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Thorium Dreams, Landfill Solar & EVs That Just Keep Going
Episode 261
We dive into thorium nuclear reactors — a long-dormant technology with huge safety and environmental potential, now being revived by China. What are they, how do they work, and why aren’t we using th…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Electric Vehicle Range May Need to Equal Gas Cars
Episode 260
A massive blackout brought Spain and Portugal to a standstill this week, reminding us just how deeply modern life depends on electricity. The outage disrupted everything from subways and air traffic …
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Pope Francis: The First Climate Pope
Episode 259
Pope Francis had become one of the most influential voices on the moral side of climate change. Back in 2015, he released an encyclical called Laudato Si', where he framed environmental issues not ju…
Published on 5 months ago
Solar Saving Lives in Emerging Economies (Remixed)
Episode 258
In Sierra Leone, solar power is saving lives—literally. A neonatal intensive care unit that once faced constant blackouts is now powered by a solar microgrid with lithium-ion batteries. The result? A…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Solar Changing Lives? How about Solar SAVING Lives?
Episode 258
In Sierra Leone, solar power is saving lives—literally. A neonatal intensive care unit that once faced constant blackouts is now powered by a solar microgrid with lithium-ion batteries. The result? A…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Solar Changing Lives? How about Solar SAVING Lives?
Episode 258
In Sierra Leone, solar power is saving lives—literally. A neonatal intensive care unit that once faced constant blackouts is now powered by a solar microgrid with lithium-ion batteries. The result? A…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Hydrogen Cruise Ship Sails Next Year; Delhi Bans Gas and Diesel
Episode 257
Texas offers billions to build gas power plants—but no one wants the cash. Developers say renewables are just too cheap. Meanwhile, Delhi cracks down on combustion cars, Viking unveils a zero-emissio…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Lives Changed by a Solar Panel; USB-C for Ebikes
Episode 256
Welcome to episode 256 of The Clean Energy Show! This week, we explore the challenges of allowing Chinese EVs into Canada, the arrival of USB-C charging for electric bikes, and how small amounts of s…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Solar Changes African Life and Ebike Charging on USB C
Episode 256
The downside of allowing Chinese EVs into North America, the arrival of USB-C charging for electric bikes, and how small amounts of solar power are transforming lives in Africa. Plus, Canada’s greenh…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Solar Plus Batteries Proven As the New Baseload
Episode 255
Solar plus batteries are having a breakthrough moment, signaling a major shift in global energy. An aluminum plant in Australia is moving to solar plus battery storage, making its production greener …
Published on 6 months ago