• Palm Oil Without the Deforestation? It’s Here.

  • Feb 19 2025
  • Length: 48 mins
  • Podcast

Palm Oil Without the Deforestation? It’s Here.

  • Summary

  • Palm oil is one of the biggest environmental villains, but now a Dutch biotech company has scaled up a breakthrough yeast-based alternative that could drastically cut emissions and deforestation. Meanwhile, New York City is tackling unsafe e-bike batteries by handing out free replacement e-bikes to delivery workers. Plus, France is going all-in on nuclear power to support the AI boom.

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    • China’s heavy trucks are electrifying at a record pace.

    • Russia’s war is increasing global aviation emissions.

    • New research shows carbon capture may be worse than simply investing in renewables.

    • Rivian’s electric delivery van, once exclusive to Amazon, is now available for purchase by any fleet.

    Listener Mail

    Weldon in Winnipeg shares a funny experience about driving an EV in -30°C, proving that gas cars aren’t just bad for the environment but also for visibility!

    The Lightning Round
    • BYD’s solid-state battery breakthrough could double EV range.

    • A new Airbus A321XLR jet cuts fuel use by 30% per passenger.

    • Data center electricity demand is skyrocketing worldwide.

    • EV interest is surging, but cost misconceptions remain high.

    • The cost of installing a Tesla Supercharger stall? About $40,000.

    • Home insurance costs in Alberta have soared 90% in a decade due to extreme weather events.

    • China’s heavy-duty truck market is rapidly shifting to electric, hitting 21% market share this year.

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