Energy vs Climate: How climate is changing our energy systems
Energy vs Climate is a live, interactive webinar and podcast where energy experts David Keith, Sara Hastings-Simon and Ed Whittingham break down the trade-offs and hard truths of the energy transition in Alberta, Canada, and beyond.
Guests include scientists, policy experts, and industry leaders discussing the forces reshaping our energy future—from breakthrough renewable technologies to the real-world impact of climate change.
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- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 101
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The Q&A Episode
On Episode 20 of Energy vs Climate David, Sara, and Ed revisit some of the topics covered on previous episodes and answer outstanding audience questions about net zero oil sands, carbon capture, nucl…
Carbon Capture
The world has been taking carbon capture, utilization and storage seriously for a couple of decades now. It feels like we’re on the cusp of an explosion of CCUS projects, especially in the US. But wi…
Canadian Green Politics
On Episode 18 of Energy vs Climate, top climate scientist Andrew Weaver dives into Canada’s energy versus climate bunfight. Weaver, a professor of earth and ocean sciences at the University of Victor…
Decarbonizing Heavy Industry
From cement to steel to mining, Canada has a lot of its economy wrapped up in heavy industry. What are the key opportunities and challenges on the path to decarbonizing heavy industry? What are some …
What can we know about energy futures?
Climate and energy debates rest on predictions. How many years left to save the planet? How cheap will solar power get? We dive into the dirty world of making such projections. What’s the difference …
Decarbonizing Transportation
From personal transportation to long haul freight, how fast can we decarbonize, how much will be electrified vs other solutions, and what are the limiting factors affecting the pace of change? On Ep…
Rebuilding Alberta's Energy Sector
As Albertans we want to build Alberta back better. What does this mean for Albertans and Calgarians, the future of jobs in the energy sector, new technologies, and the roles of government and industr…
Solar in Alberta: What does it look like and how do we manage it?
The Energy vs Climate show partnered with Solar Alberta to produce a live in-conference podcast at the 2021 Solar Show. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the role of PV generation in Alberta and what i…
Energy, climate, and the media: What gets lost in translation
Canada needs a more realistic and honest dialogue about the trade-offs between energy policy, the economy, and climate protection. But how do we facilitate that dialogue?
What are the challenges for c…
Canada's New Climate Plan
Canada's new climate plan is big and bold. Will it deliver on our climate goals? Will it lead to “a healthy economy” as its title suggests, or crush it? What does a $170 per tonne carbon price by 203…
Nuclear's Role in Canada's Low-Carbon Future?
Nuclear power: Our only solution to reach net zero, or threat to civilization and distraction from other low-carbon pathways?On Episode 10 of Energy vs Climate, David, Sara, and Ed welcome guest Eliz…
Climate Finance for Oil and Gas
'Climate finance' is an emerging field that aims to harness the power of finance for climate change mitigation and adaptation. From Blackrock Capital CEO Larry Fink’s game-changing letter to sharehol…
What the U.S. Election Means for Canadian Energy
Break down what the U.S. election results may mean for Canadian energy and climate policy with David, Sara, Ed, and special guest Dr. Leah Stokes on Episode 8 of Energy vs Climate. Dr. Stokes is an a…
Are Nature-based Solutions a Natural Policy Choice?
The Canadian federal government has committed to using "nature-based solutions to fight climate change, including by planting two billion trees." But is reforesting an area the size of a European cou…
Critical Minerals for Clean Technologies: Canada’s Competitive Edge?
The federal government's September 23rd Speech from the Throne said "Canada has the resources – from nickel to copper – needed for clean technologies. This – combined with Canadian expertise – is Can…
The New Hydrogen Economy: Pathway or Panacea?
Hydrogen is once again the #1 element in the energy transition world. Does the new hydrogen economy offer real potential as a pathway to net zero and Canadian leadership on climate and low carbon ene…
Build Back Better
On episode 4 of the Energy vs Climate podcast, energy experts David Keith, Sara Hastings-Simon and Ed Whittingham discuss their recent editorial in the Globe & Mail, including the role of the oil san…
Divestment from Fossil Fuels
On episode 3 of the Energy vs Climate podcast, energy experts David Keith, Sara Hastings-Simon and Ed Whittingham welcome guest contributor Peter Tertzakian, Managing Director of ARC Financial, Deput…
What Planet of the Humans Gets Wrong
On Episode 2 of the Energy vs Climate podcast, energy experts David Keith, Sara Hastings-Simon and Ed Whittingham review and debunk Planet of the Humans, the 2019 documentary from producer Michael Mo…
Alberta in the Energy Crisis
On the first episode of the Energy vs Climate podcast, energy experts David Keith, Sara Hastings-Simon and Ed Whittingham discuss the energy crisis in Alberta and how the province and the country can…