The KJ Show

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are supposed to be the answer to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and propel us into a clean-energy future. But EVs, both cars and trucks, continue to encounter "speed bumps" along the way to full-scale adoption. These challenges were recently highlighted in the DOE's EV Road Trip, which exposed the shortcomings of the current EV charging infrastructure. EV trucks, w...

The transition to a net zero economy depends upon the successful deployment of two technologies: carbon capture and battery storage. But are these technologies effective and affordable? Not yet. Carbon capture is viewed as "greenwashing," as ruptured pipelines caused severe CO2 leaks, while environmental justice organizations condemn the processes used to mine and manufacture electric batteries. O...

The world's richest countries have pledged up to $100 billion annually to fund investments that will reduce global warming. However, recent reports from media outlets and climate policy think tanks have uncovered the lack of accountability in climate finance investments. Government officials from Finland and The Philippines are raising concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability for...

Giant vacuum cleaners, moon mining, and gnome-friendly construction techniques are just some of the newest advances scientists are developing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). EV manufacturers have also made some technical breakthroughs regarding battery life. But how practical are these new solutions? In today's show, Dr. Johnson, our host, discusses some of the newest scientific breakthr...

Land requirements are often overlooked in the discussion of green energy technologies. But Solar PV panels and wind turbines require significantly more land than coal mining or nuclear generation. In today's show, Dr. Johnson, our host, will discuss the land use requirements for all types of electricity generation. This show will include estimates about the land requirements to replace coal plants...

China plays a critical role in the Green Energy Transition as a primary supplier of solar panels and batteries. Despite China's pledge towards net zero, its actions speak much louder than its promises. For example, China fast-tracked 106 gigawatts of coal-fired power capacity this year, the highest rate since 2015.An Italian researcher discovered that China uses coal-burning facilities to make 80...

A new partnership between agriculture and Solar PV farms has emerged as part of the green revolution. Described as "agrivoltaics," is the co-location of solar energy installations and agricultural crops either beneath or between rows of photovoltaic panels. Solar grazing is has become a critical element of this partnership and sheep are considered the ideal "lawn mowers." They also enjoy the shade...

The debate over "clean and green" energy is coming to our homes and favorite neighborhood restaurants. Jurisdictions across the US and Europe are implementing bans on residential connections for gas-fired appliances, including stoves, furnaces and water heaters. Wood-fired pizza overs are under fire in New York as government agencies are worried about the potential damage from GHG emissions. Wood-...

This episode recalls some of the favorite energy stories that Dr. Katherine Johnson shared during the past year. Today's show includes updates on some of the most popular topics, including new insights about the challenges with solar PV systems, the true origin of "the carbon footprint," and the ongoing scientific debate about climate change. She will also share breaking news about her favorite cl...

Albert Einstein is credited with saying, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." This definition is surprisingly accurate in describing the transition to net zero or green energy. Customers are pushing back against the green energy transition, as it becomes obvious that EVs, solar panels and wind turbines cause huge environmental da...

Transitioning to a decarbonized economy requires ramping up production to build more EVs, solar panels, and wind turbines. But these green energy technologies are manufactured using one or more of 17 Rare Earth Elements (REEs).These minerals are "rare" because the extraction process is difficult and expensive. But the environmental cost is even higher, as REE mining operations cause long-term envi...

Dr. Katherine Johnson will "follow the money" driving green investments. Who truly benefits from the millions of dollars supporting net zero or "green energy?" And how many greenbacks will it take to fund this movement to green energy? Today's show will explore the links between green funding and green energy. And be sure to get your "energy efficiency veggies" this summer. Katherine will share lo...

Is it climate change or long-term weather effects? Contrary to popular belief, climate change is not settled science. It is still a hotly debated topic among scientists, academics, politicians and environmentalists. On today's show, our host, Dr. Katherine Johnson, will discuss the origins of the climate change debate and share insights from leading scholars on this topic. Please join in the "Grea...

The KJ Show, Live, Wednesdays at 11 a.m. BoldBraveTV.com or BoldBraveTalk.com. Europe set the standards for a clean, green, net-zero energy future. But now, some EU citizens are pushing back on green energy policies and demanding that politicians delay some environmental policies. Lawmakers are concerned about antagonizing workers with new binding legislation and restrictive measures. And Germany'...

Nuclear energy has always been a controversial energy source, but the current administration is betting on nuclear as critical to moving toward a carbon-free future. Nuclear energy technology has evolved and is now longer the large industrial plants built decades ago. These new configurations, with a lower cost and a lower footprint, are attracting interest from rural communities that will benefit...

Is the answer to our energy challenges wind power? Perhaps, but as wind power technologies evolve and change, customers and environmental groups question whether wind power lives up to its promise of a cheap and clean energy source. Our host, Dr. Katherine Johnson, will explore wind power's advantages and challenges on today's show. The wind is a clean energy source that is also unpredictable and...

Is the term "clean coal" an oxymoron or a strategy to provide a bridge from fossil to renewable energy? Coal has been used for centuries as a critical heating source. But what is the role of coal in the "green revolution?" It may not be easy to eliminate coal from our future energy plans. Today, Katherine discusses the pros and cons of using clean coal to power our future energy technologies. Plea...

Concerns about global warming and greenhouse gas emissions have expanded beyond just energy concerns. Climate scientists are increasingly worried about the negative environmental impacts of farming and livestock production. But do strategies like Meatless Mondays and lab-cultivated meat work?

Heat pumps are a technology that is poised to be front and center in the push for electrification. This energy-efficient HVAC system has been promoted for decades throughout the South, with mixed results. More recently, Air Source heat pumps are proving their capabilities in cold-climate environments in both the US and Europe.

Propane, an overlooked, even misunderstood, fuel, is now positioned to play a major role in the future of renewable energy. But propane has turned up in surprising applications, including refrigerants for heat pump water heaters and as a renewable fuel for cars and buses. In today's show, Katherine will explore how propane may become an important part of the new energy landscape. It's an appealing...

Fasten your seatbelts for today's episode on Electric Vehicles(EVs). Dr. Katherine Johnson will discuss the increasing number of roadblocks that EVs face on the race to electrification. Besides environmental concerns, the new rules for EV incentives have created customer confusion and push-back. Both Italy and Germany are trying to slow down rules for mandatory EV adoption in the EU as these count...

Climate change has been a hotly debated topic in the energy industry for years. The push to reduce fossil fuel emissions to address climate change also creates ethical challenges for governments, companies and individuals. Developing climate-focused solutions is expensive and may also create environmental harm. On today's show, Dr. Katherine Johnson will discuss ethical dilemmas. Do we need to kil...

Will nuclear energy be the conduit to a clean and green energy future, or will it become a relic of our recent past? Nuclear energy has always been controversial – and it still is. Some advocates point out the hazards of nuclear waste, while other industry experts claim that nuclear energy is essential to our fossil-fuel-free energy future.

Customers are starting to push back against a variety of green energy policies. Citing concerns about the damage to the environment, some environmental organizations are campaigning against plans to build solar arrays, wind turbines and hydroelectric dams. Further clouding this issue is that some "green" policies aren't green but merely "greenwashing." On today's show Dr. Katherine Johnson will di...

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