"A Major Miner Problem"
By Emily Dieckman
Published on Eos.org on 19 December 2024

Audio recording by Emily Dieckman

A Major Miner Problem

Is nuclear energy as reliable as it seems? Are renewables truly dependable for our energy needs? This discussion dives into the myths and realities surrounding the reliability of nuclear and renewable energy sources, exploring their strengths, challenges, and the future of sustainable power.

Nuclear Vs Renewables:  Reliability Redefined

Energy Conversations is a podcast by the Centre for Energy Policy (CEP) at the University of Strathclyde.
CEP launched its 10th Anniversary celebrations with a compelling guest lecture by Dr David Joffe, Chief Energy System Adviser for the Government’s Clean Power 2030 Mission.
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Dr David Joffe - Rapid Decarbonisation of the GB Energy System

Mark Z. Jacobson, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University and author of seven books, including “No Miracles Needed,” talks with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about renewable energy development over the last 25 years as well as how and why carbon capture & storage is a scam.

Read more here: https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/19/we-need-to-keep-our-eye-on-the-ball-to-save-the-planet/

25 Years of Renewable Energy, & Carbon Capture & Storage is a Scam

U.S. President Donald Trump was sworn into office for the second time on Jan. 20, 2025. That means April 30 marks his 100th day back in office. 
A lot has happened during that relatively short period of time. The Trump administration has implemented sweeping changes to U.S. energy policy, primarily focused on promoting fossil fuels while curtailing renewable energy development. The administration declared a “national energy emergency” to expedite approvals for fossil fuel infrastructure and lifted regulations on coal plants, exempting nearly 70 facilities from toxic pollutant rules. Coal was officially designated a “critical mineral,” with the Department of Justice directed to investigate regulatory bias against the industry. Additionally, the administration ended the Biden-era pause on approvals for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities, signaling strong support for natural gas expansion.
On the environmental front, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced 31 deregulatory actions designed in part to “unleash American energy.” The administration is also challenging the 2009 EPA finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health—a foundational element of climate regulation. President Trump announced the U.S.’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, effective in early 2026, and terminated involvement in all climate-related international agreements, effectively eliminating previous emissions reduction commitments.
Renewable energy has faced significant obstacles under the new administration. A six-month pause was imposed on offshore wind lease sales and permitting in federal waters, with specific projects targeted for cancellation. The administration issued a temporary freeze on certain Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funds designated for clean energy projects. Policies were implemented to weaken federal clean car standards, potentially eliminate electric vehicle (EV) tax credits, and halt funding for EV charging networks—indirectly affecting power generation by potentially reducing electricity demand from EVs.
Yet, the administration’s tariff policy may end up impacting the power industry more than anything else it has done. “One thing in particular that I think would be hard to argue is not the most impactful, and that’s the current status of tariffs and a potential trade war,” Greg Lavigne, a partner with the global law firm Sidley Austin, said as a guest on The POWER Podcast.
In April, President Trump declared a national emergency to address trade deficits, imposing a 10% tariff on all countries and higher tariffs on nations with large trade deficits with the U.S. These tariffs particularly affect solar panels and components from China, potentially increasing costs for renewable energy projects and disrupting supply chains.
Meanwhile, the offshore wind energy industry has also taken a hard hit under the Trump administration. “My second-biggest impact in the first 100 days would certainly be the proclamations pausing evaluation of permitting of renewable projects, but particularly wind projects, on federal lands,” said Lavigne. “That is having real-world impacts today on the offshore wind market off the eastern seaboard of the United States.” 
Despite the focus on traditional energy sources, the Trump administration has expressed support for nuclear energy as a tool for energy dominance and global competitiveness against Russian and Chinese nuclear exports. Key appointees, including Energy Secretary Chris Wright, have signaled a favorable stance toward nuclear power development, including small modular reactors.
All these actions remain subject to ongoing legal and political developments, with their full impact on the power generation industry yet to unfold.

190. What Trump’s First 100 Days Have Meant to the Power Industry

Arab Digest editor William Law's guest this week is the energy analyst and Digest regular contributor Alastair Newton. Their conversation focusses on how Saudi Arabia is seeking to shape oil prices and the market to meet their financial requirements as Saudi Aramco profits dip and the costs for Mohammed bin Salman's multiple giga-projects continue to be a significant drag on the kingdom's purse.

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Saudi Arabia and an uncertain oil market

In this new edie Extra episode for June 2025, clean energy financing experts from Santander UK’s specialised and project finance team sharing how they have navigated decades of unprecedented change in technology and policy.

Your host for this episode is edie's content editor Sarah George. 

Your expert guests are: 
- Santander UK’s director of specialised and project finance Katie Bagshaw
- Santander UK's head of specialised and project finance Benedict Smith

The #SustyTalk series is all about keeping edie’s listeners connected to sustainability and business leaders across the world, even if they only have 20 minutes to tune in.



#SustyTalk podcast: Is the UK’s energy transition an attractive growth opportunity?

"Preocupaciones sobre el litio, el agua y el clima en los dos desiertos más altos de la Tierra"
de Lan Cuo
Publicado en Eos.org 27 mayo 2025

Traducción de Nelmary Rodriguez Sepulveda
Grabación de audio de Saúl A. Villafañe-Barajas

Preocupaciones sobre el litio, el agua y el clima en los dos desiertos más altos de la Tierra

"Verdaderas soluciones climáticas están debajo de nosotros"
De Peter Reiners
Publicado en Eos.org 29 julio 2025

Traducción y grabación de audio de Saul-Villafañe Barajas

Verdaderas soluciones climáticas están debajo de nosotros

In a new podcast series that spotlights Asia's clean energy pioneers, Eco-Business spoke to Assaad Razzouk, chief executive of Singapore-headquartered Gurin Energy, about the challenges and opportunities of the renewables sector in Asia in uncertain times.

Tune in as we discuss:

* From finance to carbon markets to renewables: Razzouk's career path
* Scaling renewables and the localisation imperative
* Where are the opportunities in Southeast Asia?
* Intermittency and planting wind farms in nature reserves
* "Winning" the conversation on renewables in the Trump 2.0 era
* China, India and the growth trajectory for clean energy
* Advice for a new generation of clean energy entrepreneurs

Power and economic strength are now determined by who can harness solar and batteries fastest: Assaad Razzouk

Boxergy’s purpose is to make renewables affordable for all and to reduce the carbon emissions from home heating on a national scale.

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.

CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan interviews cleantech leaders, top researchers, and investment experts in the fields of electric vehicles (EV), batteries and mining, solar energy, climate change, artificial intelligence (AI), and more.

The POWER Podcast provides listeners with insight into the latest news and technology that is poised to affect the power industry. POWER’s Executive Editor Aaron Larson conducts interviews with leading industry experts and gets updates from insiders at power-related conferences and events held around the world.

Arab Digest is where business leaders and experts on the Middle East and North Africa come together to share analysis and insight about the issues in the region that matter most.
contact email: editor@arabdigest.org

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New tracks tagged #renewables