Episode 7: How to Encourage the Energy Transition

The Climate Briefing returns with two new interviews on the transition towards a renewable energy sector.

It is widely acknowledged that slowing climate change will be impossible without reducing the global reliance on fossil fuels as a source of energy. In this episode, Ben and Anna speak to Dr Daniel Quiggin from Chatham House, and Simon Sharpe from the UK Cabinet Office, to assess the recent progress of the 'energy transition' and consider whether the coronavirus pandemic will accelerate or obstruct efforts to introduce cleaner energy sources.

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Credits:

Speakers: Daniel Quiggin, Simon Sharpe

Hosts: Anna Aberg, Ben Horton

Sound Editor: Jamie Reed

Recorded and produced by Chatham House