

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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Aug 19, 2024 • 20min
Time for a buildings bonanza
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Sean discuss what is in store for buildings policy in the second half of 2024, plus North Macedonia debuts an exciting new energy transition toolDownload 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.

Jul 26, 2024 • 23min
The Jolt Rundown - 26th July, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira and David look back at the year so far in climate and energy, including a mass of elections, more extreme weather and the drive to develop renewablesDownload 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.

Jul 22, 2024 • 16min
Harnessing Africa’s wind power potential
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira looks at how the wind power rollout is going in Africa, plus Hungary’s concerns about future oil supply after Ukraine outlaws the transit of Russian Lukoil.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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 2024 • 26min
The Jolt Rundown - 19th July, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Kira look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting news highlights, including what Ursula von der Leyen’s second go at the top European Commission job might mean for energy and climate.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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 2024 • 18min
The secret to keeping cool
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks at the impact that keeping cool has on energy systems, plus could we see a renaissance of Italian nuclear power? 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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 2024 • 25min
The Jolt Rundown - 12th July, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Kira look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting news highlights, including China’s mighty renewables rollout and the perhaps surprising results of a big climate survey.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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 2024 • 17min
Are trains the antidote to flying?
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sean looks at whether Europe could reduce flights by improving direct rail connections between cities, plus France’s election results strike a blow to the far-right’s anti-climate plans.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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 2024 • 27min
The Jolt Rundown - 5th July, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt Kira and Sam look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting news highlights, including the results of the United Kingdom’s election and digital energy demandDownload 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.

Jul 1, 2024 • 17min
Solar’s surge soldiers on
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into the numbers behind solar power’s immense showing in 2023, plus the US Supreme Court deals a potential blow to the energy 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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 2024 • 25min
The Jolt Rundown - 28th June, 2024
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Kira look back at the week’s biggest and most interesting news highlights, including carbon market talks and a behind-the-scenes look at the big Balkan blackout.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 / XKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.