The Clean Energy Show

2024 Year in Review Special


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In this special year-end episode of The Clean Energy Show, we reflect on the remarkable progress in clean energy throughout 2024. From groundbreaking renewable energy initiatives to significant policy changes and technological advancements, this year has been a monumental one for the transition to a sustainable future. Join Brian Stockton and James Whittingham as they delve into the stories that defined the year, sprinkle in a few laughs, and preview what lies ahead in 2025.

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Highlights from This Episode:
  • California's $2,000 Electric Bike Vouchers: A wildly successful program that ran out in minutes.
  • Record Investments in Clean Energy: A staggering $2 trillion in 2024, double the amount spent on fossil fuels. Learn more
  • Tesla Co-Founder's Battery Recycling Breakthrough: Redwood Materials achieves 95% efficiency in critical mineral recovery. Read the full story
  • Britain's Coal-Free Milestone: The UK becomes the first G7 nation to close all coal plants, with renewables dominating its energy mix.
  • China's Offshore Solar and Wind Records: A 1GW floating solar PV facility and the world's first 26MW wind turbine set new benchmarks.
  • Pakistan's Solar Surge: The country adds 17GW of solar capacity, revolutionizing its energy landscape. Dive deeper
  • Paris Olympics and Sustainable Transport: A model for urban cycling and reduced car reliance.
The Lightning Round:
  • Major Victory in Montana Climate Lawsuit: A landmark ruling upholding youth climate advocates' rights. Full decision here
  • Poland's Coal Exit Accelerates: On track to phase out coal entirely by 2032.
  • Hudson Bay's Christmas Heatwave: Temperatures projected to soar 20°C above historical averages.
  • Innovative Floating Wind Technology: Mingyang Smart Energy's "V"-shaped OceanX turbine goes live.

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