The Energy Transition Show with Chris Nelder

XE Network
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Apr 3, 2024 • 22min

[Episode #221] – Fossilflation

Explore the connection between inflation and fossil fuel prices, including the impact of geopolitical events on energy costs. Discuss the role of the Fed in combating inflation and the implications of policy decisions on global energy markets. Learn about the complex relationships between monetary, industrial, and energy policies in the midst of the energy transition.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 20min

[Episode #220] – Climate Capitalism

Exploring the role of capitalism in global energy transition, discussing the criticisms and potential reforms. Highlighting key figures and their stories in climate solutions. Addressing the need for long-term planning and systemic perspectives. A deep dive into the dynamics of international cooperation versus competition in the race to zero emissions.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 20min

[Episode #219] – Nuclear Illusions

Nuclear power’s long track record of failure, including that of small modular reactors (SMRs), shows why it will not contribute to the energy transition.
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Feb 21, 2024 • 27min

[Episode #218] – Accelerating Decarbonization in the US

A new report details policies that can accelerate the decarbonization of the entire US economy, along with the risks and barriers to their implementation.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 27min

[Episode #217] – Passivhaus in Scotland

Retrofitting buildings to the Passivhaus standard can make them far healthier and more comfortable, while consuming far less energy than conventional buildings.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 24min

[Episode #216] – COP28 and the Outlook for Oil

What will cause global demand for oil to peak and decline until it reaches zero by 2050?
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Jan 10, 2024 • 26min

[Episode #215] – IEA’s New Oil & Gas Outlook

How must the oil and gas industry prepare for the world to stop using their products entirely by 2050?
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Dec 27, 2023 • 24min

[Episode #214] – Countering Climate Doomerism

Climate scientist Dr. Michael E. Mann answers some of the hottest questions today about climate science.
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Dec 13, 2023 • 18min

[Episode #213] – Offshore Wind in the UK

Is offshore wind dead in the water, or just facing some temporary turbulence? Chris Nelder reports on the offshore wind sector from the UK.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 26min

[Episode #212] – Transition in Eigg

A small island in Scotland became the world’s first community to launch an off-grid electric system powered by wind, water and solar. Here’s how they did it.

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