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Zero: The Climate Race

Bloomberg
Climate Change
Climate Capitalism
Renewable Energy
Net Zero
Electric Vehicles
Climate Change Act
Sustainability
Investment
Plastic Pollution
International Energy Agency
Brian E. Worthington
Wang Gang
Wind Industry
Solar Energy
COP28
Deal Making
Sports
Offshore Wind
Climate Finance
Developing Countries

Zero is about the tactics and technologies taking us to a world of zero emissions. Each week Bloomberg’s award-winning reporter Akshat Rathi talks to the people tackling climate change – a venture capitalist hunting for the best cleantech investment, scientists starting companies, politicians who have successfully created climate laws, and CEOs who have completely transformed their businesses. The... more

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For the last decade, since the Paris Agreement was signed, governments have been trying to nudge big financial players to move more money into climate solutions. The idea was to drive action through data disclosure and net-zero goals, but that hasn’t... more

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President Donald Trump wants US companies to rebuild Venezuela's oil fields after the capture of Nicolas Maduro.

This week on Zero, US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joins Akshat Rathi to discuss why the US is acting like a petro bully, how countries c... more

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Kim Stanley Robinson’s life project has been imagining utopias. He’s a science-fiction writer best known in climate circles for writing Ministry For The Future, which depicts a future in which the world gets to grips with climate change following an ... more

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This episode was originally recorded in July 2025, and updated in December 2025. Happy Holidays from the Zero team.

When exactly China’s emissions peak will make a big difference to the fate of the planet. That moment has come, according to Lauri ... more

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Recent Guests

Sebastian Kind
Former undersecretary at the Ministry of Energy in Argentina, key player in drafting the renewable energy law
RELP
Episode: How cash-strapped Argentina became a bright spot for renewables
Steven Guilbeault
Former Environment Minister of Canada and environmental activist
Liberal Party of Canada
Episode: Is this the end of Canada's climate ambitions?
Dan Wang
Technology analyst and author of 'Breakneck'
Episode: How China’s engineering mindset won the clean-tech race
David Stringer
Managing editor of ESG and climate coverage in Asia for Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Episode: Bloomberg Australia: How Australia’s climate fight was rekindled
Jen Dlouhy
Bloomberg Green reporter who covered COP30 negotiations
Bloomberg
Episode: Climate summits are working as they were designed: poorly
Al Gore
Former US Vice President and environmental activist
Episode: Al Gore: Fossil fuel companies are destabilizing democracy and environment
Rachel Kyte
The UK's Special Representative for Climate, with significant experience in international climate policy.
UK Government
Episode: Searching for climate solutions in the Amazon
Sarah Wells
Leads Bloomberg's coverage of climate and energy.
Bloomberg
Episode: Searching for climate solutions in the Amazon
Christiana Figueres
Architect of the Paris Agreement, former head of the UNFCCC
Episode: What did 10 years of the Paris Agreement actually achieve?

Host

Akshat Rathi
Host and award-winning reporter focused on climate change and the strategies and technologies aimed at achieving net-zero emissions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 846 ratings
  • Great!

    I really like the moderator, and the Argentina episode was super interesting:)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    felicityfuture
    Germanya month ago
  • I'm always questioning the perspectives presented in this podcast. I recommend continuously interrogate the message and the platform. How is it funded? What isn't being said or presented? My main criticismof Zero is the lack of discussion of the inherent value of nature and the essential cycles of nature all humans depend upon and are subject to. Let's hear the true cost accounting. Let's from Indigenous people.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Aurorespera
    a month ago
  • Exxon Mobile

    Very informative podcast. I love your interviewing style. You smoothly go from one question to another and occasionally challenge. Your interviewee is a commanding speaker and knows how to communicate his views well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sholkey
    United States2 months ago
  • Big Fan, One Gripe

    Huge fan of the show. I listen every week. Keeps my climate anxiety at bay. However, I have one gripe, which is how Akshat pronounces the word “developing.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qualum EDS
    Canada2 months ago
  • Disappointed

    Name dropping your book every episode, which was half baked episodes of this show, is not only disappointing but borderline unethical.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dibajian
    Canada2 months ago

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Feedback generally highlights the podcast as an essential resource for understanding climate challenges, with commendable content quality and substantial educational value that empowers listeners to think critically about climate solutions.
Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis and high-quality interviews with informed guests that help break down complex climate topics. Many have noted the engaging and approachable style of discussion, which makes challenging subjects more relatable. However, there are concerns about occasional perceived bias in perspectives presented, and some listeners feel the need for improved audio quality.

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#164
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#226
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#176
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#217
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#40
Indonesia/Business
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#68
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Abundance or adequacy? The search for better climate futures
Q: What can we do to unlock how to imagine better futures?
We should find and share new stories arising from scientific progress and engage in communal projects for the future.
Abundance or adequacy? The search for better climate futures
Q: How do you think abundance as an idea works as an antidote to Trump?
Abundance fails as an antidote; focusing on adequacy and equality would be more just and beneficial.
Abundance or adequacy? The search for better climate futures
Q: How do you face up to nihilism in a time of significant societal and technological change?
One faces nihilism by creating a meaningful project that gives life purpose, even amidst despair.
Is this the end of Canada's climate ambitions?
Q: If Canada can't stay on track for 2030 or 2035, can it really achieve net zero by 2050?
I'm skeptical; if we cannot meet those earlier targets, getting to carbon neutrality by 2050 seems highly unlikely.
Is this the end of Canada's climate ambitions?
Q: Why would it have been better to maintain federal environment regulations?
Because Alberta was defying the regulations we had in place; we should have asserted federal law rather than making concessions.

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Focused on the strategies and innovations necessary for achieving net-zero emissions, the content explores a wide array of climate-related topics, examining the interplay of politics, business, and technology. The discussions feature various guests, including venture capitalists, scientists, and industry leaders, offering valuable insights into the ongoing efforts toward combating climate change. Unique segments, such as expert interviews and topical deep dives, enrich the narrative, making complex climate issues accessible and engaging for listeners.

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Recent guests on Zero: The Climate Race include:

1. Sebastian Kind
2. Steven Guilbeault
3. Dan Wang
4. David Stringer
5. Jen Dlouhy
6. Al Gore
7. Rachel Kyte
8. Sarah Wells

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