Wicked Problems - Climate Tech Conversations

Climate on the Ballot & Attribution Science Goes to Court

Jun 14, 2024

Panelists Ben Kilbey and Allister Thomas, along with Dr. Noah Walker Crawford from the Grantham Institute, discuss the impact of political changes on renewable energy and oil sectors, the role of attribution science in climate litigation, and the need for a coherent industrial strategy in the UK. They also highlight community concerns about energy transitions and the upcoming UK general election.

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Noah Walker Crawford

Allister Thomas

Ben Kilbey

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Quick takeaways

Policy uncertainty in the energy transition poses challenges for UK North Sea industries, emphasizing the need for a cohesive industrial strategy.

Attribution science plays a vital role in climate litigation by quantifying climate change impacts and attributing extreme weather events to global climate change.

Proposed legislation in Vermont seeks to make carbon polluters accountable for their contributions to climate change, raising questions about retroactive responsibility and foreseeability.

Deep dives

The Growing Concern of Policy Uncertainty in Energy Transition

The podcast episode discusses the concern surrounding policy uncertainty in the energy transition, particularly in the UK North Sea perspective. With recent fiscal changes and uncertainties in investment incentives, there is a looming anxiety about the future of jobs in the sector. The conversation highlights the need for a joined-up industrial strategy to navigate these challenges and capitalize on opportunities in areas like floating wind and hydrogen.

Intro

2min

Political Trends, Climate Litigation, and Attribution Science

3min

Political Landscape and Energy Transition in the UK

22min

Policy Certainty: Key for Energy Sector Investments

6min

Upcoming Interview with Noah Walker Crawford and Other Stories Discussion

2min

Advancements in Climate Change Attribution Science and Legal Implications

19min

Legal case on climate change impact and energy transition discussion

11min

Exploring Public Affairs, Renewables, and EV Stories

3min

In this episode of 'Wicked Problems - Climate Tech Conversations' host Richard Delevan navigates through the political and scientific landscape shaping climate tech and what’s at stake in this election summer.

He discusses the upcoming UK general election and its implications on energy policy, featuring panelists Ben Kilbey of BOLDVOODOO, Allister Thomas of True North, and we interview Dr. Noah Walker Crawford of the Grantham Institute. Topics include the impact of political changes on renewable energy and oil and gas sectors, the role of attribution science in climate litigation, and the need for a coherent industrial strategy in the UK. The show also highlights the concerns of local communities like Aberdeen about energy transition.

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