An Electric Revolution
Podcast Description
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.
An Electric Revolution is a podcast about how the world is being transformed by clean energy. Each episode I dive into the stories behind today’s shift — from the history of past energy revolutions to the minerals shaping our future.
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We are burning more coal than at any point in human history — more than during the Industrial Revolution, and more than during the global energy crisis of the 1970s.
Global coal demand likely rose by 0.5% last year to a record 8.85 billion tonnes, according to the International Energy Agency, driven largely by China.
This is happening despite the rapid reduction in the cost of solar panels, wind turbines, and lithium-ion batteries.
So why can’t the world quit coal?
Lucy Shaw, who writes the Slow Burn substack newsletter, digs into this contradiction in this episode.
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