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The Big Switch

The Big Switch


The Big Switch

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Length:
46 episodes
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

Description

To slow climate change, we need to transform our homes, buildings, cars, and economy quickly. "The Big Switch" explains how to rebuild the energy systems all around us. Dr. Melissa Lott of Columbia University brings together historical examples, current events, and incisive analysis to give listeners a deep understanding of the solutions to climate change.
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

Episodes1 - 10 of 46 episodes

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Part 5: The Battery Recycling Dilemma

This is the final episode of a five-part series exploring the lithium-ion battery sup...

33 minutes
Mar 27, 2024

Part 4: The Great Battery Manufacturing Race

This is the fourth episode of a five-part series exploring the lithium-ion battery su...

45 minutes
Mar 20, 2024

Part 3: The High Stakes for Battery Ingredients

This is the third episode of a five-part series exploring the lithium-ion battery sup...

40 minutes
Mar 13, 2024

Part 2: The Mining Conundrum For Critical Minerals

This is the second episode of a five-part series exploring the lithium-ion battery su...

38 minutes
Mar 06, 2024

Part 1: Are Batteries the New Oil?

We need to electrify much of the global economy in order to hit net-zero emissions by...

44 minutes
Feb 28, 2024

A preview of season 4: Batteries are taking over the world

Batteries are finding their way into everything – from cars to heavy equipment to the e...

2 minutes
Feb 05, 2024

Degrees: The fastest electric vehicle fleet makeover in the West

This week, we’re running an episode of Degrees: Real talk about planet-saving careers, ...

32 minutes
Oct 25, 2023

Part 4: Heat Pumps for Peace

This is the fourth episode of a five-part series exploring the European energy crisis i...

23 minutes
Jun 28, 2023

Part 5: A Crisis Reshapes the Energy Transition

This is the fifth episode of a five-part series exploring the European energy crisis in...

46 minutes
Jun 28, 2023

Part 3: Poland’s Coal Legacy and Nuclear Future

This is the third episode of a five-part series exploring the European energy crisis in...

24 minutes
Jun 28, 2023