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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 301 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsTechnology | |||
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- Everyone should hear this
One of the top three sources of information helping me keep my sanity and optimism about the future state of the world. Such a skill at conversation and breaking down this transition in a digestible way.
Apple Podcasts5Brina Elle
United Statesa month ago - Climate action is about sharing the benefits of development
It is not about burden- sharing. So true Professor Ning Li and Bryony!
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Australia2 months ago - 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 Podcasts5Blair-12345_Australia6 months ago - A must listen show. Brilliant
Well-thought episodes with excellent guests. I am always looking forward to getting new insights.
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Germany6 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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Ireland8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #166 | United States/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #20 |  United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #90 |  Canada/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #202 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #22 | Australia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #54 | Germany/News/News Commentary |
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A thoughtful, in-depth series that pairs leading figures from policy, finance, technology, and industry with probing questions about the energy transition, climate policy, and sustainable development. Episodes frequently center on practical challenges and trade-offs in decarbonization—ranging from grid resilience and storage to carbon pricing, international diplomacy, and regional policy design—while also highlighting personal journeys, leadership styles, and the politics behind big-scale change. A notable strength is the willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, explore tough trade-offs, and bring together voices from government, industry, academia, and entrepreneurship to illuminate realistic pathways to a cleaner future.
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