Eight Minute Climate Fix

Feb 18 2025 112 ep. 8 mins 2

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Quick and concise, Eight Minute Climate Fix covers everything that's happening in climate action and the energy transition. We tackle the complexity of the changes happening in our world and make it easy, and quick, for anyone to understand.

Our sister podcast, More Than Eight Minutes, includes the extended versions with our guests for anyone who wants to go a level deeper into these issues.

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Double Materiality and Upcoming Reporting Requirements - Episode 113

Feb 18 2025 7 mins

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Pending regulations are reshaping the sustainability reporting world, with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) starting to require European companies to report this year. Underpinning these reporting disclosures is something called a Double Materiality Assessment (DBA). In this episode

The Effect of Trump's Tariff War on Clean Energy - Episode 112

Feb 04 2025 8 mins

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Over this past weekend, the Trump Administration followed through on a campaign promise to issue tariffs on key trade partners of the US. Canada, Mexico and China all found themselves in the new administration's crosshairs. In this episode, Paul discusses some of the reasons why these tariffs are going to

Smart Cities - Episode 111

Jan 27 2025 7 mins

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Many large municipalities are using a combination of sensors, data management and analytical tools to dynamically manage the flow of people and cars within their borders. These Smart Cities are helping to not only improve the quality of life of residents - but are cutting down on vehicle idle time, greenh

Wholesale Power Pricing Basics - Episode 110

Jan 07 2025 9 mins

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content As more corporations are using Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) or Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) to procure renewable energy, these contracts are exposing companies to the risks and variabilities of the wholesale power market. In this episode, Paul zeroes in on how the pricing of power in whol

Reflecting on the Climate Activities of 2024 - Episode 109

Dec 31 2024 8 mins

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Paul wraps up 2024 with an episode looking back on the major trends and news stories from this past year. From good news stories such as the retirement of the UK's last coal facility to hard news such as the realization that we may have already passed our global 1.5 degree temperature target. In any regar

What Companies are Doing to Address the Sustainability of Their Product Packaging - Episode 108

Dec 17 2024 8 mins

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content As the holiday season descends upon us, the importance of sustainable packaging is never more important. In this episode, Paul discusses not only some of the ways that prominent companies are addressing how their are packaging and shipping their products - but also some of the prominent instances where re

How Electricity Load Growth May Complicate the Energy Transition - Episode 107

Dec 10 2024 6 mins

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Since the 1990's, electricity demand has remained relatively flat despite the economic growth of the country. But as increased electrification and demand for new data centers intensifies, that demand for new power is changing. Utilities are having to adapt to market conditions that demand faster, more fle

The Changing Chemistry of Lithium Ion Batteries - Episode 106

Dec 02 2024 7 mins

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Lithium Ion batteries are the backbone of the EV revolution. And car manufacturers are constantly seeking new ways to remove cost and improve the range of these battery packs. Part of their solution has been to tweak the chemistry of these batteries - but added value in one area sometimes necessitates a t

What's Next for Gas Distribution Companies? (Jan Rosenow - Regulatory Assistance Project) - Episode 105

Nov 25 2024 8 mins

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content With millions of miles of gas distribution pipelines under our feet, the transition away from gas and toward electrification needs to account for that existing infrastructure somehow. And that comes with risks, not only to gas distribution companies but to their customers as well. Understanding, anticipat

Systems Thinking for the Energy Transition - Episode 104

Nov 18 2024 7 mins

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content In this episode, Paul steps back from the individual technologies and business processes that are driving the energy transition, and looks at the interconnected systems that need to be reimagined as well. For some systems, this may be intuitive, such as in the need to develop the ecosystem of supporting i