An Electric Revolution
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Clean energy is under attack like never before.
President Donald Trump has said “the wind is bullshit.” Right-wing parties in Europe have opposed climate legislation introduced by the European Union.
There has never been a more important time to understand the real history of clean energy—how did we get here, who were the pioneers, and why has it taken so long to come of age?
An Electric Revolution dives deep into the untold story of clean energy, from its groundbreaking origins to its present-day battles.
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The podcast covers significant themes in clean energy, including the historical context of its development, the pioneers who shaped the industry, and contemporary challenges faced today. Notable episodes include deep dives into figures like Poul la Cour, who launched Denmark's wind power dominance, and Charles Brush, America's wind power pioneer, focusing on their innovations and contributions to the sector.
Clean energy is under attack like never before.
President Donald Trump has said “the wind is bullshit.” Right-wing parties in Europe have opposed climate legislation introduced by the European Union.
There has never been a more important time to understand the real history of clean energy—how did we get here, who were the pioneers, and why has it taken so long to come of age?
An Electric Revolution dives deep into the untold story of clean energy, from its groundbreaking origins to its present-day battles.
In this episode, I speak with David Abraham, author of The Elements of Power, about the enduring vulnerabilities in Western supply chains for rare earth elements and magnets, which are used in electric vehicles and wind turbines. Nearly a decade after his book warned of the consequences of China’s control over these resources, Abraham reflects on how little has changed — and why.
We explore how China’s state-led strategy outmaneuvered market-driven Western approaches, why Japan doubled down on China even after a supply shock, and what lessons the U.S. and Europe must learn if they hope to build resilient supply chains.
From the US policy during the Second World War to today’s EV and clean tech ambitions, this conversation unpacks the economic, geopolitical, and industrial stakes of the rare earth race.
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