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Helm Talks - energy climate infrastructure & more
Net Zero
Renewable Energy
Climate Change
Carbon Emissions
UK Economy
Fossil Fuels
Climate Change Policy
UK Defense Industry
Global Warming
COP Meetings
Economic Growth
UK Climate Policy
Electricity Prices
Energy Security
North Sea Oil
International Cooperation
Comprehensive Spending Review
Offshore Wind
Electric Vehicles
Thames Water

Helm Talks is full of short, 'pull no punches' insights into: Energy & Climate; Regulation, Utilities & Infrastructure; Natural Capital & the Environment. Professor Dieter Helm is Professor of Economic Policy at the University of Oxford.

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The news is very much about gas price shocks, but this is to misunderstand the fundamental difference between temporary shocks and long-term trends. Gas prices spike when major geopolitical events occur (e.g. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine or the block... more

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Britain is facing a deep industrial energy price crisis, with many major industries collapsing or shrinking because UK electricity costs are among the highest in the world. Recent closures—from refineries to steel, fertilizer, and fibreglass plants—s... more

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The International Energy Agency, at its recent ministerial meeting (Feb 18th/19th), agreed on one top priority: energy security. Hybrid warfare, cyber-attacks and the ease with which modern energy infrastructure can be disrupted underscore the urgenc... more

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Several key industries have fallen back to production levels last seen in the 1950s. Car production has dropped to its 1952 level at around 700,000 vehicles a year—down by nearly 1 million in a decade—while steel is a shadow of its former output. Eve... more

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Dieter Helm
Professor of Economic Policy at the University of Oxford and host of Helm Talks, providing insights on energy, climate, and economic regulation.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Essential energy economics

    These short talks by Prof Dieter Helm make sense of the economic and political issues in transport and energy economics in an accessible way. Ed Miliband should be forced to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lord Tantamount Horseposture
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Clear & informative

    These podcasts are a welcome insight into the economics of our struggle to achieve net zero. They provide an equally accessible update to his book Net Zero.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Mellor
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Informative & accessible

    These podcasts are an excellent supplement and update to Dieter Helm’s “Net Zero”. They are informative and thought provoking as well as accessible to a non-economist! Thank you for making them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Mellor
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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The content is frequently seen as a valuable supplement to the author's writings, particularly regarding net zero initiatives.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its clear and informative insights into complex economic and political issues.
Many comments highlight the accessibility of the discussions, making intricate subjects understandable to a broader audience.

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Content is centered around the intricacies of energy policy, climate change, infrastructure, and economic regulation. Key themes include a critical evaluation of the UK's economic strategies, particularly concerning energy prices, infrastructure costs, and national debt implications. Episodes often analyze the effectiveness of governmental and international policies on issues like climate change negotiations, renewable energy viability, and the challenges presented by privatization in essential services like water. Notable is the host's unique ability to break down complex economic concepts into accessible discussions that resonate with both industry professionals and non-specialists interested in understanding current global trends.

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Helm Talks launched 5 years ago and published 85 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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