

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.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 18min
Levelling Europe’s industry playing field
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks at how Europe’s clean tech industries are set to benefit from new carbon market rules, plus Joe Biden hits fossil fuels with extra chargesWant 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.

Apr 12, 2024 • 25min
The Jolt Rundown - 12th Apr, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and David look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting news highlights, including an EU inquest into Chinese wind turbines and Dutch undertakers buying the hydrogen hypeWant 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.

Apr 8, 2024 • 18min
Hydrogen’s climate impulse
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks at how hydrogen’s fortunes in the aviation sector could be boosted by a new initiative launched by a Swiss explorer, plus CO2 transportation by ship takes a step forward.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.

Apr 5, 2024 • 24min
The Jolt Rundown - 5th Apr, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Sean look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting news highlights, including a new boost for cycling and biodiversity.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.

Mar 27, 2024 • 21min
The Jolt Rundown - 27th Mar, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Kira look back at the year in climate and energy news so far, including the scale of the climate crisis and the need for a just transitionWant 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.

Mar 25, 2024 • 18min
A very particular set of skills
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks at how the dominance of fossil fuels in higher education risks undermining the energy transition, plus Iceland promises to crack down on cryptocurrency miners.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.

Mar 22, 2024 • 23min
The Jolt Rundown - 22nd Mar, 2024
The big story today:How are satellites helping to monitor the climate crisis? How does Japan plan to trigger a wind power boom? And should we feel guilty about having a glass of whisky? The Jolt team discusses the week’s big climate and energy talking points in today’s Rundown.Check out FORESIGHT’s deep dive on dram decarbonisation here and the latest episode of the Policy Dispatch on wind power here. 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.

Mar 18, 2024 • 18min
Breakthrough for EU buildings
* The European Parliament voted last week in favour of updated renovation rules for buildings. The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is one of the final parts of the EU’s legislative push to green its energy consumption and cut emissions – the Fit for 55 package – and is now close to crossing the finish line.* FORESIGHT’s Cities and Buildings editor, Sean Carroll, joins The Jolt to explain what the EPBD is about, why one final hurdle might be bigger than previously expected and what national governments will have to do once it is signed into law.*Despite what you may have heard, there aren’t going to be solar panels on the Colosseum. You probably won’t see them on Notre Dame or on the Duomo di Firenze either!” Sean Carroll, Cities and Buildings Editor, FORESIGHTWant 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.

Mar 15, 2024 • 23min
The Jolt Rundown - 15th Mar, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Kira look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting climate and energy news highlights, plus are grids the energy transition’s biggest obstacle? 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.

Mar 11, 2024 • 17min
Geopolitics threatens Azerbaijan’s green dream
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks at the challenges COP29 host Azerbaijan faces in its plan to export green power to Europe, plus is the UK going to revamp its electricity market?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.