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Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change

Michael Liebreich, Bryony Worthington
Climate Change
Fossil Fuels
The Uninhabitable Earth
Renewable Energy
Sustainability
New York Magazine
COP28
RCP 8.5
Climate Strikes
China
Jim Hansen
Sunrise Movement
Extinction Rebellion
Greta Thunberg
Clean Energy
Energy Transition
Iron-Air Battery
Futerra
Storytelling
Biden Administration

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!

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This week on Cleaning Up, Michael Liebreich is joined by Emmanouil Kakaras, engineer, academic, and Senior Advisor at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries EMEA, for a grounded, technical conversation about the intersection of emissions and engineering: gas tu... more

This week on Cleaning Up, host Michael Liebreich sits down with Varun Sivaram and Steve Smith to explore one of the most urgent, and overlooked, challenges of the AI revolution: how to power it without breaking the grid.

As AI demand explodes, hyper... more

What happens when millions of electric cars become part of the energy grid? And could the key to cheaper, cleaner power already be sitting in your driveway? And why are so many automakers pushing back against EV targets?

This week on Cleaning Up, ho... more

Bryony Worthington and Michael Liebreich give their analysis of the impact of the conflict in Iran on global energy markets. How will it impact the Middle East, Europe, Asia, the US, and will it force countries back to coal, or accelerate the clean e... more

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Recent Guests

Varun Sivaram
CEO of Emerald AI
Emerald AI
Episode: Can We Stop Data Centres Breaking The Grid? Ep249: Varun Sivaram & Steve Smith
Steve Smith
President National Grid Partners
National Grid Partners
Episode: Can We Stop Data Centres Breaking The Grid? Ep249: Varun Sivaram & Steve Smith
Fiona Howarth
Founder of Octopus Electric Vehicles
Octopus Energy / Octopus Electric Vehicles
Episode: Are Fossil Fuel Cars About to Have Their Kodak Moment? Ep248: Fiona Howarth
Hilde Tonne
Chair of Arup; former CEO of Statnett
Arup
Episode: ⁠⁠How To Build Quickly In An Era of Fossil Fuel Shocks | Ep247: Hilde Tonne
Laurent Segalen
A long-time investor in clean energy and co-host of the Redefining Energy Podcast.
MegawattX
Episode: The Audacious Plan To Build a Transatlantic Electricity Cable | Ep246: Laurent Segalen
Miguel Stilwell d'Andrade
CEO of EDP and EDP Renewables, leading global clean energy companies
EDP
Episode: Why Renewables Are Booming Despite the Politics | Ep245: Miguel Stilwell d'Andrade
Robert Höglund
CEO and founder of Marginal Carbon, involved in various initiatives related to carbon removal and climate strategy.
Marginal Carbon
Episode: The Billion-Tonne Promise of Carbon Dioxide Removal Isn't Working Out | Ep244: Robert Höglund
Damilola Ogunbiyi
CEO and UN Special Representative for Sustainable Energy For All
Sustainable Energy For All
Episode: The World Decides: Clean Energy or Oil & Gas? | Ep243: Damilola Ogunbiyi
Zeke Hausfather
Climate scientist, lead author of the upcoming IPCC seventh assessment report
Stripe
Episode: The State of the Climate 2026 | Ep242: Zeke Hausfather

Hosts

Bryony Worthington
Co-host with a focus on environmental advocacy and sustainable development.
Michael Liebreich
Host with extensive experience in clean energy and finance, providing insightful critiques and discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 684 ratings
  • Excellent

    This show is the best source of information for people interested in a pragmatic dissection of the benefits, costs and challenges of the energy transition. It provides a great source of grounded optimism about the future with discussions with leaders directly involved in making the transition happen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blair-12345_
    Australia24 days ago
  • A must listen show. Brilliant

    Well-thought episodes with excellent guests. I am always looking forward to getting new insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    timbms
    Germany2 months ago
  • Self congratulating capitalist tripe

    If you want to hear a bunch of privileged capitalists get together and tell each other how great they are at saving the world and being eco warriors then this is for you. It’s pathetic, flimsy and superficial. The only episode I listened to was a tour around the inside of Europe’s largest data centre. It’s sickening how much money is being poured into protecting chips when there is so much human tragedy in the world. Vulnerable women, children and babies the world over are dealing with war, fami... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Newecass
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Great podcast series from an OG!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    He's Thrifty Allright
    United States7 months ago
  • Excellent, fascinating and important info from experts!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    SCSierraDave
    7 months ago

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Are Fossil Fuel Cars About to Have Their Kodak Moment? Ep248: Fiona Howarth
Q: Please introduce yourself, in your own words.
I am Fiona Howarth, founder at Octopus EV, a mom of two, and passionate about climate equity and accelerating the transition to electric mobility.
⁠⁠How To Build Quickly In An Era of Fossil Fuel Shocks | Ep247: Hilde Tonne
Q: Where does Arup see the biggest impact for system decarbonization in the near term?
Focusing on large-scale infrastructure with a holistic, multi-discipline approach, integrating planning early, and aligning energy generation, transmission, and urban systems to reduce overall cost and emissions.
The Audacious Plan To Build a Transatlantic Electricity Cable | Ep246: Laurent Segalen
Q: Can you just tell me a few of the highlights of that period of your life, the sort of ventures in finance that stand out for you?
Laurent shares details on his career journey, highlighting moments tied to issues of security and environmental concerns from a young age that propelled him into clean energy.
The World Decides: Clean Energy or Oil & Gas? | Ep243: Damilola Ogunbiyi
Q: Are countries in the Global South thinking about electrification?
Yes, many countries are advancing in electrification, with strong environmental regulations being put forth.
The World Decides: Clean Energy or Oil & Gas? | Ep243: Damilola Ogunbiyi
Q: Has the world become less distracted now?
No, the world is still very distracted with many crises, including wars, but some positive investments in renewable energy have been noted.

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