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Zero: The Climate Race

Bloomberg
Climate Change
Climate Capitalism
Renewable Energy
Electric Vehicles
Net Zero
Climate Change Act
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Plastic Pollution
International Energy Agency
Wang Gang
Brian E. Worthington
Wind Industry
Solar Energy
COP28
Sports
Deal Making
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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This week’s guest on Zero is Luke Kemp, author of Goliath's Curse, which draws lessons from the rise and fall... more

Crypto has become increasingly integrated into the financial system, from the use of stablecoins for payments, to the trading of tokenized equities on blockchains, to the adoption of crypto holdings by corporate treasuries. We explore how PNC Bank, o... more

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In 2024, Ethiopia did something revolutionary. It banned the import of fossil fuel cars and cut tariffs on electric vehicles. This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi talks with producer Oscar Boyd and Ethiopia-based EV entrepreneur Yuma Sasaki about the EV b... more

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How can music be used to communicate the climate crisis and its solutions? This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi talks with Pulitzer Prize winning composer Julia Wolfe about her recent work, unEarth, which explores climate change and habitat loss through o... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Agaddi
Chief Investment Officer for PNC's Asset Management Group
PNC Financial Services
Episode: (Sponsored Content) Evolving Money: Blue Chip Meets Blockchain
Yuma Sasaki
Founder and CEO of Dodai, an electric two-wheeler startup in Ethiopia
Dodai
Episode: Ethiopia’s fossil fuel car ban is a vision of the future
Julia Wolfe
Pulitzer Prize-winning musician known for blending orchestral music with narrative storytelling about historical and contemporary issues, particularly climate change.
Episode: Do artists have a duty to be political? Imagine series
Manoj Sinha
CEO of Husk Power Systems, focusing on distributed energy resources
Husk Power Systems
Episode: Electricity is now holding back growth across the global economy
George Saunders
One of America's best storytellers and author of 'Lincoln in the Bardo'.
Episode: George Saunders goes inside the mind of a climate denier: Imagine series
Kingsmill Bond
Strategist at Ember, advocating for the electrification and decarbonization of the energy sector.
Ember
Episode: Electrification – not decarbonization – is the climate story of 2026
Lisa Sachs
Director of Columbia University's Center on Sustainable Investment
Columbia University
Episode: Did we get climate finance all wrong?
Sheldon Whitehouse
US Senator from Rhode Island since 2007, outspoken advocate for climate action.
U.S. Senate
Episode: America the bully becomes the supreme petrostate
Lauri Myllyvirta
Co-founder of the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.
Episode: Update: Have China's emissions finally peaked?

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 867 ratings
  • Great source of climate information

    Thank you for all the perspectives presented and the enormous amount of information given. This show has been incredibly helpful with the Climate Literacy I’m trying to build

    In Western Australia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peenehdooz
    Australiaa month ago
  • Essential listening for engaged citizens

    Another great, really important episode. Thank you!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ghb59
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    felicityfuture
    Germany2 months 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
    2 months 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 States3 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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#116
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#208
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#243
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#80
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#147
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#211
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Ethiopia’s fossil fuel car ban is a vision of the future
Q: Why did you choose Ethiopia for your business?
Yuma Sasaki was drawn to Ethiopia for its large market potential, the opportunity posed by difficult market conditions, and the people he connected with there.
Ethiopia’s fossil fuel car ban is a vision of the future
Q: How has Ethiopia managed to ban combustion cars?
Ethiopia's ban on combustion cars stemmed from economic necessity during a financial crisis, prompting the government to focus on importing electric vehicles instead.
Do artists have a duty to be political? Imagine series
Q: Do you feel artists have a duty to be political and not shy away from controversy?
I don't think there's one way to make it. Art can address these issues, but it doesn't change laws by itself. Artists reflect who we are, but there's a complex relationship between art and politics.
Do artists have a duty to be political? Imagine series
Q: From a musical standpoint, you could do a lot of this just with music, but throughout your works, you've chosen to have words and use the words in musical ways to get something across. Why the words at all?
I got into music because it felt like it was beyond words, and I couldn't explain it. Music builds something that seems amazing, but it took me a long time to re-embrace words.
Abundance or adequacy? The search for better climate futures: Imagine series
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.

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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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What guests have appeared on Zero: The Climate Race?

Recent guests on Zero: The Climate Race include:

1. Amanda Agaddi
2. Yuma Sasaki
3. Julia Wolfe
4. Manoj Sinha
5. George Saunders
6. Kingsmill Bond
7. Lisa Sachs
8. Sheldon Whitehouse

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