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There are technologies that decouple human well-being from its ecological impacts. There are politics that enable these technologies. Join me as I interview world experts to uncover hope in this time of planetary crisis.

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This week, we zoom out to the broader intellectual themes that shaped Decouple’s origins five years ago. I’m joined by Jesse Ausubel, a visionary in sustainability and biodiversity research and the Director of the Program for the Human Environment at... more

Process heat accounts for two-thirds of industrial emissions. Yet talk of decarbonization often misses the engineering realities that separate viable solutions from expensive dead ends. To understand process heat and the technologies capable of provi... more

Nuclear has entered its meme stock moment. Last week, Oklo hit a market capitalization of $20.7 billion—more than established nuclear giants BWXT, Curtiss-Wright, and AtkinsRéalis—despite having zero revenue, no NRC design certification, and a reject... more

This week, award-winning science writer Peter Brannen returns to Decouple to explore the 4.5 billion-year story of carbon dioxide on Earth. Grounding our discussion is his new book, The Story of CO2 Is The Story of Everything. From the alien world of... more

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Recent Guests

Jesse Ausubel
An American environmental scientist and visionary leader in sustainability and biodiversity research.
Rockefeller University
Episode: Where Is Nature Going?
Jesse Huebsch
Principal process engineer with a specialty in designing chemical plants
Episode: Handling the Heat
Michael Seely
Expert in nuclear energy, known as the Atomic Blender.
Episode: Nuclear Meme Stocks
Peter Brannen
Award-winning science journalist and contributing writer for The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Carbon Dioxide: Earth's Thermostat
Professor Alex Wellerstein
An associate professor of science and technology studies, known for NukeMap and author of Restricted Data: The History of Nuclear Secrecy in the United States.
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Episode: To Bomb or Not to Bomb
David Abraham
Author of Elements of Power and founder of the Technology, Rare and Electronic Materials Center
Institute for the Analysis of Global Security
Episode: Rare Earth Emergency
Henry Sanderson
Former journalist at the Financial Times, author of "Volt Rush, The Winner's Curse in the Race to Go Green"
Episode: Battery Power
Aleksandr Surtcev
Mechanic with experience on nuclear-powered icebreakers
Episode: #289 - Breaking the Ice
Seaver Wang
Director of the Climate and Energy Research Program at Breakthrough Institute
Breakthrough Institute
Episode: Sun, Silicon, and Xinjiang

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Chris Kiefer
Host and advocate for nuclear energy, emphasizing science-based discussions and practical solutions to energy challenges.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 591 ratings
  • Extra positive

    You should learn about the genetic bottleneck phenomenon, quite easy to drive extinct. We are deliver actual WWE backbreakers to life everyday. Cheetah’s would be done in short order if they dropped to 0.3%. The Cheetah’s niche may get refilled over time.

    Great positivity for nature’s resilience, but animals and plants are actually quite fragile. We’ve destroyed most of it in not very long compared to the scales you like consider.

    Stay positive, but try to empathize or walk-a-mile in the shoes ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WilderLead
    United Statesa month ago
  • Very Guest Dependent

    So while I’m giving it three stars, it’s more like a middle point between 5 and 2. James Krellenstein’s episodes are amazing, for example, but many episodes can fall into nuclear advocacy traps, such as excessive hippie punching. Hence, this is a series which can be great, but is very uneven.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Factor96
    United States4 months ago
  • Brilliant episode.thanks for your ongoing excellent podcasts🙏

    Podcast Addict
    5
    billodea
    4 months ago
  • Well worth the time if you like digging deeply.

    Great guests going into great details of the fascinating topic of (not only) nuclear energy. An absolute must if you are tired of black and white oversimplifications from mainstream content. You learn how old the molten salt idea actually is; under what circumstances EVs help fighting global warming; how to build reactors in time and budget (and how not). Sehr empfehlenswert. Дякую за Вашу працю.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    listeningNerd
    Germanya year ago
  • Nuclear bro

    Ever wonder why a smart guy talks nuclear all day when renewables are the solution? He’s a nuclear industry shill. An oligarch puppet! Shame! Your kids will know you stalled the transition MF!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    HammerOz
    Australiaa year ago

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Some listeners express frustrations over perceived bias toward nuclear energy, while others praise its informed approach.
Excellent discussions with knowledgeable guests about energy and environment.
Content can be highly technical, appealing to science enthusiasts and professionals.
Overall, reviews highlight the quality and depth of discussions as a major strength.

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Where Is Nature Going?
Q: Can you describe the concept of energy islands?
Energy islands are large nuclear power plants located on floating barges that would produce hydrogen, solving energy storage problems and managing nuclear waste.
Where Is Nature Going?
Q: What were some of the key contributions that were made at this time by yourself and your mentor?
Ausubel discusses his collaboration with Cesare Marchetti, focusing on energy transitions and the application of S-curves to energy systems.
Carbon Dioxide: Earth's Thermostat
Q: What makes CO2 such a significant driver of climatic changes?
CO2 is a very stable greenhouse gas that doesn't condense and leave the atmosphere quickly, unlike water vapor, which allows it to exert a long-term influence on climate.
Carbon Dioxide: Earth's Thermostat
Q: Can you explain the Great Oxygenation Event?
It's believed to be misleadingly titled; it doesn't simply mean oxygen became abundant overnight, but rather that it led to a rise in oxygen, followed by a crash.
Carbon Dioxide: Earth's Thermostat
Q: What prompted your interest in CO2 and its significance in Earth's history?
My interest spun out of my first book, where the punchline was that mass extinctions often weren't caused by external factors like asteroids but rather by geochemical events intrinsic to the Earth.

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The discussions focus extensively on critical energy issues, particularly nuclear energy, its geopolitical implications, and emerging technologies. Guests include experts from various fields who provide insights on crucial topics like rare earth elements, battery technology, and clean energy policies. The content is underpinned by a desire to navigate the complexities of contemporary energy challenges while offering a platform for diverse viewpoints. Notably, the host emphasizes a pragmatic and science-based approach to energy debates, making it a unique source for those interested in informed discussions around sustainable solutions in a changing world.

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1. Jesse Ausubel
2. Jesse Huebsch
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4. Peter Brannen
5. Professor Alex Wellerstein
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