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The Clean Energy ShowSaskatchewan Renewables: Interview with Economist Brett DolterIn this special interview episode, we sit down with economist Brett Dolter to explore the future of clean energy in Saskatchewan and beyond. From the politics of power generation to the technical challenges of renewables in extreme cold, Brett offers a candid and insightful look at what it will take to transition to a greener grid. Brett Dolter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, University of Regina where he teaches courses in climate change policy, microeconomics, cost-benefit analysis, and ecological economics. Brett's research is focused on modelling the costs and consequences of climate and...
2025-09-2930 min
The Clean Energy ShowToo Cold to DecarbonizeThe future of batteries—including a surprising chemistry that works all the way down to –50°C. We'll also look at New York City's new speed limit for e-bikes, the world's first driverless truck border crossing, and how a listener in Japan pressed Saskatchewan's premier on renewables. CORRECTION: 600,000 tons of hydrogen does not produce 200 terawatt hours of electricity. It's only 2! AI halucinated and let us down. We appologize. We explore whether Saskatchewan really is "too cold to decarbonize," with insights from researchers like Brett Dolter and Stanford's Mark Z. Jacobson. Plus, we compare the province's energy choices with bold...
2025-09-261h 11
From the Ground UpFrom the Ground Up Ep. 353: Brett Dolter | 2025.04.09Professor and Economist, Brett Dolter, joins Mark to talk climate policy in politics on a provincial and global level.Join us for Earth Action Day on Saturday April 26, from 1pm to 2:30pm. We're rallying at the University Bridge (in Saskatoon, SK) to demand green and affordable energy! Bring your signs, bring your voices, let's stand together for real change!You are also invited Sustainability Speaker Series, brought to you by the Saskatchewan Environmental Society in partnership with the Saskatoon Public Library. These are free in-person events. Join the presentation on the Chainsaw Retrofit...
2025-04-1035 min
Civil Discourse, PleaseU.S. Climate Policy Backtracking: What to Expect for Canada? With Guest Brett DolterThis conversation with University of Regina economics professor Brett Dolter dives into the impacts of U.S. climate policy backtracking on Canada. It also explores the multifaceted impacts of climate change on health, society, and policy, in both Canada and the U.S. It highlights the cognitive and physical dynamics of climate-related issues, the role of misinformation in shaping public perception, and the importance of credible media in fostering informed discourse. The discussion also evaluates Canada's climate policies, the future of carbon pricing, and the collective responsibility of countries in addressing global greenhouse gas emissions. It also touches on...
2025-03-011h 04