Dave Jones from Ember discusses the Global Electricity Review 2024, highlighting the rise of renewables to 30% of global electricity supply. Solar generation grew by 23%, wind by 10%, while fossil fuels saw a minimal increase. The shift towards clean energy sources and the impact of electrification and data on global electricity demand are key topics of discussion.

Ali Velshi is joined by NBC News’ Raf Sanchez, Janis Mackey Frayer, Kelly O’Donnell, Laurence Tribe, Charlie Dent, Joe Walsh, Steve Benen, A. Scott Bolden, Dave Jones, and a Law Professor. They discuss the devastating earthquake in Morocco, President Biden's trip to Vietnam, government funding and impeachment discussions, Republicans' actions, aftermath of a major earthquake, Alabama's AG power, the term 'banana republic,' and challenges of abortion access.

Joining the discussion is Dave Jones, Director of the Climate Risk Initiative at UC Berkeley and former California Insurance Commissioner. He sheds light on how recent LA wildfires are reshaping the insurance landscape. Rising costs and decreased availability of insurance in fire-prone areas highlight the financial implications of climate change. Jones emphasizes that while climate change exacerbates the situation, immediate action to mitigate its effects is essential. The conversation also touches on the urgency of global efforts to cut carbon emissions to tackle these escalating risks.

Carmen Balber, the Executive Director of Consumer Watchdog, and Dave Jones, former California Insurance Commissioner and Climate Risk Initiative director at UC Berkeley, delve into California's home insurance crisis. They discuss shocking trends, such as homeowners being dropped before catastrophic fires, and the challenges posed by climate change. The conversation highlights rising costs and coverage denials, emphasizing the urgent need for collaborative solutions to create a more sustainable insurance market that better protects consumers in disaster-prone areas.

Michael Wara, a climate and energy policy expert at Stanford, joins Dave Jones, a former California insurance commissioner, and Amy Bach, executive director of United Policyholders. They delve into how Los Angeles wildfires strain the insurance market. The conversation highlights the challenges homeowners face as major insurers withdraw, the rising costs of coverage, and the emotional toll on affected communities. Additionally, they discuss the urgent need for sustainable insurance solutions and the importance of community efforts in mitigating wildfire risks.