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Inside the Energy Transition

Inside the Energy Transition

Written by: Tortoise Media and Centre for Net Zero
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The world needs to switch to renewable energy. But the transition is being held up by misinformation and negativity. Hosts Lucy Yu (CEO of the Centre for Net Zero) and Giles Whittell (editorial lead on climate and sustainability at Tortoise) are here to bust those myths. Over six episodes, this new series will explore our bright energy future.


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Episodes
  • A warming world: the urgency of the energy transition

    A warming world: the urgency of the energy transition
    Jul 13 2022

    Can we still limit warming enough to prevent catastrophic climate change? In the season finale, Lucy and Giles hear the context for why the energy transition is so vital, and why it’s more important than ever to switch to clean energy as fast as possible. Our survival will depend on it.


    With thanks to Johan Rockström and Tim Gould. This episode was produced by Phil Sansom and Izzy Woolgar.


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    41 mins
  • Reclaiming energy: the changing relationship between people and power

    Reclaiming energy: the changing relationship between people and power
    May 11 2022

    Could the future energy system be owned and shaped by ordinary people? In this episode, Lucy and Giles are finding out how digital technologies are providing new opportunities for people to source clean energy - and invest in the green infrastructure of the future…


    With thanks to Agamemnon Otero, Sarah Merrick, and Louise Wilson. This episode was produced by Phil Sansom.


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    41 mins
  • A global transition: from China to Sub-Saharan Africa

    A global transition: from China to Sub-Saharan Africa
    Apr 27 2022

    Is the energy transition only truly happening in the West? Politicians like to point fingers at those who ‘aren’t doing their bit’. But every country - from China to Kenya - is going through their own transformation…


    With thanks to Harsh Vijay Singh, Isabel Hilton, and Rose Mutiso. This episode was produced by Phil Sansom.


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    37 mins
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