
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 | 257 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsTechnology | |||

What will be the long-term impact of the US’s great leap backward on clean energy? How will the emergency of China as an electrotech giant reshape geopolitics? And what will be the defining trends and technologies of 2026?
In this end-of-year episod... more
What happens when clean energy starts to outgrow fossil fuels at scale? Is it right to call China an electrostate? And how long will we be reliant on hydrocarbons?
This week on Cleaning Up, host Michael Liebreich sits down with Lord Browne of Mading... more
What happens when a nation’s energy security rests on volatile global gas markets? Why does the UK pay market prices for some of the world’s cheapest-to-produce gas? And is now the moment to rethink decades of “leave it to the market” dogma?
This we... more
What does it take to build Europe’s largest and most sustainable data-centre campus, from an empty plot of land to a 1.2-gigawatt giant of AI? How do you future-proof a facility when chip technology is evolving at breakneck speed? And what happens wh... 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. John Browne
2. Seb Kennedy
3. Rob Dunn
4. Liane Randolph
5. Tim Meyerjürgens
6. Kingsmill Bond
7. Rachel Kyte
8. Tristan Smith
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