Why Fertilizer Is Such a Big Climate Problem
The Nobel prize in chemistry in 1918 was awarded to a German man named Fritz Haber for a process to fix nitrogen from the air. The technique, which later became known as the Haber-bosch process, is pr...
26 Aug 202139min
What Does a 'Just Transition' Look Like? (Rebroadcast)
We use the term “energy transition” to define markets, technology, business models. But what about people?The transition away from fossil fuels isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a must-have. The hardest part...
18 Aug 202146min
The Big Moment for Carbon Accounting
Carbon accounting and disclosure is getting attention at the highest levels.Gary Gensler, the chairman of the SEC, said in July: "I think updates to public company disclosures and to fund disclosures ...
13 Aug 202143min
The Crypto vs Climate Showdown
In the great debate over crypto mining vs. climate, there are two camps.First, the crypto enthusiasts, like Square, say things like, "Bitcoin is key to an abundant, clean energy future". And then ther...
6 Aug 202146min
Form Energy Unveils Its Iron-Air Battery
Back in 2016, Mateo Jaramillo left Tesla, where he was leading the stationary energy storage business, and started looking for a new challenge to tackle. He took on long-duration energy storage -- not...
30 Jul 202150min
How Biden's Clean Electricity Standard Might Work
This week, we’ll take a peek at the news. Last week, president Biden unveiled his administration's plan for a $3.5 trillion infrastructure plan which the democrats hope to pass through reconciliation....
22 Jul 202143min
The Price is Right: Deep Decarbonization Edition
In this episode, we’re measuring the energy transition -- using “Price is Right” rules. Our former co-host Stephen Lacey is back on the show to face off against our current host, Shayle Kann. Producer...
15 Jul 202131min
Where Are Elon's Solar Roofs?
Elon Musk’s magic is making huge promises to transform a tech sector -- and then, after a series of setbacks, ultimately deliver. But the Solar Roof never delivered on its promise of chic, affordable ...
9 Jul 202156min
