Best Direct Air Capture Podcasts (2025)

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Public Subsidies + Carbon Credits: The winning combo? - with Erik Rylander 25:40

8h ago25:40

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Many projects want to blend public funding with revenue from voluntary carbon markets as carbon removal scales up. Meanwhile, governments have different approaches to it. And sceptics keep questioning whether it makes sense in the first place - what about additionality, corresponding adjustments, and real climate impact? We’re excited to welcome Er…

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EvC BONUS: Upton Sinclair's Oil! - Climate Book Reviews Podcast with Michael Tondre 47:09

7d ago47:09

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Send us a text Ed Whittingham & Roger Thompson discuss Upton Sinclair's classic novel - Oil! We're sharing another episode of Ed's occasional podcast, Climate Book Reviews, this time discussing the book that was the inspiration for the critically acclaimed 2007 movie, There Will Be Blood, starring Daniel Day-Lewis. Ed and co-host Dr. Roger Thompson…

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What the 45V repeal means for hydrogen and clean energy 37:32

4d ago37:32

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In this episode of The 1895 Podcast we are joined by Mona Dajani, Partner and Global Co-Chair of Energy Infrastructure & Hydrogen, and Co-Chair of the Energy Sector at Baker Botts, to discuss the future of the Section 45V tax credit and it's possible repeal. We discuss the implications of legislative changes for hydrogen projects in the US, the shi…

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Can we bank on Canada’s new PM to deliver carbon promises? - with Na'im Merchant 27:04

6d ago27:04

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Against all odds, the Liberal Party just won the Canadian general elections. Mark Carney’s party explicitly campaigned to turn Canada into a global leader in carbon dioxide removal. Canada plans to do so by - among other things - extending its investment tax credit to 2035, supporting a broad range of CDR tech, and introducing dedicated CDR targets…

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Power Hungry: Can Our Grids Evolve Fast Enough for AI's Appetite? | with Amy Myers Jaffe 51:10

17d ago51:10

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Send us a text Energy expert Amy Myers Jaffe returns to EvC to chat with Ed about Energy and Artificial Intelligence. Nearly every aspect of the economy seems to be impacted by the stunningly rapid development of AI. Energy is no exception. Ed and Amy have a wide-ranging discussion that covers a lot of ground and touches on several hot topics, incl…

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EU ETS: Is this the most important consultation of the year? 27:43

17d ago27:43

27:43

It's out: the European Commission published a consultation to gather feedback on what the world's largest emission trading system - the EU ETS - should look like after 2031. For carbon removals, integration into the EU ETS represents one of the most promising paths to predictable demand at scale. Whether and how that will happen is still up for deb…

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Where hydrogen is going right (part 1) 36:33

25d ago36:33

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In this episode of The 1895 Podcast we discuss the current state of the hydrogen industry, reflecting on recent positive developments, progress within the sector, and projects that have so far achieved final investment decision (FID) this year. We explore the significance of these FID's across various hydrogen projects, the emergence of South Ameri…

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Waste heat recovery powers Zibi's sustainable future 17:17

20d ago17:17

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At RBC’s 2024 Carbon Conference, Sarah Thompson, Global Head of Sustainable Finance at RBC Capital Markets, sat down with Lee Hodgkinson, Head of Sustainability and Technical Services, Dream, and Maxime Cossette, SVP, Kruger, to discuss their roles in the net zero community, Zibi.By RBC Capital Markets

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CO₂: Waste or commodity? - with Rachael Moore 27:00

21d ago27:00

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Are we scrubbing the smokestacks and skies of a waste gas, or creating a valuable resource for a net-zero world? As carbon management technologies like CCS, CCU, DACCS, and BECCS advance, policymakers and markets are narrowing down on CO₂’s role. In this CDR Policy Scoop, we dive into: What happens if we treat CO₂ only as waste? ⁠What is the real p…

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Compounding the cure: How our overzealous efforts to zap infections could be making animals — and humans — sicker 23:36

1M ago23:36

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Featured in this episode: Dr. Scott Weese is a veterinary internal medicine specialist, chief of infection control and director of the Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College. Weese is a member of the Global Leaders Group on antimicrobial resistance and has helped craft antimicrobial use guidel…

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Direct air capture - what future? 36:57

1M ago36:57

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In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we take our third and final trip back to gasworld's European CO2 Summit 2025 and revisit the entirety of the 'DAC - What Future?' panel session. Hear from Pól Ó Moráin, CEO at Carbon Collect; Rob Van Straten, CEO of Skytree; and Matt Atwood, CEO of Aircapture, as our panel discuss the complexities and advancemen…

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BONUS EPISODE-Carbon Removal Day Panel: Lucy Hargreaves, Daniel Kelter, Jorden Dye 47:21

1M ago47:21

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Send us a text There’s something in Carbon Removal for everyone — are we building enduring relationships to advance the sector? A bonus EvC episode - on February 27, 2025, EvC co-host Ed Whittingham hosted a panel discussion at Carbon Removal Canada's Carbon Removal Day in Ottawa. They cover a number of topics including the changing political headw…

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CBAM: The carbon removal catalyst? - with Dan Maleski 27:50

1M ago27:50

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How can the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism help scale carbon dioxide removal? Designed to put a price on imported carbon and prevent leakage, but could it also act as a catalyst for scaling CDR? This CDR Scoop cuts through the noise to explore this critical link. We're digging deep to uncover the potential synergies and challenges. To ensu…

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Deep Sky leads the charge in scaling direct air carbon removal 19:16

1M ago19:16

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At RBC’s Carbon Markets Conference in partnership with ClearBlue Markets, Sarah Thompson, Global Head of Sustainable Finance at RBC Capital Markets, sat down with Deep Sky’s Chief Carbon Scientist, Phil De Luna, to discuss the role of carbon capture and removal in meeting the climate challenge.By RBC Capital Markets

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European CO2 Summit 2025 review 1:15:27

1M ago1:15:27

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In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we look back on gasworld’s European Summit 2025 and pick out some of the best insights from event. We explore the current dynamics of the CO2 and biogas market, the impact of geopolitics and policy on the industry, the technology and innovation driving the CO2 business forward, and so much more. Tune in to hear …

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SHOWDOWN: Biochar vs Direct Air Capture - with Martin Freimüller 26:08

1M ago26:08

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A fun, interactive, first-of-a-kind live debate with over 1000 attendees signed up. We picked two real heavyweights: DAC, the poster-child of CDR, with over 200 DAC companies founded to date. On the other hand, biochar, responsible for a whopping 84% of all durable CDR deliveries to date. In the DAC corner: Martin Freimüller is the Co-Founder and C…

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The Rise of Conspiratorial Environmentalism with Dr. Holly Jean Buck 58:12

2M ago58:12

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Send us a text David & Ed chat with Dr. Holly Buck about Conspiratorial-Environmentalism’s connection to climate & geoengineering; the anti-vax movement; and what it tells us about mainstream environmentalism & climate politics. (03:08) Skip Intro (09:12) David's personal experience with Conspiratorial-Environmentalism (27:15) Social Media and mone…

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Rethinking Net-Zero: Do international credits help or harm? 24:19

2M ago24:19

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On March 31st, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra floated various ideas for how Europe’s expected 90% emission reduction target for 2040 could be achieved. One of them: letting EU countries purchase United Nations Article 6 credits to meet EU's 2040 climate target. Similar suggestions are currently being proposed by the upcoming German governme…

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The renewed business case for CO2: live from gasworld's European CO2 Summit 2025 51:19

2M ago51:19

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This episode of The 1895 Podcast was recorded live at gasworld's European CO2 Summit 2025, as exhibitors and delegates began to arrive at the WTC Rotterdam. Hosts Rob Cockerill and Thomas Dee were joined by Johan Desmet of Nippon Gases, David Hurren of DAH Renewable Consultancy, Christopher Carson of Carbonic Solutions, and Mick Avison of Landmark …

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From design to deployment: the role of service solutions in hydrogen 22:06

2M ago22:06

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In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we're joined by Danny van den Burg, Lead Solutions Specialist at Swagelok. In the conversation, we discuss the evolving landscape of the hydrogen industry, exploring the importance of service solutions within hydrogen and the wider transition to clean energy. We also cover the varying needs of different market s…

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EP36: Ocean Carbon Capture: How VyCarb Is Unlocking Climate Solutions from the Sea 39:57

2M ago39:57

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What if the key to solving carbon emissions was hidden in plain sight—floating all around us in our oceans? In this episode of Catching Carbon, we sit down with Garrett Boudinot, Founder and CEO of VyCarb, to dive into a new frontier in carbon removal: oceanic carbon capture. Garrett shares how VyCarb’s cutting-edge technology is turning the tide o…

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Scrubbing the Sky - Episode 4 - Skeptics vs Believers: Is Direct Air Capture Hope or Hype? 27:51

2M ago27:51

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Send us a text Host Ed Whittingham closes out Season 1 by examining the case against Direct Air Capture by one its harshest critics, Al Gore, followed by the counterarguments of supporters. Will DAC live up to its hype and potential to help cool a warming planet? Guests include: Greg Nemet, professor at the University of Wisconsin Klaus Lackner, pr…

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Extreme H: pioneering hydrogen in motorsport 1:00:27

2M ago1:00:27

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In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we are joined by Andy Welch, Global Hydrogen Development Manager and Ali Russell, Managing Director, of Extreme H. We discuss their upcoming hydrogen-powered racing series, their shift away from electric vehicles to hydrogen fuel cells, the challenges of scaling hydrogen technology, and the role of motorsport in…

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SBTi: Step forward or missed opportunity for CDR? - with Robert Höglund 27:43

2M ago27:43

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8,000 companies have emission reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. Only around 50 of them have so far purchased durable carbon removal. Imagine if all of them purchased CDR? The impact could be >50Mt of demand. Per year. Starting from 2030. On March 18th, the SBTi released the draft net-zero standard 2.0 which marks …

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Waste opportunity: Can we design plastic out of healthcare? 29:39

2M ago29:39

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Featured in this episode: Journalist Susan Freinkel is the author of Plastics: Toxic A Love Story, a book that traces the history of plastics through eight different objects, from the Frisbee to the IV bag, and examines how plastic negatively affects our lives. Dr. Ted Schettler is a physician and expert on the health risks of plastics and phthalat…

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Navigating a rapidly evolving sustainable finance landscape 21:16

2M ago21:16

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Investors and corporates continue to advance their sustainability strategies despite an increasingly complex and dynamic macroeconomic, geopolitical and policy landscape. What are some of the key challenges and opportunities they will face in the year ahead? In this episode of RBC Capital Markets’ Powering Sustainable Ideas, Global Head of Sustaina…

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Scrubbing the Sky - Episode 3 - The Carbon Gold Rush: Tech's Next Frontier 26:44

2M ago26:44

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Send us a text Host Ed Whittingham delves into the early days of another pioneering Direct Air Capture (DAC) company, Switzerland’s Climeworks, and its innovative modular approach to deploying its technology. Ed also looks into the developing synergy between the tech sector and carbon removal. Guests include: Jan Wurzbacher, co-founder of Climework…

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CORSIA vs ETS: What will actually clean up aviation? 28:25

2M ago28:25

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Aviation is responsible for almost 1Gt of CO2 emissions, or 2.5% of global emissions. Up to 4% when accounting for non-CO2 climate warming effects. And demand is only going up: 3-4% year-on-year. Aviation is also notoriously hard to decarbonise: most hope is placed on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Given there will always be considerable residua…

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Where did it go wrong for hydrogen? 34:14

2M ago34:14

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In this episode of The 1895 Podcast we explore the challenges facing the hydrogen industry and ask: where did it go wrong? Despite years of momentum and investment, companies are scaling back, projects are being delayed, and financial struggles are mounting. We break down the key factors behind this shift, from economic pressures and policy hurdles…

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EP35: Financing the Future of Carbon Capture with John May 36:02

3M ago36:02

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In this episode of Catching Carbon, hosts Jeff Holyoak and Luke Lana sit down with John May, Managing Director at Hamilton Clark, to break down the critical role of investment in advancing carbon capture technologies. From early-stage funding to commercial-scale project financing, John shares insights into how institutional capital is fueling innov…

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Direct Air Capture In Africa: Octavia Carbon’s Journey to a $5M Seed Round 42:22

2M ago42:22

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Register for the Included VC Africa Reimagined: VC & Beyond Summit Join Diana Maranga, Head of Commercialization at Octavia Carbon, as she shares her unique journey from growing up inspired by environmental hero Professor Wangari Mathai to leading a pioneering direct air capture and storage company in Kenya. In this episode, Diana discusses Octavia…

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Scrubbing the Sky - Episode 2: Bill Gates & Building a Climate ‘Miracle’ 28:02

2M ago28:02

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Send us a text Host Ed Whittingham continues the story behind the development of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology and its potential role in helping to fight climate change. Ed explores the early days of Canadian cleantech company Carbon Engineering, and how it drew the attention of both Bill Gates and Occidental Petroleum. Guests include: Ken Ca…

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ION Clean Energy’s carbon capture system promises a solution that sticks 20:03

3M ago20:03

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Inefficiencies in carbon capture technologies and historically challenging economics have so far hampered their widespread adoption. ION Clean Energy aims to change that with big ambitions for its proprietary tech and is forging alliances to make it happen. CEO Tim Vail explains the company’s vision to RBC's Jonathan Sisto, Managing Director, Energ…

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The USA vs Climate - Trump's New Climate & Energy Policy with Dr. Jesse Jenkins 1:05:40

2M ago1:05:40

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Send us a text Jesse Jenkins, David Keith, and Ed Whittingham break down the key policy reversals, their impact on U.S. emissions, and the broader geopolitical and economic consequences—for Canada and beyond. Plus, audience questions! Full Show notes with links to references on our website About Our Guest: Jesse D. Jenkins is an assistant professor…

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Will the EU need twice as much CDR as expected? 27:47

3M ago27:47

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Will the EU need 2x as much CDR? The highly anticipated 333-page milestone report on carbon removal by Europe's Scientific Advisory Board has landed, promising to be the most comprehensive analysis of CDR to date. Does this heavyweight report deliver the strategic guidance needed to shape effective EU CDR policy? What other crucial insights does it…

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2025 Outlook: Energy Transition enters a new stage 18:52

3M ago18:52

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The global energy transition may be buffeted by political winds, but its progress is unstoppable. With new data revealing investment soared past $2 trillion in 2024, how can innovative companies position themselves for a piece of the pie this year? Ralph Ibendahl, Global Head of Energy Transition Banking, offers his latest insights on the next stag…

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SNEAK PREVIEW Scrubbing the Sky - Episode 1 - Carbon Removal: Engineering Earth's Cooling 26:05

3M ago26:05

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Send us a text EvC co-host Ed Whittingham's new series on Carbon Dioxide Removal Host Ed Whittingham dives into the world of Direct Air Capture (DAC), a technology that extracts carbon dioxide directly from the ambient air. Ed explores the early history of carbon dioxide removal, why it could be useful in fighting climate change, and challenges the…

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"Hydrogen gas does not belong in your home" - IEEFA 33:16

3M ago33:16

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In this episode of The 1895 Podcast we are joined by Suzanne Mattei, Energy Policy Analyst at The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) to discuss the hotly debated topic of hydrogen in homes. Suzanne presents her findings from a recent IEEFA report that argues against the use of hydrogen in homes due to economic, safety, an…

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CDR at DoE is dead... or is it? - with Noah Deich 29:10

3M ago29:10

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In February 2025, all probationary contract staff at the Department of Energy were terminated, including the most incredibly talented and experienced people who had turned the U.S. into a CDR powerhouse over the previous years. What does this - alongside the freezing of IRA and BIL funds - mean for CDR in the U.S. moving forward? How will DAC Hubs …

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Trailer - Scrubbing the Sky: Inside the Race to Cool the Planet 1:47

3M ago1:47

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Send us a text The race to remove carbon is on. This is the inside story. 🌎 Scrubbing the Sky: Inside the Race to Cool the Planet drops early March 🌎 This narrative podcast series takes listeners through one of the most ambitious climate efforts ever attempted: removing carbon from the atmosphere. Join EvC's co-host Ed Whittingham as he uncovers th…

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European industrial gases: innovation, safety, and regulation 46:12

3M ago46:12

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In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we are joined by Philippe Cornille, General Secretary of EIGA, to examine the evolving landscape of the European industrial gas sector. From navigating political shifts and regulatory harmonisation to tackling safety concerns, we explore the key challenges shaping 2024. Philippe shares insights on the lasting im…

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CDR into the EU ETS: Boom or doom? 28:05

3M ago28:05

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Emission trading systems (ETS) are often touted as the largest potential source of demand for carbon dioxide removal (CDR), providing a large, predictable market worth billions. The EU ETS is by far the largest and most successful in the world, with its market size around 900 billion EUR and carbon price climbing over 80 EUR/t. 2025 is the time whe…

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Fire alarm: Rethinking innovation in an increasingly volatile world 25:03

3M ago25:03

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The wildfire that devastated Fort McMurray in 2016 burned more than 579,000 hectares of land, drove 88,000 people from their homes and caused nearly $10 billion in damages. It’s often seen as an outlier, a freak natural disaster. But extreme wildfires, like those that tore through Los Angeles earlier this year, are becoming more intense and harder …

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EP34: Carbon Clean - Executing on Scalable Carbon Capture for Hard to Abate Industries 46:37

3M ago46:37

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In this episode, we sit down with Aniruddha Sharma, CEO of Carbon Clean, to explore how carbon capture is evolving to address the 12 billion tons of CO₂ emissions from hard-to-abate industries. With a technology that has been around for 90 years, the challenge isn’t whether carbon capture works—it’s how to scale it efficiently. The biggest challeng…

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Is economic growth at the expense of Net Zero targets? 32:32

3M ago32:32

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In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we ask the question 'is there a trade-off between economic growth and net zero?'. Tune in to hear insights from Dimitri Zenghelis of the London School of Economics and why he believes that there is no inherent trade-off. We look at the potential for decarbonisation to drive efficiency and innovation - leading to…

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Could Canada be a global leader in the carbon removal industry? 21:28

4M ago21:28

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At the recent Energy Disruptors UNITE Summit, Damien Steel, CEO of Deep Sky, spoke about the promise of carbon removal technology, and why he believes Canada can become the global epicenter of the carbon removal industry. Click here to read more: https://www.rbccm.com/en/insights/powering-sustainable-ideas.page…

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Air Products appoints new CEO 25:56

4M ago25:56

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In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we discuss the recent leadership changes at Air Products, notably the departure of Seifi Ghasemi and the appointment of new CEO Eduardo Menezes. We look at the implications of these changes, the legacy that Ghasemi leaves behind, what this means for the future direction of the company, and how the change in lead…

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Like-For-Like: The policy silver bullet? - with Robert Höglund 27:16

4M ago27:16

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In carbon removal policy circles, three simple words - like-for-like - seem to come up more and more. It is a simple and obvious concept that is actually incredibly complex and misunderstood. Robert Höglund joins Eve Tamme and Sebastian Manhart in exploring like-for-like as a concept, why it is becoming a core pillar of CDR policy design and what n…

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Green Giving: Climate Philanthropy 30:09

4M ago30:09

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Send us a text Ed chats with four movers & shakers in Canadian climate philanthropy. On Nov. 13, 2024, nine prominent Canadian family foundations, including EvC's David Keith’s, announced a combined pledge of $405 million, all dedicated to accelerating Canada’s shift to a low-carbon economy. They touch on: Why this financial commitment occurred and…

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Blended Finance for Impact: How GreenMax Capital is Energizing Emerging Markets 43:16

4M ago43:16

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In this episode, Ifechukwude 'Chude' Uwajeh, Managing Director of Blended Finance at GreenMax Capital Group, shares his professional journey from large-scale thermal power projects to clean energy advisory and fund management. He discusses the challenges of electrification in Africa, the importance of creative financing models, and the implementati…

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