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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Jan 23, 2024 • 18min
The Jolt: Carbon transfer window officially opens
In today’s episode of the Jolt, Sam looks at the pros and cons of a first-of-its-kind carbon offset deal between Switzerland and Thailand, plus Germany hopes its railways could come to the rescue and solve its grid woes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2024 • 15min
The Jolt: Destination 2040
In today’s episode of the Jolt, Kira looks at the European Union’s plan for a 2040 climate target, plus Poland changes its mind on climate policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2024 • 17min
The Jolt: Germany’s giga gamble
In the first episode of The Jolt in 2024, Sam looks at how Germany’s decision to match an offer of green industry aid from overseas might affect the rest of Europe, plus crisis in the Red Sea risks creating more energy headaches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2024 • 16min
The Jolt: EU carbon capture plans
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira looks at the European Union’s draft plan to tackle residual emissions as it aims to go carbon neutral by 2050, plus ExxonMobil goes to court over speeding up emissions reductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2024 • 25min
The Jolt: The Jolt Rundown
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Kira look at what 2024 has in store for climate and energy, as well as sharing some highlights and behind-the-scenes info from the past week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2023 • 17min
The Jolt: Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
In this year’s final edition of The Jolt, Sam discusses energy security with the EU’s former head of energy policy, plus Canada gets ready to embrace electro-mobility.Join us weekdays for bite-sized updates, expert analysis and a global view of the energy transition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2023 • 16min
The Jolt: China’s game-changing energy transition
In Friday’s edition of The Jolt, Kira looks at China’s path to decarbonisation, plus COP28’s President ploughs ahead with oil and gas investments.Join us weekdays for bite-sized updates, expert analysis and a global view of the energy transition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2023 • 15min
The Jolt: Footing the climate bill
In Thursday’s edition of The Jolt, Kira looks at how far climate finance has come and what is left to do, plus more reactions to the COP28 final text.Join us weekdays for bite-sized updates, expert analysis and a global view of the energy transition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2023 • 15min
The Jolt: Real green steel
In Wednesday’s edition of The Jolt, Sam looks at how steelmaking is going green, plus a deal at COP28 signals the beginning of the end for fossil fuels (maybe).Join us weekdays for bite-sized updates, expert analysis and a global view of the energy transition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 12, 2023 • 16min
The Jolt: We’re going underground
In Tuesday’s edition of The Jolt, Sam looks at how geothermal energy could play a larger role in Europe’s energy transition, plus Germany gets the green light to pay energy firms billions to close coal power plants.Join us weekdays for bite-sized updates, expert analysis and a global view of the energy transition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
