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What if it works?

MIT Energy Initiative
Climate Change
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Carbon Pricing
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Energy Policy
International Climate Agreements
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
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Carbon Capture
Inflation Reduction Act
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Economics Of Carbon Tax
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Energy powers our homes, our cars, and our lives. But the kinds of energy we use—and the ways we use it—are rapidly changing our climate. We need new and clean energy, now. MIT Energy Initiative hosts Rob Stoner and Kara Miller talk with energy experts about the science, technology, and policies that can transform our energy systems and give us a more sustainable future. Hear from those testing ne... more

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We rely on our energy systems to allow us to do work, travel, process information, and support all sorts of economic activity. MIT Professor Jessika Trancik helps us zoom out for a big picture view of how energy systems are shaped and where there is ... more

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MIT professor and entrepreneur Ariel Furst is used to people underestimating what biology can do. But she is proving that DNA and microbes can help us decarbonize energy: DNA can be harnessed to transform carbon into useful products and in her words,... more

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As an economist, Namrata Kala has considered how incentivization can alter human behavior and help policies succeed. She leverages this expertise to help us examine how the world's most populous country, India, is thinking about clean energy and the ... more

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As a clean energy source, hydrogen has shown to have a lot of potential. But when generated using fossil fuels, hydrogen production can have a large environmental impact—even if the energy source itself doesn’t generate emissions. So, what if we can ... more

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Recent Guests

Jessika Trancik
Professor in MIT's Institute for Data, Systems, and Society
MIT
Episode: How energy systems are shaped
Ariel Furst
Professor of Chemical Engineering at MIT and co-founder of multiple startups.
MIT
Episode: Unraveling DNA to transform carbon
Namrata Kala
Associate Professor in Applied Economics at the MIT Sloan School of Management
MIT Sloan School of Management
Episode: The economics of clean energy
Brad Hager
Professor of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at MIT, associate director of the Earth Resources Lab.
MIT
Episode: Hydrogen beneath our feet
Yogi Surendranath
Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at MIT
MIT
Episode: Removing fossil fuels from industrial processes
Moungi Bawendi
Professor of Chemistry at MIT and co-winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
MIT
Episode: Turning light into electricity
Dennis Whyte
Professor in the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT, former director of the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center.
MIT
Episode: The race to fusion
Jacopo Buongiorno
Professor in the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT and Director of the Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems.
MIT
Episode: Adding nuclear to the mix
Howard Herzog
Senior research engineer and author specializing in carbon capture and removal technologies
MIT Energy Initiative
Episode: The reality of capturing carbon

Hosts

Kara Miller
Host and Co-host, focusing on engaging discussions about innovative energy solutions and sustainability practices.
Rob Stoner
Host and Co-host, sharing insights from expert guests on the science and policy of energy.

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#227
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#163
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#183
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How energy systems are shaped
Q: How do you think about going from early stage inventions to deployed inventions at scale?
It involves government policy interventions, investment in research, and incentives for companies to grow.
How energy systems are shaped
Q: What do you think about the future of technology?
Focus less on optimism, and more on achieving desired technological advancements while meeting people's needs.
Removing fossil fuels from industrial processes
Q: How can we reconcile the urgency of limiting climate change with the time needed for developing new industrial processes?
It’s critical to balance rapid action with the fear of unfamiliar processes, recognizing that change will take time and investment.
Removing fossil fuels from industrial processes
Q: Is this switch to using chemical processes that are greener mostly an issue of policy, or resource availability, or chemistry challenges?
It involves both economics and the optimization of existing processes, as well as how changes to these processes could disrupt the economy and costs for consumers.
Turning light into electricity
Q: When can I go out to Alty?
Solar is slow moving because silicon works so well.

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The podcast explores the evolving landscape of energy systems, addressing urgent issues and innovative solutions to the challenges posed by climate change. It features discussions with experts from various fields, who share insights on the latest technologies, policies, and strategies needed to transition to cleaner, sustainable energy. Topics frequently covered include renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydrogen, along with carbon capture technologies and decarbonization strategies for industries. The engaging format encourages critical examination of current practices and promotes collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers to explore transformative energy solutions for the future.

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