Zero: The Climate Race

John Kerry, the Forrest Gump of climate, reflects on his role as US special presidential envoy for climate, challenges in US climate diplomacy, global action on climate change, importance of public understanding and activism, frustrations in investment, and exploring political will in climate action.

The podcast features intimate conversations with business titans, sports champions, and game-changing entrepreneurs discussing investment philosophies and career moves. They explore deals involving Elon Musk, share insights, and interviews with sports legends, offering valuable lessons from their journeys.

Tom Steyer, a hedge-fund billionaire and climate activist, discusses his transition from fossil fuel investor to climate advocate, the importance of carbon accounting, and the potential impact of Donald Trump's return on US climate ambition. The podcast also explores the role of blended finance in developing countries and the significance of youth turnout in elections for future climate outcomes.

Gail Whiteman, founder of Arctic Basecamp, discusses how climate change became a priority at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos. She highlights the establishment of Arctic Basecamp as a platform for climate scientists and the urgent message it delivers. The podcast explores the challenges of setting up the camp and the impact of Davos on climate change. It emphasizes the moral imperative to act and the need for urgent action.

The podcast discusses the role of fossil fuel companies in a clean energy future, the UK's stance on climate progress, and provides insights on solar energy. The hosts engage in a guessing game to explore the significance of climate-related numbers, including the growing workforce in clean energy and the financial aspects of clean technology. They also express their desire for hands-on learning about solar technology.

In this episode, the host discusses the coexistence of capitalism and climate solutions, the challenges of the energy transition, and the journey of solar energy in India. They also explore finance and technology in the climate movement, as well as the connection between democracy and capitalism in addressing environmental protests.

Topics discussed include navigating conversations about climate change, harnessing peer pressure for sustainability, creating eco-friendly offices, and California's lawsuit against big oil for causing climate change.

The podcast covers the latest headlines from Bloomberg News, including updates on the Israel-Hamas War, Fed Chair Jay Powell's speech, President Biden's re-election fight, US-China relations, reporting challenges, and the European Central Bank decision date.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the conclusions of COP28 and the potential impact of transitioning away from fossil fuels. They explore the significance of the COP agreement and the democratization of AI. They also highlight unfinished business at COP28 and the commitment to the 1.5 degrees Celsius goal.

Guest Patrick Verkooijen, Head of the Global Center on Adaptation, discusses the history of climate adaptation finance and negotiations at COP28 on adapting to climate change. The podcast explores the growing financial gap in climate adaptation, local solutions, innovative mechanisms, financing through Special Drawing Rights, funding climate finance via levies and taxes, and unexplored challenges in adaptation, including the psychological impact of climate change.