

The Jolt: The FORESIGHT series, which keeps you updated on all the essential energy transition stories
FORESIGHT Media Group
Climate and energy impact every part of our society, and the torrent of developments, news stories, analyses, and gossip can become overwhelming and indecipherable. That’s where FORESIGHT Climate & Energy’s The Jolt comes in. Every weekday, The Jolt will cut through the noise and deliver essential updates on the big stories you need to follow. Tune in for bite-sized episodes with a global view and expert analysis. We cannot wait to have you along for the ride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Oct 27, 2025 • 19min
Paris Agreement 101
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira looks at how the Paris Agreement came about and whether countries are living up to it, plus France’s political pains cause a headache for its wind sector Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2025 • 24min
The Jolt Rundown - 24th October, 2025
Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points in the energy transition this week, including a packed week of energy and climate decisionmaking in the European Union Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 2025 • 20min
From doubling to tripling renewables
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks at how a record year for rolling out renewables is only half the story to reaching a global goal, plus shipping’s emissions-busting voyage is delayed by at least 12 months Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 2025 • 25min
The Jolt Rundown - 17th October, 2025
Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points in the energy transition this week, including Donald Trump’s latest attempts to bully the world into adhering to his energy policyDownload our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 2025 • 22min
Denmark’s negative power price problem
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Dave looks into how negative power prices are creating a headache for Denmark’s electricity ecosystem, plus New Zealand-Aotearoa scales back its climate ambitions Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 2025 • 29min
The Jolt Rundown - 10th October, 2025
Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points in the energy transition this week, including renewables toppling coal and a hefty dose of hypocrisy around sustainable reportingDownload our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6, 2025 • 19min
How ‘involution’ could slow down China’s energy transition
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Dave looks into how the concept of ‘involution’ is affecting China’s energy transition, plus the collapse of a climate banking allianceDownload our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 2025 • 22min
The Jolt Rundown - 3rd October, 2025
Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points in the energy transition this week, including reactions to China’s 2035 climate ambition and the United Kingdom’s tricky transition Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 2025 • 18min
What the IMO’s net-zero framework could mean
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into the shipping industry’s next big climate plan, plus China hits back at criticism of its climate target, and the United States blacklists energy transition language Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 2025 • 28min
The Jolt Rundown - 26th September, 2025
Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points in the energy transition this week, including the latest on climate from the United Nations General Assembly and a notable energy policy anniversary Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


