The Clean Energy Show

A YouTuber powers his entire home using batteries pulled from disposable vapes. It's an ingenious (if slightly dangerous) recycling project that shows how creative energy storage can get. Germany — the country that started the global solar revolution — actually has worse solar potential than Saskatchewan's darkest month! Still, by inspiring the boom that made solar cheap and widespread, Germany paved the way for countries like China to dominate solar manufacturing today. Patreon Also this week: coal mines are heating homes in the UK, Nissan sells its HQ to stay afloat, Toyota delays its solid-state EV battery (again), and a giant Australian grid battery survives a major failure. The Lightning Round COP conference coverage vs. cruise ads, Spain nearly coal-free, edible road salt in Sweden, Texas breaks a November heat record, and Germany launches Europe's largest battery storage project. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.

How Australia's new "solar sharer" program will give every household three hours of free solar power a day—even if they don't have panels! It's a bold experiment to shift energy use to the middle of the day when the sun is strongest. In California, the state quietly pulled the plug on its long-delayed e-bike rebate program, shuffling the remaining funds into clean car subsidies instead. The hosts argue it's a short-sighted move that favors more expensive solutions over the most efficient ones. Meanwhile, South Korea now requires solar canopies over large parking lots nationwide—providing clean power, shade, and EV charging. The hosts also mark ten years since the Paris Accord and look back at how renewables blew past early forecasts. Other stories include Kia's big EV push into Japan, Chery's 800-mile solid-state battery breakthrough, and listener mail about Chinese automakers. The Lightning Round: Waymo expands robotaxis to new cities, Hyundai's global EV sales surge 47%, France tops global energy efficiency rankings, and a shocking stat—rising heat now kills one person every minute. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.

European automakers are scrambling to form new alliances to dodge massive EU fines for missing EV targets. Tesla sits at the center of an ever-growing web of carbon-credit partnerships, giving traditional automakers a lifeline as they rush to electrify. In the courts, youth-led climate lawsuits are heating up on both sides of the border. Canada is seeing its first-ever federal climate trial — La Rose v. His Majesty the King — arguing that government inaction violates young people's Charter rights. And in the U.S., a recent dismissal of the "kids versus Trump" case may still pave the way for future climate victories after a judge called climate change a "children's health emergency." Plus, a new company wants to store clean energy under the sea using giant saltwater bladders — like a pumped hydro system without the mountains. Google also backs plans to restart an old nuclear plant in Iowa to secure 25 years of zero-carbon power. And in the Lightning Round: five cities Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.

Uber Green gets a new name as Uber doubles down on electric rides, the world’s largest heat battery comes online in California, a massive new floating twin wind turbine from China smashes records, and California tightens fire safety rules after a major grid battery blaze. Plus, why cold wind actually generates more electricity — and why Kia’s newest EV comes with a gasoline-scented air freshener. Brian goes all the way to Boston to see a Paul Thomas Anderson film in VistaVision then gets stranded there thanks to Air Canada. Then we discuss the Blue Jays going to the World Series. More chitchat in our extended Patreon episode this week. China’s MingYang Ocean X floating wind turbine doubles the size of current designs with 290-meter rotors and 50 MW capacity. James vents about nuclear plans in Saskatchewan More: Nissan’s Sakura EV3,000 kmBeyond Meat stockChinese automakersFossil-fuel heat38% decline in tropical birdsFinland Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.

China opens the world’s first underwater data center — and it’s using 90% less energy. The Boston Housing Authority tries out saddle-shaped window heat pumps that drape over windows like Pringles chips. James's two electric cars — a Chevy Bolt and a Nissan Leaf — both get modern makeovers with fast charging, heat pumps, and vehicle-to-home power. Plus, Delta Airlines bets on hybrid-electric planes — think Prius, but with less legroom. Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks including a monthly bonus podcast, early access to our content, behind the scenes looks, access to our members-only Discord community and thank-yous in the credits of videos and shoutouts on our podcast! Starting at just $1 per month! The Lightning Round ⚡ 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to climate fighters Green hydrogen https://fcw.sh/7OCY5B Deep Sky building a $500M direct air capture facility in Manitoba — one of the world’s largest. BYD Seagull named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025. Chinese automakers now hold 13% of the UK car market, predicted to hit 30% in two years. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.

Conservatives actually support climate action. Nigeria goes big on solar, Santiago’s air gets cleaner, and renewables finally overtake coal worldwide. Renewables surpassing coal globally for the first time — even in China and India. Nigeria’s solar revolution: cheap panels, no diesel noise, and whole villages going solar. Chile’s long fight against smog finally paying off — cleaner air for 7.5 million people in Santiago. Why many conservatives quietly support climate action — and what’s really holding back their politicians. Lightning Round: Japan’s new leader goes all-in on nuclear. Puerto Rico’s rooftop solar boom. The Vatican’s new climate commitment. VW’s EV sales up 231%. Inhalers linked to climate pollution. Alberta vs. Norway oil wealth. World’s largest floating wind turbine launched in China. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! PayPal Donate offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.

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. Patreon 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 💙 Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VMDCRPHLNR8YE 🤝 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/cleanenergypod

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. here 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. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! PayPal Donate offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.

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. 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. Wind-solar-hydrogen integrated demonstration project in Manzhouli, China. 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 Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! PayPal Donate offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.

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 Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! PayPal Donate offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.

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 And much more! Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks! Links – 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 Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show PayPal Donate offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.

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. Topics: Bill 137, pronouns in schoolsTikTok CBC feature: Kiké's Climate strike Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Follow/Subscribe Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-clean-energy-show/id1498854987 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5wOOCKdJ7Rtq72YxzcTqFm?si=515f6bec86654ed8 WATCH our hour-long weekly video podcasts and other videos on: TikTok | YouTube | Instagram Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon or with YouTube Memberships to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! PayPal Donate offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.

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 Support the show now: Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks. E-transfer whittingham.james@gmail.com

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. Patreon 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%. abc.net.au PayPal

The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, focusing on the Pacific Palisades community and the implications for urban areas as climate change intensifies. Actor Martin Short's love for that community and how James feels connected to it. Alongside an in-depth look at John Vaillant’s book Fire Weather, we uncover the growing wildfire threat to cities and practical ways to safeguard homes and lives. Encore episode that followed the Pacific Palisades Fires in Los Angeles, January 2025. We will be back on August 14th with our Patreon episode and August 20th with a new regular episode. UPDATE: CAL FIRE has marked Martin Short's home as 'undamaged'! This is contrary to the previous report by The Wrap. CORRECTION on the size of screen to protect attic vents. It should be no bigger than 1/8" opening (we said 1/4" which is an out-dated guideline.) Episode Highlights: Los Angeles Wildfires:Author John Vaillant:Fire WeatherThe Cost of Fire Risk:Tokyo’s Disaster Preparedness:Home Fire Safety Tips: Key Links Mentioned: Fire WeatherAudiobook available herehttps://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/copper-charlie-induction-stove-review/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt7VVdGcDzE Contact Us: We love hearing from our listeners! Share your thoughts and questions at CleanEnergyShow@gmail.com. Support Our Work: Help us continue creating climate-positive content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VMDCRPHLNR8YEhttps://www.patreon.com/c/cleanenergypod

David Suzuki stuns with a message of climate defeat—but is he right? Brian and James unpack Suzuki’s pessimism and a powerful rebuttal from climate politics professor Donald Wright, who says the fight is not over. Also this week: Germany hits a heat pump milestone, surpassing gas boiler sales for the first time. 🚴‍♀️ E-bike rebate programs are spreading fast across the U.S., from Rhode Island to Oregon to Washington D.C. Listener Tim follows up with insights on passive solar, geothermal, and his DIY sand battery project. 🚗 James prepares for an all-EV family vacation and shares why even an 87-year-old former gas junkie loves his Bolt EV.. Lightning Round ⚡ ⚡ EV price parity hits Thailand; major drops in Brazil 🤯 CES Fast Facts™: Microplastics in your brain & deadly cooking fuels in Africa 🧾 Oil & gas write Ohio’s carbon capture law ☢️ Renewables add more than nuclear—every two days 📉 Tesla ranks as America’s least trusted car brand 📬 Write to us! Email: CleanEnergyShow@gmail.com Voicemail: speakpipe.com/cleanenergyshow Support: patreon.com/cleanenergypod Perks include: 🚀 Early episode access 🙌 Shoutouts on the podcast 🎙️ A rerun is coming next week while James is on vacation, but look out for a new Patreon episode Thursday!🎄 See you for the next regular show August 20. 💸 Donate via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VMDCRPHLNR8YE

A viral meme claims Norway installed sea-life-friendly underwater turbines. It’s AI-generated nonsense—though there have been real tidal power projects in Norway and Scotland. We unpack the truth behind the clickbait. The United Nations’ top court declares a clean, healthy environment a human right. But what does it really mean for international law and fossil fuel development? Wildfire smoke chokes Saskatoon in record amounts. And we hear from Aiden, a listener in Lytton, B.C.—a town still devastated from climate disaster four years ago. Patreon Also on the show: 🎬 Brian re-views the original Naked Gun 2½ and previews the new reboot. Lightning Round Highlights ⚡ Formula 1 to use electric/sustainable hybrid engines starting in 2026. Huawei patents a 2,900 km EV battery (wait, what?). California’s bullet train project gets a surge of public support. Australia installs over 11,000 grid-scale batteries—in one month. Tesla survives a brutal Chinese real-world ADAS test (barely). And: Greenpeace’s lawsuit against Eni over climate damage goes to court in Italy. 📬 Write to us! Email: CleanEnergyShow@gmail.com Voicemail: speakpipe.com/cleanenergyshow 👕 Merch, perks, ad-free episodes, early access, and more—join our Patreon Clean Club! 💸 Donate via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VMDCRPHLNR8YE

UN Secretary General António Guterres proclaims that the fossil fuel era is fading and the clean energy age is rising. Vietnam is banning gas-powered motorcycles in downtown Hanoi by 2026. Meanwhile, a new electric scooter hits 100 mph, and China begins building the world’s largest hydroelectric dam. Patreon Also on the show: 🚗 James's son's car-buying journey ends terribly—but he gets approved for car share in just two hours! 🏠 Brian explores in-floor hydronic heating after a listener recommendation. 🛵 Vietnam aims to eliminate all gas-powered two-wheelers by 2045—bold for a country with 72 million bikes. 🌍 UN says 90% of renewable projects are now cheaper than fossil fuels. ⚡ China's new megadam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River will generate 300 million MWh/year—more than 3× the Three Gorges. 🛴 Bo’s new “Turbo” electric scooter can hit a stunning 100 mph—but it’ll cost you $29,500! And your life! Listener Tim from northwest of Edmonton writes in with advice on radiant heating systems—highlighting both efficiency and comfort. 🌩️ The Lightning Round 🔋 China activates its largest lithium iron phosphate battery project: 2 GWh capacity. 🌊 2025 is now “The Year of the Flood” in the U.S., with record-breaking flash flood warnings. 🐟 Lab-grown salmon arrives at a Seattle oyster bar—cheaper for the planet, not your wallet. 💬 Contact Us: Email: CleanEnergyShow@gmail.com Voicemail: speakpipe.com/cleanenergyshow ❤️ Support the show: Donate via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VMDCRPHLNR8YE Join our Patreon: patreon.com/cleanenergypod See you next week for another electric episode! ⚡

A Canadian Football League game was cancelled after fans waited six hours in thick wildfire smoke—smoked sausages, indeed. We dig into why air quality is getting worse and how it’s connected to climate change. Plus, surprising new research shows that diesel generators are allowed to emit 48 times more nitrogen oxides than natural gas boilers. We explore the shocking pollution double standards that exist across industries. Meanwhile, in Northeast Calgary, homeowners are struggling to get insurance due to a rise in extreme hail. Some insurance companies are pulling out entirely. What’s behind this localized crisis—and why it’s a warning for the rest of the country. And in Reno, Nevada, a startup has installed the world’s largest second-life battery grid using hundreds of used EV battery packs. It’s powering a data center and showing a viable path for battery reuse. Also in this episode: Water use restrictions in England as drought conditions worsen U.S. Republicans blame Canada for wildfire smoke ruining their summer (but not climate change) Scientists say cleaning up air pollution might be making global warming worse in the short term Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! PayPal Donate offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.

Amish E-Bikes, Balcony Solar, and a Djibouti Wind Boom E-bikes are quietly transforming Amish communities, balcony solar panels are powering up UK homes, and the tiny African nation of Djibouti is making huge renewable energy strides. Plus, Brian returns from London with fresh eyes on electric taxis, streetcars, and some eyebrow-raising climate solutions. We explore how indoor air quality is the our new air quality frontier. Bill Gates is backing a new kind of wind energy. Plus, climate change delivers catastrophic floods to Texas. https://www.youtube.com/c/thecleanenergyshowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleanenergypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleanenergypod/ 💸 Support the show: Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VMDCRPHLNR8YE Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cleanenergypod