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Energy vs Climate: How climate is changing our energy systems

Energy vs Climate | Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke Podcasts
Climate Change
Energy Transition
Direct Air Capture
Alberta
Electric Vehicles
Carbon Dioxide Removal
Decarbonization
Insurance Industry
Energy Vs Climate
Extreme Weather Events
Climate Policy
Renewable Energy
Oil and Gas Industry
Fossil Fuels
Canada
Wildfires
Hurricanes
California
Carbon Engineering
Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Energy vs Climate is a live, interactive webinar and podcast where energy experts David Keith, Sara Hastings-Simon and Ed Whittingham break down the trade-offs and hard truths of the energy transition in Alberta, Canada, and beyond.

Guests include scientists, policy experts, and industry leaders discussing the forces reshaping our energy future—from breakthrough renewable technologies to the rea... more

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Latest Episodes

EvC Superfan and fellow energy nerd Robert Tremblay turns the tables on Sara and Ed — asking the questions the podcast usually doesn't: how EvC started, the energy transition over the 7 seasons of the show, what's changed, and whether any of it is wo... more

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Energy vs Climate X Climate Books Reviews 

This week we're sharing an episode from Ed's other podcast, Climate Book Reviews, co-hosted with Dr. Roger Thompson of Arizona State University.

Their guest is John Vaillant, author of Fire Weather: The Ma... more

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The Iran war and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a major shock to global oil and LNG markets. 

Roughly 20 million barrels of oil per day normally move through Hormuz. The IEA says nearly all of that has been disrupted.

Oil a... more

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Vijay Gadepally joins Ed and Sara to break down the real energy footprint of AI—and why most people (and companies) are getting it wrong. 

They discuss: 

• How "agentic" AI systems use an order of magnitude more energy than ChatGPT.

• Whether effic... more

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Recent Guests

Ed Whittingham
Co-host of Energy vs Climate, guest on this episode
Pembina Institute
Episode: The Hosts in the Hot Seat: Turning the Tables on Ed and Sara
Sara Hastings-Simon
Co-host of Energy vs Climate, guest on this episode
University of Calgary
Episode: The Hosts in the Hot Seat: Turning the Tables on Ed and Sara
John Vaillant
Author of Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World
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Episode: EvC BONUS | Fire Weather: John Vaillant on the New Era of Extreme Fire
Vijay Gadepally
Senior scientist at the MIT Lincoln Laboratory Supercomputing Center; co-founder of Bay Compute and Radium Cloud
MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Bay Compute; Radium Cloud
Episode: The Hidden Power Bill of Artificial Intelligence with MIT's Vijay Gadepally
Andrew Light
Distinguished professor at George Mason University and former senior climate official in the Biden administration.
George Mason University
Episode: Understanding China's Energy Transition: Experts Weigh In | Andrew Light, Jeremy Wallace, Christina Pan, and Hong Li
Jeremy Wallace
Professor of China studies at John Hopkins.
John Hopkins University
Episode: Understanding China's Energy Transition: Experts Weigh In | Andrew Light, Jeremy Wallace, Christina Pan, and Hong Li
Christina Pan
PhD candidate at Cornell researching renewable energy in China.
Cornell University
Episode: Understanding China's Energy Transition: Experts Weigh In | Andrew Light, Jeremy Wallace, Christina Pan, and Hong Li
Hong Li
Professor at the Institute of Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and expert on battery chemistry.
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Episode: Understanding China's Energy Transition: Experts Weigh In | Andrew Light, Jeremy Wallace, Christina Pan, and Hong Li
Sebastian Eastham
Associate Professor of Sustainable Aviation at Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Episode: Aviation vs Climate: Can Sustainable Flight Take Off? with Sebastian Eastham

Hosts

Ed Whittingham
Co-host of Energy vs Climate, leading the discussion on energy policy, climate impacts, and transition strategies.
David Keith
Host of Energy vs Climate, with expertise in energy systems, policy, and climate science.
Sara Hastings-Simon
Co-host of Energy vs Climate, focuses on energy technology, policy, and practical implications of transition.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 135 ratings
  • Highly Recommended - Hear it from the Experts!

    In my top 5. The three hosts are the most well informed and trustworthy sources for information on the Energy Industries, Energy Technologies, and their environmental impact. Handy advice, critical insights for everyone, wrapped up in a package that is almost as entertaining as it is informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Captain Moderate
    United States4 months ago
  • CDR

    Always a good listen, however:

    In the episode re CDR, David somewhat flippantly compared Danielle Smith’s review and potential claim on the CPP with Alberta’s “responsibility” for GHG emissions. To put the two issues on a time equivalent basis, one has to compare cumulative emissions since 1965 with the (arguably tenuous) CPP claim. Current emissions don’t do it. On a cumulative basis since 1965, Alberta has emitted a way smaller proportion of the country’s GHG’s than the 53% claim on CPP. I cou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vodka1950
    Canada2 years ago
  • Nuanced and honest without diminishing the severity of the climate crisis

    To the credit of the co-hosts and their expert guests, I rarely come away from an episode feeling entirely validated in my pre-conceived notions about various topics. Complex issues require nuanced discussions and often lead to understandings that leave us somewhat frustrated but richer for having gone on the intellectual journey. That EvC is able to deliver all of this without diminishing the importance and severity of the climate and energy challenges we face is rather remarkable. Keep up the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TWGreenTeacher
    Canada3 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast for anyone interested in energy!

    Very knowledgeable hosts, balanced discussion, tackling some of the most challenging topics of our time. I have been completely enthralled in this podcast and would recommend anyone who is interested in energy listen. Even more so if you are an Albertan or Canadian.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nickname is taken 12452727-
    United States3 years ago
  • Poor sound quality

    Great show! But I’m missing some of the points became the sound quality is very choppy. Rewinding does no good. ☹️

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    dude-8
    Canada4 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Balanced and nuanced conversations with credible guests
High-quality, expert-driven discussions on energy, climate, and policy
Strong for listeners wanting deep technical detail and practical insights
Canadian perspective with global relevance

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EvC BONUS | Fire Weather: John Vaillant on the New Era of Extreme Fire
Q: How did the author come to write Fire Weather, and what motivated the three-movement structure?
Vaillant describes a dream-turned-proposal process that connected petroleum industry, fire science, climate science, and the automobile, leading to a narrative architecture that starts with grounding, moves through the big fires, and culminates in climate reckoning.
Understanding China's Energy Transition: Experts Weigh In | Andrew Light, Jeremy Wallace, Christina Pan, and Hong Li
Q: What lessons regarding EV adoption can the West take from China?
One major lesson is the need for a well-developed charging infrastructure and competitive market conditions.
Understanding China's Energy Transition: Experts Weigh In | Andrew Light, Jeremy Wallace, Christina Pan, and Hong Li
Q: What do you think China's emissions will be in 2040 compared to today?
Theoretically, China has committed to peak emissions by 2030 and expects emissions to decrease by 30 to 50% by 2040.
Aviation vs Climate: Can Sustainable Flight Take Off? with Sebastian Eastham
Q: What kind of contribution does aviation make to annual emissions, global emissions overall?
Aviation is responsible for maybe 2 to 4% of global climate warming, but this varies significantly by region, with some places like the UK attributing around 10% of total CO2 emissions to aviation.
Aviation vs Climate: Can Sustainable Flight Take Off? with Sebastian Eastham
Q: Based on what you're seeing in the data and the industry, was our audience right or wrong and why?
The half that said it would be higher are right because travel is already up over where it was in 2019.

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