Climate Solutions News

RESET Media

This podcast covers topics from articles on the Climate Solutions News website: climatesolutions.news Climate Solutions News is a platform dedicated to showcasing innovative technologies and strategies addressing the climate crisis. Published by RESET Media Group, the website covers a wide range of topics, including renewable energy, sustainable business practices, and emerging tech. It highlights global advancements in decarbonization, offers insights on clean tech, and features opinion pieces on sustainable practices. With a focus on both the Global North and South, Climate Solutions News aims to inform and inspire action among stakeholders dedicated to a low-carbon future. Visit climatesolutions.news for the latest in climate solutions. Disclaimer: This podcast may use AI-generated voices. In some cases, discussions may be created by NotebookLM, based on articles from the Climate Solutions News website. While these episodes are inspired by the original content, the AI-generated dialogue may creatively expand upon or embellish the source material, including fictional elements such as listener letters. Please refer to Climate Solutions News for the original articles and verified information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    Britain's Retrofit Gap: Progress at a Tenth of the Pace It Needs

    Britain retrofits fewer than 100,000 buildings a year. To hit net zero it needs between one and 1.5 million. Andrew Spencer, Energy and Carbon Services Director at Equans UK and Ireland, joins Dominic Shales to explain the gap and what closes it. The conversation covers the 200,000 to 500,000 skilled workers the industry lacks, the £10-20 billion annual funding requirement, and the policy instability that stops the supply chain investing. Spencer argues retrofit should be treated as national infrastructure rather than a construction problem, and explains the place-based model behind the UK's first net zero neighbourhood in Brockmoor, Dudley. Read more at climatesolutions.news. 00:00 "We're not meeting our targets." 06:27 "We need something in the region of 400,000 people." 09:49 "I am optimistic about the UK." 12:53 "Every place is different." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Retrofit and Equans 03:07 The Urgency of Scaling Retrofit 06:05 Workforce Challenges in Retrofit 09:12 Place-Based Decarbonisation Explained 11:54 The Role of Local Authorities 15:02 Networking and Future Outlook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  2. 5d ago

    Solving the Money Problem Holding Back Carbon Removal

    UNDO Carbon can prove its science works. The harder problem is paying for the years between spending on deployment and earning the carbon credits back, and that financing gap, more than the chemistry, is what now decides how fast enhanced rock weathering can grow. Dominic Shales speaks with Alex Bury, head of finance at UNDO, about the economics of scaling carbon removal. They discuss why enhanced rock weathering leans on existing mining and farming infrastructure rather than expensive capital equipment, the move from upfront payments to payment on delivery, and UNDO's debt deal with the Inlandsis Fund alongside a Microsoft offtake. Bury also covers carbon removal insurance, the significance of Farm Credit Canada's investment, the measurement challenge behind lender confidence, and what it takes to bring a first-time buyer like Barclays into the voluntary carbon market. UNDO was a winner in the $100 million XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition. Its buyers include Microsoft, Barclays, British Airways and McLaren Racing. More at https://climatesolutions.news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  3. Jun 3

    AI Takes the Controls: Gigaton Raises $26m To Optimise Heavy Manufacturing

    Heavy industry produces the materials that the modern world runs on. It also produces around a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. Cement alone accounts for roughly 8% of global CO₂, a share that has barely moved in decades. Most of the plants responsible are old, complex, and still running on control systems that were never built for the world they operate in today. This week, Dominic Shales speaks with Buffy Price, co-founder of Gigaton, the AI company replacing control software in energy-intensive industries. Formerly known as Carbon Re and spun out of the University of Cambridge and UCL, Gigaton has just announced a $26 million Series A led by Plural, taking total funding past $35 million. Buffy explains how Gigaton's self-learning platform takes autonomous control of industrial processes, delivering up to $3 million in annual operational savings per plant for customers including Adani Cement, Heidelberg Materials, and Holcim. She talks through the journey from recommendation dashboards to direct plant control, the rise of dark factories in China, and the company's plans to expand from cement into steel, glass, and petrochemicals. They also discuss what it takes to raise a Series A in the current climate investment market, how CBAM and ETS are shifting producer incentives, and why carbon capture and AI process control are complementary rather than competing solutions. Find climate tech news, analysis, and interviews at Climate Solutions News. Chapters: 00:00 The Impact of Heavy Industry on Climate Change 03:02 Gigaton's Mission and Ambitions 06:11 Funding and Financial Viability in Tough Times 08:48 Automation and AI in Cement Production 11:54 Cultural Shifts in Industry and AI Adoption 15:11 Global Expansion and Market Strategy 17:57 Policy Impacts on the Cement Industry 21:10 Expanding into Other Hard-to-Abate Industries 23:53 Buffy's Journey and Vision for the Future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  4. May 27

    The New Geography of Climate Capital | Climate Solutions News

    The headlines say climate investment is in retreat. Duncan Reid is not convinced. In this episode of the Climate Solutions News podcast, Dominic Shales sits down with the chief executive of Reset Connect, the green investment event that anchors London Climate Action Week. Reid has spent 25 years in events and now watches climate capital up close, with investors, founders and corporate buyers gathering under one roof each June. His argument is that the money has changed hands and crossed borders, away from the loudest US funds. Large managers have stepped back as Washington unwinds its climate incentives. Yet pension funds and institutional investors keep allocating, because their obligations stretch across decades. As Reid puts it, "if the UK is all on fire or underwater, people don't need pensions." The conversation turns to the war in the Gulf and the rise of energy sovereignty, the maturing of the sector since 2022, the long struggle to fix the grid, and why Reid believes the economics of clean power now win whatever the politics. Read the article here. Reset Connect London returns to Excel on 23 and 24 June 2026, as the flagship event of London Climate Action Week. Entry is free. Listen, follow and share. Climate Solutions News covers the people and ideas driving the climate transition. More at climatesolutions.news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min

  5. May 21

    From Carbon to Protein: Industrialising Photosynthesis

    What if the carbon dioxide coming out of a factory could go straight into growing protein? That is the logic behind Arborea's BioSolar Leaf technology, and it is attracting serious interest from some of the world's largest food companies. Dominic Shales speaks with Dr Kaly Chatakondu, Global Commercial Director at Arborea, about the London-based startup that has spent a decade industrialising photosynthesis to cultivate microalgae at commercial scale. Kaly brings more than 30 years of senior food industry experience and a chemistry doctorate from the University of Oxford. He explains how the BioSolar Leaf system works, why its economics and contamination profile solve problems that have held back the microalgae sector for decades, and how Arborea is building its first full commercial factory in Portugal while quietly assembling a portfolio of offtake agreements with major multinationals. The conversation covers the AB InBev collaboration in Mexico, the regulatory landscape for novel food ingredients, and what a global rollout via joint ventures and technology licensing could look like. Takeaways The food system accounts for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions.Arborea's BioSolar Leaf technology industrializes photosynthesis.Microalgae can be cultivated on non-fertile land.The process is carbon negative and environmentally friendly.Spirulina is a key product due to its high protein content.Arborea collaborates with major food companies for product development.The technology can utilize CO2 from various industrial processes.Regulatory hurdles exist but are manageable for approved microalgae.Arborea's approach overcomes limitations of previous microalgae production methods.Global expansion plans include partnerships and licensing opportunities. Sound Bites 00:00 "What if protein could be grown from CO2?" 03:27 "It's photosynthesis on steroids." 09:49 "Microalgae are superfoods." 15:26 "This is completely unique technology." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Climate Solutions and Protein Production 01:09 Transitioning to Arborea and BioSolar Leaf Technology 03:56 Understanding BioSolar Leaf: The Process of Industrial Photosynthesis 05:30 Environmental Benefits and Carbon Negative Process 06:41 Product Focus: Spirulina and Its Versatility 08:13 Collaborations with Major Food Companies 10:03 Industrial Partnerships and Future Plans 12:07 Navigating Food Regulations in Europe 14:21 The Importance of Regulation in Food Safety 15:04 Arborea's Unique Approach to Microalgae Production 17:13 Global Expansion Plans and Market Strategies 19:06 Funding and Investment Strategies 20:51 Conclusion and Future Outlook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  6. May 8

    Ammobia May Have The Fix to a 100 Year-old Climate Problem

    Ammonia production has barely changed in 100 years. It still relies on the Haber-Bosch process, runs at extreme temperatures and pressures, and accounts for close to 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions. But with ammonia now emerging as a leading candidate for zero-carbon maritime fuel and a hydrogen carrier for the energy transition, the pressure to decarbonise its production has never been greater. In this episode, Dominic Shales speaks with Karen Baert, co-founder and CEO of San Francisco-based Ammobia, which is developing what it calls Haber-Bosch 2.0: a modular ammonia production technology that operates at ten times lower pressure and 150 degrees Celsius lower temperature than conventional facilities, cutting capital costs by up to half. In January 2025, Ammobia closed a $7.5 million seed round backed by Shell Ventures, Air Liquide, Chevron Technology Ventures, and MOL Switch, the venture capital arm of Mitsui OSK Lines. Karen and Dominic discuss why conventional ammonia has been so difficult to decarbonise, why cost matters more than carbon in today's market, how modular production close to end users changes the economics, and what the rapid growth of ammonia-fuelled shipping means for the industry's future. Karen also reflects on her journey from Belgium to Stanford, co-founding Ammobia with Tristan Gilbert, and what it takes to commercialise deep industrial technology as a startup. Karen Baert was named Women Scientist of the Year at the Women in Energy Transition Awards 2025 and won the Women in Cleantech and Sustainability Pitch Competition 2025. Ammobia was named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer 2025, and its co-founders were recognised in Forbes 30 Under 30 Manufacturing and Industry 2024. 🌍 Read the full feature on Climate Solutions News: https://climatesolutions.news 📧 Subscribe to the CSN newsletter for weekly climate policy and technology analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min

  7. Apr 29

    From Farm Waste to Fuel: How Biogas Can Strengthen Energy Resilience

    France produces more biomethane than almost any other European country, yet a significant share of its agricultural biogas potential goes untapped. The reason: most farms sit too far from the gas grid to make connection viable, and the infrastructure cost runs to 100,000 euros per kilometre. Jules Vasse, head of public affairs at SUBLIME Énergie, joins Climate Solutions News Publisher Dominic Shales to explain the company's answer to that problem. SUBLIME liquefies raw biogas directly on the farm using a patented carrier agent, collects it by truck every few days, and separates it into bio-LNG and liquid bioCO2 at a centralised hub shared across multiple farms. The model bypasses the gas grid entirely. In April 2026, SUBLIME inaugurated Charlie, the world's first on-farm biogas liquefaction system, at a pig farm in Brittany. Jules talks through what the demonstrator means for the company's development, what comes next with the Delta commercial project, and how France's new IRICC carbon intensity regulation could transform the economics of bio-LNG for heavy transport. With the Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupting European LNG supply, the conversation around domestic renewable gas has become more urgent. This episode explores why farm waste may be one of the more practical answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min

  8. Apr 20

    Legal Support Is Crucial But Often Ignored by Climate Startups

    Most climate tech founders obsess over their technology and their fundraising. Few think hard enough about the law — until it's too late. In this episode, CSN publisher Dominic Shales speaks with Mitesh Jagatia, founder of Eco Ventures Counsel, the UK initiative connecting early-stage climate startups with free, full-service legal support. Confirmed participating firms include Ashurst, BCLP, Dentons, Gowling WLG, Kirkland & Ellis,  Linklaters, and Squire Patton Boggs, alongside Stephenson Harwood and others, giving startups access to advisers who routinely act for the world’s largest financial institutions and corporations. The IP firms Appleyard Lees and Keltie are also among the partners. Mitesh spent sixteen years as a senior in-house lawyer at Sky, Bloomberg and Moody's before leaving to build something he believed in more. He explains why legal infrastructure can determine whether a promising climate technology ever reaches the market, how his pro bono model works in practice, and why the value of what his cohort companies receive — often hundreds of thousands of pounds of expert advice — is one of the most overlooked advantages in the UK climate tech ecosystem. He also shares his candid view on using AI for legal advice, the specific pitfalls facing university spinouts, and his plans to expand Eco Ventures Counsel into Europe in 2027. Applications for cohort four are open now at ecoventurescounsel.com. The full Climate Solutions News article is at https://climatesolutions.news/spotlight/legal-support-is-crucial-but-often-ignored-by-climate-startups Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
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This podcast covers topics from articles on the Climate Solutions News website: climatesolutions.news Climate Solutions News is a platform dedicated to showcasing innovative technologies and strategies addressing the climate crisis. Published by RESET Media Group, the website covers a wide range of topics, including renewable energy, sustainable business practices, and emerging tech. It highlights global advancements in decarbonization, offers insights on clean tech, and features opinion pieces on sustainable practices. With a focus on both the Global North and South, Climate Solutions News aims to inform and inspire action among stakeholders dedicated to a low-carbon future. Visit climatesolutions.news for the latest in climate solutions. Disclaimer: This podcast may use AI-generated voices. In some cases, discussions may be created by NotebookLM, based on articles from the Climate Solutions News website. While these episodes are inspired by the original content, the AI-generated dialogue may creatively expand upon or embellish the source material, including fictional elements such as listener letters. Please refer to Climate Solutions News for the original articles and verified information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    RESET Media
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © RESET Media Group Ltd
  • Show Website
    Climate Solutions News