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The Clean Energy Show

James Whittingham and Brian Stockton

Not just another environmental podcast—it"s a passionate and humorous deep dive into how clean technology is revolutionizing our world. Join James and Brian weekly as they explore the critical fight against climate change, highlighting why electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly outpacing combustion vehicles. Discover how wind and solar power are not only greener but also more cost-effective, and learn about the latest advancements in grid batteries and battery technology that are driving this

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46:45

Engineering Polar Sea Ice with Underwater Drones &...

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/05/28

Penguin poop might be cooling the planet by seeding clouds over Antarctica! A new study shows how ammonia from penguin guano helps form reflective cloud cover. Meanwhile, a $10 billion geoengineering plan proposes to deploy 500,000 undersea drones to regrow Arctic sea ice. Can technology save the poles—and should it? Support our podcast on Patreon and get exciting perks! We also bust myths about EV fires after The Telegraph claims they’re on the rise. Plus, an Edmonton pilot project is using

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47:22

Ford Joins Tesla, Scientists Face Threats & Wind...

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/05/21

This week on a special encore episode of The Clean Energy Show, Brian is recovering from surgery, and James wonders if he’s truly on the mend—or if it’s a Schrödinger’s host situation. Either way, they’ve queued up a listener-favorite episode for your enjoyment! Join The Clean Energy Show's CLEAN CLUB on Patreon for exciting perks! Get a monthly bonus podcast, early access to our content, behind the scenes content, access to our members-only Discord community and thank-yous in the credits of videos

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48:37

Small Modular Nuclear Comes to Canada; Plug 'n' Play...

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/05/14

Canada approves its first Small Modular Reactor (SMR), but critics argue it’s a costly, high-risk distraction from cheaper, proven renewables. Ontario Clean Air Alliance explains the financial and security risks Plug-and-play solar is finally coming to the U.S., launching in Utah this summer with no permits or installers required. EcoFlow’s new modular solar kits, with similar kits already popular in Europe and China, they could revolutionize backyard and balcony power for American homeowners.

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52:56

Thorium Dreams, Landfill Solar & EVs That Just Keep...

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/05/07

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 them already? Join The Clean Energy Show's CLEAN CLUB on Patreon for exciting perks! Get our monthly bonus podcast and more! Meanwhile in Los Angeles, rebuilding after devastating wildfires has sparked controversy. The mayor rolled back an electric-only building mandate to speed up reconstruction — but a

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50:00

Electric Vehicle Range May Need to Equal Gas Cars

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/04/30

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 to ATMs and elevators, leading to scenes of chaos in Madrid and emergency water deliveries by tractor. We break down the moment-by-moment collapse of daily life—and what it tells us about resilience and infrastructure. See our Patreon page for our social media posts and ways to support our work! In the

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58:12

Pope Francis: The First Climate Pope

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/04/23

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 just as scientific or political problems, but as deep moral and spiritual ones. He emphasized that climate change affects everyone—but especially the poor and vulnerable who contribute the least to the problem yet suffer the most from its effects. At the end of the show, we look back. All links to items

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46:26

Solar Saving Lives in Emerging Economies (Remixed)

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/04/16

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 surge from 10 newborns a month in 2013 to 140 today, with hundreds of lives saved each year thanks to reliable, renewable power. (Sorry, we had to remix this episode twice! James does NOT have a brain tumor.) Watch Michael Liebreich's documentary from his Cleaning Up YouTube channel:

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39:07

Hydrogen Cruise Ship Sails Next Year; Delhi Bans Gas...

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/04/09

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-emission cruise ship, and salmon are swimming free thanks to dam removal. Join The Clean Energy Show's CLEAN CLUB on Patreon for exciting perks! Get a monthly bonus podcast, early access to our content, behind the scenes content, access to our members-only Discord community and thank-yous in the credits of

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56:44

Lives Changed by a Solar Panel; USB-C for Ebikes

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/04/02

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 solar power are transforming lives in Africa. Plus, Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions are trending downward, and James Whittingham claims full credit. The Downside of Chinese EVs in Canada China is testing whether the prospect of big EV investments could sway Canada’s trade policies. The country’s

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52:03

Solar Plus Batteries Proven As the New Baseload

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/03/26

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 than ever. We also hear from a listener who connected his heat pump hot water heater to his HVAC system, proving once again that our audience is the smartest around. And in a groundbreaking development, scientists have achieved 100% lithium recycling, which could make EV battery production truly

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01:09:02

Five Minute EV Charging: RIP Internal Combustion Engine

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/03/19

James goes on a well-deserved rant about his local government doubling the road tax on electric vehicles. Despite rarely using highways, his Nissan LEAF EV is now subject to a tax that funds road repairs outside the city and it's six times what a similar gas vehicle would pay. It’s a move that highlights how some governments continue to punish EV owners instead of encouraging clean transportation. Join The Clean Energy Show's CLEAN CLUB on Patreon for exciting perks! Meanwhile, California has

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49:50

Why U.S. Refineries May Drop Alberta Oil

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/03/12

Alberta has long believed its oil would sell forever, but U.S. refineries are signaling they could drop Alberta crude in a heartbeat. Looks like “forever” lasts about as long as a duck on a tailings pond. Meanwhile, Korea’s $800 billion pension fund is ditching coal, an 8-year-old activist has forced India’s Supreme Court into action, and Brazil wants to reverse deforestation with reforestation. Main Stories 🔹 Korea’s Pension Fund Ditches Coal – One of the world’s largest pension funds is

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01:00:52

Solar Boom in Pakistan from the Ground Up

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/03/05

The develping country of Pakistan has a terrible power grid but that's why it is experiencing a massive shift to solar, from the ground, up! With a payback period of just 1.5 years, solar is becoming a necessity for many Pakistanis. Join The Clean Energy Show's CLEAN CLUB on Patreon for exciting perks! Also this week: Mapping industrial heat pump opportunities BYD and forced labor allegations Massachusetts launches V2X pilot program – While a great step toward energy resilience, we discuss

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51:26

Nuclear Stalemate, Solar Breakthrough

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/02/26

In this episode of The Clean Energy Show, James and Brian explore a groundbreaking startup backed by OpenAI's Sam Altman that's turning sunlight into heat stored in bricks. These modular containers can be deployed anywhere, potentially revolutionizing data center power supply. They also discuss how heat pumps continue to outsell gas furnaces in the U.S., signaling a major shift in home heating technology. Meanwhile, Japan's largest nuclear reactor remains inactive, stalled by local political

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48:26

Palm Oil Without the Deforestation? It’s Here.

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/02/19

Palm oil is one of the biggest environmental villains, but now a Dutch biotech company has scaled up a breakthrough yeast-based alternative that could drastically cut emissions and deforestation. Meanwhile, New York City is tackling unsafe e-bike batteries by handing out free replacement e-bikes to delivery workers. Plus, France is going all-in on nuclear power to support the AI boom. Undecided with Matt Ferrell - the popular YouTuber comes to Brian and James's backyard to explore the construction

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44:52

5th Anniversary Special! Clean Energy Progress Since...

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/02/12

Our special fifth-anniversary episode! This week, we take a trip down memory lane to reflect on five years of clean energy news, predictions, and surprises. James takes us through just how much progress has been made in clean energy since we started the podcast five years ago. The growth is staggering, even compared to the most optimistic 2020 predictions! The Baltic states have officially disconnected from the Russian power grid and joined the EU grid. Workers literally cut the cord and took pieces

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59:31

Canada in Crisis, China Dominating Electric Vehicle...

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/02/06

Canada’s unprecedented existential crisis caused by bizarre actions from the White House. It could be worse—we could be Greenland. Meanwhile, the long-awaited geothermal power plant near us is finally set to come online next year, initially providing 5MW of power—just enough to keep James’ heated socks toasty. Join The Clean Energy Show's CLEAN CLUB on Patreon for exciting perks! Out of Spec YouTube channel We also take a deep dive into an EV YouTuber’s trip to China and uncover just how far

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01:00:46

Solar Goes Nuclear

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/01/29

The United Arab Emirates is building the world’s largest solar farm with battery storage, capable of providing 1 GW of consistent baseload power, just like a nuclear reactor. We also explore why some trees survive wildfires while entire neighborhoods are reduced to ash, and why Washington State’s e-bike subsidy program is turning heads with its innovative lottery system. Join The Clean Energy Show's CLEAN CLUB on Patreon for exclusive perks! Get a monthly bonus podcast, early access to our content,

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01:09:44

Fireproofing Homes in a World on Fire and...

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/01/22

Podcast Show Notes for Episode 246 of The Clean Energy Show In this week's episode of The Clean Energy Show, we explore the intersection of climate, technology, and resilience in the face of a changing world. Highlights include: Trump’s Second Term and Climate Policy: The U.S. pulls out of the Paris Agreement again. What does this mean for global climate efforts? Electric Construction Tools in Oslo: Discover how Norway is leading the charge in cleaner, quieter construction sites, where even the

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59:09

Fire Weather: Urban Wildfires are Climate Change's...

The Clean Energy Show ·

2025/01/16

The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, focusing on the Pacific Palisades community and the implications for urban areas as climate change intensifies. Actor Martin Short's love for that community and how James feels connected to it. Alongside an in-depth look at John Vaillant’s book Fire Weather, we uncover the growing wildfire threat to cities and practical ways to safeguard homes and lives. Repost of a re-edited episode. UPDATE: CAL FIRE has marked Martin Short's home as 'undamaged'! This is

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