COVID-19 and Climate: The Future of Energy

Published: May 22, 2020, 6:09 a.m.

b"After decades of relying on imported oil, the U.S. achieved the unthinkable and became the world\\u2019s largest producer. Production has doubled over the past decade, and in February reached its highest level ever - thirteen million barrels a day. But as it turns out, all of that overabundance has led to a different kind of oil crisis. \\u201cWe\\u2019re producing more oil and gas than ever,and this industry\\u2019s stocks are tanking,\\u201d says Amy Harder, energy reporter for Axios. Meanwhile, renewables are experiencing unprecedented growth. What will be the lasting impact of the COVID-19 recession? What is the future of energy in a post-pandemic world? Visit climateone.org/watch-and-listen/podcasts for more information on today's episode. Guests: Amy Harder, Energy Reporter, Axios Jason Bordoff, Founding Director, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University Scott Jacobs, CEO and Co-founder, Generate Capital Julia Pyper, Host and Producer, Political Climate Podcast Additional interview: Chris Rawlings, founder of Veteran L.E.D. This program was recorded via video on May 6, 2020.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"