If you are looking for interesting podcasts to listen to while driving, commuting, cooking etc., this is our suggestion of podcasts on environment, science and economics for you!
Tag: renewable energy
Between writers: The importance of persistence
We sat over brunch one Saturday morning for a chat about what we did on the blog this year, and why we should consistently continue the work.
Over-consumption in pop music: not a fan’s fault
Her favorite band drops a new album, Trang, an office worker, pre-ordered eight CDs. "Why that many?", you may ask. The reasons vary, but the roots of this excessive purchase lie between fans' support for their artists, problematic music charts and music labels’ sale tactics.
[#FutureGenerations series] Olivier Dubray: “It is time we designed a new global system that favors cooperation”
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#FutureGeneration series: a talk with Olivier Dubray, a French external advisor at Bain & Company. We discuss the biggest challenges of future generations according to Olivier, from his experience of 37 years working on sustainability corporate strategies.
The 3 levers to decarbonize industries: their feasibilities and levels of efficiency
We'll discuss 3 levers to decarbonize industries, including the modification of the energy mix; reduction of waste heat and electrification; carbon capture, storage and utilisation of hydrogen.
A 2022 Challenge: Five actions to inspire a less-waste lifestyle
If you are looking for a meaningful fun challenge for your 2022, and if you are still perplexed with the complexity and grandeur of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradations, this article is designed just for you 🙂
“Green” investments and savings: struggles and ideas
Why are investments and savings such an important discussion in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss? We discuss the reality of "green" investments and savings, and ideas worth looking at as an investor.
A white paper and a change of mindset: roles & capabilities of industries & businesses in the environmental shift
We're very happy to announce that with my colleagues at Stim, we just published a white paper called “Entreprises: how to reinvent to truly contribute to the environmental shift?”!
Lesser-known renewables: tapping into the power of Nature
Wonders and damages have been done during the 300-year reign of fossil fuels. We are now presented with even more renewable energy sources to choose from. We'll discuss low grade & high grade energy, heat and electricity, biomass, biogas, biomethane, geothermal energy and solar thermal.
Different sources of energy: which one is less “bad”?
Any choice we make on our energy source will have an impact on the environment. Something that does not have an impact simply does not exist. In order to make informed choices, we'll examine here the advantages and disadvantages of different energy sources: coal, oil, natural gas, hydropower, wind power, solar power while comparing their energy density and carbon intensity.
Less waste, less energy: better ways to heat places in a temperate climate
In a temperate climate, heating takes up a big part of your energy budget - and the current solutions are not optimal. What are better ways to heat our home? We'll discuss underfloor heating, heat pump, passive house, tile stove, rocket mass heater and ancient thermal insulation objects such as folding screen, four-poster bed or Japanese food stove Kotatsu.
Waste is a Failure of Design 