We need to achieve net-zero emissions by mid-century to avoid catastrophic climate change, and business plays a big part in meeting this goal. Join 100% Renewables’ Co-CEO Barbara Albert as she interviews senior decision-makers from organizations leading the way on climate action. If you want to hear best practice stories of how other businesses drive net profit with zero emissions, this show is for you.
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Climate Confident is your go-to podcast for the latest in climate innovation and sustainable solutions. Hosted by Tom Raftery, this weekly series explores the cutting-edge strategies and success stories driving our global journey toward a cooler planet. Every Wednesday at 7 AM CET, Tom engages with senior industry executives, climate scientists, and sustainability pioneers to uncover actionable insights and transformative approaches to reducing emissions and revitalising our environment. Whe ...
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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
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In this Podcast Series of Conscious Citizens, we will learn about the concerning matter of Climate Change. Humanity faces the greatest threat from climate change, and it is important to address this issue as a matter of major concern. We will go through the impact of climate change on Humankind, the solutions that will define our fate, and the technological innovations that can help.
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Examining the strategies and deployments around decarbonisation in hard to abate sectors, we speak with CEOs, heads of corporate strategy, CTOs, Innovation/R&D, project directors & heads of carbon management from around the world. Hosted by Alex Cameron of the Decarbonization Leaders Network and Decarb Connect & produced by Janno Media.
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Learn about innovative technologies and strategies leading organizations are leveraging to create a more sustainable world. There are a lot of people talking the talk when it comes to sustainability. This podcast focuses on organizations that are walking the walk.
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Travel makes the world a smaller and better place. Aviation has bounced back. However, as we experience climate change, we worry about our environmental impact. Sustainability in The Air, the world’s first podcast dedicated to sustainable aviation. Every week, Shashank Nigam, the CEO of SimpliFlying, talks to Airline, airport, travel and technology executives to help make sense of the Wild-West scenario. Our mission is to show the many paths to net zero, for an industry that is one of the ha ...
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Welcome to the Circular Future – a podcast that facetimes you with the challenges of e-waste and its impact on the world. Join Stephanie McLarty, Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners, as she interviews industry thinktanks who share their insights on the trends in reuse and recycling of technology. This podcast is for you if you are responsible for managing your company’s electronics or are simply curious about all things e-waste, sustainability, carbon emissions, data securit ...
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The future of energy, transport, sustainability and more, as told by BNEF analysts. Each week, Dana Perkins and Tom Rowlands-Rees sit down with BloombergNEF (BNEF) analysts to uncover the key findings and stories behind their latest research.
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Learn more about energy, resource, waste and water efficiency as well as engage on low carbon, environmental and green sustainability initiatives. A podcast delivered by the Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme in association with BEAS.
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Energy Policy Now offers clear talk on the policy issues that define our relationship to energy and its impact on society and the environment. The series is produced by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania and hosted by energy journalist Andy Stone. Join Andy in conversation with leaders from industry, government, and academia as they shed light on today's pressing energy policy debates.
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Brief creates podcasts in World News, US News, Crypto, AI, Science and Tech. More topics COMING SOON. To subscribe visit www.briefs.news/podcasts. For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.briefs.news.
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Everyone is sick and tired of being bombarded with depressing and anxiety-provoking news. This podcast provides weekly episodes every Monday that brings you up to date with always uplifting, positive news stories. Hopefully this will help everybody remember that positive things are happening and there are people still making a difference in this world!
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KPMG’s podcast series on the most topical issues in financial and sustainability reporting
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From IPP to corporate sourcing, and from onshore wind to floating solar - in our r.e.think energy podcast, we dive deep into the pivotal issues and thought-provoking topics steering the global renewable energy transition with experts from around the globe. Join us, as we navigate the path towards a sustainable future for our planet!
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UK Research and Innovation brings you hope for the planet in the form of a nine-part podcast.Hosted by broadcast journalist Kim McAllister and featuring experts from across the UK, ‘Emissions: Impossible?’ showcases some of the most ground-breaking research and innovation in climate change. We look at fashion, food, transport, health, space, and more.From eating grasshoppers to turning rubbish into fashion, Kim asks “what can we each do to help get to net zero?”
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E-Powered is a Podcast on energy transition in the world of mobility and a program of the Campaign Project Africa. The Podcast is hosted by the author of the book, Enterprise Planning, Jere Efeturi Ukusare, an On-Air Personality, Media, Sports and Renewable Energy entrepreneur. E- Powered looks at the various technologies, policies and issues that drive the transition to renewable energy from fossil based energy towards the attainment of net zero emissions 2050 for not just an emissions free ...
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It's not enough to think about what it takes to be more sustainable. Now is the time to act. The question is, who will lead the pack in saving our planet, and what do they need to stay on track and honest with their goals? The Decarbonization Race is a show for ESG and sustainability leaders ready to go beyond 100% renewable, beyond the bare minimum, and truly make an impact. Join host Lincoln Payton, CEO of Cleartrace, and a passionate executive leader with over a decade of experience in th ...
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Join Louisa DeCarlo from CHOA for insightful conversation and stories about energy and the people who create it.
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To address climate crisis, we have to pursue an energy system based on renewable energy and other low carbon technology. Through reasonable discussions with a variety of researchers from institutes and think tanks, this podcast informs curious minds of poliy debate on sustainable energy transition and global climate governance. The podcast is now being updated for its second season. The first season was called the REEI Energy and Climate Podcast.
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From rising energy costs to net zero targets, the manufacturing sector is under pressure to adapt, and fast. Powering Production brings you honest conversations with industry leaders, energy experts, and sustainability champions, tackling the biggest challenges and opportunities facing UK manufacturers today. Each episode dives into topics that matter, including: Navigating energy compliance (ESOS, SECR, Scope 3) Cutting costs through smarter consumption Scaling sustainability across operati ...
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We bring the smartest minds in the property carbon-reduction world to FOOTPRINT, so we think it’s only right for us to disseminate all this experience and knowledge freely. Most of what you hear here won’t have been spoken about before; it’s all hot-off-the-press! If you were at FOOTPRINT 2024, you can hear all the talks you couldn’t get to while you were in another of our 6 theatres; and if you weren’t, now is your chance to learn why you need to be at FOOTPRINT 2025 (and it’s all CPD-appro ...
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The importance of sustainability is all time high now, and it is becoming an integral part of a business strategy overall, for many and more mature organizations. Getting towards ‘Net zero’ is no more a theoretical concept but a well-defined program with measurables KPIs and incremental outcomes. In this podcast series, we discuss and understand the underlying aspects of Sustainability in action, compliance (& emission) data management, and global reporting frameworks like CDP and ESG. Drivi ...
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A series of podcasts on life in a digital E&P world. Hear from petrotechnical experts, geos and coders - and a few senior execs - as they transform tasks and tackle everyday challenges in upstream oil & gas. A window into hands-on collaborations that solve the big and the small issues in our industry. Brought to you by the digital and software solutions team at SLB, with a little help from our friends and partners.
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Follow developments in energy and climate risk with leading Australian consultancy ERM Energetics. Our podcast series features conversations between experts who advise Australia’s largest businesses and all levels of government Energetics develops market leading approaches to climate and energy risk management for ASX200 and all levels of government. For more information visit our website www.energetics.com.au
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Want to live ethically? Or organically? How about just sustainably? And without drastically changing your lifestyle or blowing up your bank account?My Green Podcast with Jarvis, Jo, and Katie is the show about accessible, sustainable living. They bring you tips on healthy living and the latest environmental news. They’ll let you know what food and products you can buy that won’t cost the earth – literally or figuratively – and will be joined by special guests who tell us what they do every d ...
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The changing climate of sustainable investing
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Our podcasts focus on bringing you insights from the construction and plant sectors, sharing knowledge and information from those working across the spectrum of this important industry sector. Hosted by Peter Haddock, our new 'Think Tank Series' focuses on getting the most out of the fuel in the tank - Diesel, Electric, Hydrogen. We look into what impacts the value of fuel from new innovations, equipment, technology, training more. Thanks to sponsors Leica Geosystems Surveying and 3D machine ...
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The Supply Chain Revolution podcast is a series focused on the latest trends and innovations in sustainability and supply chain management. The podcast is hosted by Sheri Hinish, also known as the Supply Chain Queen, who is a sustainability consultant and digital transformation expert, and features interviews with a wide range of supply chain professionals, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs. The podcast covers a variety of topics related to the supply chain revolution, including digital tra ...
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China Drives Global EV Sales as US Support Fades
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Sales of electric vehicles are set for another record-breaking year. Thanks to falling battery costs and a rise in affordable models, plug-in EVs will represent a quarter of global passenger car sales in 2025. And while a rollback in government support has taken a bite out of EV uptake in the US, other countries are more than making up for this set…
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The Climate Cost of the Internet—and What Ad Tech Is Doing About It
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Send me a message Most people don’t think about carbon emissions when they think about the internet—let alone digital advertising. But here’s the kicker: the ad tech ecosystem is responsible for roughly the same emissions as the global aviation sector. Yes, really. In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I spoke with Frank Maguire, SVP of…
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Net zero technologies and labour exploitation: Getting to the truth
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The widespread adoption of green technologies, including solar energy and other renewable solutions, raises important questions about labour rights and exploitation in global supply chains. This session will address the relation between net-zero technologies and ethical labour practices, revealing the hidden realities of labour exploitation in the …
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Lab Notes: What we can learn from the world’s cleanest air
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We often hear about places where the air quality is bad, even dangerous, but what about where the air is the cleanest on Earth? That air can be found blowing onto the north-west tip of Tasmania at Kennaook/Cape Grim, where an air pollution station has quietly been keeping track of how humans have changed the makeup of our atmosphere for 50 years. S…
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Karl Popper (1902-1994) is regarded as one of the greatest philosophers of science of the twentieth century. Alan Saunders presented this portrait of Karl Popper for The Science Show in January 2001.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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How the GBTA aims to align corporate travel demand with aviation sustainability goals
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In this episode, we speak with Suzanne Neufang, CEO of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), who shares how the world’s leading business travel association is transforming corporate travel to accelerate aviation decarbonisation through industry collaboration. Neufang discusses: How sustainability priorities amongst travel managers more tha…
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A window of opportunity: How circular do you want to go?
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Closed loop recycling of end-of-life building glass rarely happens, with most glass manufacturers declaring less than 1% post-consumer content in their new glass. Most of this glass follows a linear process: crushed together with other building materials, put into landfills or recovered to low grade fill applications. As we consider strategies for …
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White House Nuclear Energy Push Meets Uncertain Market
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The Trump administration has made no bones about its desire to revitalize the US’s nuclear power industry. With four new executive orders hot off the president’s desk, nuclear is being treated as a silver bullet, capable of meeting AI power demand while shoring up the country’s energy independence. The US is also looking to counter China and Russia…
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How to Decarbonise Industry Without Breaking the Grid (or the Bank)
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Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I sat down with Stuart Thompson, President of ABB Electrification Service, to unpack one of the most overlooked but critical fronts in the climate transition: industrial decarbonisation. Industry accounts for around a quarter of global energy-related carbon emissions, and much of t…
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1 Broadgate: Embedding circularity in a large workplace scheme
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JLL’s new HQ at 1 Broadgate began with an ambition to radically reduce both embodied and operational carbon, while embedding circularity at the core of a major workplace project. From the outset, the team set out to push whole life thinking across procurement, urban mining, circular design, material passporting, and future reuse potential. Applying…
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Lab Notes: How Ozempic stops food cravings
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A weekly injection that stops that hankering for hot chips and donuts? Many people on Ozempic and similar medications report this phenomenon, saying they no longer have incessant thoughts about sweets and fried food. So how do these drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, work in the brain to dial down "food noise" and help people lose weight?…
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The heat network sector is undergoing a major transformation. The Government has ambitious plans to grow the sector as a low carbon form of heating and wants to introduce zoning in England where new and existing buildings within zones will be required to connect to heat networks. Our expert panel will share their experiences of delivering heat netw…
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Celebrating Charles Todd and the overland telegraph
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The overland telegraph connecting Australia to the world was completed just over 150 years ago. It was built due to the dedication of a public servant, Charles Todd.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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52. The role of AI in Sustainable Transport
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Send us a text In this episode, Stephanie McLarty speaks with Rich Savoie, CEO of Adiona Tech, about the importance of sustainable logistics and the role of AI in optimizing transport emissions. They discuss a circular pilot project in Australia focused on recycling champagne corks and the challenges faced in the logistics of recycling. Rich shares…
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Reimagining spaces: The value of vertical extensions
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Explore how vertical extensions can unlock new potential in existing buildings through real-world case studies such as HYLO, the Mary Ward Centre, and 1 Appold Street. Learn from IStructE's expert panel, who will discuss the benefits and complexities of building upward, including the importance of establishing the right vision for the project brief…
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Solar module prices have been cratering in recent years, dragged down by global oversupply. Yet while this glut of photovoltaics has hammered manufacturer profits, it has also allowed emerging economies that are hungry for affordable energy to get into the solar game, and demand growth is still strong this year. So what lies ahead for this notoriou…
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Short Break, Big Plans - Back Next Week with More Climate Confidence
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Send me a message Hi folks, Tom Raftery here. Just dropping into your feed to let you know there’s no new Climate Confident episode this week - I’m taking a short break to recharge and get ready for some brilliant conversations I’ve got lined up in the coming weeks. But don’t worry, the podcast will be back next Wednesday at 7am CEST, as always, wi…
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Will "Big Beautiful Bill” Derail Clean Energy Growth?
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BloombergNEF’s Derrick Flakoll discusses the outlook for U.S. clean energy development under the House version of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” --- On May 22, the House of Representatives passed its version of what President Trump has dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping budget package addressing taxation, federal spending, and the debt ceil…
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Lab Notes: The tiny beetle ravaging Perth's trees
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It's the size of a sesame seed, but it could cause unfathomable destruction to Australia's forests and urban canopy. A beetle called the polyphagous shot-hole borer (Euwallacea fornicatus) is silently spreading through Perth and its surrounds, forcing councils to chop and chip hundreds of trees — even century-old Moreton Bay figs. So how does the t…
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Professor Roger Short, reproductive biologist
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Roger Short (1930_2021) discusses influences in his early life, and some of his research achievements including melatonin as a controller of circannual rhythms, and aspects of reproductive biology across the animal world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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How Heart Aerospace is rewriting the rules of new aircraft development
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In this episode, we speak with Anders Forslund, Co-founder and CEO of Heart Aerospace, who shares the radical transformation his electric aircraft company has undergone in the past year — relocating from Sweden to Los Angeles and fundamentally changing how aerospace companies operate in the 21st century. Forslund discusses: Why Heart moved its oper…
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How Big Oil Is Investing in the Energy Transition
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The oil and gas sector invested $33.4 billion in the energy transition last year. Yet while this figure suggests that decarbonization is a serious consideration for some fossil-fuel majors, just seven companies accounted for 85% of the sector’s low-carbon spend in 2024, and only 13 of 41 companies assessed raised low-carbon investment as a share of…
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The Future of Sustainable Data Centres: Grid Stability, Digital Twins and AI
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Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I sit down with Ciaran Flanagan, who leads Siemens’ Global Data Centre business, to unpack the evolving role of data centres in our energy and climate systems. We dig into the data centre’s journey from a “sausage machine” of power-hungry servers to a potential hero in grid stabili…
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Lab Notes: What makes Sydney's cockies so clever?
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First they learnt how to flip open wheelie bin lids. Now they're using water fountains. Masters of the urban landscape, sulphur-crested cockatoos (Cacatua galerita) are more than capable of some quirky (and sometimes messy) antics. So what do these entertaining exploits tell us about cockie innovation — or even cockie culture?…
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Hang on – we’re about to enter a wormhole!
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Get ready for gravitons, dark photons and transition states. Kathryn Zurek takes us on a tour of the bewildering world of quantum physics.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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51. Sustainable Procurement: A Net Zero Strategy
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Send us a text In this conversation, Stephanie McLarty and Bob Willard delve into the concept of sustainable procurement, exploring its definition, importance, and implementation strategies. Bob shares his extensive experience in sustainability and emphasizes the need for organizations to engage suppliers in their sustainability goals. The discussi…
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The Butterfly Effect: Elevating indoor air quality
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Indoor air quality has been proven to impact occupant health and well-being in a wide range of settings. In schools there has been increased attendance and achievement and in healthcare patient outcomes are improved. Within office and workplaces air quality monitoring can offer: the opportunity to refine building heating strategies and cut energy u…
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Powering Production | Ep. 2 – ESOS Phase 4: What Manufacturers Need to Know with SRD Technical
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In this episode of Powering Production, we’re joined by energy compliance experts SRD Technical to unpack everything manufacturers need to know about ESOS Phase 4. With tighter enforcement and rising energy costs, non-compliance is no longer an option. Whether you’ve completed previous phases or are facing ESOS for the first time, this episode cove…
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Getting Decarbonization Megaprojects Off the Ground
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Europe is making quick work of executing large industrial decarbonization infrastructure projects. The continent now boasts large-scale facilities for carbon capture, storage and transit in the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands, Italy and Norway. But how have policymakers managed to incentivize and facilitate the installation of these massive projects, …
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What Will Your Climate Legacy Be? Lessons from Sangeeta Waldron
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Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I sit down with Sangeeta Waldron, a communications professional and author of What Will Your Legacy Be?, to explore how our personal choices and narratives shape the climate fight. We cover a lot of ground. Sangeeta shares how her time in the Himalayas revealed the harsh realities …
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As renewable power grows, land use decisions will influence its environmental impact. --- Decarbonizing the electric grid will require a dramatic expansion of renewable energy by mid-century, and significantly more land dedicated to clean power. But where and how that buildout occurs will shape whether the environmental benefits of renewables are f…
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Lab Notes: How microscopic algae can devastate ocean life
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A couple of months ago, a killer started mobilising off the South Australian shore — one that would wipe out marine life, make surfers feel sick, and smother picturesque beaches in thick foam. The culprit? A bloom of tiny organisms called microalgae. We can't see them with the naked eye, but in big enough numbers, they can devastate ecosystems. So …
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Powering Production | Ep. 1 – Tackling Scope 3 Emissions: A Manufacturer’s Perspective with Optimum Medical
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In this episode of Powering Production, we’re joined by Optimum Medical to explore one of the most complex sustainability challenges facing manufacturers today, Scope 3 emissions. From upstream supply chains to downstream product use, Scope 3 covers all indirect emissions that fall outside a manufacturer’s direct operations, but within their influe…
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People have been in the Australian wilderness for generations. But can people be considered part of the natural landscape or will they always have an impact?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Weathering the Storm: Climate Risk Stress Tests
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Extreme weather has always meant extreme risks for businesses and investors. Yet climate change has varied the calculus, and many businesses are facing new, potentially existential risks as the world and the energy transition heat up. As such, central banks and financial supervisors have begun conducting climate risk stress tests, to ensure these i…
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Why JetZero believes blended wing body aircraft are essential for net-zero aviation
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In this episode, we speak with Tom O'Leary, CEO and co-founder of JetZero, which is developing the world's first commercial blended wing body (BWB) aircraft that promises to revolutionise aviation efficiency and passenger experience. JetZero is one of the visionary companies featured in our new book Sustainability in the Air: Volume Two. You can le…
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Inside the AI Lab Taking on Climate Misinformation
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Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Angel Hsu, associate professor at UNC Chapel Hill and founder of the Data-Driven EnviroLab. We dive deep into how AI can be used to combat climate misinformation and bring real accountability to climate pledges. Angel and her team have built two domain-specific AI too…
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Episode 25: Leading the flock: Inghams' climate journey
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Send us a text “As a business, we take sustainability very seriously—it’s integral to how we operate. Poultry can be produced in an environmentally responsible way. It’s not fully there yet, but as one of the lowest-impact meats, we believe we can keep driving improvements and aim for genuine carbon neutrality.” In this episode of “Driving Profit w…
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Lab Notes: AI that outperforms humans is coming
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If you were impressed by generative AI such as ChatGPT, then artificial general intelligence or AGI promises to really knock your socks off. Over the past couple of decades, tech companies have been racing to build AGI systems that can match or surpass human capabilities across a whole bunch of tasks. So will AGI save the world — or will it spell t…
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Mary Somerville - Brilliant polymath, scientific genius triumphed against the odds
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She could only read and write from age 10. She reared children and had a first unsupportive husband. But Mary Somerville was able to correct the work of Isaac Newton, help discover Neptune, and write a science book which became a university text.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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CORSIA’s Flight Plan for Credible Carbon Markets
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A United Nations-led aviation decarbonization scheme could offer some respite for carbon credit markets mired in controversy. With the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, also known as CORSIA, the UN is looking to offer legitimacy for carbon credits, to help tackle emissions at scale. The scheme has a global footprint…
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Turning Moths and Biochar Into Climate Solutions: Zespri’s Agri-Tech Playbook
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Send me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Bryan Parkes, Head of Innovation Acceleration at Zespri, the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit. Bryan shares how Zespri is taking a bold, practical approach to climate resilience through its Zespri ZAG Innovation Fund - an annual US$2 million commitment to …
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Consumers on the Sidelines? The Fight Over the Grid’s Future
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As electrical grid operators move to fast-track gas projects, consumer and environmental advocates raise red flags. --- The U.S. electricity grid is undergoing a dramatic transformation. As coal plants retire, wind, solar, and battery storage now dominate the pipeline of new power projects. Yet in recent months, some policymakers and grid operators…
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The next time you pick up a bag of spuds from the supermarket or fill up the car with petrol, you can thank the Treaty of the Metre for the metric system that underpins daily life. The treaty was signed exactly 150 years ago, when delegates from 17 countries gathered on a Parisian spring day to establish a new and standardised way of measuring the …
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Evidence of oldest reptiles found in Victoria
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Amateur fossil hunters make a major discovery. And Marilyn Renfree describes the sophisticated reproduction of marsupials.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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50. Mabel's Labels: A Sustainable Success Story
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Send us a text In today’s episode, Stephanie McLarty sits down with Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels to uncover the story behind the business. Julie shares how Mabels Labels integrates eco-conscious practices into everything, from product design to operations. This episode offers real-world insights and actionable advice for businesses look…
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How Edmonton International Airport is becoming a “sustainability engine” for Canada
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In this episode, we speak with Marion N Chivot-Legris, Director of ESG & Sustainability Strategy at Edmonton International Airport (YEG), who shares how the Canadian airport is leveraging its unique position to drive sustainability innovation across the region. Chivot-Legris discusses: YEG’s transformation into a “sustainability engine” for the ent…
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Silicon States: US Data Center Expansion in the AI Era
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The rise of AI data centers is reshaping the outlook for US power markets. Forecast to account for nearly a 10th of all US electricity demand by 2035, data centers are gobbling up power more quickly than electric vehicles, hydrogen or any other demand class this decade. A profound concentration of capital has allowed for this rapid expansion, which…
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Can Forests Save Us? How Tech and Trees Are Scaling Carbon Removal in Europe
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Send me a message How do we scale nature-based carbon removal without greenwashing or over-promising? That’s exactly what I explore in this episode with Lisett Luik, co-founder of Arbonics. We all know forests are powerful carbon sinks. But turning that into credible, measurable climate action is harder than it sounds. Lisett shares how Arbonics is…
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Lab Notes: The plight of the southern right whales
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Southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) were named by whalers because their high oil content made them the "right" ones to kill. In the decades since whaling was banned, southern right numbers increased — but a new study shows that population growth stalled, and might've dropped a bit, despite current numbers still far below what they were in p…
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