

The Jolt: The FORESIGHT series, which keeps you updated on all the essential energy transition stories
FORESIGHT Media Group
Climate and energy impact every part of our society, and the torrent of developments, news stories, analyses, and gossip can become overwhelming and indecipherable. That’s where FORESIGHT Climate & Energy’s The Jolt comes in. Every weekday, 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 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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Nov 24, 2023 • 14min
The Jolt: Taking a chainsaw to climate action
For Friday’s edition of The Jolt, Sam looks at how right-wing politicians being elected around the world risk taking a chainsaw to green policies, plus Brazil plans a new “huge” rainforest protection fundJoin us on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for bite-sized updates, expert analysis and a global view. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2023 • 18min
The Jolt: Mind the gap
In Wednesday’s edition of The Jolt, Sam looks into a new UN report on global emissions and our lack of progress in reducing them, plus the United States offers up $2 billion to help poorer communities go greenWelcome to today’s episode of The Jolt, arming you with the news and insight you need to navigate the rapidly changing transition to a decarbonised economy. This is where The Jolt comes in. Tune in on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for bite-sized updates, expert analysis and a global view.We kick off with a look at the major global climate and energy news stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 2023 • 14min
The Jolt: You brake it, you buy it
In Monday’s edition of The Jolt, Sam looks at why Germany’s efforts to go green have been dealt a blow by its own court, plus we breach the 2℃ warming target for the first time.Welcome to today’s episode of The Jolt by FORESIGHT Climate & Energy. In a world underpinned by climate and energy stories, it is sometimes hard to cut through the cacophony of noise and get to the news you need to hear.This is where The Jolt comes in. Tune in on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for bite-sized updates, expert analysis and a global view.We kick off with a look at the major global climate and energy news stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 2023 • 16min
The Jolt: A taste of e-fuel
In Friday’s edition of The Jolt, Sam looks at power-to-X technologies and provides a sneak peek of the upcoming FORESIGHT magazine.We kick off with a look at the major global climate and energy news stories. Enjoy today's 'The Jolt'!Welcome to today’s episode of The Jolt by FORESIGHT Climate & Energy. In a world underpinned by climate and energy stories, it is sometimes hard to cut through the cacophony of noise and get to the news you need to hear. This is where The Jolt comes in. Tune in on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for bite-sized updates, expert analysis, and a global view. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 2023 • 17min
The Jolt: We are living in a raw material world
In Wednesday’s edition of The Jolt, Sam looks at how the global race for raw materials is heating up (and getting more complex), plus the United States pumps yet more money into climate projects.We kick off with a look at the major global climate and energy news stories. Enjoy today's 'The Jolt'!Welcome to today’s episode of The Jolt by FORESIGHT Climate & Energy. In a world underpinned by climate and energy stories, it is sometimes hard to cut through the cacophony of noise and get to the news you need to hear. This is where The Jolt comes in. Tune in on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for bite-sized updates, expert analysis, and a global view. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 2023 • 15min
The Jolt: Tesla’s Chinese fortunes hang in EU balance
In Monday’s edition of The Jolt, Sam looks at why Tesla desperately wants to be part of an EU probe into Chinese electric car subsidies, plus the UK plans to roll out its own carbon border tax.We kick off with a look at the major global climate and energy news stories. Enjoy today's 'The Jolt'!Welcome to today’s episode of The Jolt by FORESIGHT Climate & Energy. In a world underpinned by climate and energy stories, it is sometimes hard to cut through the cacophony of noise and get to the news you need to hear. This is where The Jolt comes in. Tune in on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for bite-sized updates, expert analysis, and a global view. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 2023 • 18min
The Jolt: All about the base
In Friday’s edition of The Jolt, Sam has a look at baseload power and provides a sneak peek of FORESIGHT’s latest deep dive, plus Germany tries to help its industrial sector to pay its giant energy billsWe kick off with a look at the major global climate and energy news stories. Enjoy today's 'The Jolt'!Welcome to today’s episode of The Jolt by FORESIGHT Climate & Energy. In a world underpinned by climate and energy stories, it is sometimes hard to cut through the cacophony of noise and get to the news you need to hear. This is where The Jolt comes in. Tune in on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for bite-sized updates, expert analysis, and a global view. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 2023 • 17min
The Jolt: Indonesia asks the $20 billion question
Welcome to today’s episode of The Jolt by FORESIGHT Climate & Energy. In a world underpinned by climate and energy stories, it is sometimes hard to cut through the cacophony of noise and get to the news you need to hear. This is where The Jolt comes in. Tune in on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for bite-sized updates, expert analysis, and a global view. In Wednesday’s edition of The Jolt, Sam looks at how Indonesia wants to go green and needs the help of wealthy nations to pull it off, plus Portugal’s prime minister quits following a probe into energy contracts.We kick off with a look at the major global climate and energy news stories. Enjoy today's 'The Jolt'! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 2023 • 18min
The Jolt: Carbon markets are ready to takeoff
Welcome to today’s episode of The Jolt by FORESIGHT Climate & Energy. In a world underpinned by climate and energy stories, it is sometimes hard to cut through the cacophony of noise and get to the news you need to hear. This is where The Jolt comes in. Tune in on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for bite-sized updates, expert analysis, and a global view. In Monday’s edition of The Jolt, the new series from FORESIGHT Climate & Energy, Sam looks at the state of carbon markets around the world, plus talks on a new climate fund continue to turn sour.We kick off with a look at the major global climate and energy news stories. Enjoy today's 'The Jolt'! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 2023 • 17min
The Jolt: Time to bring net-zero forward?
Welcome to today’s episode of The Jolt by FORESIGHT Climate & Energy. In a world underpinned by climate and energy stories, it is sometimes hard to cut through the cacophony of noise and get to the news you need to hear. This is where The Jolt comes in. Tune in on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for bite-sized updates, expert analysis, and a global view. In Friday’s edition of The Jolt, the new series from FORESIGHT Climate & Energy, Sam looks at whether the European Union could bring forward its 2050 net-zero date, plus wind energy stays stuck in the doldrums. We kick off with a look at the major global climate and energy news stories. Enjoy today's 'The Jolt'! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


