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Zero: The Climate Race

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Climate Change
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
China
Paris Agreement
Climate Finance
Donald Trump
COP29
Clean Energy
Energy Transition
Net Zero
Fossil Fuels
COP30
Inflation Reduction Act
Nuclear Power
Artificial Intelligence
Climate Technologies
Geothermal Energy
Climate Capitalism
United States

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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The Middle East conflict is now in its fifth month, deepening the oil and gas supply shock. Early in the war, analysts worried that the oil price would rise to $200 a barrel, causing a global recession and widespread panic, but that didn’t happen. Th... more

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How should we navigate a world in which anxieties about AI, climate change and capitalism collide? This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi speaks with Helen Phillips, author of Hum and the second-ever winner of the Climate Fiction Prize. Rathi asks Phillips ... more

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On a windswept cliff at the edge of Tasmania, scientists are quietly tracking the future of our planet. This week, host Rebecca Jones speaks with David Stringer, managing editor of climate and ESG news in Asia, about Kennaook/Cape Grim — home to some... more

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Andy Burnham has become the UK’s sixth prime minister in just 10 years. When it comes to energy and climate, Labour Party’s Burnham will inherit many of the same challenges of his predecessors: high energy prices, security of supply and an increasing... more

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Recent Guests

Javier Blas
Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering energy and commodities
Bloomberg
Episode: The Iran war revealed that China has a new energy weapon
Helen Phillips
Author of Hum; professor of creative writing at Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College
Episode: When AI and climate anxieties collide to make beautiful stories: Imagine Series
Dale Vince
Founder of Ecotricity; green tech entrepreneur and Labour donor
Ecotricity / Labour Party donor
Episode: Ditching net zero to win the climate argument
Philippe Valahu
CEO of the Private Infrastructure Development Group
Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG)
Episode: The selfish case for supporting foreign aid
Mingfang Ting
Professor of Climate at Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: Is the world prepared for the 'super' El Niño?
Jessica Murfree
Researcher and professor at the University of North Carolina focusing on sport and climate change
University of North Carolina
Episode: Is the world becoming too hot for summer sports?
Kevin Smith
CEO of Cypress Creek Energy
Cypress Creek Energy
Episode: Solar and batteries are thriving — even in Trump’s America
Jean-Baptiste Fressoz
Historian
French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS)
Episode: The energy transition debate we need to have
Ben Cohen
Ben & Jerry's co-founder
Episode: Ice cream fight: Can companies have a social conscience in 2026?

Host

Akshat Rathi
Host of Zero: The Climate Race; senior climate reporter with Bloomberg; leads conversations on energy transition, climate policy, and cleantech innovation.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 929 ratings
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    This show has deserved a great review from me for a long time. I listen to it regularly, but often don’t scroll down to offer a review or to rate the show. It’s one of my favourite podcasts. I like the questions that are asked and I like the tone. Every show seems informative, without being argumentative. That’s a gift.

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    5
    Chevy Bolt
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great show!

    Extremely helpful for anyone who wants to understand the intersection of renewables, business, and politics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katiecrissey
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    I love learning about the changes in sustainable energy around the world as this podcasts teaches!! Thankyou for enlightening me! It’s a spot of good news during these troubling times!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CAMPGEBLER
    United States2 months ago
  • My Favourite Podcast

    Zero has been my favourite podcast since its first episode and I must say that the most recent one; with Tzeporah Berman talking about the first conference on the transition away from fossil fuels. She is so clear thinking and well spoken and the topic is so important. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AdrienneLB
    Canada2 months ago
  • Cracking episode of a consistently excellent show

    Great interview with Gerald Butts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MPL1209
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Guests are described as credible and well-informed, with a strong emphasis on practical insights.
Listeners praise data-driven hosting and global perspective on climate topics.
Some listeners critique sponsorships or hosting style but generally view content as high-quality and informative.

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#181
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#91
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#68
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#95
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#159
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When AI and climate anxieties collide to make beautiful stories: Imagine Series
Q: Now, without spoiling it, can you just give a brief summary of Hum to the listeners who may not have read the book already?
Hum follows May, who loses her job to AI and finances a trip to a green space by undergoing a facial-altering experiment. The book uses this premise to explore climate anxiety, surveillance, and the tension between technological progress and human needs, showing how a climate-stressed world intersects with daily life.
The selfish case for supporting foreign aid
Q: With aid budgets tightening, what strategies are you using to keep these projects funded and scalable in the near term?
The strategy includes debt funds attracting private lenders, engaging multinational banks, and building domestic templates like Infra Credit to unlock local capital, while also promoting blended finance to reduce risk and attract investors who otherwise would stay away from high-risk markets.
The selfish case for supporting foreign aid
Q: How do you make the case for overseas development finance to people in Europe who are currently choosing parties that may oppose such aid?
PIDG's approach is to diversify funding sources, demonstrate how each dollar mobilizes additional private capital, and communicate the broader benefits—emissions reductions, economic resilience, and stability—so that audiences see the long-term, self-interested value of supporting development finance.
Is the world prepared for the 'super' El Niño?
Q: What are the key vulnerabilities we should prepare for, given potential Super El Niño impacts?
Expect more extreme droughts in some regions and severe floods in others, with heat waves amplified in conjunction with ongoing climate change; preparation includes delaying planting, adjusting crop exports, and improving early warning systems.
Is the world prepared for the 'super' El Niño?
Q: How do scientists determine whether this El Niño will be a normal, strong, or super event?
Forecasts rely on multiple climate models and statistical methods to estimate likelihoods, using observed ocean heat content, wind patterns, and historical analogs to assign probabilities for different strength levels.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zero: The Climate Race

What is Zero: The Climate Race about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rigorous conversations-driven series centered on the technologies, policies, and market dynamics steering the global transition to zero emissions. Episodes mix interviews with policymakers, investors, scientists, and business leaders to unpack cleantech breakthroughs, climate policy trade-offs, and real-world implementation from grids to transportation. Highlights include debates on energy security vs. decarbonization, mid-transition challenges, and the geopolitical implications of the energy shift. The show's strength lies in data-informed analysis, a global lens on climate tech, and a pragmatic, market-based approach that appeals to listeners who want tangible progress and credible experts. Expect thoughtful, sometimes provocative excha... more

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2. Helen Phillips
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4. Philippe Valahu
5. Mingfang Ting
6. Jessica Murfree
7. Kevin Smith
8. Jean-Baptiste Fressoz

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