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Eight Minute Climate Fix
Paul Schuster
116 episodes
1 month ago
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content How has the conversation changed, now that we're a few months into a new federal administration that has not proven very receptive to climate action? Paul attended New York Climate Week in late September with anxiety around how corporations and organizations were approaching the changing tenor of climate direction. His takeaway? Maybe things aren't as bad as they appear. In this episode, Paul dissects the key takeaw...
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Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content How has the conversation changed, now that we're a few months into a new federal administration that has not proven very receptive to climate action? Paul attended New York Climate Week in late September with anxiety around how corporations and organizations were approaching the changing tenor of climate direction. His takeaway? Maybe things aren't as bad as they appear. In this episode, Paul dissects the key takeaw...
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Management
Business,
Science,
Earth Sciences
Episodes (20/116)
Eight Minute Climate Fix
Reflections on New York Climate Week - Episode 117
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content How has the conversation changed, now that we're a few months into a new federal administration that has not proven very receptive to climate action? Paul attended New York Climate Week in late September with anxiety around how corporations and organizations were approaching the changing tenor of climate direction. His takeaway? Maybe things aren't as bad as they appear. In this episode, Paul dissects the key takeaw...
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1 month ago
7 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill and Its Impact on Clean Energy - Episode 116
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content As Trump's signature economic legislation made it's way over the finish line two weeks ago, experts lined up to warn us of the impact the bill would have on clean energy, utility bills and even our competitiveness in the emerging AI landscape. In today's episode, Paul provides a high level analysis of the bill's primary components affecting these areas and what the impact may actually be. For more research: One Big ...
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4 months ago
8 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
The Proposed GHG Scope 2 Rule Changes - Episode 115
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content The Greenhouse Gas Protocol is now in the decision phase on how to revise their widely accepted Scope 2 emissions accounting measures. The current set of accounting rules were first established in 2015 - but a lot has changed in the interim. Revisiting these rules to modernize them and promote true, physical decarbonization is important. But there are a couple of proposed changes that have generated a LOT of controv...
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4 months ago
6 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
How the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank is Supporting Climate Action While Also Addressing Housing Affordability (Maggie Super Church - Mass Community Climate Bank) - Episode 114
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content States have shifted to the forefront of climate leadership here in the US. And one of the tools that many of these States are employing to make it easier and less risky for individuals and companies to invest behind energy savings has been the Green Bank, a financial institution designed to overcome some of the barriers to financing climate action. Massachusetts set up their Green Bank in a novel way, though. They e...
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4 months ago
7 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
Double Materiality and Upcoming Reporting Requirements - Episode 113
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Pending regulations are reshaping the sustainability reporting world, with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) starting to require European companies to report this year. Underpinning these reporting disclosures is something called a Double Materiality Assessment (DBA). In this episode, Paul digs into what is included in a DBA, how it differs from a company's current non-financial disclosures, an...
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8 months ago
7 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
The Effect of Trump's Tariff War on Clean Energy - Episode 112
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Over this past weekend, the Trump Administration followed through on a campaign promise to issue tariffs on key trade partners of the US. Canada, Mexico and China all found themselves in the new administration's crosshairs. In this episode, Paul discusses some of the reasons why these tariffs are going to affect both the fossil AND clean energy industries. And why Canada and Mexico quickly reached a negotiated barga...
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9 months ago
8 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
Smart Cities - Episode 111
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Many large municipalities are using a combination of sensors, data management and analytical tools to dynamically manage the flow of people and cars within their borders. These Smart Cities are helping to not only improve the quality of life of residents - but are cutting down on vehicle idle time, greenhouse gas emissions, and other environmental issues. In this episode, Paul provides some examples of how cities a...
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9 months ago
7 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
Wholesale Power Pricing Basics - Episode 110
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content As more corporations are using Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) or Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) to procure renewable energy, these contracts are exposing companies to the risks and variabilities of the wholesale power market. In this episode, Paul zeroes in on how the pricing of power in wholesale markets works so that we can start to understand, and manage, those risks. Follow Paul on LinkedIn.
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10 months ago
9 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
Reflecting on the Climate Activities of 2024 - Episode 109
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Paul wraps up 2024 with an episode looking back on the major trends and news stories from this past year. From good news stories such as the retirement of the UK's last coal facility to hard news such as the realization that we may have already passed our global 1.5 degree temperature target. In any regard, review with us the progress that we've made over these past 12 months and set an ambition for what 2025 is go...
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10 months ago
8 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
What Companies are Doing to Address the Sustainability of Their Product Packaging - Episode 108
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content As the holiday season descends upon us, the importance of sustainable packaging is never more important. In this episode, Paul discusses not only some of the ways that prominent companies are addressing how their are packaging and shipping their products - but also some of the prominent instances where regulators have cracked down on companies falsely claiming environmental benefits. Packaging is an important part ...
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11 months ago
8 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
How Electricity Load Growth May Complicate the Energy Transition - Episode 107
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Since the 1990's, electricity demand has remained relatively flat despite the economic growth of the country. But as increased electrification and demand for new data centers intensifies, that demand for new power is changing. Utilities are having to adapt to market conditions that demand faster, more flexible additions of power capacity to the grid. But changing existing utility processes and models is tougher tha...
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11 months ago
6 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
The Changing Chemistry of Lithium Ion Batteries - Episode 106
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Lithium Ion batteries are the backbone of the EV revolution. And car manufacturers are constantly seeking new ways to remove cost and improve the range of these battery packs. Part of their solution has been to tweak the chemistry of these batteries - but added value in one area sometimes necessitates a trade off in another. In this episode, Paul discusses the changing chemistry of lithium ion batteries in the EV m...
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11 months ago
7 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
What's Next for Gas Distribution Companies? (Jan Rosenow - Regulatory Assistance Project) - Episode 105
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content With millions of miles of gas distribution pipelines under our feet, the transition away from gas and toward electrification needs to account for that existing infrastructure somehow. And that comes with risks, not only to gas distribution companies but to their customers as well. Understanding, anticipating and managing these risks is a vital part of a safe, equitable transition. To discuss this topic, Paul is joi...
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11 months ago
8 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
Systems Thinking for the Energy Transition - Episode 104
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content In this episode, Paul steps back from the individual technologies and business processes that are driving the energy transition, and looks at the interconnected systems that need to be reimagined as well. For some systems, this may be intuitive, such as in the need to develop the ecosystem of supporting infrastructure for EVs. But other interconnected, dependent systems are more nuanced and reflect the challenges po...
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12 months ago
7 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - Episode 103
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content As the world launches into COP29 in Azerbaijan, this week, it may be useful for us to review some of the sustainability metrics that the world has agreed to as a foundation for peace, prosperity - and a world devoid of climate change. There are 17 Sustainable Development Goals (or SDGs) in total, though not all of them deal with climate. The ones that do, though, provide us a bit of a report card on how we're doing...
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1 year ago
8 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
Why Food Waste is Such a Big Climate Issue - Episode 102
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content The United Nations estimates that we lose about one third of our global food supply every year to waste and loss. And that organic matter contributes about 10% of our global emissions each year. Getting a hold on our food waste is a big issue and a huge opportunity, not only for climate action but also in economic terms. In this episode, Paul breaks down the different points in the food value chain where spoilage a...
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1 year ago
7 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
Debating the DOE Report on Pathways to New Advanced Nuclear - Episode 101
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content The DOE recently released a report outlining a pathway for the US to meet recent pledges of tripling of domestic nuclear capacity by 2050. Nuclear needs to play a role in a clean energy economy, but the industry may be fooling itself in thinking that learning curve cost decreases will help to make these advanced nuclear reactors more economically viable. In this episode, Paul discusses the challenges facing the nuc...
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1 year ago
8 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
An Agile Strategy for Climate Action - Episode 100
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Paul reflects a bit on having just completed the second year of hosting Eight Minutes, and takes a moment to indulge in how the process of developing climate strategy needs to change if we are to keep up with the rapid advances in climate industries. Long term strategic planning may need to be replaced by "agile" strategic processes. For more research: "CCUS Market Outlook 2023: Announced Capacity Soars by 50%" - ...
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1 year ago
8 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
How Climate Change is Intensifying the Ferocity of Hurricanes - Episode 99
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content After the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton over the past few weeks, it's a good time to review the science on why (and how) warming sea temperatures are affecting the intensity of these mega storms. Big, intense tropical cyclones are a part of our future and we should understand why today's storms are so much more powerful than those of just a few decades ago. For further research: "Are hurrican...
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1 year ago
8 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
Understanding Your Utility Bill - Episode 98
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content For all of the economic advantages being created by the energy transition, some of that value isn't being fully captured by consumers who don't fully understand their utility bill. As energy prices are rising and these bills are becoming more complex and obtuse, maybe now is a good time to review how utilities are charging for not only the power that they provide, but also the policies that their state regulatory co...
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1 year ago
10 minutes

Eight Minute Climate Fix
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content How has the conversation changed, now that we're a few months into a new federal administration that has not proven very receptive to climate action? Paul attended New York Climate Week in late September with anxiety around how corporations and organizations were approaching the changing tenor of climate direction. His takeaway? Maybe things aren't as bad as they appear. In this episode, Paul dissects the key takeaw...