Eight Minute Climate Fix
Paul Schuster
Quick and concise, Eight Minute Climate Fix covers everything that's happening in climate action and the energy transition. We tackle the complexity of the changes happening in our world and make it easy, and quick, for anyone to understand.
Our sister podcast, More Than Eight Minutes, includes the extended versions with our guests for anyone who wants to go a level deeper into these issues.
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Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration - Episode 27
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04/24/23 • 9 min
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There are a lot of industries where renewable energy or electrification just simply isn't possible. To meet our climate goals, technology such as Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS) has to mature and come down in cost. Paul discusses the current state of the CCUS market as well as some of the big investments that governments and private industry are making behind this technology.
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The Clean Energy Workforce - Episode 48
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10/02/23 • 7 min
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Why is the transition to a green economy about more than just swapping out old tech for new, more sustainable options? Paul explores this pressing question, laying bare the complexities and challenges of shifting an entire workforce into the clean energy landscape.
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Walmart Met Their Project Gigaton Goal - Now What? - Episode 66
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02/26/24 • 8 min
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When Walmart launched their Project Gigaton program in 2017, the idea that the retailer could get their suppliers to cumulatively reduce 1 BILLION tons for carbon emissions by 2030 was hailed as incredibly ambitious.
Last week, the company reported in their fourth quarter earnings call that they had not only surpassed that billion ton goal, but had done so 6 full years earlier than their target. In today's episode, Paul discusses how Walmart got here, what other companies can learn from Walmart's leadership, and what may be next in addressing supply chain (or Scope 3) emissions.
For further reference:
"Why Walmart's Project Gigaton is Corporate America's Moonshot" - Greenbiz (2017)
"Walmart Hits Supplier Emissions Goal 6 Years Early" - Retail Dive
"Walmart Suppliers Lead the Charge, Help Deliver Project Gigaton Goal More Than Six Years Early" - Kathleen McLaughlin, CSO Walmart, Blog Report 2/21/2024
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The Dual Threat of Wildfires for Utilities - Episode 62
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01/29/24 • 7 min
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The intensity and impact of wildfires has dramatically increased over the past few decades due to climate change. And as those acres burn, those fires are releasing trapped carbon back into the atmosphere and only exasperating global warming.
Utilities have been at the center of the controversy around wildfires - taking the blame for devastating events in California and Maui, but also leading in developing solutions to mitigate the rise in and impact of wildfires.
For further research:
"Wildfire Risks in the US are Soaring. Here's What Utilities can do." - Utility Dive
US Drought Monitor Conditions - NDIS
"PG&E will bury 10,000 miles of power lines so they don't spark wildfires" - NPR
"Effects of Climactic Variability and Change on Forest Ecosystems" - NDA
Wildfire Climate Connection - NOAA
New York City Skyline Turns Orange Due to Wildfires - ABC News
Forest Fires are Getting Worse, 20 Years of Data Confirm - Mongabay
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The Role and Need for Philanthropy in Climate Action (Randall Kempner - The Aspen Institute) - Episode 73
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04/15/24 • 8 min
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Philanthropic giving to climate related causes is woefully small. But charitable dollars have a really important role to play because of their flexibility and different motivations. They can catalyze investment in areas where private or governmental dollars can not.
In this episode, Paul sits with Randall Kempner, Senior Advisor to the Aspen Institute to discuss the role of philanthropic dollars in the capital stack, why foundations and donors have not contributed as much, yet, and what is needed to further catalyze this funding source.
For the extended version of the interview with Randall, please visit More Than Eight Minutes
And for further research:
Randall Kempner
The Aspen Institute's Energy & Environment Program
The Global Methane Hub
Much Alarm, Less Action: Foundations & Climate Change - The Center for Effective Philanthropy
Global Energy Alliance for People & Planet
Giving to Amplify Earth Action - World Economic Forum
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What Can the US Learn From European EV Adoption? - Episode 65
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02/19/24 • 8 min
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While EV global sales continue to surge, the uptick in the US lags significantly behind that of our European counterparts. And while obstacles such as a lack of charging infrastructure, high up-front costs, and battery range are affecting market share - those same issues are also at play in Europe. So what are they doing right that is helping that continent achieve over 20% market share of EVs?
In this episode, Paul dissects four areas where Europe's approach to EVs has been a bit different than that of the US in the hope that we can learn from our friends overseas.
For further research:
"Electric Vehicles are Here and Large-Scale Adoption is ... Near?" - Mckinsey
"Electric Car Sales Have Surged in Europe - So Why is Adoption Still Slow?" - World Economic Forum
"Six Essentials for Mainstream EV Adoption" - EY
"The Great NACS Migration: Who Is Switching to Tesla's Charging Port?" - Motortrend
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The Corporate PPA Market - Episode 51
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10/30/23 • 8 min
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Season 2 of Eight Minutes kicks off with an overview of the current state of the Corporate PPA market. Lots of tailwinds for the growth of new renewables projects - but also quite a few challenges that are keeping the industry back from reaching its full scale. Paul digs into these issues with a fly-over on how the corporate PPA market is doing in today's conditions.
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The UAW Strike - Episode 46
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09/18/23 • 7 min
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The United Auto Workers went on strike last week, hitting all of the Big Three automakers simultaneously for the first time in history. And while pay and benefits remain big negotiating items, the specter of the EV transition is hanging over these developments. Will the change over to electric cars cost unionized jobs? Or is there opportunity in the transition?
Paul takes this episode to look at the EV market through the eyes of the line worker, uncovering some of their fears and anxiety as to what the change over means.
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How Renewable is Renewable Natural Gas? - Episode 61
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01/22/24 • 8 min
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Is renewable natural gas the silver bullet for a greener future or a complex puzzle yet to be solved? While many industrial and natural gas companies have looked to RNG as a potential solution to decarbonize their operations, the fuel source is not without some issues.
Paul examines how RNG is made, used and contributes to decarbonization goals. But he also looks at how and why some of those claims may not fully stand up under scrutiny.
For futher research:
The Four Fatal Flaws of Renewable Natural Gas - Sightline Institute
Renewable natural gas: A Swiss army knife for US decarbonization? - McKinsey
An Introduction to Renewable Natural Gas - EPA
Massachusetts DPU Order 20-80
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Why is Heat Pump Deployment so Tough? (DR Richardson & Jan Keleher - Elephant Energy) - Episode 63
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02/05/24 • 8 min
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In this episode, Paul is joined by DR Richardson and Jan Keleher of Elephant Energy to discuss the challenges of the residential heat pump market. With an array of federal, state and local incentives, a myriad of technology options, sizing requirements, electrical upgrade decisions and other factors that play into installing these units, Elephant Energy has found a niche as a "one-stop shop" in helping homeowners.
We explore why business model innovations such as Elephant's may be necessary to ensure that this useful decarbonization technology gets deployed at scale.
For further research:
DR Richardson
Jan Keleher
Elephant Energy
Global Heat Pump Sales Continue Double Digit Growth - International Energy Agency
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How many episodes does Eight Minute Climate Fix have?
Eight Minute Climate Fix currently has 113 episodes available.
What topics does Eight Minute Climate Fix cover?
The podcast is about Management, Power, Earth Sciences, Energy, Climate Change, Podcasts, Science and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Eight Minute Climate Fix?
The episode title 'The Dual Threat of Wildfires for Utilities - Episode 62' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Eight Minute Climate Fix?
The average episode length on Eight Minute Climate Fix is 8 minutes.
How often are episodes of Eight Minute Climate Fix released?
Episodes of Eight Minute Climate Fix are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Eight Minute Climate Fix?
The first episode of Eight Minute Climate Fix was released on Oct 12, 2022.
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