

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 27, 2025 • 16min
Mapping a path to EU competitiveness
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira looks at a leaked draft of the European Union’s Competitiveness Compass and why it matters, plus United States President Donald Trump is already having an impact on oil pricesDownload 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.

Jan 24, 2025 • 22min
The Jolt Rundown - 24th January, 2025
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Kira analyse Donald Trump’s first week in office, plus the European Union mulls the deployment of an electric car subsidy schemeDownload 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.

Jan 20, 2025 • 17min
Trump’s Greenland gambit
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into why Donald Trump wants to buy Greenland and what it has to do with the energy transition, plus Germany’s potential new leader plans to build 50 gas power plantsDownload 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.

Jan 17, 2025 • 24min
The Jolt Rundown - 17th January, 2025
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Sean look at what different attitudes towards climate change mean for the energy transition, plus the world breaks another emissions recordDownload 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.

Jan 13, 2025 • 16min
2025’s climate politics rollercoaster
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira looks ahead to the big climate politics stories in 2025, plus the United States hits Russia with more energy sanctionsDownload 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.

Jan 10, 2025 • 24min
The Jolt Rundown - 10th January, 2025
Hosts Sam and Kira dive into the urgent energy and climate trends we can expect in 2025, spotlighting a troubling global temperature record. They reflect on personal holiday experiences that emphasize the importance of environmental conservation. The discussion also touches on the interconnectedness of energy challenges and political turbulence, along with the rising significance of solar energy in global climate politics. Finally, they highlight China's groundbreaking compressed air storage facility, showcasing innovation in energy solutions.

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Jan 6, 2025 • 18min
Taking stock of the decade so far
In a lively discussion, energy expert Dave Jones from Ember shares his deep insights on global energy trends and the race to meet climate goals. He highlights the contrasting impacts of extreme heat on coal consumption versus the rise of solar energy. Jones discusses game-changing innovations in battery technology that could reshape reliance on traditional lithium. The conversation also explores Brazil's leadership in renewables and the intricate challenges different regions face during the energy transition.

Dec 13, 2024 • 34min
The Jolt Rundown - 13th December, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam, Kira and Sean look back at the year’s most important energy transition trends, plus Norway threatens to cut Europe off from its cheap power supplyDownload 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.

Dec 9, 2024 • 17min
No Christmas comeback for coal
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into why Europe will not need to rely on coal this winter, plus Qatar relishes the prospect of more competition on the LNG marketDownload 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.

Dec 6, 2024 • 24min
The Jolt Rundown - 6th December, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Kira look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting news highlights, plus Denmark’s latest offshore wind auction falls flatDownload 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.