

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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Dec 2, 2024 • 18min
History in the making in climate court
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into what is at stake in an historic climate legal case beginning today, plus plastic pollution treaty negotiations collapseDownload 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.

Nov 29, 2024 • 24min
The Jolt Rundown - 29th November, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Kira look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting news highlights, plus the outgoing United States government tries to ban new coal miningDownload 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.

Nov 25, 2024 • 16min
Combining climate action with quality of life
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sean looks at how Nordic nations are combining climate action and quality of life measures, plus Sam brings you the latest on the outcome of COP29Download 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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2024 • 23min
The Jolt Rundown - 22nd November, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Kira look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting news highlights, plus the crucial climate finance deal at COP struggles to get over the finish lineDownload 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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 2024 • 17min
Analysing Brazil’s new climate plan
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks at the strengths and weaknesses of Brazil’s new emission reduction target, plus Donald Trump names his climate crisis-denying pick for the next United States energy chiefDownload 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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 2024 • 23min
The Jolt Rundown - 15th November, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira and Sam look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting news highlights, plus COP gets bogged down in geopoliticsDownload 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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 2024 • 17min
Energy security gets real
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam chats with FORESIGHT Editor-in-Chief David Weston about the latest edition of the magazine, plus more details emerge about an upcoming landmark climate court caseDownload 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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 2024 • 24min
The Jolt Rundown - 8th November, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Kira look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting news highlights, plus the solar sector sets another impressive 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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 2024 • 17min
What would Trump 2.0 mean for the climate?
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks at what the result of the US presidential election might mean for energy and climate, plus Sean brings you today’s energy transition news updatesDownload 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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 2024 • 21min
The Jolt Rundown - 1st November, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira and Sam look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting news highlights, plus the European Union’s progress on cutting its emissions is laid bareDownload 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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.