Are Chinese cars of superior quality compared to Western-made vehicles? James shares his thoughts on this and laments the quality of dollar store goods. UK airlines may soon be required to disclose their carbon impact to passengers. Brian discusses the potential impact of this transparency. With the possibility of Kamala Harris becoming the next leader of the free world, we examine her stance on global warming and her past efforts. Could AI be the key to reducing wildfires caused by power utilities during extreme weather? James explores this intriguing possibility. In-Depth Discussio ..read more

Chinese battery giant CATL tests long-distance electric aircraft with state-of-the-art batteries, France abandons plans for small modular nuclear reactors, and Britain bids farewell to its last coal-hauling train. Join Brian and James as they discuss these stories and more, including the latest updates on clean energy technologies and listener feedback. Main Topics: Electric Aircraft Advances Chinese battery giant CATL successfully flies a 4-ton plane using high-density "condensed batteries" with an energy density of 500 Wh/kg. Future plans include an 8-ton electric aircraft with a range of ..read more

Hawaii’s historic youth-led pollution lawsuit, Atlanta’s rapid adoption of an e-bike rebate program, and California's innovative mosquito control strategy. We also discuss Canada’s new anti-greenwashing law and China’s accelerated decarbonization efforts. Plus, listener mail from Tasmania. Canada's Anti-Greenwashing Law: Canada passes a law to combat greenwashing, leading to the shutdown of Alberta’s oil propaganda war room. China’s Decarbonization Progress: China may beat their 2030 decarbonizing goals with significant reductions in fossil fuel power generation and increases in solar and hyd ..read more

What a 2030 world with very cheap batteries would look like. A new startup is planning to sell hydrogen-powered bicycles. Is this the future of e-mobility? Could a solution to the migrant challenge in Europe be to assist Africa with developing clean energy? The city of Paris has reduced air pollution in the city by 40% in anticipation of this summer’s Olympic Games. All they had to do was limit their residents’ smoking to a pack a day. Conversation Brian’s Road Trip: Chargers south of Minneapolis House on the Rock and Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin Cool buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright ..read more

Reduced emissions in the United States from 2019 to 2022 resulted in a quarter trillion dollars in savings in climate and health benefits. Vermont becomes the first US state to require big oil to pay for climate damages. There’s a downside to cleaning up air pollution: it turns out smog slows the heating of the ocean. As the planet warms, cities around the world have created a new job: Chief Heat Officer. Heat mitigation measures include opening cooling centres, and installing air conditioning in public housing. Also: Mexico’s New President: Mexico elects a climate scientist as ..read more

China may have peaked its emissions five years ahead of its target. So many cases against big oil are going forward on behalf of the climate. Now they're coming after the CEOs and board of directors. Tornadoes tear down wind turbines in Iowa. What is a marine court, anyway?  Subscribe to the podcast for new episodes delivered to you every week! Here's how the show played out: Intro Personal Updates Brian sees a climate movie at the Yorkton Film Festival (The Clean Energy Show is a sponsor) James captures the pipeline plane that bothers him Power outage shows how society is right now BC H ..read more

Sodium-ion batteries are now powering the grid in China. They're cheaper than lithium-ion and can charge from 0 to 90% in 12 minutes. Electric School buses in Oakland California will be able to supply enough grid power for 300 homes. We will have your summer grid reliability forecast. Once again our home here in Canada is on the list for possible rolling blackouts. EVs set to have a big 2024. James reviews 'beefless pasta,' plant-based frozen dinner. Weird Elon Musk defense ad on YouTube Beefless pasta review List of restrictions for riding a robotaxi in Wuhan, China Heat pump methods Micha f ..read more

As China surges ahead with better and cheaper electric vehicles, the United States has chosen not to meet the challenge. U.S. automakers have dropped the ball and the government is putting 100% tariffs on China-made EVs in a blow to climate action. 0:00 Intro 18:36 China EV Tariffs Federal regulators in the US have decreed that utilities must now make a 20 year plan. Trump offers to be bought by oil executives for a billion dollars. Restaurants in California are fighting climate change action. Smokey skies return to Canada and ruin summer already in early May. Aurora hunting with James. Once ..read more

RethinkX says the disruption of labor by humanoid robots is here. The think tank says it will accelerate the energy transition by building things better and cheaper. Battery recycling will blow you away. Elon Musk's hissyfit slows that same transition. Wind power down due to wind being down. Recycling wetsuits.  Cold open: Clip from State of Charge, Tom.  Unfollow Everything, from 9-5 Mac Tik Tok version of our show CCS in Saskatchewan, Canada a failure. RethinkX Humanoid Robots: This time, we are the horses: the disruptions of labor by Humanoid Robots LINK: https://www.rethinkx.com ..read more

The two largest battery makers announced startling improvements in their batteries in the last month that they are immediately bringing to market. This means renewable energy can deploy much faster and electric cars will improve enough to be irresistible. The U.S. plans to upgrade one hundred thousand miles of the power transmission lines. Biden kills coal. Nevada replaces coal with batteries. Use promo code SUNSHINE to get five dollars off at our merch store. See link below. Limited time only! Brian catches up on his podcasts Gasoline Alley cartoon Mark Z. Jacobson's No Miracles Needed ..read more