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    Redefining Energy
    208. AI vs. Energy: the cost of speed - dec25

    Redefining Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 31:01 Transcription Available


    Will artificial intelligence reshape the power grid, or will the inertia and complexity of today's infrastructure slow progress—or even redefine how large language models, chips, and datacenters are designed and located?  To meet the exponential rise in energy demand, parts of the industry have taken shortcuts—rapidly adding behind-the-meter capacity through open-cycle gas turbines - OCGT (such as the Titan 350 from Caterpillar) with little regard for environmental regulations. The mantra seems to be speed at any cost.  Is the AI boom we are witnessing justified—or sustainable? From a technological standpoint, certainly yes: AI capability is roughly doubling every seven months. But from a financial perspective, it is harder to defend—given the sky-high valuations, credit fuelled growth and mounting losses at many of the sector's biggest players.  The bigger question is what all this means for the energy system itself. How will AI be powered? What will it do to the cost of energy and the shape of our infrastructure? Will it accelerate—or hinder—the energy transition?  Hope is powerful—but it can also be blind. Between AI's explosive growth and the traditional energy system's entrenched realities, who will bear the cost?  These are the questions Laurent and Gerard pose to Andrew Perry, Director of the Energy Transition and Environment business unit at Faculty.ai, where he leads AI-driven innovation in the energy sector.   We have a heated debate, trying to honestly lay out the dilemmas in front of the industry. More insights in this excellent research by the FThttps://ig.ft.com/ai-power/Today's show is supported by the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt. The BMW Foundation unites leaders from diverse sectors to develop solutions that foster an innovative economy and a future-proof society. A key focus is "Energy Transition & Climate Change," where the Foundation drives "International collaboration to accelerate the energy transition." With rising energy demands from AI and data centers, new partnerships, effective collaboration, and the exchange of science-based solutions and strategies are essential. That's why the BMW Foundation supports this podcast and brings these discussions to global stages by hosting the Energy Security Hub at the Munich Security Conference 2026, streaming live February 12–14. Learn more at www.bmw-foundation.org 

    Climate Connections
    Free online courses teach health professionals about climate change and health

    Climate Connections

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 1:31


    The program helps them talk about the problem – and how it affects health – with patients. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    The IJGlobal Podcast
    Infra Dig – Ravi Suri on project finance, nuclear and climate change

    The IJGlobal Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 21:59


    IJGlobal welcomes back regular guest Ravi Suri for an episode focused on nuclear power, the role that project finance will play in this mega-scale environment and saving the planet with PF.  Ravi – who has recently had a shift in focus at KPMG and now is linked to the Kenya practice while still being global head of sustainable finance and impact investing – talks to IJ editorial director Angus Leslie Melville.  In an episode that runs for almost 22 minutes, Ravi takes the listener through the intricacies of project finance in the challenging space of nuclear energy, how impactful the latest COP gathering was and how to save the planet.  

    The Hartmann Report
    Tightening the Grip or Shooting Themselves in the Foot?

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 58:04


    Is the Miami mayoral election a bellwether for the collapse of Republican support among hispanics? Or will the fascists hang on to office even if it takes using masked police to abduct people based on flimsy legal excuses?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Jerm Warfare: The Battle Of Ideas
    Donna Laframboise on the IPCC lying about climate change

    Jerm Warfare: The Battle Of Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 48:32


    This episode was recorded in 2020.Donna Laframboise is a Canadian investigative journalist, writer and photographer. She has previously worked as a columnist for the National Post and the Toronto Star, and served as the past vice president of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.She is known for her critical reviews of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and its reports for the United Nations.Her book, on which my conversation with her is based, The Delinquent Teenager Who Was Mistaken for the World's Top Climate Change Expert, exposed two major issues:Reliance on non-peer-reviewed literature: She found that a significant portion of the scientific literature cited in the IPCC's influential 2007 Fourth Assessment Report came from sources that were not peer-reviewed.Use of non-scientist contributors: Her investigation revealed that many of the authors and reviewers for the IPCC reports had affiliations with activist organisations.Donna explained why the IPCC should not be trusted with anything to do with climate science.➡️ If you enjoy my work, please show your support.

    Govern America
    Govern America | December 13, 2025 | Malicious Harassment

    Govern America

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 176:37 Transcription Available


    "Malicious Harassment" Hosts: Darren Weeks, Vicky Davis Website for the show: https://governamerica.com Vicky's website: https://thetechnocratictyranny.com COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AND CREDITS AT: https://governamerica.com/radio/radio-archives/22646-govern-america-december-13-2025-malicious-harassment Listen LIVE every Saturday at 11AM Eastern or 8AM Pacific at http://governamerica.net or on your favorite app. Global Warming narrative falls apart as doomsday predictions fail and bogus studies are retracted. Trump moves to defund solar and wind projects. Radiation shield fails at Chernobyl nuclear power plant due to Ukraine-Russia war — another U.S. foreign policy failure. Trump releases U.S. National Security Strategy 2025. In the second hour, Mary Tocco joins us to talk about vaccines and natural health. In the final hour, investigative journalist and activist Casey Whalen checks in with information about the 50 States, One Israel delegation and its ramifications on freedom of speech.

    Make Me Smart
    Floridians feel the impacts of climate change

    Make Me Smart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 25:16


    Florida is a state that often feels tangible impacts of climate change, with strong storms and hurricanes making landfall in the state every hurricane season. However, this year is the first time in a decade that the Sunshine State was spared from experiencing a single hurricane. Jessica Meszaros, a climate change reporter at WUSF, joins Kimberly to explain how Floridians are rebuilding a year after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton hit the state. Plus, we'll play a round of Half Full/Half Empty!Here's what we talked about on the show today:“Florida and the U.S. were spared of hurricanes in 2025, but storms are still rapidly intensifying” from WUSF“Hurricane Helene Response” from US Army Corps of Engineers“Assessment of Agricultural Losses Resulting from Hurricane Milton” from University of Florida IFAS“Disaster and insurance costs are rising. The middle class is struggling to hang on” from NPR“Sorting trash can be dirty and dangerous. Sounds like a job for AI” from Marketplace“Disney comes to Sora: What you can and can't do with the characters” from Axios“How fruitcake became a Christmas classic (even if it's unpopular)” from MSN“City life is reshaping raccoons – and may be nudging them toward domestication” from The Guardian

    Marketplace All-in-One
    Floridians feel the impacts of climate change

    Marketplace All-in-One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 25:16


    Florida is a state that often feels tangible impacts of climate change, with strong storms and hurricanes making landfall in the state every hurricane season. However, this year is the first time in a decade that the Sunshine State was spared from experiencing a single hurricane. Jessica Meszaros, a climate change reporter at WUSF, joins Kimberly to explain how Floridians are rebuilding a year after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton hit the state. Plus, we'll play a round of Half Full/Half Empty!Here's what we talked about on the show today:“Florida and the U.S. were spared of hurricanes in 2025, but storms are still rapidly intensifying” from WUSF“Hurricane Helene Response” from US Army Corps of Engineers“Assessment of Agricultural Losses Resulting from Hurricane Milton” from University of Florida IFAS“Disaster and insurance costs are rising. The middle class is struggling to hang on” from NPR“Sorting trash can be dirty and dangerous. Sounds like a job for AI” from Marketplace“Disney comes to Sora: What you can and can't do with the characters” from Axios“How fruitcake became a Christmas classic (even if it's unpopular)” from MSN“City life is reshaping raccoons – and may be nudging them toward domestication” from The Guardian

    The Hartmann Report
    Power Beyond the Law

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 57:57


    Is the Supreme Court enabling King Trump to destroy the constitutional structure of our nation? Plus - Thom reads from 'Tax the Rich! How Lies, Loopholes, and Lobbyists Make the Rich Even Richer' by Erica Payne and Morris Pearl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    More or Less: Behind the Stats
    RCP 8.5: Why did the climate change model get it wrong?

    More or Less: Behind the Stats

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 8:57


    Whether we like it or not, global warming is happening. The global temperature has already gone up, and it's going to go up more, because the atmosphere is already full of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, and we're continuing to add to that stock. Quite how much it will increase by is a very important question for all of us. Until relatively recently, during much of the 2010s and into the 2020s, many scientists claimed that if we kept on going down the path we were on, if we just kept on with business as usual, then by the end of the century global temperatures would increase by almost five degrees centigrade. This projection was based on something called RCP 8.5, a statistical scenario used by scientists to model the future of the climate. You can still find scientific papers published in 2025 that make the same claim. However, there's a good case that RCP 8.5 should never have been used as the business-as-usual scenario. And in hindsight it doesn't look like an accurate vision of the future at all. So what's going on? Dr Zeke Hausfather, a climate scientist and the climate research lead at Stripe, explains the argument. Presenter: Tim Harford Series producer: Tom Colls Sound mix: Donald MacDonald Editor: Richard Vadon

    The Angry Clean Energy Guy

    Real climate action isn't happening at the UN Climate talks—it's happening everywhere else. So, are the UN climate summits a waste of time? What is their actual purpose? Should they be reformed or simply shut down? The Angry Clean Energy Guy breaks down what you need to know about the UN's COP conferences and highlights examples of the massive, inexorable climate momentum building outside the negotiating halls.

    EcoNews Report
    Local Governments to Finally Take Action on Climate Change?

    EcoNews Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 26:32


    The long-awaited Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan—a multi-jurisdictional strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions—is finally up for approval before the Board of Supervisors. (We say finally because the document, which sets emissions reduction targets for 2030, has been in the works since 2018. Seven years of work for a document with a shelf life of four years.) On this week's show, guests Colin Fiske of the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities (CRTP) and Matt Simmons, Climate Attorney at EPIC, join the show to discuss the merits and demerits of the Climate Action Plan.Interested in more? Help urge the Board of Supervisors to adopt an improved Plan.Support the show

    The Hartmann Report
    Daily Take: Who Do Trump & the GOP Really Work For?

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 11:40


    As America slides into recession, this is a struggle over who owns America's future: a broad middle class—or a locked-in economy run by the richest few…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Hartmann Report
    Who is Betraying America?

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 57:59


    Donald Trump is having a very bad week as even many of his own supporters wake up to the fact that he's not actually working for them.Plus- director Donald Goldmacher joins Thom for a deep dive on his new movie 'Heist: Who Stole the American Dream?'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
    'BradCast' 12/12/2025 (Encore: Politico's Alice Ollstein on the health care cliff on Jan. 1)

    The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 58:04


    The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
    'BradCast' 12/11/2025 (Trump's Losing One Battle After Another)

    The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 58:01


    1Dime Radio
    Immigration: What The Left Misses (Ft. Benjamin Studebaker)

    1Dime Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 151:55


    Get access to The Backroom (80+ EXCLUSIVE episodes): https://www.patreon.com/OneDime⁠Given there is some confusion regarding my positions on immigration, I decided to release the BACKROOM exclusive episode (originally supposed to be for Patrons only) that I did with Benjamin Studebaker (Cambridge, and author of the Chronic Crisis of American Democracy) all on the subject of immigration,—what both the left and right get wrong, and what leftists & liberals don't understand about the rise of the far-right in Europe. This episode is a heavy one! The conversation delves into the complexities of immigration and why the left needs a better response to mass migration and how the far-right captured many working class people across the world. We address topics such as the assimilation, social cohesion, demographic change, brain drain, declining bargaining power, and  the socio-economic impacts of immigration, globalization, and neoliberalism more broadly. The dialogue also touches on the challenges and necessities of having an open discourse on immigration without falling into binary thinking ideological trap.Timestamps: 00:00 How Leftists and and Liberals Often Respond to immigration04:25 Social Cohesion and Integration12:55 Brain Drain and Economic Imperialism 18:46 Assimilation Challenges30:58 Modern Immigration Policies45:21 European Union and Migration55:07 Racism, Xenophobia and tribalism56:05 Trust and Integration in Multi-Ethnic Societies58:27 Leftist and Liberal Perspectives on Immigration01:05:22 Cosmopolitanism vs. Localism01:24:09 The Role of the Professional Managerial Class (PMC)01:34:45 Technocratic Mindset and Immigration01:39:58 Its about more than  "Living Standards"01:41:45 Internationalism and Globalism Critique01:45:39 Managerialism in Progressivism01:52:14 Challenges of Assimilation and Immigration02:27:13 Climate Change and Refugee Crisis02:28:31 Concluding Thoughts on Political DiscourseGUEST:Benjamin Studebaker — political theorist; author of Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies and The Chronic Crisis of Liberal Democracy.• Website: https://benjaminstudebaker.com/about/• Follow Benjamin Studebaker on X: https://x.com/BMStudebakerFOLLOW 1Dime: • Substack (Articles and Essays): https://substack.com/@tonyof1dime • X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial • Instagram: / tonyof1dime• Check out my main channel videos: / @1dimeeCheck out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee.Outro Music by Karl Casey. Leave a like, drop a comment, and give the show a 5-star rating on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to this.

    The Hartmann Report
    Trump's Isolated America

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 58:59


    Threats to attack not only Venezuela- but maybe Mexico and Columbia as well... requiring social media history from visitors... abandoning and bullying our allies... illegal and random arrests and deportations of foreign nationals- what is this all about?Plus- Phill Ittner on the Ukraine war.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Hartmann Report
    Daily Take: Is Trump's Embrace of Russia the Greatest Betrayal in American History?

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 10:05


    The convergence of pro-Kremlin policy, tech giveaways to rivals, and rising domestic repression is a five-alarm warning that we ignore at our own peril...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
    'BradCast' 12/10/2025 (Dems Continue Stunning 2025 Election Streak)

    The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 58:01


    Ten Across Conversations
    End of the Sunbelt Boom? Climate, Cities and the Next Population Shift

    Ten Across Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 43:58


    Economic and social science research suggests climate risks are beginning to inform where people choose to live, raise families, and invest, foreshadowing the decline of a near 75-year trend of domestic migration to the Southern U.S. This is the focus of urban planner and trusted climate adaptation scholar Jesse M. Keenan's new book, North: The Future of Post-Climate America.  As the costs of environmental risks to homes, communities and livelihoods become insupportable in the most vulnerable areas of the country, many who are able will gravitate to regions where life can be relatively stable and secure.  North is a comprehensive assessment of trendlines and evidence that suggest how this migration will occur—and how leaders can ensure equity and continuity as American populations shift.  Drawing on his extensive background in climate adaptation research, Keenan offers strategies for locations that will be sending people and those that will receive them. He concludes North with a fictional description of what America could look like near the end of this century, when many climate impacts are expected to mature.   In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and author Jesse Keenan discuss implications for the Ten Across geography, which is among the most climate-vulnerable regions in the country.  Relevant Articles and Resources  North: The Future of Post-Climate America  “Zillow deletes climate risk data from listings after complaints it harms sales” (The Guardian, December 2025)  “America's Home Insurance Affordability Crunch: See What's Happening Near You.” (The New York Times, November 2025)  “As millions face climate relocation, the nation's first attempt sparks warnings and regret” (Floodlight, September 2025)  “Snow Belt to Sun Belt Migration: End of an Era?” (Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, July 2024)  “Climate-proof Duluth? Why the city is attracting ‘climate migrants'” (MPR News, October 2021)“Want to Escape Global Warming? These Cities Promise Cool Relief” (The New York Times, April 2019)  “The Rise of the Sunbelt” (Edward L. Glaeser and Kristina Tobio, May 2007)  Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts  How the 10X Region Can Plan for Climate Migration with Abrahm Lustgarten  CreditsHost: Duke ReiterProducer and editor: Taylor GriffithMusic by: Pearce Roswell, Out To The World, Johan GlössnerResearch and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler  About our guestJesse M. Keenan is the Favrot II Associate Professor of Sustainable Real Estate and Urban Planning and Director of the Center on Climate Change and Urbanism at the School of Architecture and Built Environment at Tulane University. His research spans design, engineering, finance, and policy, with service to U.S. government agencies, international organizations, and major corporations. Widely published and cited, Jesse's work has shaped climate policy, financial regulation, and concepts like climate gentrification. He is the author of North: The Future of Post-Climate America, which is available in bookstores on December 17.

    Energy vs Climate
    Energy Past vs Energy Future with Energy Innovation's Robbie Orvis

    Energy vs Climate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 59:29 Transcription Available


    A look back at the biggest energy stories of 2025 and some crystal ball gazing about what to watch for in 2026.David, Sara and Ed chat with Robbie Orvis, Senior Director of Modeling & Analysis at Energy Innovation, an American Think Tank. The show was set up to do two things: First, to sort out what genuinely shifted in 2025 and what didn't. Second, to build a 2026 energy and climate watch list that helps separate real transition signals from the noise and the hype.It's a lively conversation with great audience questions - a sign that people are trying to make sense of a confusing year.References & notes available on episode page.About Our Guest:Robbie Orvis is Senior Director, Modeling & Analysis at Energy Innovation. As a specialist in energy and climate policy, Robbie routinely works with federal and state policymakers in the U.S. as well as international policymakers to analyze legislation and regulation and to provide insights on how to achieve climate goals. He has helped develop and deploy Energy Policy Simulator models in more than a dozen countries, including Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and the United States, and to analyze decarbonization pathways in each region.Robbie is the lead author of Designing Climate Solutions: A Policy Guide for Low-Carbon Energy and frequently provides insights to decision-makers on how to design policies to achieve deep decarbonization. His research is regularly cited in the nation's top news outlets, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, Politico, Bloomberg, and the Send us a text (if you'd like a response, please include your email)Energy vs Climate relies on the support of our generous listenersDonate to keep EvC going. Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke Podcasts ___Energy vs Climate Podcastwww.energyvsclimate.com Contact us at info@energyvsclimate.com Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn | X/Twitter

    The Hartmann Report
    In Putin's America

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 57:59


    As Trump knifes democratic Ukraine in the back, and puts down our steadfast European allies, is this the next big step in Putin's plan for the USA?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Hartmann Report
    Daily Take: Alligator Alcatraz: How Tyranny Starts—With “Those People”

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 10:05


    If we allow a network of secretive, cruel, detention facilities for one set of powerless people today, tomorrow it will inevitably turn those same systems against anyone who challenges their power.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
    'BradCast' 12/9/2025 (Guest: Dr. Michael E. Mann on COP30 failure and authoritarian petro-states undermining climate science)

    The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 58:07


    Second Nature
    What Are We Going To Do Now?

    Second Nature

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 28:45


    For the past three seasons of the Second Nature, hundreds of you have shared climate actions you take in our own homes — composting, avoiding overconsumption, eating less meat. These practices give us a strong foundation for what comes next. ‍This season, we're focusing our energy outward and making our efforts bigger by proxy with the help of community. This first episode serves as a mission statement for our season of community and connection, and we are extremely honored to have our first guest of the season be the one and only Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson.‍Be sure to listen to the end of the episode to hear our first-ever Community Classifieds — an audio bulletin board of community climate efforts to join around the world. Want to submit your Community Classified? We'd love to hear from you!

    Houston Matters
    The week in politics (Dec. 10, 2025)

    Houston Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 49:50


    On Wednesday's show: From last-minute jockeying in races for the U.S Senate and Congress, to some calls to end investigations into a military strike that killed survivors of an attack on an alleged drug running boat, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: We talk with Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, the hosts of the podcast The War on Cars, who are bringing their war to car-centric Houston for a live event tonight at the MATCH and have a new book, Life After Cars.And we hop on board Ensemble Theatre's production of Take the Soul Train to Christmas.Watch

    Across the Margin: The Podcast
    Episode 226: Plan C For Civilization with Ben Kalina

    Across the Margin: The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 35:41


    This episode of Across The Margin : The Podcast features an interview with award-winning director and producer Ben Kalina, whose work centers on the collision between human nature and the force of nature. In 2020 he produced and directed Can We Cool the Planet? for NOVA. His film Shored Up, the 2014 Sundance Institute LightStay Sustainability Award winner, explored rising sea levels and the politics of Climate Change in the U.S. in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. He was Associate Producer of A Sea Change, broadcast on Discovery's Planet Green in 2009, and Two Square Miles, broadcast on PBS' Independent Lens in 2006. Ben's production company, Mangrove Media, is based in Philadelphia where he is an Assistant Professor in the Film and Television Program at Drexel University. His latest documentary — Plan C For Civilization — is the focus of this episode. Plan C for Civilization tackles the promise and peril of solar geoengineering with exclusive verite access to its protagonist David Keith and the SCoPEx project as well as the rogue geoengineers of Make Sunsets. From Bangladesh to Nevada, the extremely controversial promise of solar geoengineering is emerging after more than 60 years in the shadows, and with it, a new chapter of the Climate Change saga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Energy Gang
    California's grid under pressure: affordability, AI, and the future of electricity markets

    The Energy Gang

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 44:16


    California is often described as the state where you can see the future of the US, and of the world. That has certainly been true in terms of some of the problems faced by the electricity grid. California has been grappling with the impact of wildfires and a big shift to renewable generation, and now faces the prospect of rising power demand from electrification and data centers.In this episode, host Ed Crooks and regular guest Amy Myers Jaffe of NYU talk to Elliot Mainzer, President and CEO of the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), to dig into how the state is tackling those challenges.California's electricity prices have nearly doubled in eight years, rising to about 32 cents per kilowatt hour for residential customers. Affordability has become a political flashpoint, as it has in many other parts of the US, and other countries around the world. Elliot explains how CAISO is using reforms of transmission planning and interconnection queues to help “bend the cost curve” downwards.The discussion also covers an important shift that is now under way in western power markets. Governor Gavin Newsom of California recently signed AB 825, advancing an independent regional governance structure for the emerging extended day-ahead market. Elliot outlines how implementing the new law could change reliability, capacity planning, and resource adequacy across 11 states.Another pressure point is AI, and the data centers needed to support it. While large load growth in California is more modest than in some other states such as Texas or Virginia, the state still expects 2.3 gigawatts of new data center demand by 2030. Ed and Amy question how much flexibility these data centers can provide, whether price pressure is pushing hyperscalers elsewhere in the US, and how CAISO will manage the all-important issues around siting and grid integration.The episode also dives into one of California's most contentious debates: the role for distributed energy resources and virtual power plants. Elliot discusses what CAISO can see, what it can't, and what needs to change for DERs to support affordability and reliability—while highlighting the remarkable performance of the state's battery fleet in avoiding Flex Alerts for the past three summers.Finally, the conversation looks ahead to California's longer-term energy future. The state has set an ambitious energy goals, including sourcing all its electricity from zero-ccarbon generation by 2045. To achieve that, many gigawatts of new renewables are still required, and wide-area coordination across the western US will have to live up to its full potential. As Elliot puts it, managing this grid is challenging, but “the challenge is energizing.”Stay tuned to The Energy Gang as we continue tracking the forces that are reshaping the power industry, from technology and finance to policy and climate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Hartmann Report
    Daily Take: America's New Political Reality: Trump Decides Which Beliefs Are “Legal”

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 10:23


    When dissent becomes an “indicator,” the First Amendment stops being a right and starts being a risk…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Hartmann Report
    Trump's Imperial Reign

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 58:00


    As Trump relentlessly pushes to expand his powers, farmers, the press, and anyone who says 'the King has no clothes' is paying the price.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    TEDTalks Health
    Feeling stuck on climate change? Here's what to do | Kris De Meyer

    TEDTalks Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 15:27


    To spark action on climate change, the conventional wisdom says that awareness must precede action — but neuroscientist Kris De Meyer suggests the opposite is true: actions drive beliefs. He digs into the science behind decision-making and shows how you can rewire your brain to get unstuck on big challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
    'BradCast' 12/8/2025 (Guest: Dan Becker of the Center for Biological Diversity on Trump's rollback of U.S. fuel efficiency standards)

    The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 57:12


    The Life Scientific
    Pierre Friedlingstein on carbon's pivotal role in climate change

    The Life Scientific

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 28:10


    The COP30 climate summit is taking place in the Brazilian city of Belém, a gateway to the Amazon rainforest, which continues to face widespread deforestation. We all know that our climate is changing and that we are largely responsible for this, but we can't tackle the problem unless we understand what's going on.One scientist who's done more than most to rectify this is Professor Pierre Friedlingstein. He's a prominent climate scientist and Chair in Mathematical Modelling of the Climate System at Exeter University. His models have transformed our understanding of climate change, revealing a complex dynamical system with carbon at its centre, cycling between the atmosphere, oceans and land, to directly influence the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.Pierre is actively involved in assessing the state of our climate through the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and, as director of the Global Carbon Budget, estimates the remaining amount of carbon dioxide that can be emitted before we breach our global climate targets. It's the ultimate test of effective climate action and the latest annual update will be released at COP. Pierre explains how we can all play our part to reduce carbon emissions, and he practises what he preaches - he won't be flying to COP this year so as to minimise his own carbon footprint.Presented by Jim Al-Khalili Produced by Beth Eastwood Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem A BBC Studios Production

    The Seth Leibsohn Show
    Young Men's Crisis, Birthrate Collapse, Climate Change Catastrophism, and Airport Hygiene

    The Seth Leibsohn Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 36:27


    The burgeoning crisis of our young men. Bethany Mandel’s Wall Street Journal opinion piece, “What Do We Lose When Birthrates Collapse?” We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. Josh Hammer’s piece “The Welcome Demise of Climate Change Catastrophism.” Airport hygiene advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fringe Radio Network
    COP30 Conference: Bill Gates Reverses Position on Climate Change? - Jim Duke Perspective

    Fringe Radio Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 43:38 Transcription Available


    Did Bill Gates reverse his position on Climate Change? The 190 countries signed onto the Climate Change agenda met in Brazil for the COP30 Climate Change Conference, in which they discuss concerns over the environment and collaborate on how to handle it. They expect $1.3 trillion to address the crisis. To them we are in a dangerous catastrophic consequence that needs immediate attention.We also mentioned Candace Owens and her focus on the Charlie Kirk murder. Is she blaming Erika Kirk? She certainly is baiting them to challenge her. Some called her bluff, in which Owens provided evidence for what she claims (sort of).Will the Epstein Files be released? Congress is voting on their release. What does Trump say about it?You know how we feel about the climate change hoax.CNN article about the conference:https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/climate/cop30-explainer-belem-brazil

    KPFK - BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
    Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - Wind Energy; Climate change

    KPFK - BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 58:08


    Investigative journalist, blogger, and broadcaster Brad Friedman's investigative interviews, analysis and commentary, as ripped from the pages of The BRAD BLOG (BradBlog.com), today's current events (if they matter) and the rest of the stuff we have to live with.

    The John Batchelor Show
    S8 Ep172: Ranking Resilience and the Importance of Water: Colleague Eric Cline uses definitions from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change—coping, adapting, and transforming—to rank ancient civilizations, attributing the survival of Egypt and

    The John Batchelor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 8:13


    Ranking Resilience and the Importance of Water: Colleague Eric Cline uses definitions from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change—coping, adapting, and transforming—to rank ancient civilizations, attributing the survival of Egypt and Assyria partly to their access to major river systems, a resource the failed Hittite empire lacked; the Phoenicians and Cypriots are ranked highest for "transforming" and becoming antifragile, while Egypt is described as merely "coping," and the Cypriots eventually lost their independence to Assyrian expansion despite their initial post-collapse success. 1953 Retry

    The Hartmann Report
    Daily Take: The Billionaire Coup: How the Supreme Court and Corporate Money Captured America

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 11:40


    Our elections, our media, even our justice system, are all owned by the few. The Powell Memo lit the match; Citizens United poured on the gasoline. The fire of corruption is now a national inferno...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Hartmann Report
    Americans Will Continue to Speak Out and Fight for Democracy

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 57:29


    Well...The FBI is making a list of American extremists. Guess who may be on it? Did Whiskey Pete just throw Trump under the bus or is he saying - if I go down, so do you? A billionaire wants a return to hangings - just like Saudi Arabia....He says it's "Masculine Leadership." How has this happened? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Lone Star Outdoor Show
    Episode 804: The Climate Change Mascot- Hunting Polar Bear & Rewriting the Narrative

    Lone Star Outdoor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 81:40


    Lifelong big game hunter, tv show host and writer Chris Dorsey of Sporting Classics makes his return to the show this week. We discuss his recent feature in Forbes titled "Unmasking the Polar Bear Climate Change Narrative". Chris recently returned from a polar bear hunt in Nunavut, Canada. In addition to this hunt finishing out [...]

    Thought for the Day
    Rev David Wilkinson - 08/12/2025

    Thought for the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 3:09


    Good morning. In the midst of despair for many at the lack of international progress on combating climate change, comes a small but significant story of hope. Last week, scientists from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, published measurements of this year's ozone hole over Antarctica. It showed the hole continuing to shrink, demonstrating that the ozone layer is recovering. This is a glimmer of hope giving confidence that science and governments can combine in healing the world.Forty years ago, scientists from the British Antarctic Survey first observed this hole caused by the release of chlorofluorocarbons into the atmosphere, chemicals which are used widely in the production of a wide range of goods, from refrigerators to hair spray. The erosion of the ozone layer exposes the Earth to dangerous levels of ultra-violet radiation. Governments moved swiftly and two years later they adopted the Montreal Protocol. This led to a curtailing of these chemicals even if their concentration in the atmosphere would reach their peak some 13 years later. But the Protocol, built on good science and political willpower, means that by the 2060s the ozone hole will be closed and the planet protected. This achievement needed committed action and long-term vision to solve a problem over many decades. Sir John Houghton, a leading atmospheric physicist, subsequently chaired over one hundred international scientists in producing the first Scientific Assessment Report as part of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. In contrast to the Montreal Protocol, combatting wider global warming was and still is slow progress, resisting considerable pressure from some governments and fossil fuel advocates. When asked whether he ever despaired his reply was ‘absolutely not — it is a totally solvable problem.' This was based in his confidence in science but also in his deep Christian faith that God was active in the world and had not given up on it. For Christians, the Creator God becoming flesh and blood in the baby born in Bethlehem, is an embodiment of hope. This incarnation shows that God is committed long term to the physical world in both the healing of human beings and the environment and that science is a gift to contribute to that. Further the good news of Jesus is that love can change people from selfish greed to generous service.In a complex world where problems seem so intractable, I am thankful for glimmers of hope, either from science or from the Advent story, to sustain action over the long term and to resist the darkness of despair.

    The Hartmann Report
    What is Trump's Post-Presidency Fate?

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 57:31


    Former Capitol police officer and survivor of the Jan 6th attack, Michael Fanone opines on Donald Trump's illegal war crimes and more. Plus a National Progressive Townhall Meeting with US Congressman Mark Pocan answering listeners questions. Geeky Science. Even one piece of chewing gum is not worth the risk considering most types are now made out of plastic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Hartmann Report
    Holiday Greeting Authoritarianism?

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 54:36


    Is Trump's Christmas Greeting “Daddy's Home” an Authoritarian Warning? Trump's attacks on DEI in college admissions are likely to hurt men...Don't tell Trump's "boyz." Further evidence surfaces of the illegal murders off Venezuela and the pipe-bomb suspect turns out to be a Donald Trump supporter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Hartmann Report
    Daily Take: Young Americans Want a Reboot: Can They Build a Majority Big Enough to Overrule Big Money?

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 18:12


    Expect a fight for healthcare access, debt relief, affordable housing, and a living wage that doesn't require two full-time jobs…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Hartmann Report
    When the Government Can Kill Without Consequences, What Is Left of Democracy?

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 58:33


    US Congressman Ro Khanna (CA Democrat) weighs in on recent congressional actions in a National Progressive Townhall Meeting. Listeners phone-in with compelling questions on unconstitutional actions, violence in International waters, student debt relief, exposure of the Epstein files and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Ben Shapiro Show
    Ep. 2327 - Trump Fights The Climate Change Cult

    The Ben Shapiro Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 53:19


    A new study reveals that climate change won't collapse the global economy; Trump prepares to unleash America's auto industry; and Republicans face down the prospect of a 2026 Democratic wave. Ep.2327 - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE - - - Facts Don't Care About Your Feelings - - - Today's Sponsors: Perplexity - Ask anything at https://pplx.ai/benshapiro and try out their new AI-powered web browser Comet at https://comet.perplexity.ai/. ExpressVPN - Go to https://expressvpn.com/ben and find out how you can get 4 months of ExpressVPN free! PureTalk - Switch to PureTalk and start saving today! Visit https://PureTalk.com/SHAPIRO Priority Tax Relief - Book your free consultation at http://prioritytaxrelief.com/ben PreBorn! - Donate today and help save babies from abortion at https://preborn.com/BEN or dial #250 keyword 'BABY' - - - DailyWire+: Once a year, every year, we give you our best deal of the year. And it's happening right now. DailyWire+ memberships are 50% off. https://getdwplus.com/blackfridayBENYT Finally, Friendly Fire is here! No moderator, no safe words. Now available at https://www.dailywire.com/show/friendly-fire Get your Ben Shapiro merch here: https://bit.ly/3TAu2cw - - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3cXUn53  Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QtuibJ  Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3TTirqd  Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPyBiB - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Health Ranger Report
    Brighteon Broadcast News, Dec 4, 2025 - Power grid DEFEATED! America can't power enough AI data centers until 2055

    The Health Ranger Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 120:25


    - Geopolitical Developments and Book Updates (0:10) - Introduction to Terawatt Tantrums (2:26) - Challenges in Power Infrastructure (5:46) - Nuclear Power and Dependence on Russia (10:33) - Challenges in Building Nuclear Power Plants (15:02) - Alternative Energy Sources and Challenges (20:53) - China's Lead in AI and Power Infrastructure (23:45) - The Future of AI and Power in the U.S. (52:42) - Brighteon Book Engine Updates (52:59) - Censorship and the Role of AI (1:20:32) - Censorship and the Truth About Money (1:22:53) - Censorship in the Ukraine-Russia Conflict (1:30:35) - Censorship in Virology and Immunology (1:33:33) - Censorship in Evolution and Climate Change (1:41:12) - Censorship and Depopulation Agendas (1:46:55) - Introduction to "Terawatt Tantrums" (1:48:52) - China's Energy Advantage (1:52:41) - The Importance of Energy Independence (1:53:00) - Call to Action for Energy Independence (1:54:18) - Promotion of Health Ranger Products (1:58:01) For more updates, visit: http://www.brighteon.com/channel/hrreport  NaturalNews videos would not be possible without you, as always we remain passionately dedicated to our mission of educating people all over the world on the subject of natural healing remedies and personal liberty (food freedom, medical freedom, the freedom of speech, etc.). Together, we're helping create a better world, with more honest food labeling, reduced chemical contamination, the avoidance of toxic heavy metals and vastly increased scientific transparency. ▶️ Every dollar you spend at the Health Ranger Store goes toward helping us achieve important science and content goals for humanity: https://www.healthrangerstore.com/ ▶️ Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://www.naturalnews.com/Readerregistration.html ▶️ Brighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/hrreport ▶️ Join Our Social Network: https://brighteon.social/@HealthRanger ▶️ Check In Stock Products at: https://PrepWithMike.com