Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change
Michael Liebreich, Bryony WorthingtonOnce 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 | 281 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsTechnology | |||
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As electricity demand rises and renewable generation continues to expand, the same question keeps arising: how do we keep power systems reliable, affordable and resilient?
This week, Michael Liebreich is joined by Håkan Agnevall, CEO of Wärtsilä, to... more
In this special episode of Cleaning Up from San Francisco Climate Week, Michael Liebreich and Bryony Worthington unpack the geopolitical shocks reshaping the global energy transition.
From escalating tensions in the Gulf and their impact on oil and ... more
The energy system is not about supply and exports and generation and distribution. It's about how we use energy in our daily lives and workplaces.
The so-called energy trilemma, affordability versus reliability versus environmental performance looks... more
Every single scenario for the future that looks at a cleaner energy system has electrification growing to 60, 70, 80% or more, and yet we don't make rapid progress. Why?
One of the reasons we don't make progress lies in narratives and culture wars. ... more
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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 Podcasts5Blair-12345_
Australia3 months ago - A must listen show. Brilliant
Well-thought episodes with excellent guests. I am always looking forward to getting new insights.
Apple Podcasts5timbms
Germany4 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
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Ireland5 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 Podcasts5He's Thrifty Allright
United States9 months ago Excellent, fascinating and important info from experts!
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Apple Podcasts | #186 | United States/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #46 |  United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #63 |  Canada/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #26 | Australia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #68 | Germany/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #102 |  France/News/News Commentary |
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The show features in-depth conversations with leaders across clean energy, mobility, climate finance, and sustainable development. Episodes typically explore pragmatic pathways for decarbonization, policy dynamics, technology breakthroughs, and real-world deployments, often balancing ambition with practical constraints. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from policymakers to industry pioneers—coupled with sharp, informed questions that illuminate both strategic and operational angles of the energy transition. Listeners can expect thoughtful debates on electrification, grids, policy design, and how global trends shape national strategies, with a clear emphasis on actionable insights for decision-makers and investors.
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