Wicked Problems - Climate Tech Conversations

In this episode of 'Wicked Problems,' host Richard Delevan discusses the interconnections between climate change, geopolitical instability, and political turmoil, coined as the 'doom loop.' The episode explores how rising inflation and extreme weather events influence political movements and undermine climate actions. Delavan speaks with Roz Savage, a new MP for the South Cotswolds, about her clim...

New times need new thinking. So Richard sits down with Jim Spencer, vet of the US renewables industry, now president and CEO of Exus Renewables North America. "Repowering" was already becoming important for getting more out of existing sites but could well become essential as electricity demand grows exponentially, the windiest sites have been developed, and political uncertainty means re-powering...

Author of Saving Ourselves , Professor Dana R. Fisher of American University, helps make sense of where we are as 2024 comes towards its close. And the dilemma that it will have to get worse before it gets better, but there's no other realistic way through. In this episode, we delve into the pressing issue of climate shocks, which are intensified by climate change and manifest as floods, fires, he...

Newsletter & full shownotes at wickedproblems.earth. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has taken on a landmark climate case, spearheaded by the small island nation of Vanuatu, in collaboration with youth leaders and seasoned climate advocates. It’s a story of legal innovation and breaking points. We were honored to speak with Professor Elisabeth Holland , a pioneer in climate negotiatio...

Not since the Cuban Missile Crisis has a UN forum seen a debate as dramatic for the future of the species. Today the International Court of Justice in The Hague (aka “the World Court”) began two weeks of hearings to produce an advisory opinion about what if any obligations national governments have to protect against the harms caused by climate change, and what if they fail to meet those obligatio...

In this episode of  Wicked Problems - Climate Tech Conversations , host Richard Delevan sits down with Lisett Luik , co-founder of Arbonics , to explore the evolving landscape of voluntary carbon markets and the role of forests in combating climate change. Recorded shortly after the conclusion of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the conversation dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of n...

Cmon over to Wickedproblems.earth for complete show notes and all episodes ad-free China and the Global Climate Transition: Insights with Richard Delevan and Jeremy Wallace In this episode of Wicked Problems, host Richard Delevan zooms out to understand the current climate action landscape as COP discussions progress in Baku. He is joined by Jeremy Wallace, a political scientist specialising in Ch...

Come to wickedproblems.earth to get these ad-free and all the show notes with links! In this episode of Wicked Problems, host Richard Delevan discusses the outcomes and challenges of COP29 in Baku. Special guests, Tom Raftery from the Climate Confident podcast and Tim McDonnell from Semafor, join Richard for in-depth conversations about climate finance, fossil fuel discussions, adaptation needs, a...

Go ad-free at wickedproblems.earth! <irony>Well it’s been a quiet week in Lake Wobegon. 1  </irony> Hope you’re enjoying Trumpocalypse Day 8. How are you getting by? Had such a great night 2  catching up with  The Heat and the Fury  author  Peter Schwartzstein  early this week that this episode is even more delayed than I thought it’d be. Before a stop on...

In this episode of Wicked Problems: Climate Tech Conversations, host Richard Delavan discusses the implications of Trump's presidential election win on US and global climate policy, specifically focusing on the upcoming COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The episode explores potential rollbacks of the Inflation Reduction Act's EV tax credits and the US's possible withdrawal from international climate tre...

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With COP29 in a few days, all eyes turn to Baku, a city with a complex relationship to fossil fuels, where 125 years ago, nearly half the world’s oil was produced. Today, Azerbaijan finds itself hosting the world’s largest climate summit, a moment that exposes both the country's potential as a climate leader and the contradictions of its role as a petrostate. In this episode of  Wicked Proble...

For this haunted  Wicked Problems – Climate Tech Conversations , Richard Delevan is joined by celebrated author Manda Scott , known for historical fiction, thrilling plots, and a gift for exploring deep-seated mythologies that shape human struggles. In this Halloween/Samhain episode, Scott takes us through her latest novel,  Any Human Power , a genre-bending work that interweaves climate...

In this comprehensive episode of 'Wicked Problems - Climate Tech Conversations,' host Richard Delevan talks with various experts, including Adam Bell from Stonehaven UK and Chris Slater, CEO of Oka. They explore significant shifts in UK energy policies, the role of carbon markets and their pivotal moment in a shift from voluntary towards compliance, and innovative investment strategies in climate...

Host Richard Delevan is joined by Loes van Dijk, founder of Climate Court , to delve into the latest updates in climate litigation worldwide. This episode covers pivotal cases, such as the major complaint against BlackRock in France for misleading sustainability claims, lawsuits over misleading environmental impact ads, historic youth climate activism in Ontario, and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe'...

Here’s the second half of our series on Texas. If you missed the first one, it might be handy to go back listen first. If you’d like to receive these episodes ahead of others and help grow this platform with unique angles on climate and climate tech, now is a great time to become a material supporter. Until November 5, get an annual membership at a 20% discount. Regardless of any election outcome,...

If Texas, oil and gas capital of America, doesn’t come to mind as a climate tech and clean energy hub, you need to get right. Thankfully we’re here for you. Texas has been a magnet for European climate tech startups and scaleups looking to set up shop in the US. Not just for decent music and food, but because (despite Elon Musk’s relocation there) it’s putting innovation on steroids. With the US e...

Rupert Read, co-director of the  Climate Majority Project  and Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at University of East Anglia. We mentioned his role in amplifying a  piece by Jonathan Leake in the Telegraph, which quoted IPCC  jefe Jim Skea,  and the headline of which piece said he was calling time of death on the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5C. Skea actua...

In this special post- New York Climate Week  episode, we dive deep into the takeaways from one of the most significant global gatherings on climate action. Joined by two thought leaders in the climate tech space— Colin Mahoney , communications strategist and founder at  Mahoney Communications , and  Ted Dillon , COO at  Clean Energy Ventures —we reflect on how the week unfolded...

In this episode, host Richard Delevan dives into the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton and why it’s time for North Carolina to sue Big Oil for damages. Joined by Richard Wiles from the Center for Climate Integrity, we explore how oil majors fueled the climate crisis and intensified storms like Helene. We argue that to win in court—and in public opinion—North Carolina must shift the narrati...

In this episode of Wicked Problems, host Richard Delevan interviews author Stephen Markley about his book 'The Deluge,' which explores the impacts of the climate crisis on society and politics through a narrative spanning 30 years. The conversation delves into Markley's experiences and challenges while writing the novel, including its eerie real-world parallels and feedback loops in human behavior...

In this episode of Wicked Problems, a guest contributor - chief demon Screwtape - praises Senator JD Vance's climate responses in a recent vice-presidential debate, Screwtape elaborates on how Vance used emotional appeals, subtle racism, and misdirection to deflect from critical issues. 00:00 Introduction to Wicked Problems 00:08 Climate Change in the Vice-Presidential Debate 00:44 JD Vance's Resp...

Tim McDonnell of Semafor discusses the shifting dynamics of climate and energy policy in both the US and the UK. As political leaders struggle to balance energy security, climate action, and public perception, they explore the "green hush" happening in campaign messaging—why politicians are avoiding direct references to climate change and how this could impact both policy and public engagement. Th...

This episode of 'Wicked Problems,' hosted by Richard Delavan, delves into the catastrophic potential impacts of climate change, particularly focusing on the possible shutdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) and its global repercussions. Featuring insights from Dr. Anatol Lieven from the Quincy Institute, the discussion explores the tangible risks posed by climate tipping...

In this two-part episode, host Richard Delevan digs in on critical minerals with Jeremy Wrathall, the founder and CEO of Cornish Lithium. As the UK and other nations navigate their climate goals, we explore how companies like Cornish Lithium are developing sustainable, domestic sources of lithium and other critical minerals essential for the green energy transition. With the recent Labour Party co...