Episode 34: Vaclav Smil

In this week’s podcast, Simon Lack discusses energy writer Vaclav Smil

Sources mentioned in podcast:

Sources of energy

https://ourworldindata.org/energy




Episode 33: The Biggest Question in Investing

In this week’s podcast, Simon Lack discusses long term interest rates




Episode 32: Beyond Petroleum

In this week’s podcast, Simon Lack discusses BP’s latest move to invest in renewables

 




Episode 31: Is Climate Change Driving Capital?

In this week’s podcast, Simon Lack discusses the impact of climate change on investment choices

Sources mentioned in podcast:

EIA electricity generation by source

https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/electricity/electricity-in-the-us.phpFT article on China and emissions




Episode 30: Who’s Really ESG?

In this week’s podcast, Simon Lack discusses the loose definition of ESG

Sources mentioned in podcast:

CO2 Emissions

https://climateactiontracker.org/countries/eu/

FT article on China and emissions

https://www.ft.com/content/2da15374-40e7-11ea-bdb5-169ba7be433d




Episode 29: Davos Talks Climate Change

In this week’s podcast, Simon Lack discusses climate change news from Davos

Sources mentioned in podcast:

How many private jets flew to Davos in 2019?

https://www.businessinsider.com/davos-by-the-numbers-billionaires-private-jets-security-bill-2020-1

OIL CEOs discuss emissions

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2020/1/22/oil-leaders-at-davos-debate-tougher-co-cuts-as-pressure-mounts




Episode 28: Coal Becomes the Pariah

In this week’s podcast, Simon Lack discusses Blackstone’s recent client letter on sustainability




Episode 27: How To Manage Iran Risk

In this week’s podcast, Simon Lack discusses how investors should manage the risk of Middle East conflict




Episode 26: Life is Good

In this week’s podcast, Simon Lack discusses the many positives about today’s human existence




Episode 25: Pipelines Close a Good Year

In this week’s podcast, Simon Lack discusses the positive momentum for certain pipeline stocks heading in to the new year