Last episode, our experts referenced IPCC data to explain that heat, heat waves and precipitation are trending up. While floods, fires and storms are flat or down. However, in this episode we’ll see that risk and damages from these events have increased, and we’ll look at potential solutions. Again with acclaimed environmental journalist Andrew Revkin and climate scientist Dr. Patrick Brown.

We often hear that climate change is driving extreme weather. To understand the trends, our guests dug into the IPCC data for heat waves and cold spells. Historic rainfall and current patterns. Storm frequency and intensity. What they reveal will surprise you. With Dr. Patrick Brown, climate scientist from Breakthrough Institute, and acclaimed environmental journalist Andrew Revkin.

Every text, email and social media post. Every digital photo, web search and credit card transaction. Every online purchase. Every streaming show. Nearly everything in our lives involves data coming in and out of data centers, with incredibly huge electricity demands. We discuss with Dr. Ayșe Coskun, from Boston University, and Josh Fluecke, who builds data centers for Syska Hennessy Group.

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Every text, email and social media post. Every digital photo, web search and credit card transaction. Every online purchase. Every streaming show. Nearly everything in our lives involves data coming in and out of data centers, with incredibly huge electricity demands. We discuss with Dr. Ayșe Coskun, from Boston University, and Josh Fluecke, who builds data centers for Syska Hennessy Group.

Our guests argue against conventional wisdom, that oil companies must be part of decarbonization. That solar and wind will never replace them. And that we don’t value our environment enough to take meaningful action anyway. You may not agree, but you’ll still want to hear from Dr. Nate Hagens, of the Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future, and Tisha Schuller, CEO of Adamantine Energy.

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Our guests argue against conventional wisdom, that oil companies must be part of decarbonization. That solar and wind will never replace them. And that we don’t value our environment enough to take meaningful action anyway. You may not agree, but you’ll still want to hear from Dr. Nate Hagens, of the Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future, and Tisha Schuller, CEO of Adamantine Energy.

In part 1, we focused on India’s electricity, and the potential to expand it using coal and/or solar. We continue with the growth of 2- and 3-wheel electric vehicles in India, the potential to manufacture their batteries domestically, the growth of air conditioning to combat heat waves, decarbonization targets, green building and the importance of efficiency.

Here to finish their discussion with Dr. Scott Tinker is:

- Padu Padmanabhan, Visiting Researcher at King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center

- Dr. Tom Moerenhout, Senior Associate at the International Institute for Sustainable Development

Chapters:

00:00 – Teaser

00:30 – Intro

01:25 – Topic

01:53 – Guests

02:24 – Automobile transportation in India

03:41 – Electrification of automobiles

05:23 – Will India develop a battery manufacturing market?

07:03 – Will India start building batteries?

07:26 – Can India take a similar path to and compete with China?

07:57 – How will all of this affect the oil demand?

08:38 – How will heavy transport fuels be impacted?

09:58 – What does energy efficiency and conservation look like in India now and in the future?

11:02 – What are some incentives/disincentives for efficiency?

13:24 – Is India concerned with climate change?

15:30 – What is a green building?

17:43 – What are India's CO2 climate emissions targets?

21:13 – Key discussion takeaways

22:20 – A message to Prime Minister Modi

22:59 – Addressing a U.S. audience

24:44 – Discussion summary

26:19 – End credits

Originally aired 4/12/2024 on PBS.

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India is the third largest energy consumer and carbon emitter in the world, with the fastest growing energy demand. Today coal makes three-quarters of their electricity, with the other 25% solar and other non-carbon sources. If they follow China’s path and develop further on coal, it may be impossible for the world to meet its climate targets -- making India’s energy choices of vital importance.

The experts joining Dr. Scott Tinker for this episode are:

- Padu Padmanabhan, Visiting Researcher at King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center

- Dr. Tom Moerenhout, Senior Associate at the International Institute for Sustainable Development

Originally aired 4/10/2024 on PBS.

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For our ongoing ‘youth voice’ series, we created an energy and climate survey and asked two current and recently graduated university students to help administer it to hundreds of peers across the country, from diverse political backgrounds. The results provide a broad look at the energy and climate opinions, and knowledge, of young Americans -- and will test yours too.

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- Vidhur Senthil, Computer Engineering student at the University of Southern California

Originally aired 4/10/2024 on PBS.

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The US energy system, particularly our electric grids and pipelines, is constantly at risk -- from extreme events, like hurricanes, winter storms, heat waves and wildfires. And increasingly from cyber attacks, from hostile foreign powers and criminal elements. Enough that the energy industry and the US government are investing billions of dollars and working together to counter these threats.

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- Suzanne Lemieux, Director of Operations Security & Emergency Response at the American Petroleum Institute

Originally aired 4/8/2024 on PBS.

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