PARTNER POD: Speed & Scale: Electrifying the grid with Amol Phadke

PARTNER POD: Speed & Scale: Electrifying the grid with Amol Phadke

Author: Climate One from The Commonwealth Club October 15, 2025 Duration: 29:31
Today, we have a special episode to share with you from TED’s brand new podcast, Speed & Scale. Speed & Scale was created to help combat the doom and gloom that comes when thinking and learning about climate change. The hosts Anjali Grover and Ryan Panchadsaram interview experts from around the world on the measurable changes they’re making to combat the climate crisis and create a better future for the planet – and for those of us living on it.  In this episode, Ryan and Anjali reflect on what to do about fossil gas, and they are joined by some incredible people coming up with bold solutions. The kind of solutions that save billions of dollars for energy companies – and consumers. Check out more episodes of the TED podcast Speed & Scale wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conversation about our changing planet is often reduced to headlines and political noise, but Climate One moves beyond that. Hosted by Greg Dalton, Ariana Brocious and Kousha Navidar, this podcast from The Commonwealth Club creates a space for the full, complex dialogue we need. Each episode features candid discussions with scientists, policymakers, activists, and thinkers who are on the front lines. The focus is on drawing connections-between personal action and economic systems, between daunting scientific reports and tangible community solutions. You’ll hear analysis that doesn’t shy away from the severity of our situation while actively exploring pathways for genuine progress, from technology and finance to culture and justice. This isn't about alarmism or easy answers; it's about equipping listeners with a deeper understanding of the intertwined challenges and opportunities. Tuning into this podcast means joining a crucial exploration of how we adapt, mitigate, and fundamentally rethink our relationship with the natural world. The dialogue here is built on the idea that confronting the climate emergency honestly, in all its facets, is the first necessary step toward shaping a livable future.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Official 2025 Trailer: Climate One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00
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Solutions That Work With Grist, Project Drawdown and Jenny Odell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:28
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Congressman Jared Huffman: Live from SF Climate Week [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:11
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Duration: 53:50
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Duration: 36:39
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Duration: 58:38
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Net Gains: Saving Seafood Before It’s Too Late [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:19
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AI’s Power Demands: Do We Really Have the Energy for This? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:16
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