
Did Steve Bannon Hint at a Solar Trade War?
White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon (unwittingly) gave an interview this week, saying America is locked in "an economic war with China." Bannon mentioned arcane sections of the 1974 Trade Act to...
17 Elo 201744min

South Carolina's Nuclear Disaster
What happens when lawmakers and industry craft a large, complicated bill and then rush it through the legislature without reading it? We saw the consequences in South Carolina. That's where two utilit...
10 Elo 201735min

So You Want to Build a Cleantech Startup?
While venture capitalists swoon over startups devoted to making people click on ads and stare at their phones longer, they’re decidedly less interested in solving more difficult real-world problems --...
3 Elo 201756min

Al Gore, Michael Lewis and Rick Perry Walk Into a Bar...
Al Gore is back in the climate spotlight with the release of "An Inconvenient Sequel." This week, we’ll revisit his role as the unofficial spokesman for climate action. There’s still an active debate ...
27 Heinä 201742min

California's Cap-and-Trade Win
After numerous attempts, a desperate plea from the governor, and some pot sweeteners to industry, legislators in California finally passed an extension of cap-and-trade to 2030. It’s a big deal. Calif...
21 Heinä 201736min

The Inconvenient Truth About Cities and Sustainability
With America now a climate pariah on the global stage, cities around the country are stepping up their commitments to action. But are they just cheerleading, rather than actually leading? This week, g...
13 Heinä 201757min

Live: Can Oil Majors Dominate in an Era of Electrification?
This week, we're coming to you live from Grid Edge World Forum. We kick off the show with a look at oil majors. Oil companies have toyed with renewables over the decades with mixed success -- but is i...
30 Kesä 201743min

The Fight Over 100% Renewables
A bitter dispute. A clash. A battle royale. Those are just a few descriptions of a new study countering Mark Jacobson's 2015 report showing that we can source 100 percent of America's energy from wind...
22 Kesä 201752min




















