Interesting Times Interesting Times podcast
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We live in interesting times. When digital world is becoming as important as the physical one. When artificial intelligence is helping us solve the issues we couldn’t solve before. When cool new start-ups are being born every day. And when consumers expect companies to transform the world and solve climate change. Welcome to the ‘Interesting Times’ podcast, powered by think tank Burgundia.
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S2.E1. EU Energy Policy and Interdependence
A conversation with Sanjeev Kumar, Head of Policy at the EU Geothermal Energy Council. Sanjeev shares how Europe is reacting to the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. What Europe is doing to secure its energy supply. And whether this corresponds with the renewable energy transition and the emissions reduction targets.
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Episode 9. Fossil fuel industry transition
Conversation with David Contreras, Business Development Manager at TGS. David speaks about Seismic and the power of data for renewable energy, how fossil fuel companies are transitioning towards decarbonisation and whether carbon capture technology has potential. He also shares about his projects, check them out!
Climate Tech podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ygk2s6XbjMDNFPezFRbWm
Explorationinsts substack: https://explorationists.substack.com/
Educational project to help oil & gas professionals transition to renewable energy with https://www.terra.do -
Episode 8. Thriving in the digital world
A talk with Luba Karpova, online advertising expert. Why and how should we use social media and online applications, as individuals and businesses. How social media makes our lives more simple and brings communities together. Where to look for the digital trends and how to advertise online. And how to ensure our safety in the digital world.
Recommended websites: bloovi.be; www.socialmediatoday.com; www.frankwatching.com; techсrunch.com; www.blogdumoderateur.com.
Where to find Luba: www.wearewitty.be; www.magikietsvragen.be. -
Episode 7. Planting trees: why, how and how many
Conversation with Vanessa Wade, Board Member of NGO Graine de Vie. Vanessa speaks about tree planting and tree restoration. Why it's important, how to work with local population, why interest in tree planting is growing and how many trees we need to plant. Graine de Vie works with companies and individuals. To find out ways to support them, check their website: https://grainedevie.org/en/
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Episode 6. Decarbonisation and geothermal energy
Conversation with Sanjeev Kumar, Head of Policy at European Geothermal Energy Council. Sanjeev speaks about 55% CO2 reduction target by 2030, how sustainability makes our lives better, how Europe should decarbonise and what the potential of geothermal energy is.
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Episode 5. Wind energy potential and floating wind turbines
Conversation with Kyriakos Gialoglou, Director of European Government Affairs for Seawind Ocean Technology. Kyriakos speaks about the global wind energy potential, what sets floating wind turbines apart and what regulators should do to support innovative energy start-ups.
Seawind Ocean Technology website: www.seawindtechnology.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seawind-technology/
Kyriakos Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyriakos-gialoglou-0921755/