Emily Pontecorvo

In this discussion, Matthew Zeitlin, a staff writer focused on energy politics, Emily Pontecorvo, an expert on climate policy, and Jillian Goodman, deputy editor and producer, dive into key takeaways from New York Climate Week. They address the shifting focus towards electricity affordability, the political ramifications for Democrats, and the complexities of messaging around the affordability of clean energy. They also explore recent changes to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and emerging concerns about climate science, while reflecting on the broader implications for future energy policy.

Jillian Goodman, deputy editor at Heatmap News, and Emily Pontecorvo, founding staff writer, share insights on effective actions for tackling climate change. They delve into the Decarbonize Your Life project, highlighting impactful choices like energy-efficient heat pumps and dietary changes. The discussion includes the importance of collective consumer influence and sustainable transportation, including the benefits of electric vehicles and e-bikes. They also explore the challenges of transitioning to cleaner technologies and navigating public charging stations.

Renowned journalist Emily Pontecorvo discusses future hydrogen use, carbon capture, MIT, oil refineries, home electrification, and US state policy with Robert. They explore hydrogen's role in the energy transition, challenges of clean hydrogen production, significance in decarbonization, geological differences between UK and US, growing popularity of heat pumps, and promoting clean energy transition.