Landmark Homes pioneered the most affordable net-zero homes in Canada and now the company has found the perfect home for their homes in Blatchford Carbon Neutral Community in Edmonton, Alberta. Their unique combination of solar and air-source heat pumps mean homeowners can wind up paying little or nothing for their utilities, a boon in an energy uncertain future. We talk to the company founder Reza Nasseri, Micah Dueck of Landmark and Kassandra Starkell and Martin Martinyiak a young couple who made their first home purchase a net-zero home. Oh, these net-zero homes also come with a battery storage system that's part of a pilot program to create a virtual power plant out of a network of similar homes.
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Barbados officially now has a new Energy Transition and Investment Plan, also known as E-tip. 

The plan,was formally launched at the recently held Sustainable Energy for All forum and lays out the roadmap for the country to achieve net-zero by 2035.  

We hear more from Chief Project Analyst at the Energy division, Ministry of Energy and Business, Claire Best and. Chief Executive Officer at the Barbados National Oil Company Limited James Browne.

E-TIP AND JOB CREATION

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action?

Joining Kit Marie based in the London region is Chris Churchman, discussing the hidden green spaces of London, the critical importance of soil health in offsetting climate change, and his solo 400-mile walk from Lowestoft to Pembrokeshire to raise climate awareness.

Chris is an ex-landscape architect and the director of cquester, a company focused on the importance of sequestration in driving towards net zero. He shares insights on the value of nature-based solutions and the often-overlooked role of soil in climate mitigation.

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk)
- Green Ground Map by Helen Illis (https://greengroundmap.com)
- National Food Strategy (https://www.nationalfoodstrategy.org)
- Fenland Soil Partnership (https://fenlandsoil.org.uk)
- cquester (https://www.cquester.co.uk/)

Connect with Chris via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-churchman-a956531ba/)

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Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/)

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Coffee & Geography 5x13 Chris Churchman (London-based Climate Ambassador from cquester)

This special episode of edie Extra sees edie’s newly acquired Springwise arm take the podcasting reigns for a deep dive into the world of climate innovations – broadcast live from the sidelines of the ChangeNow megaevent in Paris.

edie Extra x Springwise podcast: Live from ChangeNow

This week, we are joined by Antoinette Nothomb, co- founder of Cyanoskin, a female-led start-up that has created an algae-based paint designed to capture Co2 from the outside of buildings. We explore why algae is a sustainability superhero, big plans for the future, and her thoughts on UK and EU policy on decarbonising buildings. 

Antoinette Nothomb - The paint that captures carbon

Discover key takeaways from Ember's groundbreaking Global Electricity Review 2025! A major milestone has been reached: low-carbon sources now generate over 40% of global electricity. This track breaks down what this pivotal shift means for the worldwide energy transition, our journey towards sustainability, and the accelerating decarbonization of our power systems.

Key Insights from Ember's Global Electricity Review 2025:

🌍 A Historic Turning Point: Over 40% Low-Carbon Power Globally
In 2024, low-carbon power (renewables like solar & wind, plus nuclear) achieved a landmark 40.9% share of global electricity. This is its highest proportion since the 1940s, a remarkable feat considering today's electricity system is 50 times larger. This signals clear and accelerating momentum in global power sector decarbonization.

☀️ Solar Power: The Undisputed Engine of the Energy Transition
Solar energy is the primary force driving this transformation. It was the largest source of new electricity generation globally for the third year running, adding an impressive 474 TWh in 2024 (a 29% year-on-year growth), and has been the fastest-growing electricity source for two decades. Solar generation has doubled in just three years to 2,131 TWh (enough to power all of India!), with global solar capacity hitting 2 Terawatts (TW). Solar is critical for meeting rising demand and displacing fossil fuels.

📈 Rising Demand & New Structural Drivers: A Complex Energy Landscape
While clean energy surges, global electricity demand also grew significantly by 4.0% in 2024, exceeding 30,000 TWh. This growth is driven by heatwaves and, increasingly, by new structural factors: the expansion of Electric Vehicles (EVs), heat pumps, and energy-intensive data centers (for AI and cryptocurrency), whose combined impact on demand growth has more than doubled in just five years. The energy transition must rapidly adapt to these evolving consumption patterns.

⛽ The Fossil Fuel Outlook: Nuance and an Approaching Decline
Global fossil fuel generation rose by 1.4% in 2024, leading to record power sector emissions. However, Ember's report clarifies this was primarily due to hotter temperatures increasing cooling demand. Without this weather impact, the rise would have been minimal (0.2%), as clean energy (927 TWh new generation in 2024) covered 96% of other demand growth. The crucial insight: fossil fuel generation faces a structural decline. Ember’s Managing Director states, "the era of fossil growth is coming to an end."

🔋 The Path Forward: Flexibility, Advanced Storage, and Global Collaboration
Integrating more variable renewables like solar and wind requires enhanced flexibility. Battery storage is a key enabler, with costs falling (lithium-ion pack prices down 20% in 2024) and record installations (69 GW in 2024, nearly doubling total capacity). This makes concepts like 24-hour solar power more feasible. The clean energy deployment in major economies like China and India is also pivotal for a sustained global decline in fossil fuel use.

💬 Reflecting on Our Energy Future
Ember's 2025 review highlights significant progress, especially from solar, but also considerable challenges from rising demand and the need for global cooperation. The fossil fuel era is waning, but our choices today will determine the pace and success of this vital transition.

🔗 Learn More & Explore the Data:
Read the Full Ember Global Electricity Review 2025 Report: https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/global-electricity-review-2025/
Discover AI-powered Cleantech Insights with SolarShift GPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-681ef70b99188191a492878edde49e60-solarshift-gpt-ai-powered-cleantech-insights

Clean Power Reaches 40% Global Electricity Review 2025

The UK Carbon Capture Gamble: Is It Worth £22 Billion? 💰🏭

In this eye-opening podcast episode, we dive deep with Nick Hun into the UK's massive bet on carbon capture technology! 🔍 Is the UK government putting all its eggs in one unproven basket? 🧺

🔥 What you'll discover:
* Why carbon capture might be the "new fusion" - a promising but perpetually distant solution ⚡
* Only 2% of carbon capture plants have performed as promised! 📉
* Alternative energy solutions the UK could be investing in instead 💡
* How the race to net zero could impact UK energy prices and manufacturing 🏭
* The critical skills gap threatening our green technology future 👷‍♀️

Nick brings decades of industry insight to the conversation, comparing the UK's push for net zero with more pragmatic approaches around the world. Whether you're in building tech, energy policy, or just concerned about your future energy bills, this conversation is essential viewing! ⚠️

👉 Don't miss Nick's final message of cautious optimism about the amazing engineering happening in the UK at the grassroots level!

#38 The UK's £22 Billion Carbon Capture Gamble!

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New modelling from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis shows we’ve been looking for solutions to rising electricity prices in the wrong places. The real key to slashing household energy bills isn’t more power plants or political debate over gas vs renewables. And it’s not one-off bill rebates either. It’s targeted energy upgrades in our homes. Efficient electric appliances, rooftop solar, home batteries, and thermal upgrades could slash bills by 80 to 90%, with the biggest savings in cities like Sydney. These upgrades not only reduce household energy use and bills but also cut demand on the broader grid, benefiting everyone by lowering peak demand and gas reliance. But what will it take to make these savings a reality? Jay Gordon is an Energy Finance Analyst at IEEFA and author of the new report.

We’ve been trying to fix rising electricity prices the wrong way

This week we are discussing one of the more challenging aspects of the UK’s race to net zero by 2050 - decarbonising our homes and buildings. Jon Saltmarsh, Chief Technology Officer at Energy Systems Catapult helps us to explore this.

Jon Saltmarsh - NetZero and changing our homes and buildings

The Sh*t Your Wish Your Building Did Podcast! Discussing all things Smart Building Related. Brought to you by Memoori Research.

Join Anne Delaney as she tracks the electrification of everything with people at the forefront of the electrification transition.

As more voices, businesses and initiatives pick up the conversation on the importance of tackling the climate crisis, this new page acts as a central home to edie's #SustyTalks and other upcoming special audio features.

Building on the success of edie’s long-standing Sustainability Uncovered podcast series, edie Extra is the place to find all the in-depth conversations with sustainability professionals about sustainability professionals.

From discussing the hot topics in sustainability space, to recounting the personal career journeys of green leaders, edie Extra is the one-stop location for all of edie’s extra multimedia content.

Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just someone with a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this page is a must-have for your bookmarks to keep up to date with latest sustainability developments.

🎙️ From Sound to Systems: The Journey from Music to Artificial Intelligence

Music has always played a central role in my life. I started playing guitar at 19—not to become a musician, but to connect with creativity in a hands-on way. That same curiosity now drives my work in artificial intelligence, engineering, and technological innovation.

What began as a private SoundCloud account for listening and inspiration is now transforming into a platform for something new:
The launch of my AI & Technology Podcast.

🎧 New Podcast on Artificial Intelligence, Engineering & the Future of Work

As an AI engineer and systems thinker, I explore the deep transformation underway at the intersection of:

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Digital Engineering & Cloud Technologies

Sustainable Innovation & Future Skills

Neuroscience, Creativity & Human Potential

The podcast—available here on SoundCloud and on Spotify—features thought leadership, expert interviews, and practical insights for engineers, technologists, and future-minded thinkers.

Whether you're interested in:

Real-world AI use cases,

How to thrive in a world shaped by automation,

Interdisciplinary insights from engineering, psychology, and design.

Or building a future where tech serves people, not the other way around –
this podcast is designed for you.

🌐 Who am I?

AI Engineer | Cloud Architect | Battery Tech Innovator

Deep interest in cognitive science, systems thinking, and transformational technologies.

Passionate about bridging human values and technological progress.

The CKUA Radio podcast of the GreenEnergyFutures.ca series. The multi-media series is hosted by David Dodge and tells the inspiring stories of Canadians involved in the green energy revolution.

The Foundation for Science and Technology podcast - exploring issues of science, technology and innovation with experts from government, parliament, industry and the research community.

== About the 'Coffee & Geography' podcast ==

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. We’ll have fun exploring all the myriad of ways that connects your life to geography. Wait – you don’t think you’re a ‘geographer’? Well, that’s ok! If you have a love and passion for the world then you probably are more than you know.

If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast/. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod. 

The Coffee & Geography Podcast is a 'Geogramblings' production, hosted and produced by Kit Rackley (they/them). The podcast is supported by generous donations via https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley and takes advice from an advisory board of volunteers.

== About Geogramblings ==

Kit Rackley (Geogramblings) spent 13 years as a Geography high-school teacher, and is now freelancing as an educational blogger, author, speaker & trainer. They are a consultant to the Geographical Association (UK) and work through the University of East Anglia to raise aspirations of young people to Higher Education. 

Kit's projects include the Geogramblings.com educational blog, communicating issues through performing arts, the Coffee & Geography podcast and many community-based initiatives.

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