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Talking Climate Change with Yash NegiJim Boyle, CEO of Sustainability Roundtable Inc.Send us a textIn this episode of Talking Climate Change with Yash Negi, we sit down with Jim Boyle, CEO of Sustainability Roundtable Inc. to explore how corporate sustainability is evolving from a leadership-driven initiative to a deeply embedded culture. Jim shares powerful insights on strategy management, renewable energy procurement, and incentive alignment across organizations. We discuss real-world examples like Bloomberg's 82 sustainability initiatives and how even small teams can ignite transformational change. Tune in for a masterclass on how structure, governance, and culture together drive a cleaner, more resilient future.Support the...2025-04-2743 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiErnie Miller: Chief Executive Officer, Verde Clean FuelsSend us a textErnie Miller is the CEO of Verde Clean Fuels, a company focused on creating cleaner gasoline for everyday use. With more than 25 years of experience in the commodity-driven energy sector, Ernie is a forward-thinking leader championing cleaner fuel alternatives as the world moves towards net zero.At Verde Clean Fuels, Ernie is leading efforts to commercialize its syngas-to-gasoline technology, which converts diverse feedstocks - such as natural gas and biomass - into fully finished liquid fuels that require no additional refining. Under Ernie's leadership, t...2025-04-111h 01Talking Climate Change with Yash Negi🚢 Shipping Energy EfficiencySend us a textSince 2008, the sector has made progress in improving energy efficiency through measures such as slow steaming and the use of larger vessels. However, there is still considerable potential for further reducing energy costs. Technologies that are already commercially available, such as improved hull design and waste heat recovery systems, could lead to significant reductions in fuel consumption and overall expenses.Support the show2025-04-0520 minTalking Climate Change with Yash Negi📉 Wall Street's Energy Finance Shift Under Trump PoliciesSend us a textPolitical shifts, particularly the resurgence of pro-fossil fuel policies in the U.S., are significantly changing Wall Street's approach to energy finance. Once committed to net-zero goals, central U.S. banks are now reconsidering their restrictions on controversial fossil fuel projects and are interested in high-carbon assets. This change is driven by perceived financial risks associated with green initiatives and the potential for increased profits in traditional energy. As a result, some banks are withdrawing from climate finance alliances.Support the show2025-04-0220 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiGlobal Energy Review 2025: Key Findings and TrendsSend us a textThe International Energy Agency's Global Energy Review 2025 offers a comprehensive analysis of 2024 energy trends across all fuels, technologies, and major regions. The report highlights a faster-than-average growth in global energy demand, primarily driven by electricity consumption due to factors like cooling needs and digitalization.Support the show2025-03-2815 minTalking Climate Change with Yash Negi⚡ Electricity 2025Send us a textThe International Energy Agency's report titled "Electricity 2025" analyzes and forecasts global electricity trends, demand, supply, and carbon emissions up to the year 2027. It examines factors such as increasing electrification, the expansion of power systems, and the growing role of renewable energy, while also assessing grid reliability and security. The report highlights specific situations in various countries, including China's rising electricity demand and the growth of data centers, India's management of peak load, and the challenges faced by energy-intensive industries in Europe.Support the show2025-03-2323 minTalking Climate Change with Yash Negi🔥 Record Heat: Last Decade Hottest on EarthSend us a textA report from the World Meteorological Organization confirms that the past decade has been the hottest on record, with 2024 marking the warmest year to date, exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels for the first time. This unprecedented warming is attributed to rising concentrations of greenhouse gases, which have reached levels not seen in hundreds of thousands to millions of years. These changes are contributing to extreme weather events, as well as record-high ocean temperatures and sea levels.Support the show2025-03-2208 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiGates' Climate Group Restructures Amid Trump Era 📉Send us a textBreakthrough Energy, the climate-focused organization founded by Bill Gates, is significantly reducing its staff and operations, particularly in areas related to policy and partnerships. This restructuring is a response to the political climate under the Trump administration, which has led to a perceived decrease in opportunities for influencing policy. As a result, Gates's efforts will now focus on providing direct support to clean energy companies through his Catalyst program, Ventures, and Fellows.Support the show2025-03-1411 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiWhy Some Natural Sacrifices May Serve the Greater GoodSend us a textThe article discusses the conflict between preserving biodiversity and the urgent need for decarbonization. It argues that strictly prioritizing biodiversity protection can impede the development of renewable energy infrastructure, which is vital for combating climate change—a key factor in species extinction. The author suggests that our current perspective on biodiversity tends to be aesthetic and may hinder essential progress toward a low-carbon future.Support the show2025-03-0816 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiGlobal Battery Market: Shifting Sands of Power 🌍🔋Send us a textThe global battery market is undergoing rapid growth and transformation, driven by increasing electric vehicle adoption and declining battery prices. China currently dominates battery production, benefiting from manufacturing experience, supply chain integration, and a focus on LFP technology. However, other regions, including Europe and the United States, are actively expanding their battery manufacturing capabilities in response to security concerns and the desire for more localized supply chains. Support the show2025-03-0520 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiPlankton and Climate ChangeSend us a textOcean plankton, the foundation of the marine food web, are under pressure from climate change. A new NASA satellite, PACE, offers unprecedented detail on phytoplankton diversity, revealing how warming temperatures disrupt their populations. Ocean deserts are expanding, while coastal blooms are becoming more frequent and harmful, with some creating toxins that devastate marine life and local economies. Researchers combine satellite data with microscopic plankton analysis to understand these changes and comprehensively predict future scenarios.Support the show2025-03-0318 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiChina's Climate Goals at Risk: Energy Target SlippageSend us a textChina faces challenges in meeting its climate goals due to a reliance on energy-intensive industries and shifts in how energy consumption is measured. The country's five-year plans, which include targets for reducing energy and carbon intensity, are at risk of not being met, requiring a significant emissions drop in 2025. Economic pressures and overcapacity in sectors like solar panels have further complicated these efforts. China may need to implement more aggressive strategies and reassess its economic priorities to achieve its long-term emissions targets.Support the show2025-02-2820 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiNet-Zero Banking Alliance: Retreat from Climate Goals? 🏦 💰 🌍Send us a textHey listeners! Over the past few episodes, I’ve been experimenting with AI-generated conversations to explore climate topics in new ways. If you have any feedback—whether you loved it or think there’s room for improvement—I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to email me. Your input matters and will help shape future episodes. Thanks for being part of this journey.The Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), a major climate-finance group, contemplates significant changes to its operational framework following notable member departures. These potential adjustment...2025-02-2215 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiGlobal Electricity Demand: IEA Forecast to 2027Send us a textHey listeners! Over the past few episodes, I’ve been experimenting with AI-generated conversations to explore climate topics in new ways. If you have any feedback—whether you loved it or think there’s room for improvement—I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to email me. Your input matters and will help shape future episodes. Thanks for being part of this journey.A new report from the IEA forecasts a notable increase in global electricity demand through 2027, averaging approximately 4% annually. This surge is driven by factors...2025-02-1517 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiMicrosoft-Backed Startup Chestnut Aims to Fix Carbon Credit Market with $160 Million InvestmentSend us a textHey listeners! Over the past few episodes, I’ve been experimenting with AI-generated conversations to explore climate topics in new ways. If you have any feedback—whether you loved it or think there’s room for improvement—I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to email me. Your input matters and will help shape future episodes. Thanks for being part of this journey.Chestnut Carbon, a startup supported by Microsoft, has secured $160 million to expand its efforts in forest carbon removal. The company aims to tackle the credib...2025-02-1206 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiUnlocking Clean Energy Investment in AfricaSend us a textHey listeners! Over the past few episodes, I’ve been experimenting with AI-generated conversations to explore climate topics in new ways. If you have any feedback—whether you loved it or think there’s room for improvement—I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to email me. Your input matters and will help shape future episodes. Thanks for being part of this journey.The article from IEA dives into the financing hurdles impeding renewable energy growth in Kenya and Senegal, highlighting how high capital costs hinder pro...2025-02-0622 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiUK's Bold Climate Plan: A Global Leadership TestSend us a textHey listeners! Over the past few episodes, I’ve been experimenting with AI-generated conversations to explore climate topics in new ways. If you have any feedback—whether you loved it or think there’s room for improvement—I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to email me. Your input matters and will help shape future episodes. Thanks for being part of this journey!The UK announced an ambitious plan to reduce CO2 emissions by at least 81% by 2035, positioning itself as a climate leader despite facing domestic c...2025-02-0306 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiDeepSeek's Impact on the Energy IndustrySend us a textHey listeners! Over the past few episodes, I’ve been experimenting with AI-generated conversations to explore climate topics in new ways. If you have any feedback—whether you loved it or think there’s room for improvement—I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to email me. Your input matters and will help shape future episodes. Thanks for being part of this journey!DeepSeek's highly efficient AI chatbot has significantly impacted the energy sector's growth projections. Companies across the energy industry, from pipeline operators to nuclear power producers, had antici...2025-01-3011 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiWhy Are Sea Levels on the Rise?Send us a textThis report from The Washington Post, published December 20, 2024, examines the accelerating sea-level rise along the U.S. Southeast coast using the Fort Pulaski tide gauge in Georgia as a case study. Ninety years of data from this gauge, and others across the region, reveal a rate of increase exceeding most climate model predictions. Multiple factors contribute, including melting ice sheets, land subsidence, and warming ocean waters. The consequences are already impacting coastal communities through increased flooding and infrastructure damage, foreshadowing a broader global crisis. The report uses charts...2024-12-2315 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiBiden's 2035 Climate Goal: Ambitions and ObstaclesSend us a textPresident Biden announced a new, ambitious goal to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 61-66% by 2035, a target significantly more aggressive than his previous goal. Despite this announcement, experts express concern about the nation's current trajectory and the likelihood of achieving this goal, particularly considering President-elect Trump's plans to reverse climate-friendly policies. Support the show2024-12-2017 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiCalifornia's 2035 Gas Car BanSend us a textThe Biden administration has approved a California waiver that allows the state to implement a ban on new gasoline-powered car sales by 2035. This decision affects California and 11 other states and represents a significant climate policy initiative. However, there are expectations that the incoming Trump administration may reverse this decision, which could lead to a potential legal battle. The waiver is based on the Clean Air Act of 1970, which allows California to set stricter emission standards than those mandated by the federal government. Automakers have expressed concerns regarding the feasibility of meeting C...2024-12-1911 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiEnergy Technology Perspectives 2024Send us a textThe IEA's Energy Technology Perspectives 2024 report analyzes the global clean energy transition, examining the manufacturing and trade of key technologies like electric vehicles and solar panels. The report investigates the impact of policies, investment, and trade on the development of these technologies, as well as the associated materials and chemicals. It also explores potential opportunities for emerging markets, including Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa, to establish and expand clean energy manufacturing. Furthermore, the report discusses the implications of the clean energy transition for international shipping, focusing on the need for a shift...2024-11-2026 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiThe Ocean's Role in Climate ChangeSend us a textHow do oceans prevent our planet from becoming a fiery wasteland? Find out in this captivating episode of Talking Climate Change with Yash Negi, where I uncover the pivotal role oceans play in regulating Earth's climate. You'll learn how these vast bodies of water absorb 90% of the excess heat from human-induced greenhouse gas emissions and the vital processes involved in the global carbon cycle. Discover the intricacies of the solubility pump and the biological pump, both critical in sequestering CO2 and supporting marine ecosystems. But the story doesn't end there. I'll a...2024-08-2308 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiThe Lost Drop: Water CrisisSend us a textWhat if I told you that half the world could be facing severe water stress by 2025? Join us on this eye-opening episode of Talking Climate Change with Yash Negi as we confront the alarming reality of our global water crisis. With over 2.2 billion people struggling to access safe drinking water and more than 3.5 billion lacking basic sanitation, we uncover the staggering statistics and delve into the social, economic, and health ramifications of this critical issue. From India's groundwater depletion to sub-Saharan Africa's sanitation struggles and Flint, Michigan's infrastructure failures, our exploration goes deep...2024-08-1510 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiThe Invisible Peril: Ocean AcidificationSend us a textWhat if our oceans were turning into acid baths, threatening the very foundation of marine life? In this episode of "Talking Climate Change with Yash Negi," we explore the alarming phenomenon of ocean acidification, often referred to as the "other CO2 problem." You’ll learn how increased carbon dioxide emissions are fundamentally altering the chemistry of our oceans, leading to a 30% rise in acidity since the industrial revolution. We break down the science of how CO2 dissolves in seawater, forming carbonic acid and triggering a cascade of chemical reactions that decrease the availability of...2024-08-0717 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiSuccess Stories in Climate ActionSend us a textWhat if cities around the world could become beacons of climate action and sustainability? That's exactly what we're uncovering in this episode of "Talking Climate Change with Yash Negi." I promise you'll come away inspired by the transformative strides made by Copenhagen, Freiburg, and San Francisco. From Copenhagen's ambitious quest for carbon neutrality by 2025, to Freiburg's complete transition to renewable energy, and San Francisco's impressive zero waste goal by 2030, we showcase how urban centers are leading the charge against climate change with innovative and practical solutions.We also spotlight corporate giants...2024-07-3018 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiSilent Forests, Empty Skies: Wildlife in the Age of Climate CrisisSend us a textCan our planet's most threatened ecosystems survive the growing impacts of climate change? Join me, Yash Negy, as we explore the sobering reality of our world's most vulnerable environments. From the shrinking ice habitats in the Arctic affecting polar bears to the dying coral reefs in the tropics, and from the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest to the plight of high-altitude species like the pika, we weave through the interconnectedness of these ecosystems. This episode paints a vivid picture of the challenges that our natural world faces and emphasizes the urgent need for...2024-07-2915 minTalking Climate Change with Yash NegiThe Plastic Age: A Modern ParableSend us a textWhat if our love affair with plastic has created a monster we can no longer control? Join us on "Talking Climate Change with Yashnagy" as we unravel the complex history of plastic, from its noble beginnings with John Wesley Hyatt's celluloid invention in 1869 to its pivotal role post-World War II and the creation of the ubiquitous PET bottle in 1973. We'll expose the environmental havoc wreaked by plastic waste, spotlighting the colossal Great Pacific Garbage Patch and the silent invasion of microplastics in our ecosystems and bodies. Discover the intricate challenges of recycling in...2024-07-2512 min