

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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May 23, 2025 • 28min
The Jolt Rundown - 23rd May, 2025
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira and Sam discuss the issues surrounding building renovation in Central and Eastern Europe, plus there’s some good news from renewable energy production in China 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.

May 19, 2025 • 18min
Resetting EU-UK energy ties
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks at how and why energy relations between the European Union and the United Kingdom should be improved, plus Kira reports on new rules around carbon credits 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.

May 16, 2025 • 24min
The Jolt Rundown - 16th May, 2025
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira and Sam look into how energy transition innovations can improve our lives, plus Germany’s struggle to cut transport and building emissions 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.

May 12, 2025 • 18min
Making wind power even greener
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks how the wind sector is trying to be as sustainable as possible, plus climate change threatens the world’s favourite fruit 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.

May 9, 2025 • 24min
The Jolt Rundown - 9th May, 2025
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira and David look into the rationale behind Europe’s plans to end its dependence on Russian energy, plus the latest report on the growth of storage capacity 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.

May 5, 2025 • 17min
Lessons learnt from Iberia’s blackout
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into what lessons can already be learnt from the Iberian blackout, plus Kira reports on the latest results from the Australian elections over the weekend 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.

May 2, 2025 • 26min
The Jolt Rundown - 2nd May, 2025
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira and Sam look into why it’s important to get communication on the energy transition right, plus the Trump Administration pushes back against state-level climate legislation 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.

Apr 28, 2025 • 19min
Renewables must be vigilant against harming nature
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into how renewable energy rollout can avoid clashing with nature protection efforts, plus Europe’s aviation emissions reach pre-Covid levels 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.

Apr 25, 2025 • 25min
The Jolt Rundown - 25th April, 2025
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Kira look into why energy security and the energy transition go hand-in-hand, plus France eyes a new British nuclear deal 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.

Apr 11, 2025 • 26min
The Jolt Rundown - 11th April, 2025
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Dave look into how wind energy is going from strength to strength, plus Bosnia agrees on new electricity rules 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.