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| Only Fans Could Save Bangladesh Billions! | 05 nov. 2026 | 00:43:13 | |
Bangladesh is looking to save millions of dollars and avoid building new coal power plants by switching to more energy-efficient ceiling fans. We also look at a major step forward in solid-state batteries for electric aircraft and how Boise, Idaho, is using geothermal energy to heat more than 100 buildings. Plus, China is now selling more electric heavy trucks than diesel trucks, Ethiopia's growing EV market, a mass fish die-off at an Ontario nuclear plant, and a new global roadmap for moving away from fossil fuels. Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks including a monthly bonus podcast! This week on The Clean Energy Show: • Bangladesh could save $730 million annually by replacing inefficient ceiling fans with more efficient models. • French battery manufacturer Saft opens new production lines for solid-state batteries designed for electric aircraft and space applications. The technology could deliver 50% more energy density. • Boise, Idaho, operates the largest geothermal heating system in the United States and is expanding it to help provide affordable housing with dramatically lower heating bills. • China reaches a major milestone as electric trucks account for more than half of all heavy-truck sales. • Ethiopia's electric vehicle transition is helping drivers dramatically reduce their transportation costs. • Millions of fish die near an Ontario nuclear plant after a sudden cold snap exposes problems with adapting to climate change. • China continues its rapid shift away from gasoline-powered vehicles, with EVs reaching 67% of new vehicle sales. • Brazil proposes a voluntary roadmap to help countries transition away from fossil fuels by 2035. • Plus, developments in autonomous vehicles, battery technology, energy storage, and much more. The Lightning Round features a weakening polar vortex, Ukrainian satellite communications and more. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media. | |||
| Lula's Comeback and the Future of the Amazon | 28 oct. 2026 | 00:38:47 | |
The Socket Full of Sunshine Act could help Americans plug solar panels directly into household outlets, making clean energy more accessible. We look at Lula's climate victory in Brazil and what it means for protecting the Amazon rainforest. Plus, a group-buying program offers discounts on innovative induction cooktops with built-in batteries that can keep cooking during power outages. We also discuss BC Hydro's changing solar net-metering rules and a listener's tip about a Neil Young rock opera coming to Regina to raise money for youth climate justice. In the Lightning Round:
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| California's Grim Climate Future | 21 oct. 2026 | 00:39:33 | |
Solar panels are bringing abandoned cranberry bogs back to life, California faces a sobering new climate forecast, and Minnesota offers a model for community solar that could help households save on electricity bills. Plus, electric steelmaking, airport shuttle buses going fully electric, and a lightning round packed with global clean energy news.
Cranberry Bogs Get a Solar Makeover Two Massachusetts cranberry bogs are producing berries again, thanks to solar panels that help pay the bills. These unusual agrivoltaics projects combine cranberry farming, solar power, and battery storage, with elevated panels designed to let sunlight reach the crops and farm machinery pass underneath. California's Climate Future Looks Increasingly Challenging A new California climate assessment warns of longer summers, worsening wildfire risks, shrinking Sierra Nevada snowpack, and growing water shortages. Agriculture faces major challenges, while coastal erosion and rising seas threaten beaches and billions of dollars in property. Read the New York Times report Minnesota's Community Solar Model Minnesota has built one of America's largest community solar markets, with more than 800 megawatts of capacity. Subscribers can receive electricity-bill credits without installing panels on their own homes, offering a way for renters and homeowners alike to benefit from solar. James also shares his experience joining Wascana Solar Co-op in Saskatchewan. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media. | |||
| Another Country Goes Electric Due to Gas Prices | 14 oct. 2026 | 00:41:09 | |
California is cutting power to prevent wildfires while offering businesses up to $100,000 per EV fast-charging port. Meanwhile, heat pumps are proving surprisingly resilient without US federal tax credits, and Pakistan's oil crisis is accelerating the shift to electric vehicles.
• California's EV Charger Incentives: A new program offers up to $100,000 per high-speed charging port, with larger subsidies for faster chargers. • California Power Shutoffs: PG&E is cutting electricity to thousands of customers as dry weather and strong winds increase wildfire risks. • Heat Pumps Hold Their Ground: US heat pump sales remain strong despite the end of federal tax credits. In Canada, a new federal program will offer rebates for homeowners replacing broken or aging heating systems. • Pakistan's EV Shift: Rising gasoline and diesel prices are making electric vehicles increasingly attractive. Buyers could recover the additional upfront cost of an EV in as little as 18 months. • High-Speed Rail: Brian discovers a YouTube channel covering high-speed rail developments across North America. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media.
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| Electric Truck Math Getting Hard to Ignore | 07 oct. 2026 | 00:41:18 | |
France's increasingly strange electricity market, where zero and negative electricity prices have already occurred for 800 hours in 2026. We talk about what's driving the price swings and why battery storage operators can make money buying electricity when it's cheap and selling it when prices rise. See Brian's interview about Hydrogen on our Partreon Page. Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks including a monthly bonus podcast, early access to our content, behind the scenes looks, access to our members-only Discord community and thank-yous in the credits of videos and shoutouts on our podcast! Starting at just $1 per month! E-transfer donations can be sent to cleanenergyshow@gmail.com for automatic deposit. Link to CanadaLand Podcast: https://www.canadaland.com/podcast/200-how-bells-52-billion-dollar-data-centre-got-rammed-through/ The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to hear a major climate lawsuit brought by Boulder, Colorado, against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy. The case could determine whether fossil fuel companies can be held financially responsible for climate-related damages—and potentially affect dozens of similar lawsuits across the United States. We also look at FedEx's $300-million order for 2,000 electric delivery trucks. The company estimates that switching those trucks from diesel to electricity could save about $800 million in fuel costs over their operating lives, while avoiding roughly 1.7 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions. Plus: extreme heat and air pollution exposed nearly 40% of the world's population to dangerous ground-level ozone in 2026, a listener's painful experience with a VW Jetta loaner, and a lightning round featuring nuclear power, perovskite solar, Caribbean solar installations, Russian oil refineries, EV sales, a giant solar carport at Six Flags, and drone delivery. And yes, we discuss the possibility of storing France's excess electricity in baguettes. The technology remains in the experimental stage. | |||
| Electric Heavy Duty Trucks Are Catching Up to Cars | 01 oct. 2026 | 00:40:53 | |
China's electric vehicle revolution is moving beyond passenger cars and into heavy-duty trucks, with electric and battery-swapping trucks now approaching half of new sales in some recent months. We look at what that means for diesel demand and global oil markets. We also discuss Volvo's autonomous heavy-duty trucks, which have now moved three million tonnes of material without a human driver, and James takes a decidedly non-electric test drive in a Volkswagen Jetta. Japan is turning abandoned golf courses into solar farms as developers look for land that is flat, affordable, close to the grid and less controversial than clearing forests for new solar projects.
Plus, Germany has committed to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045, with major targets for renewable electricity, solar and wind. And in the Lightning Round: New York considers new e-bike restrictions, solar generation surpasses nuclear globally, EVs are dramatically cheaper to drive than gasoline cars in the UK, California faces potential winter flooding losses, Waymo reports much safer robotaxi driving, India's coal use flatlines as renewables grow, and a major US grid is struggling with energy emergencies while California and Texas benefit from growing solar and battery storage. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media. | |||
| United Nations: We'll Need Carbon Removal | 24 sept. 2026 | 00:38:22 | |
Why the UN says carbon removal will be needed as the world blows past the 1.5°C target, and why removing carbon from the atmosphere could become an enormous undertaking.
We also explain solar soiling — the surprisingly important problem of dust, pollen, pollution, bird droppings and other material accumulating on solar panels and reducing their output. We look at how rain, cleaning, coatings, sensors and even robots can help. Plus, contrails. A small percentage of flights are responsible for a large share of contrail-related warming, raising the possibility that simply changing the routes or timing of some flights could reduce their climate impact. We also open the mailbag and hear from listeners about home solar and plug-in hybrid vehicles, including one PHEV owner who has gone months without filling the gas tank. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media. | |||
| One Hundred Story Wind Turbine | 16 sept. 2026 | 00:31:00 | |
The world's tallest wind turbine is nearing completion in Germany. Standing 300 metres tall before its blades are attached, the finished turbine will reach about 360 metres — roughly the height of a 100-storey building. The goal is to generate more electricity in areas where conventional turbines are less productive.
We look at why people deliberately start wildfires after France arrests more than 500 suspected arsonists during a record-breaking fire season. The reasons range from revenge and money to impulsiveness, psychological disorders and even firefighters seeking recognition. Volkswagen is cutting 50,000 jobs and closing four plants as the automaker struggles with excess capacity, falling profits in China and the rapid transition to electric vehicles. And BYD has demonstrated some seriously impressive cold-weather charging. A Denza Z9GT battery sitting at -30°C for 24 hours went from 20% to 97% in just 12 minutes. For those of us who live somewhere that regularly feels like a walk-in freezer, that's worth paying attention to. Plus, the Lightning Round: a 1,600-kilometre EV prototype, Canada's projected warming, Idaho reconsidering its renewable-energy ban, solar and batteries cutting electricity prices in Texas, Romania's solar-storage push, Ukraine's damaged power system, rapidly growing global battery demand, and the UN warning that the world is set to blow past the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media. | |||
| Heat is Grounding Medical Helicopters | 09 sept. 2026 | 00:40:47 | |
Powering reverse osmosis seawater desalination to meet additional UK water demand would require roughly 4 TWh of electricity—adding just over 2% to annual power demand. Declining oil revenues could spark economic instability, reduced public services, and conflict in oil-dependent nations like Nigeria, Algeria, Angola, and Iraq if diversification isn't planned early.
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| The Wind Turbine Built for Almost No Wind | 26 août 2026 | 00:47:42 | |
Saskatchewan could save billions by moving away from coal, France debates air conditioning as deadly heat waves intensify, London homes are cracking as drought dries out the city's clay soil, and China builds a wind turbine designed to generate power in places with barely any wind. Plus, cruise ships, solar schools, air ambulances, the surprisingly long history of electric cars, and a packed Lightning Round. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media. | |||
| Solar, Solar, Solar! | 18 août 2026 | 00:30:07 | |
China's latest donation of solar-and-storage systems to Cuba, a new generation of perovskite-silicon solar panels that could push efficiency well beyond 30%, and an Australian homeowner who has decided the grid is no longer worth the connection fees. Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks including our monthly bonus podcast out now! • China has donated another 5,000 solar systems to Cuba, this time with significantly more battery storage than the previous batch. • Cuba is also introducing new incentives for renewable energy, including a renewable electricity rate and exemptions from customs duties for solar equipment and other clean-energy technologies. • Tandem PV says its new perovskite-on-silicon solar panel has reached 30.4% efficiency and will go on sale later this year. • The company is aiming for 37% efficiency by 2030 — potentially producing dramatically more electricity from the same physical footprint. • Higher-efficiency panels could mean less land, fewer panels and lower balance-of-system costs, helping make solar even cheaper and accelerating grid decarbonization. • But perovskite-silicon technology still has to prove its long-term durability, bankability and ability to scale up manufacturing. • And in Australia, rooftop solar and cheap batteries are making it possible for some homeowners to seriously consider — or actually abandon — their connection to the electrical grid. • We also talk about a fascinating DIY-style microgrid using solar, repurposed Tesla Model 3 batteries and an electric car to power three rental units. A quick summer episode this week, with a full show coming next week — plus a bonus episode on the way. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media. | |||
| Perpetual Motion Solar Car? | 12 août 2026 | 00:47:15 | |
California's new "My First EV" rebate is proving that people really do like free money, with the $270 million incentive program already being snapped up. Plus, Clemson University students have built a remarkably lightweight solar-powered EV designed to generate more energy than it uses, and a centuries-old British cheese maker is saving money and cutting emissions with a heat pump that uses warm milk as its heat source.
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| Heatwaves Kill Nuclear & Laos Bans Gas Cars | 05 août 2026 | 00:43:49 | |
Extreme heat is disrupting more than just summer vacations. This week, we look at how climate change is forcing nuclear reactors in Europe offline, why heatwaves are delaying commercial flights, and how the International Energy Agency has once again underestimated the speed of the global EV transition. Plus, Laos takes a bold step by banning nearly all new gasoline and diesel car imports.
The episode wraps up with a sobering look at what today's 1.4°C warmer world is already bringing—and why the decisions we make now will determine how much worse it becomes. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media. | |||
| A Whole Country Could Burn | 29 juil. 2026 | 00:34:03 | |
Many countries are dealing with unprecidented wildfires this week. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced. Fire Weather author John Vaillant says entire countries could burn in the coming years as the world warms. Balcony solar finally arrives in the UK, making plug-in solar panels available to millions of apartment dwellers and renters. California's new $3,500 rebate program designed to help first-time EV buyers make the switch to electric. Plus, we look at a major upgrade to one of Europe's most important pumped hydro energy storage facilities. This Week
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| Now Cheaper for Chinese Drivers to Take a Taxi | 22 juil. 2026 | 00:40:39 | |
Brian broadcasts from Montreal while James holds down the fort as the Clean Energy Show dives into another week of climate and clean energy news. This episode explores Canada's worsening wildfire seasons, Honda's surprising new AI-powered electric lawnmower, Europe's struggle to adapt to deadly heatwaves, and why it's now cheaper to take an electric taxi in China than drive your own gas car. Plus, former NOAA scientists resurrect U.S. climate data after government cuts.
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| Smarter Cooling Is On the Way | 15 juil. 2026 | 00:33:15 | |
Electric vehicles continue their remarkable rise around the world, and this week we take a look at the latest global trends from the IEA to see just how far the transition has come since The Clean Energy Show launched in 2020. We also explore new ways to keep the power grid stable during dangerous heat waves, why solar power just hit another major milestone in the United States, and the UK's new mileage-based road tax for EVs. Plus, Brian records this episode from beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, at one of Canada's most sustainable hotels.
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| Climate Change's Deadly Fish Problem | 08 juil. 2026 | 00:36:27 | |
Delhi is taking one of the world's biggest steps toward cleaner transportation by banning new gas-powered rickshaws and motorcycles, while Great Britain approves its first new pumped hydro projects in four decades—including one connected to the legendary Loch Ness. Plus, climate change is driving a dangerous invasive puffer fish into the Mediterranean, and the Lightning Round returns with the week's biggest clean energy and climate stories.
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| Deadly Heat Waves Only Get Worse From Here | 01 juil. 2026 | 00:34:26 | |
Thousands are dying in Europe on the fifth anniversary of the heat dome that killed hundreds on the West Coast of Canada. James argues we have to act to prevent deaths as these heat wave get more intense with climate change. Toyota is blaming high gas prices for falling sales even as its EV sales surge, heat pumps are rapidly catching up to traditional air conditioners, and Europe is battling another deadly heat wave. We also look at innovative ways cities are adapting to extreme temperatures, including Paris' growing district cooling network powered by the Seine. Highlights from Episode 318
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| The Hidden Cost of Hailstorms and Climate Change | 18 juin 2026 | 00:27:16 | |
James is recovering from surgery so here's a shortened version of last week's bonus episode for our Patreon supporters. Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks! First, Brian says he's maintaining a nearly 300-day Wordle streak and why a simple word puzzle can become an unexpected source of anxiety. Then things get much more serious as James recounts a destructive hailstorm that hit his neighborhood. The conversation turns to insurance claims, climate change, and the growing financial impact of increasingly extreme weather events. The guys also revisit China's auto market, where gasoline-only vehicles continue to lose ground. New sales data shows EVs, plug-in hybrids, and range-extended electric vehicles now dominate the country's best-selling models, highlighting how quickly the market is changing. Staying with China, Brian and James discuss BYD's plans for Canada and the company's move to bring its ultra-fast flash-charging network north of the border. Could Canadian EV drivers soon see charging speeds that rival a gas station stop? Finally, they head to Finland, where waste heat from Microsoft data centers is being captured and used to warm entire communities. It's a fascinating example of how creative energy solutions can turn a problem into a resource. Plus: weather complaints, technology tangents, and the usual bonus-show chaos. Thank you for supporting The Clean Energy Show through Patreon. Your support helps keep the show independent and growing. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media. | |||
| FIFA's World Cup 2026 Climate Problem | 10 juin 2026 | 00:45:39 | |
China's EV revolution is delivering a surprising health benefit. New research suggests electric vehicles have cut air pollution enough to prevent an estimated 262,000 premature deaths, while gas-powered vehicles have completely disappeared from China's top ten best-selling vehicle rankings. The 2026 FIFA World Cup may face an unexpected opponent: extreme heat. New analysis suggests players, fans, and organizers could all be challenged by rising temperatures and humidity across host cities in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. California's first major eight-hour battery storage facility is now online, providing a glimpse of how solar power could keep the lights on long after sunset and helping pave the way toward a fossil-free electricity grid. Move over agrivoltaics. Researchers in Denmark are exploring offshore wind-aquaculture, using wind farm areas to grow seaweed that could become food, animal feed, and industrial materials while making better use of ocean space. We also hear from Eric in California about municipal utilities and why some communities pay far less for electricity than customers served by large investor-owned utilities. In the Lightning Round: a major uranium enrichment expansion in the United States, an advanced microreactor reaches a key milestone, questions emerge about a much-hyped battery startup, BYD's rapid expansion in Mexico, synthetic aviation fuel, a massive new transmission line linking Quebec and New York City, Waymo's latest acquisition, and more. Plus, Brian reports from Waterton Lakes National Park, James talks about a recent high school presentation, and we discuss why fossil fuels are increasingly looking like a national security risk while renewable energy keeps getting cheaper. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media.
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| The "Cloud Edge Effect" on Solar Panels | 03 juin 2026 | 00:34:36 | |
The surprising solar phenomenon called the "cloud edge effect" shows how panels can sometimes generate more power than their rated capacity. Also this week: a new wildfire study reveals that while fewer hectares are burning globally, the fires that do occur are increasingly hitting wealthy, populated areas—causing far greater economic damage. And France's nuclear utility EDF is considering adding cooling towers to some reactors as climate change warms rivers and challenges plant operations.
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| Giant Thermal Battery Goes Live in South Dakota | 27 mai 2026 | 00:40:44 | |
From Americans now being able to use healthcare savings accounts to buy e-bikes, to a massive new 5 GWh thermal battery project in South Dakota that stores renewable electricity as heat inside giant carbon blocks. James and Brian also discuss the UK's record May heatwave and growing calls for air conditioning in schools and care homes as climate change pushes temperatures higher.
The guys also explore why rooftop solar is exploding in Pakistan while prices remain stubbornly high in Canada, and they react to listener mail from a Chevy Bolt owner who received an oil change reminder for an EV with "0% oil life remaining." In the Lightning Round:
Plus, James shares a shocking comparison between lead pollution during the Flint water crisis and 1970s Los Angeles that helped shape Brian's environmental worldview. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media. | |||
| Rogue Solar Bigger than the Grid | 20 mai 2026 | 00:39:35 | |
Pakistan's booming rooftop solar "shadow grid" has quietly grown larger than the country's official grid, saving billions while slashing fossil fuel imports. They also look at the staggering costs of keeping aging coal plants alive in the U.S., including millions spent just to maintain shutdown-ready facilities. Plus: a groundbreaking Inuit-owned hydro project replacing diesel power in the Arctic, bats vs. wind turbines, EV sales exploding in Canada, China's battery charging buildout, and why hailstorms are becoming a major challenge for solar farms. Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks including a monthly bonus podcast, early access to our content, behind the scenes looks, access to our members-only Discord community and thank-yous in the credits of videos and shoutouts on our podcast! Starting at just $1 per month! Topics this week include:
The Lightning Round covers drone strikes on nuclear infrastructure, floating solar over manure lagoons, sodium batteries, Ukraine targeting Russian oil infrastructure, and more. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media. | |||
| Organized Crime Targets Solar | 14 mai 2026 | 00:41:05 | |
In Chile, organized crime gangs are now stealing solar panels and copper wiring from giant solar farms in coordinated nighttime raids. James explains how Saskatchewan could spend over $520 million a year on coal fuel alone — enough money to build massive amounts of solar and battery storage every single year instead. In Ohio, voters accidentally upheld a renewable energy ban because the ballot wording was nearly impossible to understand.
Plus: China donates 5,000 solar systems to Cuba during ongoing blackouts, the EPA blames Asian pollution for smog in Phoenix and Salt Lake City, Vestas tests red wind turbine blades to reduce bird collisions, Norway hits nearly 99% EV adoption, and Amsterdam bans fossil fuel advertising. Also in the Lightning Round: giant Alaskan tsunamis, Ozempic crushing junk food sales, Meta's Manhattan-sized AI data center, rooftop solar for dairy barns, and why heat pump dryers are secretly amazing. The Lightning Round includes:
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| The Plan to Phaseout Fossil Fuels; Hospital Emissions | 06 mai 2026 | 00:49:02 | |
A global climate meeting in Colombia brings together mostly Global South nations, Europe, and Canada to talk seriously about ending fossil fuels—without binding agreements, but with real momentum. France goes further than anyone else, announcing a full phase-out by 2050.
CATL signs a massive 60 GWh deal and says sodium-ion batteries are ready for prime time—cheaper, longer-lasting, and ideal for grid-scale use. Hospitals are a bigger climate problem than you think. One Australian doctor is tackling single-use waste and high-emission anesthetic gases like nitrous oxide, which can be hundreds of times more potent than CO₂. "Guerrilla solar" is booming in the Philippines as frustrated customers bypass slow permitting to install rooftop systems—raising both safety concerns and questions about red tape. Listener Mail: EV charging from street lamps is coming to Washington, DC. Lightning Round highlights: Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media. | |||
| OPEC Splits Because of Clean Energy Trajectory | 28 avr. 2026 | 00:44:09 | |
Episode 309 starts with cracks forming inside OPEC as clean energy and EV adoption begin to reshape global oil demand. We look at why producers may rush to sell while they still can, then shift to fusion power timelines that are still far off, a transit upgrade that paid for itself in months—not years—and Spain's grid proving renewables weren't to blame for its massive blackout. Plus, how LEDs quietly crushed one of the biggest sources of household electricity use.
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| ANOTHER Battery Breakthrough to Save the Planet | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:52:21 | |
A major shift in the global energy transition: clean power is now growing fast enough to meet all new electricity demand, while EVs are hitting price parity (and even beating gas cars) in key markets. Add in CATL's new breakthrough battery tech and cold-climate innovations, and the transition is clearly accelerating. Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks including a monthly bonus podcast, early access to our content, behind the scenes looks, access to our members-only Discord community and thank-yous in the credits of videos and shoutouts on our podcast! Starting at just $1 per month! Highlights:
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| Toyota Admits Crisis as China Takes Over the Automotive | 15 avr. 2026 | 01:01:34 | |
A turning point is revealed for both clean energy and the auto industry. Legacy giants like Toyota and Honda are now openly warning they may not survive unless they catch up to China's lightning-fast EV market. At the same time, the UK is heading into a strange new phase of the energy transition—so much wind and solar power could be coming online that people may actually be encouraged to use more electricity to keep the grid stable. Add in a potential all-electric cruise ship, surprising research on wind turbines and birds, and a bizarre new trend in climate communication, and you've got a packed episode. Lightning Round
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| Coal vs Solar: The $30B Decision No One Is Talking About | 08 avr. 2026 | 00:52:57 | |
From teens taking on gas stoves to a massive cost breakdown showing why keeping coal alive in Saskatchewan could be far more expensive than switching to renewables. James runs the numbers and finds the province could spend over $30 billion to keep coal running to 2050—while solar, wind, and storage come in dramatically cheaper (and getting cheaper every year). Add in EV cost reality checks, listener mail, and a stacked Lightning Round. Highlights:
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| The Fossil Fuel World is In Chaos | 02 avr. 2026 | 00:43:46 | |
How clean energy is driving real-world economic shifts—from industries flocking to renewable-powered grids to homeowners rushing toward energy independence. We also dig into how fossil fuel volatility is causing global disruption, why home batteries are finally breaking into New York City, and what potatoes can teach us about the future of solar farming. South Australia is on the verge of becoming the world's first gigawatt-scale grid running on 100% net. New York City has officially entered the home battery era. After years of strict fire safety rules, the first residential system has been approved—potentially opening the door for widespread adoption in one of the toughest markets. A new agrivoltaics study shows potatoes can thrive under solar panels—but timing matters. And as fossil fuel prices spike, companies like Octopus Energy are seeing a surge in demand for home electrification. Lightning Round highlights:
And finally, a new study shows many homes can fully electrify without upgrading their electrical panels—challenging one of the biggest perceived barriers to ditching fossil fuels. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media. | |||
| BYD Announces a Total Canadian Invasion. Good. | 25 mars 2026 | 00:54:17 | |
A major shift in the EV landscape as Chinese automakers—led by BYD—prepare a rapid expansion into Canada. What once seemed like a slow rollout is now shaping up to be a full-scale market entry, with affordable, feature-packed EVs potentially arriving in major cities within months. We break down the models, pricing, and why these vehicles are being positioned not just against other EVs—but directly against gas cars. We also look at how today's global oil shocks are different from the past. With fuel shortages hitting parts of Southeast Asia due to geopolitical tensions, the conversation is changing—this time, there are real alternatives. Clean energy isn't hypothetical anymore, and countries feeling the pressure are being forced to adapt quickly. Closer to home, we revisit concerns about EVs and the grid, highlighting new data around energy use—especially the growing role of data centers—and why the narrative around EVs "crashing the grid" doesn't hold up. In international news, a new Australia–EU trade deal could accelerate EV adoption by removing tariffs and boosting competition, while also reshaping supply chains for critical minerals. We also cover encouraging developments in clean tech: EV battery replacement costs continue to fall, and new research shows solar panels degrade far more slowly than previously thought—potentially extending warranties out to 35 years and lowering long-term costs even further. Plus, in the Lightning Round: solar warranties are increasing, EVs are cutting global oil demand, major automakers are gaining access to Tesla's charging network, and new data shows battery storage costs dropping Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media.
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| Just Shovel In More Coal: Our Government Sells Out to A.I. | 18 mars 2026 | 00:53:16 | |
Your hosts are shocked to find a massive AI data center planned for their backyard. What it means for their neighbours, their grid and their planet. Honda is facing its first annual loss in nearly 70 years after falling behind on EVs. Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks including a monthly bonus podcast, early access to our content, behind the scenes looks, access to our members-only Discord community and thank-yous in the credits of videos and shoutouts on our podcast! Main Topics
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| The Next Generation of Electric Car Batteries Are Here! | 11 mars 2026 | 01:05:41 | |
BYD has unveiled its second-generation Blade battery along with ultra-fast flash chargers that can take an EV from 10% to nearly full in under ten minutes—even in extreme cold. The batteries also charge significantly faster on existing fast chargers, which could make the EV charging experience much quicker even before the new megawatt chargers are widespread.
We also talk about the opening of the massive NextStar Energy battery plant in Windsor, Ontario. The $5-billion facility is part of the growing EV manufacturing corridor between Ontario and Michigan and has already begun producing battery cells for electric vehicles. And in Ukraine, the country is rebuilding its electricity system in a way that makes it far more resilient to attack. Instead of relying on large centralized plants, the grid is shifting toward decentralized solar, wind, microgrids and battery storage—systems that are harder to destroy and faster to repair. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media.
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| Oil Shockwaves Fuel the Clean Energy Surge | 04 mars 2026 | 00:59:59 | |
How attacks in the Middle East sent oil prices up 10% and why the Strait of Hormuz matters so much, with roughly 20% of the world's oil flowing through that narrow passage. Higher fossil fuel prices could accelerate renewables — but also risk boosting inflation and slowing clean energy investment.
Balcony solar is catching on in the U.S., with Utah leading and 28 other states considering legislation. Inspired by Germany's four million plug-in systems, these affordable panels can plug into a standard outlet and cover up to 15–20% of a household's electricity use. We dive into a promising new battery paper in Nature exploring higher energy density, faster charging, and fewer raw materials — with the usual reminder that lab success doesn't guarantee mass production. A New Jersey data centre pairs rooftop solar with 23 MWh of battery storage, showing how large facilities can boost energy independence while supporting the grid. Plus: real-world data from Montreal shows electric semi-trucks could save fleets about $160,000 per truck over six years compared to diesel. In the Lightning Round: Tesla begins official sales in Morocco, BYD heads to Pakistan, a major Greenpeace court ruling, record U.S. battery installations, China's solar surge, nuclear plants vs. jellyfish, and Toyota Canada deploying humanoid robots in RAV4 production. Listener mail covers Nova Scotia's proposed EV fees and 12-volt battery frustrations in a Hyundai Kona — along with practical tips to avoid getting stranded.
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| Battery Swaps, Pipeline Explosions & Ethiopia's EV Gamble | 26 févr. 2026 | 00:51:00 | |
Record-breaking EV milestones, the hidden dangers of fossil fuel crime, and a real-world test of what happens when a country bans new gas cars. In China, Nio pulled off an astonishing 175,000 battery swaps in a single day during the Lunar New Year travel rush — about two swaps every second — with drivers in and out in three to five minutes. It's a massive stress test that shows how battery swapping could compete with, or even outperform, traditional refueling for convenience and scale.
We also examine how fuel theft in Mexico has evolved from small-time pipeline tapping into a billion-dollar criminal enterprise. Cartels now make enormous profits stealing oil and gas, and the consequences can be deadly. The 2019 pipeline explosion in Tlahuelilpan, which killed at least 137 people, remains one of the most tragic examples of how dangerous this underground economy can be. What began decades ago as localized "Robin Hood" style fuel theft has grown into an industrialized operation that in some regions rivals drug trafficking in profitability. Meanwhile, Ethiopia's 2024 ban on new combustion car sales is turning out to be less dramatic than critics predicted — and more effective. The move was driven largely by economics, as the country had been spending billions annually on refined fuel imports. With major hydropower expansion, including the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Ethiopia now has excess clean electricity, growing EV adoption, and dramatically lower monthly fueling costs for drivers. Plus, South Dakota approves its largest wind farm yet, Waymo surpasses 200 million autonomous miles, France sets a new fusion runtime record, Tesla tops a French reliability study, and a pilot project proves portable solar panels can charge an EV in the sub-Arctic. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media.
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| Solar Might Save Communism in Cuba | 18 févr. 2026 | 00:41:39 | |
A sixth-anniversary edition packed with clean energy wins, grid chaos, and a few absurd tech headlines. Brian and James start with a major electrification milestone: heat pumps outsold gas furnaces in the U.S. again in 2025, making it two years in a row. Even more telling, in September, heat pumps shipped more than central air conditioners for the first time. The show then turns to Cuba, where aging oil-fired plants, failing infrastructure, and fuel shortages have led to frequent grid collapses and daily blackouts lasting over 20 hours. But Cuba also hit a solar milestone, generating over 800 MW at midday on Feb. 10, 2026, after adding more than 1 GW of solar in 2025. In Australia, extreme heat is colliding with prepaid electricity meters, forcing families to top up power in advance or face automatic shutoffs. The episode also highlights solar-powered refrigerated semi-trailers that completed a brutal 1,600 km route with zero diesel burned. The Lightning Round includes BYD passing Ford, geothermal investment surging, Waymo paying DoorDash to close robotaxi doors, and a drone charged by laser from a mile away. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media.
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| Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Nod to the Peurto Rican Power Grid | 11 févr. 2026 | 00:44:50 | |
Why Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show included a very real reference to the fragility of Puerto Rico's power grid, and what that says about outages, inequality, and the island's long fight for energy reliability. We also cover Japan restarting the world's largest nuclear power plant, and why nuclear is suddenly back in the conversation as countries chase carbon neutrality. In Canada, the federal government is officially bringing back EV rebates, with $2.3B in funding over five years, new eligibility rules, and a $50,000 price cap that leads to some… interesting conversations about who actually benefits. Plus: Australia's grid batteries are exploding in size, battery costs keep falling, and we look at what the last 10 years of EV growth tells us about what the next decade could look like. After the Lightning Round, climate lawyer Glenn Wright joins via letter with an update on coal litigation in Saskatchewan, the backlash facing local communities fighting coal, and a petition that needs signatures before the spring session. Links and SourcesJapan nuclear restart (Power Magazine): Glenn Wright / SES press release: Read about Bad Bunny and the Peurto Rican power grid in depth on Mother Jones. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media. | |||
| Twelve-Year-Old Climate Activist | 09 févr. 2026 | 00:30:03 | |
Kiké Dueck, a twelve-year-old climate activist from Canada who is already making waves in the fight for a sustainable future, sits down with James. Kiké shares what inspired them to take action at such a young age, the challenges of being a youth voice in a world dominated by adults, and the creative ways young people can make a difference. From school strikes to community organizing, to suing your government, Kiké proves that no one is too young to speak up for the planet. We also discuss the role of education, how family and friends react to activism, and Kiké's vision for a cleaner, more just world. Their passion and determination are a reminder that the next generation isn't waiting for change—they're creating it. Listen in for an inspiring conversation full of honesty, courage, and hope for the future. Topics:
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| The Robots Have Arrived | 04 févr. 2026 | 00:49:15 | |
India is electrifying its economy faster than China did at a similar stage of development — and doing it with far fewer fossil fuels. We break down why access to cheap solar and EVs is changing the growth path for emerging economies. Also this week: a major court ruling in the Netherlands gives the government 18 months to create a legally binding plan to reach net-zero by 2050, after a case brought by residents of Bonaire. Plus: new research suggests solar panels can recover from UV damage, and we look at why humanoid robots may become a major driver of solid-state battery innovation. Brian is now convinced Telsa robotaxies are ready to drive the snowy roads of Canada. The Lightning RoundUN tax proposal for fossil fuel firms and climate damage Wildfire smoke reduced solar output (PV Magazine) Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media.
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| Big Oil Antitrust Allegations Shake Energy Industry | 28 janv. 2026 | 00:49:52 | |
Big Oil gets caught trying to inhibit EVs and renwables. What starts as a climate investigation turns into allegations of a decades-long antitrust conspiracy to block renewables and electric vehicles — and Michigan's lawsuit could have massive implications for the energy transition. James may need the show's defibrillator. We also head to Newfoundland, where a hydroelectric dam froze for the first time since the 1960s, forcing generators offline and triggering power conservation across multiple cities during severe winter storms. It's a rare reminder that climate change doesn't just mean warming — it means volatility. The growing backlash against fat-tire e-bikes in Amsterdam, where safety concerns and ER visits are rising fast This week's rage includes SaskPower doing their best to prevent EV adoption, grid demand fees, misinformation about EV bus fires, and Ford's alleged lobbying around Trump-era climate rollbacks. On the brighter side, new satellite data confirms EVs are already delivering cleaner air in California, with measurable drops in nitrogen dioxide linked directly to zero-emission vehicle adoption. Links mentioned: BYD suspension video: Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media. | |||
| Chinese EVs Coming to North America in March | 21 janv. 2026 | 01:08:15 | |
Canada's upcoming allowance of lower-cost Chinese EVs and the politics swirling around it, to real-world winter EV performance, portable batteries quietly saving businesses money, and New Jersey's controversial new e-bike law, this episode blends practical advice, myth-busting, and clean-energy reality checks. Plus, we answer some surprisingly common EV questions from a medical professional, including why putting a wind turbine on a moving car definitely won't work. A Brooklyn bagel shop using portable batteries to slash demand charges. Answering EV myths: wind turbines on cars, coal-powered grids, battery lifespan, and charging time and what first-time EV buyers should actually know before going electric Links & sources mentioned:
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| Airborne Wind Turbines in the Sky | 14 janv. 2026 | 01:01:26 | |
Solar panels could deliver nearly twice today's energy by 2050, according to new research projecting efficiencies above 35%. This week on The Clean Energy Show, James and Brian break down what that means for global solar power, costs, land use, and long-term reliability.
They also unpack talks between China and the European Union to replace steep EV tariffs with a minimum pricing system, and whether that actually changes anything for electric vehicle buyers. Plus, grid-scale battery storage in the UK continues to surge after back-to-back years of massive growth. The show also looks at how climate change is cracking homes in London, as extreme heat shrinks clay soils and destabilizes foundations, and reacts to reports of giant airborne wind turbines now flying in China, generating power thousands of feet above the ground. Topics include: Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media.
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| Coming to America: Chinese EVs (Abridged bonus episode) | 09 janv. 2026 | 00:22:18 | |
In this abridged January 2026 bonus episode of The Clean Energy Show, Brian Stockton and James Whittingham kick off the first podcast of 2026 with a packed update on clean tech, transportation, and air quality trends shaping the global energy transition. The show begins with developments in electric shipping, including Norway's autonomous container ship Yara Birkeland and testing of the world's largest battery-electric ferry, which will carry more than 2,000 passengers between Argentina and Uruguay. Listener mail sparks a brief but heated debate over whether corn is a vegetable, grain, or something else entirely. The main stories focus on dramatic improvements in Beijing's air quality, with PM2.5 pollution levels down nearly 75% since 2013, driven largely by China's rapid adoption of electric vehicles. The hosts also break down how BYD has surpassed Tesla as the world's largest EV seller, why Tesla's sales declined in 2025, and how brutal competition inside China is squeezing margins for everyone involved. Other highlights include China's claim of producing the world's first 100% recyclable wind turbine blade, signs that low-cost Chinese EVs could enter the U.S. market as early as 2027, and a wide-ranging Lightning Round covering batteries, heat pumps, solar growth, robotics, and plastics. The episode closes with a troubling investigation into toxic air contamination aboard commercial airplanes — a hidden pollution problem affecting crews and passengers alike. For the full, unabridged bonus episode, visit https://patreon.com/cleanenergypod and support the show. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.
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| The Clean Energy Show Holiday Grab Bag! | 30 déc. 2025 | 00:26:29 | |
• U.S. Electric Vehicle Debate James breaks down the ongoing American EV culture wars, why they feel stuck, and how much is political theatre vs. real-world data. We're off this week for the holidays so we're playing our Patreon bonus episode from a month ago because we think it has some great stories in it. • EV Market GrowthThe hosts dig into the latest numbers showing EVs gaining traction globally—and why the economic case keeps getting harder to ignore. • Stockpiling Critical MineralsA look at why countries are hoarding minerals like lithium and nickel, what it means for future supply chains, and who's preparing well (and who isn't). • Rivian's Smart Bike HelmetBrian brings up Rivian's unexpected new gadget—a "smart" bike helmet—and the hosts try to figure out why an EV truck company is branching out. • Corn's Environmental ImpactA discussion about why corn farming is causing more climate trouble than most people think, including fertilizer emissions and long-term soil issues. • Solutions for Sustainable AgricultureThe hosts explore ideas and innovations that reduce nitrous-oxide emissions, improve soil health, and make food systems more sustainable. • The World's Largest Sand BatteryWrapping up with the Finnish energy-storage breakthrough that stores heat in giant silos of sand—cheap, renewable, and surprisingly effective. Back next week with a new show! Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.
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| The Most Important Stories of 2025 | 23 déc. 2025 | 00:53:56 | |
A look back at the biggest clean energy developments of 2025 — and we reveal why electric trucking in China may be the most important story of the year. We break down record global growth in solar, wind, and EV adoption, explain how renewables are now outpacing fossil fuels in new investment, and explore why China's rising clean power generation is finally pushing its CO₂ emissions lower even as electricity demand grows CES 293 - Google Docs. (Letters are being held over until our next bonus episode.) The show also checks in on Norway, the world's EV laboratory, where electric vehicles now dominate both new sales and the overall vehicle fleet. The hosts discuss what Norway's data tells us about the future of gas, diesel, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids — and what it means for automakers still betting on combustion engines. Other highlights include a major San Francisco power outage, Volkswagen shelving the ID. Buzz in the U.S., and encouraging new data suggesting the world may have passed peak air pollution. Links mentioned
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| The End of Daytime-Only Solar Has Arrived | 17 déc. 2025 | 00:52:44 | |
How plunging battery costs are turning solar into reliable, around-the-clock power that can compete directly with fossil fuels. Brian Stockton and James Whittingham break down new findings from Ember showing that grid-scale batteries now make dispatchable solar cheaper than many new gas plants, fundamentally changing the energy landscape. The episode also explores why Big Oil is increasingly betting on petrochemicals and single-use plastics as EVs cut into fuel demand. A new IEEFA report reveals that a 70% global reduction in single-use plastics would deliver a major financial blow to the petrochemical industry while cutting millions of barrels per day of oil demand. From Canada, a Clean Energy Canada study finds that switching all homes in British Columbia to electric heat pumps could save households $675 million per year, reduce electricity demand, and cut emissions by about 6% of the province's total. Individual households could save hundreds to over a thousand dollars annually. We also discuss Australia's booming home battery market, fueled by expanded federal subsidies, and Rivian's plans for autonomous electric vehicles that can run errands, self-diagnose, and drive themselves for service as the company builds its own AI hardware and software. The Lightning Round covers global clean energy milestones including record renewable power in Australia, new solar efficiency records, fusion breakthroughs, EV and battery news, major climate policy moves in Europe, and Tesla opening its northernmost Supercharger in Alaska. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.
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| How Kenya's EV Revolution Is Changing Urban Transport | 10 déc. 2025 | 00:45:32 | |
Nairobi's ride-hailing sector hits 40% electric motorcycles as Bolt logs 4.8 million EV rides. Financing from M-KOPA and Watu helps riders switch to cheaper, cleaner bikes, and local companies like Roam and Ampersand expand assembly and charging. Norway agrees to study its post-oil future after a deal with the Greens to pass the 2026 budget. EV incentives begin to scale back as adoption goals are met: https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/norway-to-examine-scenarios-for-post-oil-economy/. Thermostats Part 2 with Brian and James reviews the McVeggie. He wonders if it's actually just a mayo sandwich. They react to CNN's Bill Weir covering Trump's MPG rollback (full clip on Patreon: https://patreon.com/cleanenergypod) and look back at The Price Is Right giving away a $112,000 Tesla Roadster in 2010 and other EVs over the years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPq_I_L2UL4. A drone strike damages the protective shelter over the Chernobyl reactor. UN inspectors say repairs are needed, though experts caution against panic. BBC link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98nldr06l2o James wakes up to hazardous air quality as Environment Canada issues a 10+ AQHI alert. LA becomes officially coal-free after the Intermountain Power Project shuts down, ending decades of coal power for the city. More from Electrek: https://electrek.co/2025/12/08/los-angeles-power-supply-is-now-officially-coal-free/. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.
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| Solar Brings Dignity to Village Devastated by Chemical Weapons | 03 déc. 2025 | 00:45:19 | |
Solar power brings new dignity to a Kurdish village devastated by a chemical attack 38 years ago. Steven Guilbeault resigns from cabinet over a pipeline deal he says breaks Canada's climate commitments. North Carolina uses "super-roofs" and catastrophe bonds to cut hurricane losses. And Zillow removes climate risk scores from listings after backlash.
Sheikh Wasan—attacked with mustard gas in 1987—has been rebuilt with 72 solar systems (432 panels) installed by the Rwanga Foundation. The project restores 24-hour power to homes, schools, and community buildings, offering long-overdue dignity to survivors. Canada's former environment minister steps down, saying a recent pipeline agreement makes climate obligations unattainable. Catastrophe bonds now reward homeowners for installing hurricane-resistant roofs, cutting claims by up to 60%. Insurance challenges rise as storms worsen. Zillow briefly added wildfire, flood, heat, and wind risk data to listings, but removed it after complaints from agents. Buyers now must check climate risks themselves via First Street Foundation.
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| Al Gore is Angry at COP30 Fossil Fuel Lobbyists | 26 nov. 2025 | 00:41:42 | |
The COP30 climate conference ended without references to fossil fuels after lobbying pressure. Al Gore criticized petrostates for blocking progress and argued the world has reached "Peak Petrostate." Outside the UN process, 24 countries have agreed to coordinate on fossil-fuel phaseout efforts, with Colombia and the Netherlands hosting the first international conference in 2026. An archival look back at Gore's 1992 Earth Summit warnings underscores the longstanding concerns.
Arkansas has launched its first-ever wind project: a 135 MW installation using 32 U.S.-made turbines. The project delivers significant local benefits, including $950,000 annually to Cross County and over $50 million to landowners over its lifetime. Microsoft has committed to purchasing all generated power under a 20-year agreement. Insurance companies are expanding into climate-risk consulting, offering inspections and adaptation guidance before disasters occur. Zurich Insurance now employs dozens of climate risk engineers, reflecting a growing industry segment. According to S&P Global, the world's 1,200 largest public companies face an estimated $1.2 trillion annually in climate-related physical risk by 2050. Some firms cannot obtain coverage without taking mitigation steps. Tehran Faces Possible RelocationIran's president warned that Tehran may no longer be viable due to severe ecological strain, including chronic water shortages, sinking land, frequent power cuts, and hazardous air quality. The government has discussed relocating the capital to the Makran coast, though significant financial, infrastructural, and security challenges remain. Lightning Round
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| COP30: Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Fight a Phase Out of Fossil Fuels | 18 nov. 2025 | 00:52:23 | |
Brazil's environment minister Marina Silva is calling on nations to commit to a voluntary and "self-determined" fossil-fuel phaseout roadmap at COP30. Debate continues over how aggressive nations should be and how such a roadmap should be enforced. Researchers at Purdue University have demonstrated a sodium-ion battery capable of operating reliably in extreme cold. The pouch cell was tested with real wind and solar inputs, raising possibilities for remote, polar, and space applications. Lightning RoundAt COP30 there are 50 fossil-fuel lobbyists for every delegate from the Philippines. The IEA's latest oil-demand forecast assumes no EV growth outside China and Europe—an assumption that defies basic economics and was influenced by Trump-era pressure. Sky debuts a silent, zero-emission hydrogen + sodium battery power system for film and TV sets. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page. Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store
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