You will not want to miss this interview with Michelle Manook, CEO of FutureCoal, who stops by the Energy Impacts podcast with David Blackmon. This is a significant interview, as there are major changes in the grid and energy demand underway, and Michelle will be able to break down how coal is poised to face the challenges ahead.
Highlights of the Podcast
00:01 – Introduction
01:26 – What is Future Coal?
03:49 – Governments, Industry, and Finance Must Unite
04:55 – Australian Coal Reality Check (Video Clip)
05:47 – The Reality of Coal Demand
09:16 – The Shift in Public and Media Tone
10:19 – Coal’s Reputation and Finance Industry Retreat
13:18 – Open Letter: Fund Fair, Fund Equal
16:59 – Sustainable Coal Stewardship
19:37 – Energy Poverty in Europe
22:46 – Repercussions of the Green Energy Rush
25:17 – Why Future Coal is Expanding in Southern Africa
29:19 – Will the U.S. Return to Coal Plants?
32:53 – Energy Mix: Focus on What Works
33:22 – Closing Remarks
