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Hawaii’s historic youth-led pollution lawsuit, Atlanta’s rapid adoption of an e-bike rebate program, and California's innovative mosquito control strategy. We also discuss Canada’s new anti-greenwashing law and China’s accelerated decarbonization efforts. Plus, listener mail from Tasmania.
Personal Updates: Brian shares his latest news and James recounts his experience storm chasing with his adult son. Main Stories
Cummins Fined: Cummins faces a $2 billion fine for pollution violations. Canada's Anti-Greenwashing Law: Canada passes a law to combat greenwashing, leading to the shutdown of Alberta’s oil propaganda war room. Hawaii's Settlement with Youth: The state of Hawaii settles a lawsuit with 13 young plaintiffs, agreeing to decarbonize its transportation system by 2045. China’s Clean Energy Surge: Recent data shows significant declines in thermal power generation and increases in solar and hydroelectric output in China. California’s Mosquito Experiment: The state is releasing irradiated, sterile male mosquitos to combat population growth. What could go wrong? Listener Mail
Tasmanian Listener: We hear from a listener in Tasmania, the Australian province known for its clean air and eco-tourism. Brian responds with insights into Tasmania's environmental significance. Lightning Round
The UK's rapid transition away from coal power. Wildfire risks for utilities operating without insurance. The global solar industry’s record-breaking growth. Innovative pilot projects integrating PV into noise barriers. And Finally This Week
Atlanta’s E-Bike Rebate Program: A partnership between the Atlanta Regional Commission and Propel ATL aims to make e-bikes more accessible to moderate and low-income residents, with impressive early adoption rates. Links Mentioned in the Episode
Cummins Pollution Fine Hawaii Settlement California Mosquito Experiment NYC Heat Pump Project The Clean Energy Show is released every week, so be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get new episodes delivered to you free!
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What a 2030 world with very cheap batteries would look like. A new startup is planning to sell hydrogen-powered bicycles. Is this the future of e-mobility? Could a solution to the migrant challenge in Europe be to assist Africa with developing clean energy? The city of Paris has reduced air pollution in the city by 40% in anticipation of this summer’s Olympic Games. All they had to do was limit their residents’ smoking to a pack a day.
Conversation Brian’s Road Trip:
Chargers south of Minneapolis House on the Rock and Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin Cool buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Columbus, Indiana: 2017 movie with John Cho and Haley Lu Richardson The Inn at Irwin Gardens (1864), J. Irwin Miller’s contributions Cummins Engine Company history James’ Updates:
What’s new at home Out in Public at the Regina Pride Parade BookNook: author Mark Z. Jacobson 100% Clean, Renewable Energy Main Stories Hydrogen E-Bike Unveiled at Micromobility Europe:
A new hydrogen-powered bicycle: Is this the future? (Electrek) Insights on battery cost predictions by Auke Hoekstra
What a 2030 World with Very Cheap Batteries Looks Like:
Predictable cost reduction in battery production Impact on the electricity grid and decentralization Benefits for households and businesses Ford Enables All Dealers to Sell EVs:
Ford’s strategy and implications for the EV market Clean Energy as a Solution to Europe’s Migrant Challenge:
Italy’s G-7 plan for food security and energy in Africa The Mattei plan and its potential impact Paris Reduces Air Pollution by 40% Ahead of Summer Olympics:
Measures taken by the city to improve air quality Lightning Round Canada’s EV sales skyrocketed 53% in Q1 2024! Global passenger EV sales growth prediction Renewables now 10 times more efficient than nuclear at CO2 mitigation EVs with 300 miles of range cheaper than the average US car One-third of oceangoing ships carrying fossil fuels Soil stores more carbon than vegetation and air combined Majority of electric cars in China cheaper than conventional equivalents Microsoft emissions rise due to data center construction Ferrari sales outnumber hydrogen fuel cell car sales Oil demand peak for road transport expected in three years US solar generation increased by 25.5% in March 2024 Excess oil production capacity expected due to peaking demand Swiss voters mandate PV systems on large buildings China’s renewable investments surpass US, EU, India, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa combined Seven Chinese solar companies providing more energy than major oil producers Links and Resources Hydrogen E-Bike Unveiled at Micromobility Europe Battery Cost Predictions by Auke Hoekstra Paris Reduces Air Pollution Italy’s G-7 Plan for Food Security and Energy in Africa Ford Enables All Dealers to Sell EVs SpeakPipe Voicemail The Clean Energy Show is released every week so be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get new episodes delivered to you free!
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Reduced emissions in the United States from 2019 to 2022 resulted in a quarter trillion dollars in savings in climate and health benefits. Vermont becomes the first US state to require big oil to pay for climate damages. There’s a downside to cleaning up air pollution: it turns out smog slows the heating of the ocean. As the planet warms, cities around the world have created a new job: Chief Heat Officer. Heat mitigation measures include opening cooling centres, and installing air conditioning in public housing.
Also:
Mexico’s New President: Mexico elects a climate scientist as president. Nissan’s Electric Future: Nissan, the company with two sorta EVs, says it will stop developing internal combustion engines. Air Conditioner Program Expansion: The program to give out free air conditioners to address climate change is renewed and expanded. Chit-Chat:
Brian is off on a road trip and counting the number of nice days. James discusses recycling, Charlie/stuffed horse, and neighbour deaths. In-Depth:
Chief Heat Officers: From Bloomberg, Chief Heat Officers are developing a global playbook for deadly temperatures. Emissions Reduction Benefits: Increasing use of renewable energy in the US yields billions of dollars in benefits, preventing 1,200 to 1,600 premature mortalities from 2019 to 2022. Vermont’s Climate Superfund Act: Vermont’s bold move to hold oil companies accountable for climate damages. Lightning Round:
Coal’s Decline in Europe: BNEF projects coal could disappear from European electricity generation in just five years. Mexico’s Historic Election: Claudia Sheinbaum becomes Mexico’s first woman president, focusing on climate change initiatives. Hyundai’s EV Sales Surge: Hyundai’s U.S. EV sales were up 42% in May, with the Ioniq 5 having its best month ever. Scotland’s Advertising Ban: Scotland bans SUV and cruise ship ads. BYD’s New Hybrid Powertrain: BYD unveils a hybrid powertrain capable of a 2,000 km drive. Korea’s Renewable Energy Plan: Korea plans to generate 70% of its power from clean, carbon-free sources by 2038. Alberta’s Hydrogen Highway: A new hydrogen highway in Alberta will feature a network of hydrogen refueling stations along the Queen Elizabeth II highway corridor. India’s Renewable Energy Milestone: Coal’s share in India’s installed power capacity drops below 50% for the first time since the 1960s. Closing Remarks: Please contact us at CleanEnergyShow@gmail.com. You can also find us across social media at CleanEnergyPod. Check out videos of our show on TikTok and YouTube, including special content not featured on the podcast.
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China may have peaked its emissions five years ahead of its target. So many cases against big oil are going forward on behalf of the climate. Now they're coming after the CEOs and board of directors. Tornadoes tear down wind turbines in Iowa. What is a marine court, anyway? 
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Intro Personal Updates Brian sees a climate movie at the Yorkton Film Festival (The Clean Energy Show is a sponsor) James captures the pipeline plane that bothers him Power outage shows how society is right now BC Hydro expanding stations to northern British Columbia Charging infrastructure is up by one third in Canada New survey supports criminal charges against climate criminals First charges in France Tornado pummels turbines in Iowa Mail: Sense Home Monitoring System More on electric container ships in China Small island states win victory in marine court China looks to retaliate on tariffs The Lightning Round! China may have peaked its emissions The Clean Energy Show is released every week so be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get new episodes delivered to you free!
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Sodium-ion batteries are now powering the grid in China. They're cheaper than lithium-ion and can charge from 0 to 90% in 12 minutes. Electric School buses in Oakland California will be able to supply enough grid power for 300 homes. We will have your summer grid reliability forecast. Once again our home here in Canada is on the list for possible rolling blackouts. EVs set to have a big 2024. James reviews 'beefless pasta,' plant-based frozen dinner.
Weird Elon Musk defense ad on YouTube Beefless pasta review List of restrictions for riding a robotaxi in Wuhan, China Heat pump methods Micha from http://ebikeschool.com went to Taiwan and we learned some things Video link re Gogoro scooters from Micha/Electrek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPZrjxuOddE Summer grids could have blackouts in North America, including Saskatchewan. Vietnam worried about outages this summer, and factories like Foxxcon need to cut back China's grid-scale sodium-ion battery Letters: Electric school buses in Oakland, California LA Times link: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-18/oakland-unified-switches-to-all-electric-buses IEA says GDP growth driven by clean energy Tik Tok videos for this week incl. CATL Lightning Round! The Clean Energy Show is released every week so be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get new episodes delivered to you free!
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As China surges ahead with better and cheaper electric vehicles, the United States has chosen not to meet the challenge. U.S. automakers have dropped the ball and the government is putting 100% tariffs on China-made EVs in a blow to climate action.
0:00 Intro
18:36 China EV Tariffs
Federal regulators in the US have decreed that utilities must now make a 20 year plan.
Trump offers to be bought by oil executives for a billion dollars.
Restaurants in California are fighting climate change action.
Smokey skies return to Canada and ruin summer already in early May. Aurora hunting with James. Once in a lifetime experience. Bechdel test now a climate test for movies. Trump's Billion Dollar Bribe Offer From Elektrek, FERC, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission decrees 20 year plan. Chinese cars will have 100% tax on them for the U.S. market Shenzhen China, home of BYD now has more fast charging plugs than gas pumps listener letters Restaurants in California The Lightning Round! The Clean Energy Show is released every week so be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get new episodes delivered to you free!
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