gone sour on clean energy. In a troubled time for stock markets in general, where is the capital for energy flowing now? Host Ed Crooks is joined by Shanu Mathew, Senior VP and Portfolio Manager at Lazard Asset Management, and Amy Myers Jaffe, Director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab at NYU. Shanu returns to th…

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Flexible, fast-responding and reliable – the growth of energy storage seems unstoppable. What could possibly go wrong? 57:00

4M ago57:00

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Charge when it’s cheap, when energy is abundant, and discharge when the energy is needed. The role of energy storage will be critical to the transition to low-carbon technologies. It’s an exciting time in the industry, with spectacular growth in battery storage markets in the US and around the world, and it’s predicted to continue. “We’re in the ho…

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Harry Sweeny - Pro Cycling & High Performance Living 1:01:48

5M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

The #1 thing you can do to support this podcast is to subscribe to the Choose the Hard Way substack. Just go to substack and search for ‘Choose the Hard Way’ or go to https://alwaysthehardway.substack.com/ and hit subscribe today. That’s where Andrew Vontz writes about bikes, zen and life + shares his reflections on conversations with guests on the…

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What do President Trump’s tariffs mean for energy? | The view from Washington and Canada 1:00:12

5M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

In 2018, President Donald Trump said “I’m a tariff man”, declaring they were the way to make America rich again. Six years on and just weeks into his second term, he is putting that philosophy into practice. President Trump has announced a barrage of new and increased tariffs on imports into the US, including a 10% levy on all goods from China. He …

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What does DeepSeek AI mean for energy? 1:03:25

5M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

It’s a historic moment in energy, with a leap forward in AI technology coming as the Trump administration sets a new direction for the US. The Energy Gang break down what it all means. When they make The Energy Transition – The Movie, the week of 27th January 2025 will be a pivotal scene. The Chinese AI company DeepSeek sent shockwaves through stoc…

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Does clean hydrogen have a future? Finding a role for hydrogen in a low-carbon energy economy 1:08:53

6M ago1:08:53

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Hydrogen has been called the Swiss Army knife of energy, because it has so many potential applications, from home heating to heavy industry. But so far, deployment around the world has been slow. And in recent months there has been a series of setbacks for plans to use clean hydrogen to decarbonise energy systems. So what’s the problem? Is it unsui…

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What can we expect from energy in 2025? The people, places and technologies to watch this year 1:03:56

6M ago1:03:56

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Host Ed Crooks is joined by regulars Amy Myers Jaffe and Melissa Lott to share their predictions for energy in 2025. They discuss the policy changes expected from Washington under the Trump administration, the crucial role for California as a leader in clean energy, the exciting new technologies that may be launched or ramped up this year, and the …

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The Energy Gang’s Review of the Year in energy 1:02:01

7M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

China’s booming EV industry, AI and clean energy, questions over hydrogen, and the other big stories from 2024. To round off a momentous year for clean energy, Ed Crooks is joined by regulars Melissa Lott and Amy Myers Jaffe to reflect on the highs and lows of 2024. The gang revisit the predictions they made in January, share their highs and lows f…

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Bonus episode from COP29: Getting real about methane emissions 36:41

7M ago36:41

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More than 100 countries have pledged to cut methane emissions, with not much to show for it so far. What is being done to change that? Methane – the main component of natural gas – is the second most significant greenhouse gas, after carbon dioxide. It accounts for about 30% of all the human-induced warming the world has experienced since the 19th …

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What happened at COP29? 37:05

8M ago37:05

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The climate talks agreed a $300 billion finance deal. Not everyone is happy about it. The COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, finally ended around 5.30am on Sunday morning, almost 36 hours after they had been originally scheduled to close. The good news was that the negotiators representing about 200 countries agreed a deal on climate finance:…

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Live from COP29: One weird trick to solve our energy problem 54:54

8M ago54:54

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As policy changes course in the US, is energy efficiency the key that can unlock a sustainable future? In our latest episode from the COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, host Ed Crooks talks to our guests about the challenges facing the energy transition, including the far-reaching implications of a second Trump administration, as asks whether…

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Live from COP29: Everyone is talking about climate finance. What do they mean? 47:22

8M ago47:22

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How a deal at the climate talks could make a real difference to the energy transition In our latest episode from the COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ed Crooks explores the challenges and opportunities of mobilizing climate finance to support the energy transition in emerging markets. As the "Finance COP", COP29 is under pressure to deliver…

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Live from COP29: Are businesses still driving the energy transition? 57:48

8M ago57:48

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As many nations face challenges in meeting their Paris Agreement goals, some businesses are stepping up to fill the gap. Climate action is not just a responsibility but a lucrative opportunity In this latest episode of The Energy Gang from COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ed Crooks explores the critical role of businesses in addressing climate change. He…

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Live from COP29: How US states will keep up climate action under a Trump administration 53:22

8M ago53:22

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A special COP29 episode exploring the power of states, regions, and cities to advance the energy transition amid uncertain national policies In this special episode of The Energy Gang from COP29, Ed Crooks brings together a panel of expert guests in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss the global implications of the US election and the growing importance o…

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Live from COP29: climate finance at the forefront 26:50

8M ago26:50

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The role of development banks in climate finance The COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, have climate finance at the top of the agenda. As global leaders and experts gather to deliberate on pathways to a sustainable future, the focus is on how funding from richer nations might facilitate decarbonization and resilience in poorer and middle-inco…

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What’s next for energy after the US elections? 1:19:04

8M ago1:19:04

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President Trump plans a sharp change of direction The US elections last week are set to transform the energy landscape, with the Republicans now in control of the presidency, the Senate, and likely the House of Representatives. They intend to set a new direction for energy policy, emphasising affordability and reliability over sustainability and cl…

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The trouble with transformers 1:23:21

9M ago1:23:21

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Electricity grids rely on transformers. Shortages are slowing down the transition to clean energy. Transformers are such commonplace pieces of local infrastructure that most people barely notice them. In America, they include those dustbin-shaped objects on poles for power lines, and in the UK they are those rectangular boxes on the pavement. But t…

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Why is it so hard to find a charger for your electric vehicle? 1:01:44

9M ago1:01:44

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To make the leap from niche products to the mass market, electric vehicles need to reassure potential buyers that they have enough range and enough charging options that they won’t get stranded by the side of the road with a flat battery. Amy Myers Jaffe, director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab at New York University, has be…

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The key takeaways from NY Climate Week, with Climate Group CEO Helen Clarkson 41:56

10M ago41:56

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The Energy Gang wraps up Climate Week in New York, after six days of debates, discussions, initiatives and pledges. Scheduled alongside the UN General Assembly, Climate Week brought together leaders from business, policy, finance, academia and activism to share ideas and push forward real solutions for climate change. Host Ed Crooks sits down with …

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