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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
Sunrise Movement
Climate Strikes
Jim Hansen
Greta Thunberg
China
Extinction Rebellion
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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The election of Donald Trump to a second term as President marked a turning point in the politics of climate action – not just in the US, but around the world.

The airwaves are suddenly awash with commentators, claiming that the transition has faile... more

Is the future of clean energy and climate solutions brighter than we think? In this episode of Cleaning Up, Michael Liebreich welcomes back Hannah Ritchie — Deputy Editor at Our World in Data, researcher at the Oxford Martin School, and author of her... more

What happens when cheap solar flips the script on climate sceptics? Can pumped hydro really deliver the long-duration storage we need? And is “hope” a dangerous comforter in the race to net zero?

In this season opener of Cleaning Up, Michael Liebrei... more

This episode was originally broadcast in February 2024

Bryony returns with Bonny Simi, President of Operations at Joby Aviation, where she's working on bringing to market a new civilian electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft. Prior to joining the team at Jo... more

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Recent Guests

Malcolm Turnbull
Former Prime Minister of Australia, energy investor, and renewable energy advocate.
Turnbull Renewables
Episode: Malcolm Turnbull: Clean Energy Culture Wars and The Race To Build More Storage | Ep 222
Bonny Simi
President of Operations for Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation
Episode: Cleaning Up Redux: A Magnificent Woman And Her Flying Machines - Bonny Simi
Alex Honnold
Professional rock climber and founder of the Honnold Foundation
Honnold Foundation
Episode: Cleaning Up Redux: From Free Solo to Free Solar — Alex Honnold
Ethan Zindler
Head of Countries and Policy at BloombergNEF, former climate counselor to Janet Yellen
BloombergNEF
Episode: The Inflation Induction Act: How the US Lost The Race for Clean Energy | Ep 219: Ethan Zindler
Tessa Khan
Founder and Executive Director of Uplift, a UK charity focused on transitioning away from oil and gas production.
Uplift
Episode: North Sea Oil & Gas Is Dying, What Comes Next? | Ep218: Tessa Khan
Merlin Sheldrake
Author, scientist, and advocate focused on understanding and celebrating fungi
Episode: How Fungi Shape Our World, From Carbon Sinks to Zombie TV: | Ep217: Merlin Sheldrake
Daniel Calderon
Founder and Managing Partner of Alcazar Energy Partners
Alcazar Energy Partners
Episode: The Best Markets for Wind and Solar Are Not Where You Think | Ep216: Daniel Calderon
Josh Parker
Head of Sustainability at Nvidia
Nvidia
Episode: NVIDIA Rising: Will The AI Boom Bust The Planet? | Ep215: Josh Parker
Ben van Beurden
CEO of Shell from 2014 to early 2023, now involved in various roles in energy and transport.
Formerly Shell
Episode: Is There A Future Without Oil & Gas? Ep214: Ben van Beurden

Hosts

Michael Liebreich
Co-host with a strong background in clean energy and finance, emphasizing sustainability and innovative solutions.
Bryony Worthington
Co-host with a background in environmental law and advocacy, focusing on clean energy policies and societal implications of climate change.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 635 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month ago
  • Excellent, fascinating and important info from experts!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    SCSierraDave
    a month ago
  • uplift with Tessa Khan

    What clarity Tessa brings - so many parallels with the state of play in australia with the entrenched influence of coal and gas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zi ying cav
    Australia2 months ago
  • High opener

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thommy2t
    Belgium2 months ago
  • Insightful

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RogerlG
    Canada3 months ago

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Insightful conversations with diverse experts on climate action and clean energy.
Some listeners critique interview styles, noting the desire for a more balanced conversation with dissenting viewpoints.
Engaging and educational, providing a blend of expert opinions and practical solutions.
Hosts are knowledgeable and unafraid to tackle tough questions regarding climate policies.

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Less Doom, More Data: Debunking the Biggest Climate Myths | Ep223: Dr. Hannah Ritchie
Q: What motivated you to write your second book?
The feedback from audiences on her first book indicated that many had additional questions about climate solutions, prompting her to write a more comprehensive work addressing these concerns.
Cleaning Up Redux: A Magnificent Woman And Her Flying Machines - Bonny Simi
Q: As a leader, tell us a bit about your backstory?
Bonny discussed her journey from childhood to becoming an Olympian and then a commercial pilot, highlighting her early interest in aviation.
Cleaning Up Redux: A Magnificent Woman And Her Flying Machines - Bonny Simi
Q: Could you just introduce yourself in your own words, and tell us what you do and why?
Bonny Simi introduced herself as the President of Operations for Joby Aviation, involved in both air operations and company operations.
Cleaning Up Redux: From Free Solo to Free Solar — Alex Honnold
Q: Why did you light on solar projects for disadvantaged communities?
Alex explains his focus on environmental projects that improve living standards, realizing the need to help local communities.
Cleaning Up Redux: From Free Solo to Free Solar — Alex Honnold
Q: What woke you up to environmental issues?
Alex describes it as a long, slow realization from climbing expeditions and reading about global poverty and energy access issues.

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