Energy Switch

Across the globe, numerous countries, states, and corporations have committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This episode features Dr. Melissa Lott, Senior Director of Resear…

Advancements in battery technology have propelled electric vehicles into the mainstream, offering consumers viable alternatives to traditional cars. In this episode, Shirley Meng, Chief Scientist at …

Energy infrastructure, from extraction sites to transmission lines, occupies and alters vast tracts of land. In this episode, Mark Mills, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and Gurcan Gulen, P…

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) hold transformative potential for the energy sector, promising enhanced efficiency and improved forecasting of electricity resources. In this ep…

While CO2 emissions often dominate discussions on the environmental impacts of energy, particulate air pollution presents a more immediate concern. Burning coal, wood, diesel, and animal dung leads t…

Recent IPCC reports show less warming than predicted a decade ago. Emission growth is slowing, but has not yet plateaued, and while climate scientists say we’re not on track to meet Paris climate goa…

The electric grid, and all its attached generators and transformers, has been called the largest machine in the world. In part 1, we’ll discuss how it powers our lives and the modern world, and as ou…

As we continue our exploration of the electric grid, we delve into its pivotal role in powering cities, industries, homes, and increasingly, our vehicles. In this episode, Southern California Edison …

Liquefying natural gas and distributing it globally could equalize access to gas at a universal market price, potentially boosting industry and aiding developing nations in shifting away from coal. H…

The oil and gas industry is a cornerstone of the US economy, supporting 10 million jobs and contributing billions of dollars annually. However, concerns about CO2 emissions and declining returns are …

As carbon-based fuels continue to dominate global energy consumption, reducing emissions is both a financial and temporal challenge. In this episode, Dr. Billy Pizer, Vice President of Research and P…

Exploring the multifaceted approach to sustainable energy, this episode dives into three critical areas: environmental equilibrium, societal enrichment, and economic viability. Dr. Bridget Scanlon, S…

As debates intensify about meeting climate goals, proponents argue that expanding nuclear power and embracing new nuclear technologies is essential, while opponents cite cost and time constraints as …

The conversation on nuclear power continues as Dr. Arjun Makhijani, President of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research, and Michael Shellenberger, a best-selling author, delve deeper in…

The world of energy is evolving. While many experts believe coal, oil, and natural gas will continue to dominate as the largest global energy sources, solar and wind are becoming more affordable, spu…

Transitioning the developed world toward lower-carbon energies and ensuring the developing world has sufficient energy are significant, and sometimes conflicting, challenges. Both transitions will re…

Countries are increasingly looking to hydrogen as a solution to reduce CO2 emissions. However, for hydrogen to compete effectively, costs must decrease and technological and manufacturing development…

Solar and wind energy are now among the cheapest new power sources in many countries, yet they contribute only 4% of global electricity. Scaling them up 25-fold poses a major challenge, but they offe…

Solar and wind provide carbon-free power, but can they scale up to meet global demands? While they enjoy favorable public opinion now, concerns over the materials, mining, and land use needed for exp…