Palm oil is one of the biggest environmental villains, but now a Dutch biotech company has scaled up a breakthrough yeast-based alternative that could drastically cut emissions and deforestation. Meanwhile, New York City is tackling unsafe e-bike batteries by handing out free replacement e-bikes to delivery workers. Plus, France is going all-in on nuclear power to support the AI boom.
Undecided with Matt Ferrell - the popular YouTuber comes to Brian and James's backyard to explore the construction of a wind farm. Great video here.
https://youtu.be/rKPYy8RF1RU?si=p8HFcVONNNYHMCks
Join The Clean Energy Show's CLEAN CLUB on Patreon for exciting perks!
Also on this episode:
-
China’s heavy trucks are electrifying at a record pace.
-
Russia’s war is increasing global aviation emissions.
-
New research shows carbon capture may be worse than simply investing in renewables.
-
Rivian’s electric delivery van, once exclusive to Amazon, is now available for purchase by any fleet.
Listener Mail Weldon in Winnipeg shares a funny experience about driving an EV in -30°C, proving that gas cars aren’t just bad for the environment but also for visibility!
The Lightning Round -
BYD’s solid-state battery breakthrough could double EV range.
-
A new Airbus A321XLR jet cuts fuel use by 30% per passenger.
-
Data center electricity demand is skyrocketing worldwide.
-
EV interest is surging, but cost misconceptions remain high.
-
The cost of installing a Tesla Supercharger stall? About $40,000.
-
Home insurance costs in Alberta have soared 90% in a decade due to extreme weather events.
-
China’s heavy-duty truck market is rapidly shifting to electric, hitting 21% market share this year.
Contest: Win a Free Clean Club Membership! We’re giving away a one-year membership to our Clean Club, which includes:
-
Ad-free, high-quality episodes
-
Early access to new episodes
-
Exclusive Patreon bonus content
-
Monthly shoutouts and merch discounts
If you’re already a Patreon supporter or following us for free, you’re automatically entered!
Contact Us We love hearing from listeners! Send us your feedback:
-
Email: CleanEnergyShow@gmail.com
-
Voicemail: speakpipe.com/cleanenergyshow
-
Join our Patreon community for exclusive posts and discussions.
Support the show by rating us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite app. Don’t forget to follow for weekly episodes!