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Zero: The Climate Race

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Climate Change
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Climate Capitalism
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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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Extreme weather events this year are starting to hurt food production in serious ways, which is likely to push up everyone’s food prices. That’s before the weather-wrecking super El Niño has really kicked in. So how do we build a food system that is ... more

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It’s 20 years since the Stern Review declared that the costs of inaction on climate change are much higher than the costs of action. So why are emissions continuing to rise? Lord Nicholas Stern tells Bloomberg’s Akshat Rathi why he is optimistic abou... more

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The impacts of climate change are becoming not just unignorable, but unbearable. Yet the political consensus around climate action is fracturing, as leaders debate the speed and scale of the changes needed. This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi speaks with... 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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Recent Guests

Lord Nicholas Stern
Professor of Economics and Government at the London School of Economics
London School of Economics
Episode: More than AI, this century’s growth story is climate action
Caroline Lucas
Former leader of the UK's Green Party and long-time MP
Green Party (UK)
Episode: When climate change threatens national security
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

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Akshat Rathi
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4.8 out of 5 stars from 940 ratings
  • Fantastic

    For people interested in the climate crisis as it relates to global markets and geopolitics, this is probably the best podcast out there,

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Most Dapper Cadaver
    United States25 days ago
  • Gratitude

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    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 States3 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 States3 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
    Canada3 months ago

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Thoughtful, data-driven climate discussions with strong guest diversity
Consistently high-quality, globally relevant perspectives on energy transition
Balances policy, tech, and markets without getting preachy

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#163
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#119
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#141
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#158
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More than AI, this century’s growth story is climate action
Q: If you were to leave the audience with one bit of advice to prompt more action, what would it be?
Understand the scale of risks and the enormous opportunities from a different growth path: the developing world can leapfrog dirtiest stages by investing in clean energy and infrastructure, while managing the transition with proactive policy, public buy-in, and clear cost-benefit messaging.
More than AI, this century’s growth story is climate action
Q: Why are we still waiting for stronger climate action despite clear economics and multiple books making the case?
A combination of high cost of capital, vested interests defending fossil rents, habit and dislocation costs, and political factors that slow policy adoption; addressing these requires credible, transparent policy design and public communication about long-term benefits and short-term costs.
More than AI, this century’s growth story is climate action
Q: In June, the World Bank ditched its commitment to steer 45% of spending toward climate-benefiting projects. If you were back at the World Bank, how would you navigate this moment?
Treat climate investment as integrated development—finance urban infrastructure, degraded land restoration, and non-fossil energy systems without labeling. Use diverse institutions to avoid over-reliance on any single policy signal from any one country, and sweat capital to leverage more lending.
More than AI, this century’s growth story is climate action
Q: Are there ways in which you think we can be even clearer about how we make this case without too many words, because editors would cut them out otherwise?
Yes. The core argument is that investments in renewables, grids, public transport, and better cities yield returns that go far beyond reduced carbon emissions, including health, productivity, and resilience, and these benefits should be communicated as part of a broader value proposition.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zero: The Climate Race

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The show brings together policymakers, scientists, investors, and corporate leaders to examine practical pathways to a zero-emissions world. Episodes frequently explore energy markets, climate finance, geopolitics, and the real-world implications of policy choices—ranging from heat-pump subsidies and grid modernization to offshore wind and carbon strategies. A standout trait is the willingness to challenge conventional narratives, featuring diverse viewpoints from both industry insiders and academics, with a global lens on energy transition dynamics. For potential listeners, it's a solid choice if you want thoughtful, data-driven discussions that connect technology, policy, and markets to tangible climate outcomes.

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Recent guests on Zero: The Climate Race include:

1. Lord Nicholas Stern
2. Caroline Lucas
3. Javier Blas
4. Helen Phillips
5. Dale Vince
6. Philippe Valahu
7. Mingfang Ting
8. Jessica Murfree

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