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Eight Minute Climate FixProject 2025 (Part 2) - Episode 96Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentIn this follow-up episode to last week's overview of Project 2025's climate related suggestions, Paul digs deeper into some other recommendations of the conservative roadmap, including its emphasis of national security as well as its animosity toward renewable energy projects. But Paul also highlights areas where compromise may be had, outlining a few discrete areas where Project 2025 brings up interesting points.For further reference:"Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise" - Project 2025"What Project 2025 would do...2024-09-2310 minEight Minute Climate FixProject 2025 (Part 1) - Episode 95Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentIn this first of two parts, Paul takes a deeper dive into the climate implications of the conservative policy playbook, Project 2025. Paul unpacks how the document lays out a vision for a smaller federal government, and how doing so may impact not only climate action but America's leadership across emerging economic industries.For further reference:"Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise" - Project 2025"What Project 2025 would do to climate policy in the US" - Yale Climate...2024-09-1609 minEight Minute Climate FixOcean Based Carbon Removal Solutions - Episode 92Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentThe ocean is already a huge carbon sink - and it could do even more. A burgeoning industry of carbon removal solutions, looking to leverage the enormous potential of our marine system, is starting to emerge.Paul looks at how our oceans currently help us combat carbon emissions, while also dissecting some of the innovative solutions that are emerging within this space.For more research:"CO2 and Ocean Acidification: Causes, Impacts, Solutions" - Union of Concerned...2024-08-2607 minEight Minute Climate FixCalifornia's Changing Net Metering Structures (Stephanie Doyle - SEIA) - Episode 85Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentIn this episode, Paul sits with Stephanie Doyle, the California State Affairs Director for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), to discuss the changes that California has implemented to their net metering tariff for rooftop solar.NEM 3.0 (or also known as the Net Billing Tariff (NBT)) has reimagined the solar market in California, dramatically reducing the compensation that homeowners receive for generating excess power while incentivizing investment into battery storage and into disadvantaged communities. One year on from the launch...2024-07-0809 min
More Than Eight Minutes - Extended InterviewsCalifornia's Changing Net Metering Structures - Stephanie Doyle (SEIA)Send us a textIn this episode, Paul sits with Stephanie Doyle, the California State Affairs Director for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), to discuss the changes that California has implemented to their net metering tariff for rooftop solar.NEM 3.0 (or also known as the Net Billing Tariff (NBT)) has reimagined the solar market in California, dramatically reducing the compensation that homeowners receive for generating excess power while incentivizing investment into battery storage and into disadvantaged communities. One year on from the launch of NEM 3.0 and we have a bit of perspective on how...2024-07-0835 minEight Minute Climate FixNew York's Cap & Invest Program (Karsten Barde - National Grid) - Episode 78Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentIn order to meet the ambitious climate goals as enshrined in New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the state is about to embark upon a far reaching program to ratchet down emissions from heavy emitters. The Cap and Invest program has a lot of similarities to RGGI and other Cap & Trade efforts, with some key nuances on how New York is planning on using this tool to transition to a clean energy economy.Karsten Barde, Director of...2024-05-2009 minEight Minute Climate FixHeadwinds for the Offshore Wind Industry - Episode 77Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentThere's a lot going on in the offshore wind market in the US these days. Multiple projects have had to renegotiate or even outright cancel their power purchase agreements.In today's episode, Paul takes a closer look at the reasons behind this turmoil and the impact on the nascent offshore wind market.For further reference:"Offshore wind in the U.S. hit headwinds in 2023. Here's what you need to know" - NPR"A wind...2024-05-1307 minEight Minute Climate FixHow Climate Change is Affecting Renewable Generator Production - Episode 76Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentThe amount of renewable generation that is forecasted to come online over the next few years is staggering. But renewable assets face risks - risks associated with the changing climate in the first place. As weather patterns change, affecting cloud cover, snow melt, or wind speed - renewable assets are especially vulnerable to these changes.In this episode, Paul unpacks how the changing climate may affect our increasing reliance upon renewable generation for our power supply.For further...2024-05-0607 minEight Minute Climate FixHow Green Bank Financing Bridges the Risk Gap for Clean Energy Projects - Episode 75Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentThere are over 20 Green Banks spread across the US, designed to deploy clean energy technologies and ensure equitable access to the clean energy economy. These quasi-public institutions play an important role in bridging a risk gap between what is "theoretically financeable" and what is "actually financeable".In this episode, Paul discusses how Green Banks function, the role that they play in handling risks that private institutions can not, and how the IRA and IIJA unlocked billions of dollars of federal...2024-04-2907 minEight Minute Climate FixScience Based Targets - Episode 74Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentIf there is a gold standard for setting corporate climate goals, it's a science based target. These commitments are a rigorous, methodical approach toward ensuring that we stay below the 2 degree warming threshold.In today's episode, Paul explains the methodology used to determine science based targets and their net zero counterpart. And Paul touches upon the recent controversy that arose around when and how it is appropriate to use offsets against these targets.For further reference:...2024-04-2209 minEight Minute Climate FixThe Role and Need for Philanthropy in Climate Action (Randall Kempner - The Aspen Institute) - Episode 73Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentPhilanthropic giving to climate related causes is woefully small. But charitable dollars have a really important role to play because of their flexibility and different motivations. They can catalyze investment in areas where private or governmental dollars can not.In this episode, Paul sits with Randall Kempner, Senior Advisor to the Aspen Institute to discuss the role of philanthropic dollars in the capital stack, why foundations and donors have not contributed as much, yet, and what is needed to further...2024-04-1508 minMore Than Eight Minutes - Extended InterviewsThe Role and Need for Philanthropy in Climate Action - Randall Kempner (Aspen Institute)Send us a textPhilanthropic giving to climate related causes is woefully small. But charitable dollars have a really important role to play because of their flexibility and different motivations. They can catalyze investment in areas where private or governmental dollars can not.In this episode, Paul sits with Randall Kempner, Senior Advisor to the Aspen Institute to discuss the role of philanthropic dollars in the capital stack, why foundations and donors have not contributed as much, yet, and what is needed to further catalyze this funding source.For the Eight Minutes version...2024-04-1534 minMore Than Eight Minutes - Extended InterviewsDecarbonizing Freight & Trucking - Mike Roeth (North American Council for Freight Efficiency)Send us a textPaul sits with Mike Roeth of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) to discuss the current state of trucking and how that industry is decarbonizing. Although trucks only account for 5-10% of the vehicles on the road, they contribute up to a quarter of the transportation sector's greenhouse gas emissions.But whereas challenges remain to fully decarbonize long haul, heavy duty trucking, Mike and Paul dig into the different use cases and opportunities that the industry has to electrify existing vehicles today.If you want to hear...2024-04-0851 minEight Minute Climate FixDecarbonizing Freight & Trucking (Mike Roeth - NACFE) - Episode 72Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentPaul sits with Mike Roeth of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) to discuss the current state of trucking and how that industry is decarbonizing. Although trucks only account for 5-10% of the vehicles on the road, they contribute up to a quarter of the transportation sector's greenhouse gas emissions.But whereas challenges remain to fully decarbonize long haul, heavy duty trucking, Mike and Paul dig into the different use cases and opportunities that the industry has to...2024-04-0809 minEight Minute Climate FixLocal Law 97 (Luke Surowiec - ICF & NYC Accelerator) - Episode 71Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content2024 marks the first compliance period for the groundbreaking building performance standard in New York City known as Local Law 97. The law requires large buildings to go beyond simply reporting emissions and to begin to enact decarbonization standards. Or face fines.Paul sits with Luke Surowiec of ICF and who is the program director of the New York City Accelerator to talk about the current state of Local Law 97, how buildings are complying with the requirements, what lies ahead, and what...2024-04-0108 minMore Than Eight Minutes - Extended InterviewsNew York's Local Law 97 - Luke Surowiec (ICF & NYC Accelerator)Send us a textAbout 70% of New York City's emissions come from their buildings. So, getting a handle on this is super important. As one tool to enact, the city implemented Local Law 97 which not only requires buildings to become more energy efficient and, eventually, to reach net zero emissions - but the law ascribes penalties for properties that fail to meet the ratchet schedule. The first year that these penalties kick into effect is here in 2024.Paul sits down with Luke Surowiec of the New York City Accelerator, a program run by ICF on...2024-04-0151 minEight Minute Climate FixPuerto Rico's Recovery (Javier Rua - SESA) - Episode 70Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentIt's been about 6 and a half years since Hurricane Maria laid waste to Puerto Rico's power grid. As the island continues its recovery, it is pioneering a more distributed, renewable and resilient power infrastructure that the rest of us can learn from.In this episode, Paul sits down with Javier Rua of the Solar and Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico to talk about the recovery process and what's next for the island.For further reference:...2024-03-2507 minMore Than Eight Minutes - Extended InterviewsPuerto Rico's Recovery - Javier Rua (SESA)Send us a textIt's been about 6 and a half years since Hurricane Maria laid waste to Puerto Rico's power grid. As the island continues its recovery, it is pioneering a more distributed, renewable and resilient power infrastructure that the rest of us can learn from.In this episode, Paul sits down with Javier Rua of the Solar and Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico to talk about the recovery process and what's next for the island.For further reference:Javier RuaPuerto Rico Energy Public Policy Act...2024-03-2555 minEight Minute Climate FixThe SEC's Climate Disclosure Rules - Episode 69Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentOn March 6th, the Securities and Exchange Commission released their long awaited rules on climate disclosure. The final product attempts to standardize how companies report on the risks that they face from worsening climate events, while providing a way to indicate the strategies and steps being taken to reduce the impact and risk of climate change.Paul tackles the rules, both in what they are now going to require public companies to report upon as well as in how effective...2024-03-1808 minMore Than Eight Minutes - Extended InterviewsThermal Energy Networks - Matt Rusteika (Building Decarbonization Coalition)Send us a textThermal Energy Networks are matriced assemblies of pipes and heat pumps where buildings can not only utilize the heat from the ground beneath us, but repurpose heat from the buildings around us to make certain we're not wasting anything. And, because of that, these systems may be a super efficient and cost effective means to decarbonize large swaths of cities and neighborhoods.Paul sits with Matt Rusteika, Director of Market Transformation at the Building Decarbonization Coalition, to talk about these emerging networks, why they show so much promise, and what's holding...2024-03-1146 minEight Minute Climate FixThermal Energy Networks (Matt Rusteika - Building Decarbonization Coalition) - Episode 68Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentThermal Energy Networks are matriced assemblies of pipes and heat pumps where buildings can not only utilize the heat from the ground beneath us, but repurpose heat from the buildings around us to make certain we're not wasting anything. And, because of that, these systems may be a super efficient and cost effective means to decarbonize large swaths of cities and neighborhoods.Paul sits with Matt Rusteika, Director of Market Transformation at the Building Decarbonization Coalition, to talk about these...2024-03-1108 minEight Minute Climate Fix24-7 Hourly Matching - Episode 67Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentIn this episode, Paul unpacks how 24/7 hourly matching is becoming something of a new standard for corporate renewable energy procurement. This temporal strategy is having an impact on not just how large companies are buying power, but also for federal organizations, hydrogen developers, and, frankly, just about anyone in the renewable procurement market.Paul discusses the impact of 24/7 hourly matching, it's potential drawbacks ... and even courts a bit of controversy by suggesting that maybe this strategy isn't the best one...2024-03-0407 minEight Minute Climate FixWalmart Met Their Project Gigaton Goal - Now What? - Episode 66Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentWhen Walmart launched their Project Gigaton program in 2017, the idea that the retailer could get their suppliers to cumulatively reduce 1 BILLION tons for carbon emissions by 2030 was hailed as incredibly ambitious.Last week, the company reported in their fourth quarter earnings call that they had not only surpassed that billion ton goal, but had done so 6 full years earlier than their target. In today's episode, Paul discusses how Walmart got here, what other companies can learn from Walmart's leadership, and...2024-02-2608 minEight Minute Climate FixWhat Can the US Learn From European EV Adoption? - Episode 65Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentWhile EV global sales continue to surge, the uptick in the US lags significantly behind that of our European counterparts. And while obstacles such as a lack of charging infrastructure, high up-front costs, and battery range are affecting market share - those same issues are also at play in Europe. So what are they doing right that is helping that continent achieve over 20% market share of EVs?In this episode, Paul dissects four areas where Europe's approach to EVs has...2024-02-1908 minEight Minute Climate FixThe Good Climate News Episode - Episode 64Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentGetting discouraged by all of the negativity in climate news recently? In this week's episode, Paul takes a different tack - focusing on the good news that came out of 2023 and all of the positive results that we've *already* achieved in climate action. Take a bit of hope from this episode as to the trajectory of change that is occurring!For further research:"World’s renewable energy capacity grew at record pace in 2023" - The Guardian"Ch...2024-02-1207 minEight Minute Climate FixWhy is Heat Pump Deployment so Tough? (DR Richardson & Jan Keleher - Elephant Energy) - Episode 63Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentIn this episode, Paul is joined by DR Richardson and Jan Keleher of Elephant Energy to discuss the challenges of the residential heat pump market. With an array of federal, state and local incentives, a myriad of technology options, sizing requirements, electrical upgrade decisions and other factors that play into installing these units, Elephant Energy has found a niche as a "one-stop shop" in helping homeowners. We explore why business model innovations such as Elephant's may be necessary to ensure...2024-02-0508 minMore Than Eight Minutes - Extended InterviewsWhy is Heat Pump Deployment so Tough? - DR Richardson & Jan Keleher (Elephant Energy)Send us a textIn this episode, Paul is joined by DR Richardson and Jan Keleher of Elephant Energy to discuss the challenges of the residential heat pump market. With an array of federal, state and local incentives, a myriad of technology options, sizing requirements, electrical upgrade decisions and other factors that play into installing these units, Elephant Energy has found a niche as a "one-stop shop" in helping homeowners.We explore why business model innovations such as Elephant's may be necessary to ensure that this useful decarbonization technology gets deployed at scale....2024-01-2443 minEight Minute Climate FixHow Renewable is Renewable Natural Gas? - Episode 61Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentIs renewable natural gas the silver bullet for a greener future or a complex puzzle yet to be solved? While many industrial and natural gas companies have looked to RNG as a potential solution to decarbonize their operations, the fuel source is not without some issues.Paul examines how RNG is made, used and contributes to decarbonization goals. But he also looks at how and why some of those claims may not fully stand up under scrutiny.For...2024-01-2208 minEight Minute Climate FixWhat's Worse than Carbon Dioxide? - Episode 60Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentCO2 may be the main culprit of climate warming activities - but there are other greenhouse gases out there even more potent. Twenty thousand times more potent, in fact. And controlling these gases is just as important to meeting our climate ambitions as reducing carbon emissions is.Paul unpacks the Kyoto protocol and the seven gases identified to have significant global warming implications on our planet. And Paul discusses where these gases are coming from and what we're doing to...2024-01-1508 min
Eight Minute Climate Fix45V Hydrogen Tax Credits - Episode 59Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentJust before Christmas, the US Treasury and IRS issued rules on how certain tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act should be considered. These 45V tax credits are critical to the growth and evolution of the hydrogen industry, but not everyone agrees on how these credits should be managed. Should they prioritize growth of a needed carbon-free fuel industry? Or should they ensure that dirty, fossil fired power stations aren't powering staying operational longer than needed?In this episode, Paul...2024-01-0808 minEight Minute Climate FixCalifornia's New Carbon Accounting Law (Catherine Atkin - Carbon Accountable) - Episode 58Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentBack in October, California passed a remarkable law called Senate Bill 253, The Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act. Usually shortened to just SB 253, the new law is the first to require large companies to publicly report on their greenhouse gas emissions.Paul sits down with one of the key architects of the legislation, Catherine Atkin of Carbon Accountable. They discuss the implications and opportunities of the new bill and what it means for companies doing business in California.For t...2024-01-0207 minEight Minute Climate FixA Tale of Two COPs - Episode 57Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentCOP28, the world's largest climate event, wrapped in Dubai last week. On the one hand, the COP is an event for politicians and dignitaries as they wrestle with the language around how forcefully the world will commit to the climate transition. But, the COP has another side to it as well, a public side where corporations, NGOs and other organizations gathered to share the very best of what global collaboration can mean when harnessed in the right direction.In this...2023-12-1807 minMore Than Eight Minutes - Extended InterviewsCalifornia's New Carbon Disclosure Law - Catherine Atkin (Carbon Accountable)Send us a textIn this episode, recorded a few weeks ago, Paul sits with Catherine Atkin, co-founder of Carbon Accountable and one of the chief architects of California's new carbon disclosure law, SB 253. This legislation will, for the first time, require large companies doing business in California to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions. Paul and Catherine discuss the history of this groundbreaking law as well as the implications and impact that it could have on the climate crisis.For more information on Catherine, please visit her LinkedIn profile:https...2023-12-1537 minEight Minute Climate FixThe Role of AI in the Energy Transition - Episode 55Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentArtificial Intelligence is having a moment. And while there are legitimate concerns as to how AI can influence our society and culture, this emerging technology is also having a profound impact on the pace and scale of the energy transition. In this episode, Paul dissects what AI can, and can not do, and illustrates a few examples of how this important technology is changing our power grid.Paul references the following material in this podcast:PWC Report on...2023-12-0407 minEight Minute Climate FixDecoupling the Utility Business Model - Episode 54Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentThe utility business model is a bit unusual, given that power companies own a natural monopoly in the areas in which they operate. But just as the energy transition has upended a bunch of other industry models, it's doing something similar in the staid power industry. Paul digs into the existing Cost of Service model most utilities employ today, as well as discussing the evolving role that decoupling and Performance Based Ratemaking play in aligning utility incentives with those of s...2023-11-2007 minEight Minute Climate FixLocal Governments and the IRA - Episode 53Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentThe Inflation Reduction Act unlocked $379 billion toward cleaner and more renewable climate technologies. But it also funnels nearly $50B toward State and Local governments to help them develop and implement their own climate resiliency plans. In this episode, Paul discusses the federal funding sources as well as the challenges and opportunities that these dollars present for governmental entities.Follow Paul on LinkedIn.2023-11-1307 minEight Minute Climate FixNuclear Fusion Hype vs Reality - Episode 52The National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore Labs sparked global excitement last year when they announced their first successful test of nuclear fusion ignition. That research could be paving the way toward an almost limitless, clean energy source to power our planet.But let's not get ahead of ourselves. How much of this is hype and how much is reality? Paul digs into the technological barriers of fusion, and unpacks whether we are likely to see this renewable resource power our homes in our lifetimes.Follow Paul on LinkedIn.2023-11-0608 minEight Minute Climate FixThe Corporate PPA Market - Episode 51Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentSeason 2 of Eight Minutes kicks off with an overview of the current state of the Corporate PPA market. Lots of tailwinds for the growth of new renewables projects - but also quite a few challenges that are keeping the industry back from reaching its full scale. Paul digs into these issues with a fly-over on how the corporate PPA market is doing in today's conditions.Follow Paul on LinkedIn.2023-10-3008 minEight Minute Climate FixReflecting on the State of the Energy Transition - Episode 50Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentOur fiftieth episode wraps up the first season of Eight Minutes. To celebrate, Paul gets reflective on the challenges and his unwavering optimism on the energy transition. He delves into the hurdles we face in this momentous transition, from the considerable costs of renewable energy resources to the infrastructure changes needed to support this new era. But also expresses why this change is already happening and may have a momentum all of its own, at this point.Follow Paul on L...2023-10-1608 minMore Than Eight Minutes - Extended InterviewsSustainable Food Systems - Ashley Allen (Oatly)Send us a textIn this episode, Paul sits down Ashley Allen, Chief Sustainability Officer of the plant-based company, Oatly, to discuss the food system and the impact food has on climate change. In addition to discussing what Oatly is doing to mitigate their impact on GHG emissions, the two also discuss how the company is helping farmers and suppliers adapt to changing climate conditions as well as how Oatly is supporting consumers in reducing their planetary handprint through more informed product choices.For more information on Oatly, visit:https://www.oatly.com2023-10-0935 minEight Minute Climate FixSustainable Food Systems (Ashley Allen - Oatly) - Episode 49Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentIn this episode, we take a hard look at the challenges faced by the food industry in the context of climate change. Paul interviews Ashley Allen, Chief Sustainability Officer of Oatly, on how the oat-based company is striving to decarbonize their products while educating consumers on the environmental impact their food choices make. For more information on Oatly, visit:https://www.oatly.comFor more information on Ashley, please visit:https://www.linkedin.com...2023-10-0907 minEight Minute Climate FixThe Clean Energy Workforce - Episode 48Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentWhy is the transition to a green economy about more than just swapping out old tech for new, more sustainable options? Paul explores this pressing question, laying bare the complexities and challenges of shifting an entire workforce into the clean energy landscape. Follow Paul on LinkedIn.2023-10-0207 minEight Minute Climate FixThe Impact of Missing Climate Targets - Episode 47Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentThe Wall Street Journal released an article last week discussing how many companies are likely to miss their net zero sustainability targets. And while lots has been discussed about the value and need for corporations to be aggressive on their climate commitments, very little has been discussed on what the impact is if a company misses on those targets.In this episode, Paul digs into what little research has been conducted in this area and uncovers some of the challenges...2023-09-2607 minEight Minute Climate FixThe UAW Strike - Episode 46Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentThe United Auto Workers went on strike last week, hitting all of the Big Three automakers simultaneously for the first time in history. And while pay and benefits remain big negotiating items, the specter of the EV transition is hanging over these developments. Will the change over to electric cars cost unionized jobs? Or is there opportunity in the transition?Paul takes this episode to look at the EV market through the eyes of the line worker, uncovering some of...2023-09-1807 minEight Minute Climate FixThe Grid Edge - Episode 45Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentIn this episode, Paul discusses some of the emerging value propositions that exist at the grid edge - that point of power consumption. As utilities and start-ups offer up new technologies and solutions, Paul digs into what makes these propositions work and the challenges we have in realizing all of the potential value.Follow Paul on LinkedIn.2023-09-1108 minEight Minute Climate FixCryptocurrency & Renewable Energy - Episode 44Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentIn this episode, we navigate the heated controversies surrounding the environmental impact of cryptocurrencies. We dig deeper into the implications of crypto mining on our environment, thoroughly dissecting the challenges it brings and the potential solutions that can counteract them. Join Paul as we uncover whether crypto can truly transform into a green industry or if it’s just another case of environmental greenwashing.Follow Paul on LinkedIn.2023-08-2808 minEight Minute Climate FixThe Moral Ambiguities of Rare Earth Minerals - Episode 43Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentWhat if the solution to our environmental crisis is also the source of another potential catastrophe? In this thought-provoking episode, we shine a light on the often-overlooked dark side of our quest for sustainable energy. Paul explores the ecological and societal impact of mining for lithium and cobalt - essential minerals in modern battery production. We delve into the controversies surrounding these practices, including the ecological toll on local environments, and the undeniable societal issues that come with cobalt mining in Africa.2023-08-2107 min