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Energy vs Climate Podcast
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Energy vs Climate is a live webinar and podcast where energy experts David Keith, Sara Hastings-Simon and Ed Whittingham break down the trade-offs and hard truths of the energy transition. Guests include scientists, policy experts, and industry leaders.
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Essential Episodes Every New Listener Should Hear.
We've put together an EvC Starter Pack featuring some of our most popular episodes for those new to the podcast:
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Oilsands reality check:

Operating costs: $20-30/barrel ✅
New project needs: $70/barrel
WTI forecast: $50/barrel 📉
EV market share: 25% & rising 📈

New investments? Math doesn't work.

Full episode:
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#EnergyTransition

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Peak Oil Demand is Coming | Calgary Alberta Live Show | Energy vs Climate Podcast
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February 12, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Alberta claims energy transition leadership while:
- Producing ~1 barrel/day per person

"Would you expect the French to lead a transition away from wine?"

From our Calgary live show: www.energyvsclimate.com/albertas-ene...

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#EnergyTransition
The "French wine" question about Alberta's energy transition | Energy vs Climate Podcast | Live Show
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February 10, 2026 at 8:10 PM
New episode: We recorded live in Calgary tackling Alberta's energy transition.

Oil sands economics. Who pays for decarbonization. What Alberta bets on next. Plus, great audience Q&A.

Honest conversation Alberta needs.

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#Alberta #Energy
NEW EPISODE - Alberta’s Energy Transition: Economics, Emissions, and the Hard Trade-Offs (LIVE)
David, Sara & Ed took on one of the toughest questions in Canadian climate politics: what does energy transition actually look like for Alberta?
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February 5, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Climate travel tip: Fly in the morning, not at night ☀️

Contrails trap heat 24/7. But during the day, they also reflect sunlight (cooling). At night, it's all warming, no cooling.

Summer morning flights = best. Winter night flights = worst.

#Aviation #ClimateAction

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Fly Morning, Not Night (Climate Tip) ☀️ | Aviation | Energy vs Climate Podcast
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February 4, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Could we cut aviation's climate impact 50% overnight?

Just fly higher/lower to avoid ice-supersaturated zones where contrails form.

Trade: 5% more fuel
Benefit: 90% fewer contrails

Sebastian Eastham explains.

#SustainableAviation #ClimateAction

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Aviation's Fastest Climate Win Is Being Ignored | Energy vs Climate Podcast
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February 3, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Climate cosplay: when it LOOKS like climate action but isn't.

Example: "sustainable" aviation fuel that's dirtier than fossil fuel.

"Like turning champagne into tap water and paying extra."

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#SustainableAviation #Greenwashing

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"Climate Cosplay in Aviation 🎭" | Energy vs Climate Podcast
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January 29, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Thanks to everyone who made it out to our live show last night at Avatar Innovations!

We had a great discussion on Alberta's Energy Transition & Economic Diversification and a fantastic Q&A to wrap things up.

Was great to meet so many listeners in person! See you again next time!
January 28, 2026 at 8:41 PM
"You can't burn batteries. You have to carry dead batteries with you for half your trip."

Sebastian Eastham (@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social) breaks down the battery problem for electric planes.
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#aviation #CleanEnergy

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Can't we just make electric planes like electric cars? | Sustainable Aviation | Energy vs Climate
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January 27, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Can we actually decarbonize aviation? Or is sustainable flight decades away?

Sebastian Eastham (@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social) breaks down aviation's climate impact—and possible solutions.

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#SustainableAviation #ClimateChange #Aviation #ClimatePolicy
NEW EPISODE: Aviation vs Climate: Can Sustainable Flight Take Off? With Sebastian Eastham
Can we have guilt-free flying? David, Sara, and Ed chat with Sebastian Eastham, associate professor of sustainable aviation at Imperial College London, about the climate impacts of aviation and what ...
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January 22, 2026 at 10:55 PM
REMINDER - Join @davidkeith.bsky.social, @shastingssimon.bsky.social, and Ed Whittingham for a live podcast recording in Calgary!

Come for the lively conversation and stay for the beer & chips before and after the show.

Register today: www.energyvsclimate.com/calgary-live...
CALGARY LIVE SHOW | Alberta's Energy Transition & Economic Diversification | Jan 27 at 5pm
Join David, Sara, and Ed for a live podcast recording! We’re bringing Energy vs Climate to Canada’s energy capital for a live recording on the topic of Alberta's Energy Transition and Economic Divers...
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January 19, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Join @davidkeith.bsky.social, @shastingssimon.bsky.social, and Ed Whittingham for a live podcast recording in Calgary on the topic of Alberta's Energy Transition and Economic Diversification. Thanks to Avatar Innovations for hosting!

Register today at www.energyvsclimate.com/calgary-live...
CALGARY LIVE SHOW | Alberta's Energy Transition & Economic Diversification | Jan 27 at 5pm
Join David, Sara, and Ed for a live podcast recording! We’re bringing Energy vs Climate to Canada’s energy capital for a live recording on the topic of Alberta's Energy Transition and Economic Divers...
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January 14, 2026 at 7:44 PM
REMINDER - Aviation vs Climate: Can Sustainable Flight Take Off? Tomorrow at 12pm ET

Sebastian Eastham joins Energy vs Climate to explore what it would realistically take to decarbonize flying.

Last chance to register and join the live discussion:
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You're Invited — Aviation vs Climate: Can Sustainable Flight Take Off? with Sebastian Eastham | Jan 14 at 12pm ET
Can we have guilt-free flying? Aviation contributes 2-3% of global emissions—and demand is growing. Electric planes face battery limitations. Sustainable aviation fuels are expensive and scarce. So w...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:20 PM
"Why do we need incentives for carbon removal?"

Short answer: The market won't do this on its own. Ed Whittingham explains the policy & economic realities behind scaling CDR.

Full episode: www.energyvsclimate.com/new-episode-...

#CarbonRemoval #CDR #ClimatePolicy #ClimateChange #NetZero
January 12, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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January 9, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Why isn't Canada a fit for large-scale carbon dioxide removal projects?

@davidkeith.bsky.social & @shastingssimon.bsky.social discuss the realities that make CDR a tough sell.

Watch/Listen: www.energyvsclimate.com/new-episode-...

#CarbonRemoval #ClimateChange #NetZero

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Large scale CDR projects in Canada? | Carbon Removal | Energy vs Climate Podcast
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January 9, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Can we have guilt-free flying? Aviation contributes 2-3% of global emissions—and demand is growing.

On Jan 14 - Sebastian Eastham joins us for a live webinar recording to explore what it would realistically take to decarbonize flying.

Register: www.energyvsclimate.com/youre-invite...
You're Invited — Aviation vs Climate: Can Sustainable Flight Take Off? with Sebastian Eastham | Jan 14 at 12pm ET
Can we have guilt-free flying? Aviation contributes 2-3% of global emissions—and demand is growing. Electric planes face battery limitations. Sustainable aviation fuels are expensive and scarce. So w...
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January 8, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Jan 27, Calgary - We’re bringing Energy vs Climate back to Alberta for a live show with @davidkeith.bsky.social, @shastingssimon.bsky.social, and Ed. The live episode will focus on Alberta’s energy transition and economic diversification.

Register today: www.energyvsclimate.com/evc-liveshow...
In-Person LIVE SHOW Invite | Alberta's Energy Transition & Economic Diversification | Jan 27 at 5pm in Calgary
Join David, Sara, and Ed for a live podcast recording in Calgary! We’re bringing Energy vs Climate to Canada’s energy capital for a live recording on the topic of Alberta's Energy Transition and Econ...
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January 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The clean energy transition requires tough choices.

"You can't get everything at once." — @davidkeith.bsky.social on the real trade-offs we face.

From our year-end Ask EvC Anything episode.
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#climateaction #energyindustry #climatechange
January 5, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Latest @energyvsclimate.bsky.social ep is a year-end Ask Us Anything.

Highly recommend watching eps from the archive, too!

#cdnpoli #abpoli #bcpoli #cleanenergy #rewenables #climatechange

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Ask Us Anything 2025 | Climate Targets, DAC, Net Zero, and More | Energy vs Climate Podcast
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January 2, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Wrapping up 2025 with another episode full of honest conversation about energy & climate — our Ask EvC Anything episode, touching on topics that pair well with New Year's bubbly.

Thx for submitting questions & sorry that we couldn't get to all of them!

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December 31, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Once more treat before the end of the year - a fun "ask us anything" @energyvsclimate.bsky.social episode
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Ask Us Anything 2025 | Climate Targets, DAC, Net Zero, and More | Energy vs Climate Podcast
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December 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Some season 7 highlights from 2025 - Ed Whittingham from "Drill & Dash: The Oil & Gas Liability Crisis."

Catch the full episode at www.energyvsclimate.com/oil-gas-liab...

#renewableenergy #climateaction #oilandgas #energyindustry #politics #alberta #canada #climatechange #podcast #climate
December 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Some season 7 highlights from 2025 - @davidkeith.bsky.social & @shastingssimon.bsky.social have a little fun talking about Geothermal energy from "Energy Tech That Has Us (and You) Talking"

Full episode: www.energyvsclimate.com/tech-that-ha...

#climateaction #energyindustry #climatechange
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