Carrier, the company that invented air conditioning, is now adding batteries to its HVAC systems to help stabilize the grid. James compares clean energy progress in Heilongjiang, China, to the situation in Saskatchewan, Canada, where coal is sticking around until 2050. Meanwhile, developing nations may be scaling back their attendance at COP30 in Brazil due to soaring hotel prices in the Amazon.

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We also dig into listener mail, including a detailed correction on hydrogen vs. SMR math, new EV charging options from Grizzl-E, heat pump dryer experiences, Scandinavian crime drama recommendations, and whether James should just fill his house with snake plants instead of an air purifier. Plus, Glenn Wright weighs in on forests, carbon sinks, and net-zero.

In the Lightning Round:

• U.S. nuclear license extensions in Wisconsin

• France planning a 1.5 GW offshore wind farm

• The U.S. DOE reportedly banning “climate change” from its vocabulary

• Renewables beating new nuclear ten to one for climate mitigation

• China’s clean energy dominance in solar, batteries, and wind

• Morocco sending solar power to Germany

• Europe backing African renewables

• A new sodium-ion battery installation in Switzerland

• And just how many solar panels China installs every second

Links to stories we covered:

• Carrier batteries for air conditioners (Canary Media): https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/batteries/carrier-air-conditioning-help-grid

• Heilongjiang clean energy projects (China green hydrogen & e-methanol): https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-29/nations-rethink-plans-for-brazil-climate-summit-as-costs-soar?srnd=phx-green

• COP30 hotel crunch (Bloomberg): https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-29/nations-rethink-plans-for-brazil-climate-summit-as-costs-soar?srnd=phx-green

• Grizzl-E EV Club: https://grizzl-e.com/ca/ | https://club.grizzl-e.com/ | https://youtu.be/SH7fItzcFbQ

• Antarctica wind project: https://www.antarctica.gov.au/antarctic-operations/stations-and-field-locations/amenities-and-operations/renewable-energy/wind-power

• IEA on rising AC demand: https://iea.li/48AjJAc

• Morocco–Germany undersea solar cable (CleanTechnica): https://cleantechnica.com

• EU renewables in Africa (Bloomberg): https://bloomberg.com

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In this special interview episode, we sit down with economist Brett Dolter to explore the future of clean energy in Saskatchewan and beyond. From the politics of power generation to the technical challenges of renewables in extreme cold, Brett offers a candid and insightful look at what it will take to transition to a greener grid.

Brett Dolter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, University of Regina where he teaches courses in climate change policy, microeconomics, cost-benefit analysis, and ecological economics. Brett’s research is focused on modelling the costs and consequences of climate and energy policy. Current research projects include analyzing the distributional impacts of carbon pricing in Canada; modelling the cost of decarbonizing the Canadian electricity system; and exploring public support for competing energy futures in Regina, Saskatchewan.

• The report on SaskPower vs fed regulations Dolter published here (PDF)

We discuss why Saskatchewan, despite its world-class solar and wind resources, lags behind provinces like Alberta in renewable adoption, and how monopoly structures and regulatory frameworks have slowed progress. Brett explains how reforming electricity rate structures could accelerate electrification, make rooftop solar more attractive, and help families save money in the long run.

The conversation also covers the engineering realities of renewable energy in cold climates—from wind turbines to heat pumps—and looks at innovations from around the world, including northern China, that could be adapted for the Prairies. Finally, Brett dives into the political dimensions of the energy transition, reflecting on public opinion, partisan divides, and the path forward for renewables in Saskatchewan.

This is an eye-opening discussion about the intersection of policy, technology, and economics—and why the choices made today will shape our energy future for decades to come.

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The future of batteries—including a surprising chemistry that works all the way down to –50°C. We’ll also look at New York City’s new speed limit for e-bikes, the world’s first driverless truck border crossing, and how a listener in Japan pressed Saskatchewan’s premier on renewables.

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We explore whether Saskatchewan really is “too cold to decarbonize,” with insights from researchers like Brett Dolter and Stanford’s Mark Z. Jacobson. Plus, we compare the province’s energy choices with bold projects in northern China and the Netherlands, where renewables are surging ahead despite tough climates.

In listener mail, Jon from Japan updates us on solar and EV progress in his city, proving that persistence pays off. And in the Lightning Round, we’ll cover fossil fuel declines in Europe, China’s new climate pledge, a Canadian wildfire twist that helped crops, India’s nuclear expansion, Nigeria’s solar boom, and BYD’s massive new battery breakthrough.

• Lightning Round: China’s climate pledge, U.S. offshore wind ruling, EV oil displacement, Nigeria’s solar push, BYD’s 14.5 MWh container battery

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A listener letter dives deep into climate despair and tough questions about our future, Newark’s historic airport terminal gets an all-electric makeover, and a Canadian teenager fails a driving test because their Tesla was deemed “too high tech.” Plus, Norway now boasts more EV charging plugs than fuel nozzles, and we break down what that means for the rest of the world.

We also dig into air quality data, Saskatchewan’s forest policies, and whether negative emissions like BECCS can play a role in climate solutions. As always, the Lightning Round brings you the latest clean energy headlines—from BYD’s new e-Bus platform to rooftop solar in Puerto Rico, geothermal startups, and the steep adoption curve of EVs.

Links to stories we discussed in this episode:

• Rooftop solar boom in Puerto Rico: HubSpot News

• Xpeng’s first European EVs roll off the line: CNEV Post

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New York just made history as the first U.S. state to officially ban fossil fuels in most new building construction, setting the stage for an all-electric future. Meanwhile, wildfire smoke is proving more dangerous than ever—scientists say breathing it can be like smoking half a pack of cigarettes a day, with staggering health and economic costs across North America. And in New York City, the NYPD now has the power to confiscate uncertified e-bike batteries in the name of safety.

We also cover abandoned coal boreholes in Australia leaking methane equivalent to thousands of cars, listener mail about ultra-cold climate 'cascading' heat pumps, and the latest in global clean energy progress.

In the Lightning Round:
– Bluetti’s sodium-ion power station
– CATL’s ultra-fast charging EV battery
– India’s electric vehicle targets
– China’s solar exports to Africa

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– New York gas ban (Canary Media)
– Abandoned methane-leaking coal boreholes (The Guardian): https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/03/abandoned-queensland-coal-borehole-found-to-be-emitting-10000-cars-worth-of-greenhouse-gas
– Flooid Power Systems cold-climate heat pumps: https://flooidpower.com
– Video: https://youtu.be/KQNc4VnTOis?si=cqSk9OnZ6cHeZsDM

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Kiké Dueck, a twelve-year-old climate activist from Canada who is already making waves in the fight for a sustainable future, sits down with James. Kiké shares what inspired them to take action at such a young age, the challenges of being a youth voice in a world dominated by adults, and the creative ways young people can make a difference. From school strikes to community organizing, to suing your government, Kiké proves that no one is too young to speak up for the planet.

We also discuss the role of education, how family and friends react to activism, and Kiké’s vision for a cleaner, more just world. Their passion and determination are a reminder that the next generation isn’t waiting for change—they’re creating it.

Listen in for an inspiring conversation full of honesty, courage, and hope for the future.

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• Saskatchewan Bill 137, pronouns in schools
• Suing the Saskatchewan SaskParty Government - TikTok
• CBC feature: Kiké's Climate strike

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How Big Oil is fueling much of the legal opposition to offshore wind in the U.S.—using environmental laws to stall clean energy progress. We break down who’s behind the lawsuits, why they matter, and how they threaten America’s climate goals.

We also look at new research showing that riding a bicycle could reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, thanks to the unique brain benefits of cycling. Meanwhile, here at home in Saskatchewan, the provincial government wants to extend coal power until 2050. But one of our listeners is fighting back with a court challenge, demanding accountability and a livable future.

Plus, updates on U.S. tax credits for clean appliances and EVs, listener mail from Europe on smart charging apps, and Mark Jacobson’s thought experiment on how little it would cost to power the entire world with solar panels.

We begin with a conversation about our weekend which included musician Emm Gryner!

And in the Lightning Round:

• Beyond Meat rebrands to “Beyond”

• And a Canadian Tesla owner proves you can drive electric all the way to the Arctic

Links from this episode:

• Offshore wind lawsuits and oil ties

• Cycling and Alzheimer’s risk study

• Rewiring America tax credit hub: https://rewiringamerica.org

• Saskatchewan climate lawsuit: https://cpj.ca/saskatchewan-legal-action/

• Wisconsin youth climate lawsuit: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/22/young-climate-activists-sue-wisconsin

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James takes us on his 4,000 km electric vehicle odyssey to the West Coast—an audio vacation slideshow with EVs, chargers, and road trip surprises. Brian dives into the strange story of Russian hackers seizing control of a Norwegian dam, while James shares a shocking climate realization from salmon on the Pacific coast. Plus, we unpack the dangers of gas station neurotoxins, and Colorado’s new law requiring health warning labels on gas stoves.

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Episode Highlights:

• Colorado requires air quality warning labels on gas stoves.

• Gas station neurotoxins and neurological health risks.

The Lightning Round:

• Ukraine hits Russia’s Druzhba oil pipeline.

• Nepal’s EV share of new car sales reaches 87.6%.

• And: in April, China installed more solar than Australia has in its entire history (abc.net.au).
  
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