The Last Barrel of Oil // Adam Pankratz
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Adam Pankratz is a professor at the University of British Columbia with a deep background in banking, energy, and mining. He joins Power Struggle to bring his unique take on the challenge (and costs) that switching from fossil fuels to green energy poses.
In this episode we discuss:
- Adam’s start in politics and how that sparked his interest in energy
- Where responsibility lies when making big change promises
- His concept of “the energy transition” and how to avoid another Covid 19 scenario
- The implications of AI and how much energy is needed to power innovation
- The often-overlooked connection between a green economy and the mining industry
- Why the last barrel of oil should come from Canada
- Adam’s $14 wine pick!
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Chapters
1. Energy & Natural Resources Policy Discussion (00:00:00)
2. Deindustrialization and Clean Energy Transition (00:11:09)
3. The Importance of Mining for the Green Economy (00:19:24)
4. Energy Security and Economic Realities (00:32:38)
5. Shifting Narratives and Expectations (00:41:35)
6. Friday Afternoon Wine Chat (00:45:42)
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