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It’s been a wild few days. And it’s going to get wilder. Hopefully you’re living a normal life and looking forward to getting away from it all for a bit. Well, our old friend Justin Reid of TripAdvisor agreed to come on the show to talk about whether any of that travel can really be sustainable - and whether consumers would actually pay a premium for more sustainable options. I probably went a bit easy on Justin because I’ve known him for nearly 15 years since he was at VisitBritain and became my first UK customer at the software startup I worked at. But for those trying to undermine climate p ..read more

I’ve known Greg Walton of Agence France-Presse since we were hanging out in Doha’s shisha bars trying to make sense of Qatar and the Gulf generally. Late last year he got a foreign correspondent’s dream assignment: covering the US amid an election campaign that had already promised to be the weirdest - and most consequential - in decades. Anywhere. Wicked Problems is member-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Early Sunday morning I got a message from Greg. Weeks earlier he’d been in the New York courtroom when the former president ..read more

In this episode of Wicked Problems - Climate Tech Conversations, host Richard Delevan sits down with Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe, to delve into the transformative potential and current challenges of solar power in Europe. The conversation spans the explosive growth of solar installations, the strategic goals of SolarPower Europe, and the imperative need for a flexibility revolution in energy systems. Wicked Problems is member-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Solar Power Growth and Impact: The discussion begi ..read more

Guests: Adam Bell, Director of Policy at Stonehaven Megan Kenyon, Policy Correspondent at The New Statesman Sugandha Srivastav, British Academy Fellow and Lecturer in Environmental Economics at the Smith School, Oxford University Episode Summary: One week after Labour’s sweeping victory, we ask three of the smartest observers of UK climate and climate tech policy about early moves like the hiring of Chris Stark, the removal of the offshore wind ban, and picking a fight with NIMBYs - some of whom may turn out to be people who otherwise argue for faster climate action in the Greens and L ..read more

Starting with a 5-minute lookback at the 14-year tragi-comic arc of the rise and fall of British “cleantech Conservativism” ending in last night’s denouement, our all-star panel pushed through some of the tech glitch joys of live narrowcasting to let you think beyond this morning’s obvious headlines. Wicked Problems is member-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. As Prashant Rao from Semafor and Ben Cooke of The Times rightly pointed out, climate was at best a middling issue in terms of voting intent. It goes without saying that the ..read more

In this episode of Wicked Problems, host Richard Delevan discusses global climate litigation trends with Kate Higham, Policy Fellow at the Grantham Institute and head of the Climate Laws of the World Project. Get Global trends in climate change litigation: 2024 snapshot - Grantham Institute. They explore the efficacy and future of climate litigation against governments and corporations, the justice concerns between the Global North and South, and potential legislative solutions like Vermont’s recent Climate Superfund Act. Higham also addresses the complexities of climate and biodiversity cas ..read more

In a little over 48 hours we’re going to bring your our first live event, to bring the climate angle as the UK election results come in. From 9pm UK time, through the exit poll dropping at 10pm, to 11pm when (probably) we’ll sign off. Or not, depending on the craic. Register here. An insane amount of incredible guests said yes - so we’re doing a rapid-fire series of panel discussions to talk from the perspectives of politics, media, business, academia, and even comedy. And as a special bonus, Suncharmer, the up-and-coming UK band who loans us our theme tune, will do an exclusive set. Join u ..read more

Join us for an exciting episode of Wicked Problems - Climate Tech Conversations as host Richard Delevan dives into the intricate world of climate tech. This week, we have two insightful interviews that explore the frontiers of clean energy and the political landscapes shaping its future. Sign up for our UK election night livestream at 9pm UK time with a great panel including Sarah Mackintosh, Rupert Read, Prashant Rao, Ben Cooke, Colin Mahoney, Allister Thomas, and Ben Kilbey - with more guests to be announced soon! Wicked Problems is member-supported. To receive new posts and support my work ..read more