Energy vs Climate: How climate is changing our energy systems

Ed chats with four movers & shakers in Canadian climate philanthropy.On Nov. 13, 2024, nine prominent Canadian family foundations, including EvC's David Keith’s, announced a combined pledge of $405 million, all dedicated to accelerating Canada’s shift to a low-carbon economy. They touch on: Why this financial commitment occurred and why now The challenges facing climate advocacy today and in the near futureWhat needs to succeed in the next 3-5 years How philanthropy should respond when governments start to roll back key pieces of climate and environmental legislation - just like what we’re seeing already happening in the US post-inauguration.About Our Guests:(01:23) Claire Seaborn is an expert advisor to the Clean Economy Fund, former Chief of Staff to Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, and now a lawyer practicing at Torys LLP.(08:39) Devika Shah is the Executive Director of Environment Funders Canada, an umbrella organization for environmental foundations.(15:17) Bruce Lourie is President of the Ivey Foundation, one of the largest climate funders in the country.(20:55) Eric St-Pierre is the Executive Director of the Trottier Family Foundation, also one of Canada’s largest climate funders.Detailed show notes on episode page...Send us a text (if you'd like a response, please include your email)Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke Podcasts ___Energy vs Climate Podcastwww.energyvsclimate.com Contact us at info@energyvsclimate.com Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn | X/Twitter

Curious about the future of carbon capture? The hosts delve into the economic viability of direct air capture versus traditional methods and scrutinize the challenges in the oil industry's transition. They tackle pressing questions about achieving net zero by 2050, comparing carbon removal and solar geoengineering strategies. Additionally, insightful discussions highlight the interconnected crises of climate change and biodiversity, emphasizing the stakes for vulnerable regions. Get ready for a thought-provoking look at tech innovations and policy shifts in the energy landscape!

David Wallace-Wells, a columnist for The New York Times and author of the bestseller "The Uninhabitable Earth," joins for a thought-provoking discussion. They explore the potential fallout from the recent U.S. election on climate policy and shifting global dynamics. Wallace-Wells analyzes the state of climate activism, the perils of communicating climate risks without causing alarm, and highlights China’s pivotal role in green technology. They also answer listener questions, diving into the intricacies of air pollution and the need for innovative climate solutions.

Support Energy vs Climate on #GivingTuesdayEnergy vs Climate is a labour of love – we hosts don't draw a salary from the show because we feel strongly about the public service benefit of the project.But, we still have production costs. So, we're asking one last time for you to please consider making a one-time or monthly donation in our only annual donation campaign. Thanks in part to last year's generous supporters, just yesterday we recorded a show with New York Times columnist David Wallace-Wells. It was a terrific conversation (thanks to all who sent in questions), and we look forward to dropping it on our feed in the next few days. We're nearly at our goal of $5000 - by helping us to reach this goal, you're helping to keep Energy vs Climate on the air.Thanks so much everyone. Now back to EvC's irregularly scheduled programming.-Ed, Sara and DavidSend us a text (if you'd like a response, please include your email)Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke Podcasts ___Energy vs Climate Podcastwww.energyvsclimate.com Contact us at info@energyvsclimate.com Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn | X/Twitter

Climate Book Reviews is co-hosted by EvC's own Ed Whittingham and his friend Roger Thompson, Associate Dean and Professor of Writing and Rhetoric at Stony Brook University in New York. Each episode highlights some climate related books worth knowing about. This episode is an interview with New Zealand author Kirsten McDougall about her novel, She’s a Killer. At times hilarious and at other times troubling, the book is set in the not-too-distant future and features a near genius with sociopathic tendencies facing the realities of her severely climate impacted world. For more info on the CBR podcast, check out climatebookreviews.com Send us a text (if you'd like a response, please include your email)Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke Podcasts ___Energy vs Climate Podcastwww.energyvsclimate.com Contact us at info@energyvsclimate.com Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn | X/Twitter

David & Ed chat with University of Chicago's Michael Greenstone. Show Notes:(02:52) Engineering the Planet(03:25) The future of the Temperature–Mortality Relationship(04:48) Valuing the Global Mortality Consequences of Climate Change(07:36) Climate Damages and Adaptation Potential Across Sectors of the US(09:35) Heat Exposure & Poverty(11:30) Seasonality of Mortality Under Climate Change(13:59) Evaluating the 35°C Wet-Bulb Temperature Adaptability Threshold(15:30) Relationship Between Season of Birth, Temperature Exposure, & Wellbeing(17:35) Heat & Learning(20:14) Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World(22:06) Air Pollution on Life Expectancy from China’s Huai River Policy(25:10) Introducing the  Air Quality Life Index(26:52) The Clean Air Act of 1970 & Adult Mortality(26:58) US: Clean Air Act (1970)(28:34) China’s War on Pollution(32:45) For Breathable Air(34:31) Social Cost of Carbon(40:48) Send us a text (if you'd like a response, please include your email)Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke Podcasts ___Energy vs Climate Podcastwww.energyvsclimate.com Contact us at info@energyvsclimate.com Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn | X/Twitter

In a lively discussion, experts explore the controversial world of solar geoengineering as a solution to rising global temperatures. They delve into various techniques, including stratospheric aerosol injection, and examine the complexities of governance and ethical considerations involved. The conversation reveals significant global energy disparities and emphasizes the need for equitable solutions. Additionally, the episode highlights the evolving public sentiment toward solar geoengineering research and the urgency of addressing climate change.

Rethinking EV ChargingA commonly held belief by new or prospective EV owners is that purchasing one requires the installation of a “level 2”, or 240 volt, home charger. Sara and Ed chat about recent University of Calgary research that challenges this assumption. They discuss considerations that might go into choosing which option is best for EV owners and people considering EVs, as well as the practical realities when it comes to charging, range anxiety - and pottery kilns. About Your EvC Co-Hosts:David Keith is Professor and Founding Faculty Director, Climate Systems Engineering Initiative at the University of Chicago. He is the founder of Carbon Engineering and was formerly a professor at Harvard University and the University of Calgary. He splits his time between Canmore and Chicago.Sara Hastings-Simon studies energy transitions at the intersection of policy, business, and technology. She’s a policy wonk, a physicist turned management consultant, and a professor at the University of Calgary and Director of the Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Development.Ed Whittingham is a clean energy policy/finance professional specializing in renewable electricity generation and transmission, carbon capture, carbon removal and low carbon transportation. He is a Public Policy Forum fellow and formerly the executive director of the Pembina Institute, a national clean energy think tank.Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke PodcastsSend us a text (if you'd like a response, please include your email)Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke Podcasts ___Energy vs Climate Podcastwww.energyvsclimate.com Contact us at info@energyvsclimate.com Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn | X/Twitter

We have a special climate politics focused show to open the new season. It's a time of elections here in Canada and the U.S. As multiple campaigns heat up, we’re asking, where does climate fit in as an issue? David Keith and Ed Whittingham chat with political strategist and co-host of The Strategists podcast, Stephen Carter, to understand where climate fits as a priority issue for voters. They discussed whether or not climate can still be a winning issue, how proponents of the consumer facing carbon tax failed to make it politically resilient, and why climate remains a left-right oppositional issue in Canada and the U.S.About Our Guest:Best known as one of Canada’s leading political strategists, Stephen Carter played a leadership role in the rise of Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Premier Alison Redford, and Mayor Jyoti Gondek. The National Post, CBC and other political commentators have described him as a “political mastermind.” He is a former premier's office and mayor's office chief of staff, and was National Director of Campaign Strategy for Hill+Knowlton Strategies from 2012 - 2015.Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke PodcastsSend us a text (if you'd like a response, please include your email)Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke Podcasts ___Energy vs Climate Podcastwww.energyvsclimate.com Contact us at info@energyvsclimate.com Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn | X/Twitter

A personal message from EvC co-host Sara Hastings-Simon.You can find more information on cancer screening in Canada at the Canadian Cancer Society website.Send us a text (if you'd like a response, please include your email)Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke Podcasts ___Energy vs Climate Podcastwww.energyvsclimate.com Contact us at info@energyvsclimate.com Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn | X/Twitter