The Jolt: The FORESIGHT series, which keeps you updated on all the essential energy transition stories

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 19min

Slow progress towards agreeing EU climate targets

In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira looks at the struggle to agree on the European Union’s 2035 and 2040 climate targets, plus the EU considers bringing forward its ban on Russian fossil fuel importsDownload 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.
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Sep 19, 2025 • 29min

The Jolt Rundown - 19th September, 2025

Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points in the energy transition this week, including the European Union fudging its climate target deadlines and the world’s progress towards electrification 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.
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Sep 15, 2025 • 21min

Electric cars turn a cost-competitive corner

In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into how electric vehicles could soon “make motoring affordable again”, plus the race to approve the European Union’s 2040 target just got a lot more difficultDownload 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.
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Sep 12, 2025 • 28min

The Jolt Rundown - 12th September, 2025

Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points in the energy transition this week, including European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen’s annual speech and energy independence in 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 / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 8, 2025 • 16min

Europe’s slow progress on wind energy

In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira looks at the state of the European wind sector, plus President Donald Trump’s shadow looms over solar’s US prospects 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.
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Sep 5, 2025 • 32min

The Jolt Rundown - 5th September, 2025

Sam and Kira are back to go over the biggest talking points from the summer break, including offshore wind’s struggles and further backtracking on crucial climate commitments 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.

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