
Once a week, Michael Liebreich and Bryony Worthington have a conversation with a leader in clean energy, mobility, climate finance or sustainable development. Informative, inspiring and fun!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 265 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyNewsNews Commentary | |||

This week on Cleaning Up, Michael Liebreich sits down with carbon removal insider Robert Höglund, CEO of Marginal Carbon, co-founder of CDR.fyi and architect of MilkyWire’s Climate Transformation Fund, for a deep dive into what’s working and what’s n... more
What if the future of clean energy isn’t decided in Washington, Brussels, or Beijing, but in Lagos, Nairobi, and Addis Ababa? Are we underestimating how fast the Global South is leapfrogging fossil fuels? And what happens when clean energy becomes th... more
How do we model the climate system? How warm will 2026 be? And can geoengineering be anything more than a bandaid?
This week on Cleaning Up, Bryony Worthington sits down with leading climate scientist Dr. Zeke Hausfather on the day the 2025 global t... more
Why does Africa, home to 18% of the world’s population, receive just 1% of global energy investment? What’s stopping money from flowing to the continent when it has such good wind and solar potential? And what would it take to unlock an energy boom t... more
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Liebreich has been involved with renewable energy for many years, starting Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) years ago and his experience shows. Many of these episodes include captivating discussions and clarity around current issues in renewables. Liebreich isn’t shy on providing his well researched opinion and rationale behind it.
Excellent, fascinating and important info from experts!
What clarity Tessa brings - so many parallels with the state of play in australia with the entrenched influence of coal and gas.
Super informative podcast with great speakers and plenty of food for thought. Michael and his guests are incredible sparring partners and it is a pleasure to listen and learn
I always enjoy listening to Cleaning Up, where Michael Liebreich - with his extensive background in both engineering and finance - asks tough and insightful questions of his guests. I noticed this again this week in his interview of Ben van Beurden, former CEO of Shell.
Cleaning Up brings a cutting edge view of the energy transition, both in terms of what’s driving it and what is blocking it.
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Episodes frequently explore pressing topics related to clean energy, climate finance, and sustainable development, featuring leaders and experts in these fields. Conversations shed light on complex issues ranging from the energy transition and regulatory challenges to the intersection of politics and climate action. Through engaging dialogues, listeners gain insights into strategies and innovations driving the clean energy sector forward, while also addressing the urgent need for sustainable practices globally. The show stands out for its commitment to presenting diverse perspectives and critical analyses of contemporary climate challenges, making it a valuable resource for individuals seeking clarity and depth in discussions about environm... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Robert Höglund
2. Damilola Ogunbiyi
3. Zeke Hausfather
4. Clemens Calice
5. Katie White
6. Tzeporah Berman
7. John Browne
8. Seb Kennedy
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