Claim OwnershipClimate Change, Global Warming, Net Zero and Sustainability with Suraj Bhatia
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Discusses climate change, global warming, net zero sustainability issues. Teaches how elements of renewable energy and other solutions to get to net zero work through commentary and interviews. Reviews developments across the globe, in the planet's quest for carbon neutrality. Describes new technologies for eliminating dependence on fossil fuels. Trots the globe to talk about interesting topics relating to climate transition actions and conferences.
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In this episode, we interview Jeffrey Rissman, the author of Zero Carbon Industry - Transformative Technologies and Policies to Achieve Sustainable Prosperity. He discusses his book, which provides details on sectors such as Chemicals, Paper and Cement, via well researched data and technologies. The book seamlessly blends technical, statistical, philosophical and human issues to offer solutions for industrial decarbonization.
In this episode, we speak once again to Dan Delurey, a clean energy and climate expert, who has been to all recent COPs. He disects the implication of the breakthrough agreement for transition away from fossil fuels, and tells us how the COP process truly works through the course of the year leading up to the final negotiations. He also explains the various zones at COP- blue, green, etc, where real ideas germinate and real transformations take place.
In this episode, I speak to Virgilio Viana, ex- Secretary of State for Environment in Brazil, and Director General of the Amazonas Sustainability Foundation. Virgilio provides his candid views on the successes and shortcomings of COP 28 Dubai, from the standpoint of Biodiversity and its close relationship with decarbonization. He also discussed UN's lack of agreement on standards for Carbon Trading.
In this episode, we break down the key agreements reached in Dubai, to address global warming. We also analyse the shortcomings and provide a clear conclusion from the conference.
In this episode, we review Cimate Week New York, and provide a synopsis of key announcements and findings from over 400 events. As the emphasis on biodiversity takes center stage, we discuss recent announcements from the United Nations and from the State of California - the UN Taskforce for Nature Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) guidelines, and California's lawsuit against five oil majors. We visit a rooftop farm, and meet with the farm's custodians, and speak to other experts attending the conference.
In this episode, I travel to the island paradise of Aruba, which has recently felt the impact of climate change, through the advancement and expansion of the Carribean Hurricane Cycle, causing it's well known dry, windy climate to be impacted, through heavy rainfall and a counteracting of wind speed.
I speak to a Real Estate developer, who gives me her views on how the real estate business is being transformed because of consciousness relating to its carbon footprint. A multistoried commercial or residential property has many tools available for it to decarbonize - of course there is a cost element, higher for exisiting buildings and a little less for brand new construction. Power sources, and smart zone based sensors, coupled with behavioral changes, will go a long way towards decarbonization.
In this episode we review the definition and significance of Biodiversity in maintaining the earth's ecological balance. We list out the key objectives of COP 15 Montreal conference - December 2022, and outline the main outcomes, list out some of the players, and objectors, and provide hopes for next steps in implementation.
In this episode, we list three outcomes from COP 26 - Phasing Down Coal, Capturing Methane Gas, and Developing Green Hydrogen as a fuel source. We explain the three types of hydrogen - grey, blue and green, the benefits and challenges of using it as a clean fuel source. We discuss the use of Hydrogen in the Hindenburg Air Ship that went down in flames in Lakehurst, New Jersey. We contemplate the safety elements of hydrogen as a fuel source.
In this episode, we visit with a gentleman who has been recycling and refurbishing discarded items for over 60 years. His roadside shop contains a collection of items ranging from farm equipment to apple cider makers to bird houses to benches - all saved from becoming solid waste. I sift through his collectibles and find a 10 pound, rusted 3 foot wrench, originally used to repair farm machinery. It is now an artifact in my front yard, sitting next to a vintage bicycle, used for harboring flower pots.
The episode focuses on providing an easy to understand explanation of the Greenhouse Effect, its implications and the importance of maintaining a balance in the earth's temperature.
I interview Jay Gorawara, a pure Chemical Engineer with over 30 patents. I get his views on what it was like living in SIberia, and I ask him to explain the chemistry behind the formation of acid rain in the midwest. He explains his views on progress vs. climate change and pollution
Contact Suraj: SurajBhatia@iitdalumni.com
This episode is a preview of the breadth of topics to be discussed in this podcast. Suggestions and feedback are welcome, as we continue this journey together.
In this episode, we speak to Dan Delurey, a UN climate advocate and advisor, to get his take on how the UN is progressing in its attempts to get the world to restrict global warming. We discuss recent climate cases in the courts, one of which is California's case against 5 oil majors, on the topic of climate change. Finally, we talk about a disturbing new trend, especially among young people - Climate anxiety.
In this episode I talk about the naked eye planets (Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn), their rotations and distances from the sun, and muse about the precarious planetary balance that we should not take for granted. I explain when you can see Venus, and why it is rare for Venus and Jupiter to be seen together.
In this episode, I speak to Guilherme Santana and Marcelo Da Costa, founders of Preservaland, and get their expert commentary on the successes and shortcomings of Biodiversity COP 15, which concluded last quarter in Canada. Marcelo explains the proper methodology for preserving forestland, balancing preservation needs with social issues in the massive Amazon Rainforest, and tells us how Brazil is trying to maintain biodiversity equilibrium, and emphasizes the importance of doing so to save our planet.
In this episode, we review the recently concluded COP 27 conference in Sharm El Sheikh Egypt. We desribe the agreement to create a Loss and Damage Fund, and we also talk about Indonesia's use of a climate fund to retire coal burning power plants.
In this episode, we review the acronyms COP and UNFCC, we take stock of the history of COP meetings, the landmark agreements coming out of COPs, and give a preview of what to expect during COP 27. We also discuss the importance of watching European economies following the war and the energy crisis in Europe.
In this episode, we define the three types of Hydrogen - Grey, Blue and Green. We visit the actual site where the Hindenburg's Hydrogen storage chambers burst into flames, causing the massive airship to crash. We play the recording of an anguished reporter relaying the Hindenburg landing accident. We discuss safety of Hydrogen as a fuel source.
In this episode, I have a summer chat with a corporate strategist about his interations with boards. He gives his take on how corporate boards think about climate change solutions.
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