Energy vs Climate: How climate is changing our energy systems

Dr. Shirley Meng, battery storage expert, discusses advancements in battery technologies, grid-scale energy storage solutions, and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on EV supply chains. The conversation highlights the importance of sustainable practices, safety measures, and the potential for batteries in developing grids.

Dr. Blake Shaffer from University of Calgary discusses Alberta's electricity market, renewable energy moratorium, landowner rights in renewables, solar energy impacts, regulatory measures, and market redesign. Insightful analysis on energy transitions and electricity system changes.

Mark Jaccard, a professor at Simon Fraser University, discusses Canada's consumer carbon tax policy and its impacts on emissions reduction. The podcast explores the effectiveness of carbon pricing, clean electricity regulations, and public perceptions. They navigate the complexities of implementing a carbon tax, contrasting political stances, and the significance of concrete climate policies alongside carbon taxes.

Dr. Simon Evans, Deputy Editor & Senior Policy Editor at Carbon Brief join co-hosts David, Sara, and Ed, to tease apart EV fact from fiction.  About Our Guest:Simon Evans is deputy editor and policy editor at Carbon Brief. Simon covers climate and energy policy. He holds a PhD in biochemistry from Bristol University and previously studied chemistry at Oxford University. Show Notes:(00:02:01) – Factcheck: 21 misleading myths about electric vehicles(00:04:59) – Electric vs. Gas Cars: Is It Cheaper to Drive an EV?(00:06:37) – IPCC Climate Change 2023 Synthesis Report (00:10:30) – Reducing CO2 emissions from passenger cars (00:12:15) – Good Politics Bad Policy – Why governments should end their subsidies for EVs (00:17:25) –  U of T researchers model the health benefits of electric cars, find 'large improvement in air quality'(00:18:45) – Roles of diffusion patterns, technological progress, and environmental benefits in determining optimal renewable subsidies in the US (00:20:13) – Politics in the U.S. energy transition: Case studies of solar, wind, biofuels and electric vehicles policy(00:27:20) – Five point plan to protect drivers from a rush to net zero is backed by MPs, motorists & campaigners(00:31:20) – Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Chains(00:37:12) – Alberta Budget 2024: EV groups question fairness of new $200 annual tax(00:43:46) – Yes, frigid weather may reduce your EV battery range. Here's how to prepare(00:48:24) – 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

Dr. Andrew Leach, energy economist, discusses Canada's oil sands, CO2 emissions, refinery economics, growth plans, and the role of critical minerals in clean energy transitions. Topics include oil market reports, benefits of oil sands to Canadians, net zero goals, GHG emissions intensity, and challenges in the oil sands industry.

Dr. Petra Dolata, an expert in historical transitions, joins the hosts to discuss the history of energy transitions, including policy frameworks, prime movers, energy substitution, and social dimensions. They explore past transitions, peaking moments, and profitable solutions for climate and oil challenges, offering valuable insights for current energy transitions.

What is the role of literature in the climate policy and technology discussion? How does the genre allow us to explore uncomfortable climate scenarios, including those to do with heat death and direct action? While ultimately successful, the path laid out in the book is very bumpy, volatile, and rife with violence – strikingly different from the smooth and orderly transition often offered up by politicians and techno-optimists.On S5E7 of Energy vs Climate, David, Sara, Ed, and New York Times bestselling author Kim Stanley Robinson (of The Ministry for the Future) discuss how science fiction can help us explore different climate scenarios and solutions.EPISODE NOTES@0:21 – Kim Stanley Robinson@0:21 – The Ministry for the Future - Kim Stanley Robinson@3:13 – How hot is too hot for humans? Understanding wet-bulb temperatures@9:00 – Carboncoin @10:25 – The unprecedented Pacific Northwest heatwave of June 2021@13:55 – Karl Popper@18:45 – How to Blow Up a Pipeline - Andreas Malm@20:32 – Dave Foreman @21:30 – Climate protesters throw tomato soup on Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’@27:50 – Who is Wiebo Ludwig? A thunder storm wrapped in the flesh of a man. Part 1@30:52 – Glacier geoengineering to address sea-level rise: A geotechnical approach (Lockley et al, 2020)@31:50 – Solar Geoengineering - should we go there?@39:25 – Empowering Female Climate Change Activists in the Global South: The Path Toward Environmental Social Justice - Peggy Ann Spitzer@44:05 – The Hottest Year @46:10 – 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

Published each year, the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Outlook (WEO) is a leading source of scenario-based analysis of global energy demand and supply. This year, as the global energy crisis shows signs of calming, the WEO finds a peak in fossil fuels before 2030 across all scenarios. The result has been met with skepticism by some politicians in Canada, with Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith going so far as to question the credibility of the organization. A follow-on special report from the IEA on the oil and gas industry in net zero transitions, released on November 23, offers additional insights on the role of oil and gas producers in achieving a decarbonized global energy sector.David, Sara, Ed, and the International Energy Agency’s Chief Energy Economist, Tim Gould discuss the findings of these IEA reports and the implications for Canada and its natural resources on Season 5, Episode 6 of Energy vs Climate.EPISODE NOTES @3:20 – World Energy Outlook 2023@6:10 – Oil and gas industry faces moment of truth – and opportunity to adapt – as clean energy transitions advance@9:45 – Electric Vehicles @10:53 – China’s electric vehicle surge will shock global markets@14:06 – Oil demand to begin long-term decline this decade, according to new Pembina report@24:01 – Oil Companies Are Preparing for a Lucrative Decline@24:26 – Building Momentum Toward Net Zero @29:05 – Canada’s Energy Future 2023 @32:50 – The Place of Energy Security in the National Security Framework: An Assessment Approach@42:26 – Canada introduces framework to cap greenhouse gas pollution from oil and gas sector@45:34 – Minister Guilbeault announces Canada’s draft methane regulations to support cleaner energy and climate 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

The podcast discusses carbon removal as a critical tool in reducing CO2 concentrations, challenges in commercializing CDR technology, sustainable aviation fuel, implications for climate policy, virtual Power Purchase Agreements, and the race to cool the planet.

Key topics in the podcast include carbon sink and low-carbon building materials, transition to electrification for home heating, progress in green cement technology, challenges of technological change for sustainability, incentives for green energy, natural gas bans in the U.S., and balancing energy efficiency, climate action, and affordability in housing development.