Episodes
In this episode we speak to Rolls Royce about their small modular reactor programme and examine the potential for ‘small’ nuclear too play a key role in a net zero power generation strategy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 01/26/22
Published 01/26/22
In this episode of Business of Weather, we speak to Rob McLeod, the CEO of Infinite Energy, a business set up to commercialise a revolutionary clean energy technology called the ‘Infinite Power Cell’. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 09/02/21
If you buy and sell your own shares then you make the decision to buy or to sell. No one tells you to do it and no one makes you do it. But to make the decision that best suits you requires information. In this episode of Business of Weather, we speak to Josh Gregory, the founder of Sugi, a smartphone App to help you check the carbon impact of your investments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 06/30/21
In this episode of Business of Weather, we speak to Suzanne Keane, Senior Portfolio Manager at the Europe’s largest fund manager Amundi, about the impact of climate change on its asset management activities. Amundi has more than Euros 1.7 trillion of institutional and retails funds under management making it one of the world’s top 10 investment managers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 06/30/21
In this episode of Business of Weather, we speak to the Jan Erik Saugestad, the CEO of Storebrand Asset Management, about how climate change is shaping the company’s investment strategy. Storebrand is a leading player in the Nordic market, managing USD91 biilion on behalf of investors ranging from pensions funds to individuals. It is one of the founding signatories of the UN Principles of Responsible Investment, a founding member of the UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, and has...
Published 06/11/21
Business of Weather talks to Alberto Troccoli, the founder and managing director of the World Energy & Meteorology Council (WEMC) which was established to build on the growing knowledge and expertise in weather and climate risk management for the energy industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 03/24/21
The ringing of the NYSE bell has marked the debut of many newly listed companies. If you’re planning to launch your own a weather-related technology innovation, then what are the ingredients of a successful business, and how can you get the funding to launch it in the first place? When it comes to funding, there are various formal and informal networks that bring would-be entrepreneurs face to face with financiers, be they investors, lenders, grant organisations or, bang up to date,...
Published 09/28/20
Business if Weather speaks to Dr. Tony Busalacchi, President of the the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) about the academic contribution to atmospheric research, public health, and how we might extend the benefits of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Published 07/15/20
Business of Weather speaks to Dr. Tony Busalacchi, President of the the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), about atmospheric research, public health, and how we might extend the benefits of the Covid-19 lockdownThe University Corporation for Atmospheric Research – or UCAR for short – is a US non profit consortium of more than 115 North American colleges and universities focused on research and training in the atmospheric and related sciences. Since it's formation in 1958,...
Published 07/15/20
Business of Weather talks to Dr. Alberto Troccoli of the World Energy and Meteorology Council about the importance of weather data to increasing the use of renewable energy and in enhancing energy efficiency
Published 05/31/20
Business of Weather talks to Dr. Alberto Troccoli of the World Energy & Meteorology Council about the importance of weather data to increasing the use of renewable energy and in enhancing energy efficiency (more…) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 05/31/20
Business of Weather investigates a new tool which could significantly increase the accuracy of tornado forecasting
Published 05/26/20
Business of Weather investigates a new tool which could significantly increase the accuracy of tornado forecasting (more…) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 05/26/20
Business of Weather speaks to the co-founder of Shipped by Sail, a novel shipping broker using sailing ships to transport cargo
Published 04/27/20
Business of Weather speaks to the co-founder of Shipped by Sail, a novel shipping broker using sailing ships to transport cargo (more…) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 04/27/20
Business of Weather speaks to Professor Myles Allen about the feasibility of achivieng Net Zero – where the volume of greenhouse gases emitted is matched by their removal
Published 04/20/20
Business of Weather speaks to Professor Myles Allen about the feasibility of achivieng Net Zero – where the volume of greenhouse gases emitted is matched by their removal (more…) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 04/20/20
Business of Weather talks to Louise van Schaik who heads up the Planetary Security Initiative which was launched in 2015 by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs to research new approaches to reducing climate-related risks to conflict and stability
Published 04/12/20
Business of Weather talks to Louise van Schaik who heads up the Planetary Security Initiative which was launched in 2015 by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs to research new approaches to reducing climate-related risks to conflict and stability (more…) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 04/12/20
Business of Weather talks to Andy Parker, Project Director of the Solar Radiation Management Governance Initiative (SRMGI), an international, NGO-driven project that seeks to expand the global conversation around the governance of climate engineering research
Published 04/09/20
Business of Weather talks to Andy Parker, Project Director of the Solar Radiation Management Governance Initiative (SRMGI), an international, NGO-driven project that seeks to expand the global conversation around the governance of climate engineering research. (more…) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 04/09/20
Business of Weather talks to Dimitar Ivanov, the Director of Public-Private Engagement at the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)
Published 03/25/20
Business of Weather talks to Dimitar Ivanov, the Director of Public-Private Engagement at the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) (more…) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 03/25/20
Business of Weather talks to Mary Glackin, President of the American Meteorological Society
Published 02/20/20