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Will Australia's Hellish Fires Influence Climate Politics?

Will Australia's Hellish Fires Influence Climate Politics?

FromThe Energy Gang


Will Australia's Hellish Fires Influence Climate Politics?

FromThe Energy Gang

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Jan 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, a look at the bushfires in Australia — their impact to the country, to the grid, and to politics of climate.Then, a big change could be coming to a foundational federal policy in America. Are the proposed changes to PURPA a thoughtful response to market conditions and cheap renewables, or a political play?Finally, we learn to code. Joe Biden is the latest democrat to push the idea that laid-off miners should learn to code. Why did it spark so much derision?Recommended reading:The Atlantic: Australia Will Lose to Climate ChangeGTM: FERC Proposal Brings New Threat to Already-Suffering PURPA Solar MarketsGizmodo: Biden Tells Miners to Learn to CodeThis podcast is brought to you by KORE Power. KORE Power is a leading manufacturer of high density, high voltage energy storage solutions for utility, industrial, microgrids, and mission-critical markets. Find out more. 
Released:
Jan 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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