

The Jolt: The FORESIGHT series, which will keep you updated on all the essential energy transition stories
FORESIGHT Media Group
Climate and energy touches every part of our society and the torrent of developments, news stories, analysis and gossip can get overwhelming and indecipherable.That’s where FORESIGHT Climate & Energy’s new series, The Jolt, comes in.Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 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 hosted by FORESIGHT Policy Editor Sam Morgan, all 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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Jun 24, 2024 • 19min
Carbon pricing’s maiden voyage
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam takes a look at how the shipping sector is coping with emissions trading, plus Germany’s plan to spend billions on hydrogen pipes gets the go-ahead.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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 2024 • 26min
The Jolt Rundown - 21st June, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Kira look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting news highlights, including fresh support for US nuclear and Just Stop Oil’s latest protest.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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 2024 • 17min
The economic case for climate finance
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira looks at the economic case for rich countries to provide climate finance for the world to get out of coal, plus China pulls ahead in the race to roll out nuclear power.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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 2024 • 25min
The Jolt Rundown - 14th June, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira and Sam look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting news highlights, including the results of the European elections and Ukraine’s energy 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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 2024 • 17min
The Great British Energy plan
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks at what a planned state-run energy company could do for the United Kingdom’s green transition, plus Thailand teases a new energy strategy.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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 2024 • 24min
The Jolt Rundown - 7th June, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Kira look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting news highlights, including how election-fever is gripping the planet and why fossil fuel firms might soon be hit with more legal action. 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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 2024 • 17min
How cars can help out the grid
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks at how vehicle-to-grid technology can help accelerate the energy transition, plus Mexico is set to elect a former climate scientist as president.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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2024 • 27min
The Jolt Rundown - 31st May, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira and Sam look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting news highlights, including solar power records from around the world and the next phase of support for renewablesWant a free one-month trial? Sign up, download the award-winning app and enjoy complimentary access to all exclusive features for one month. Click here to access.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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 2024 • 17min
Time's up for net metering
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks at why the Netherlands is finally getting rid of net metering, plus India’s solar sector has a record start to the year.Want a free one-month trial? Sign up, download the award-winning app and enjoy complimentary access to all exclusive features for one month. Click here to access.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 / TwitterSam Morgan LinkedIn / TwitterKira Taylor LinkedIn / Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 2024 • 22min
The Jolt Rundown - 24th May, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira and Sam look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting news highlights, including the latest on Europe’s grids from the Eurelectric Power Summit.Want a free one-month trial? Sign up, download the award-winning app and enjoy complimentary access to all exclusive features for one month. Click here to access.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 / TwitterSam Morgan LinkedIn / TwitterKira Taylor LinkedIn / Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.