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UN Declares Fossil Fuels Are “Running Out of Road”
Episode 271
UN Secretary General António Guterres proclaims that the fossil fuel era is fading and the clean energy age is rising. Vietnam is banning gas-powered motorcycles in downtown Hanoi by 2026. Meanwhile, a new electric scooter hits 100 mph, and China begins building the world’s largest hydroelectric dam.
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🚗 James's son's car-buying journey ends terribly—but he gets approved for car share in just two hours!
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🏠 Brian explores in-floor hydronic heating after a listener recommendation.
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🛵 Vietnam aims to eliminate all gas-powered two-wheelers by 2045—bold for a country with 72 million bikes.
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🌍 UN says 90% of renewable projects are now cheaper than fossil fuels.
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⚡ China's new megadam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River will generate 300 million MWh/year—more than 3× the Three Gorges.
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🛴 Bo’s new “Turbo” electric scooter can hit a stunning 100 mph—but it’ll cost you $29,500! And your life!
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Listener Tim from northwest of Edmonton writes in with advice on radiant heating systems—highlighting both efficiency and comfort.
🌩️ The Lightning Round
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🔋 China activates its largest lithium iron phosphate battery project: 2 GWh capacity.
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🌊 2025 is now “The Year of the Flood” in the U.S., with record-breaking flash flood warnings.
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🐟 Lab-grown salmon arrives at a Seattle oyster bar—cheaper for the planet, not your wallet.
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Published on 2 months ago