

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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Nov 10, 2025 • 13min
Brazil’s green shipping odyssey
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into the Brazilian shipping sector and how the COP30 host can help get global decarbonisation back on courseDownload 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.

Nov 7, 2025 • 24min
The Jolt Rundown - 7th November, 2025
Kira goes over the biggest talking points in the energy transition this week with special guest Linda Kalcher from Strategic Perspectives, including the European Union’s 2040 target and COP30’s launch in BrazilDownload 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.

Nov 3, 2025 • 21min
Belgium’s community power risks unravelling
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into how Belgium risks tarnishing its community energy reputation, plus the Czech Republic’s new leader guns for the EU’s climate policiesDownload 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 31, 2025 • 23min
The Jolt Rundown - 31st October, 2025
Kira and Sam go over the biggest talking points in the energy transition this week, including the United Kingdom’s wind auction wobble and what the world looks like a decade on from the Paris AgreementDownload 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 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.


