Inside the Energy Transition Tortoise

Can the energy transition help rather than hurt the most vulnerable households and communities? Some say the ‘spiralling costs’ of net zero will hit the poorest hardest. But if the right steps are taken, we can deliver cheaper energy bills, greener jobs and healthier communities - and make sure nobody is left behind. 
With thanks to Simon Evans and Diana Fox Carney. This episode was produced by Phil Sansom.
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Can an entire country run on 100% renewables? It will take enormous flexibility, interconnectivity, and storage. In this episode, Lucy and Giles discover how all three of these are currently being developed to an enormous degree…
With thanks to Nina Klein, Sir Dave Lewis, and Mateo Jaramillo. This episode was produced by Phil Sansom.
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Are we about to see a revolution in renewables? Some say the transition will be slow and inefficient… but some experts think we're on the cusp of major, tech-enabled disruption.
With thanks to Greg Jackson, Adam Dorr, and Priya Donti. This episode was produced by Phil Sansom.
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The world needs to switch to renewable energy. But the transition is being held up by misinformation and negativity. Hosts Lucy Yu (CEO of the Centre for Net Zero) and Giles Whittell (editorial lead on climate and sustainability at Tortoise) are here to bust those myths. Over six episodes, this new series will explore our bright energy future.
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