Green Shift
Green Shift
Podcast Description
A rolling conversation on the struggles and successes of transitioning to a sustainable economy. Based in Singapore, we focus on stories from Asia that are missing from the broader international conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast centers on themes like carbon pricing, renewable energy, and just energy transitions. Episodes dive into specific topics such as the mechanics of carbon taxes, the debate between nuclear and renewable energy sources, and insights into global climate policy frameworks like the Paris Agreement and the EU Emissions Trading System. For example, one episode features discussions on the nuances of cap-and-trade versus carbon taxes, while another explores the implications of renewable energy on sustainable economies.
A rolling conversation on the struggles and successes of transitioning to a sustainable economy. Based in Singapore, we focus on stories from Asia that are missing from the broader international conversation.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Green Shift, we welcome Paul Murphy—nuclear energy veteran and founder of Murphy Energy & Infrastructure Consulting—for a candid conversation about the future of energy.
Paul breaks down the total system cost of different energy sources, explains why baseload power matters, and challenges common assumptions about renewables and nuclear. With co-hosts Dr. Victor Nian and Jordan Kronen, this episode goes beyond the headlines to tackle the real math behind the energy transition.
🔋 Topics we cover:
What “total system cost” really means
Why LCOE alone can mislead
The case for nuclear in Asia
Grid realities and backup power
Debunking common critiques of nuclear
Listen if you’re curious about:
How to balance clean energy, cost, and reliability
What hyperscalers are signaling about future power needs
Whether renewables can truly stand alone
📌 Green Shift is a podcast that makes sense of sustainability—especially from an Asian perspective.
🧠 Hosted by:
Jordan Kronen (guest host)
Dr. Victor Nian (CSER)
🎙️ Guest: Paul Murphy
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Read the policy brief on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) here: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/ca134fed-3c95-42d1-bf19-decdd72df6d1/downloads/66be7022-ba09-45d0-b2b6-339a0ddd8ba6/CSER_PB6_SG-MY%20Nuclear%20Energy%20Cooperation_Web.pdf?ver=1752843377572
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