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Will the clean energy revolution leave the US behind?
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Will the clean energy revolution leave the US behind?

The world, especially China, is going all in on renewable energy. Does the US risk being left in the dark? Environmentalist and author Bill McKibben joins Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.

A wind farm in front of a blue sky and mountains with the GZERO World podcast logo superimposed on top.
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Renewable energy and the case for climate optimism with Bill McKibben

The world is in the midst of the fastest energy transition in human history. Environmentalist and author Bill McKibben joins Ian Bremmer to explain why renewables aren’t just a climate fix, they're an opportunity to reshape the future.

China is winning the clean energy race
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China is winning the clean energy race

China is going all in on renewables, breaking monthly records on clean energy installation and generation. Bill McKibben tells Ian Bremmer that Beijing's bet on solar and wind gives them a competitive edge on a new episode of GZERO World.

Will the clean energy revolution leave the US behind?
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Will the clean energy revolution leave the US behind?

The world, especially China, is going all in on renewable energy. Does the US risk being left in the dark? Environmentalist and author Bill McKibben joins Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.

A wind farm in front of a blue sky and mountains with the GZERO World podcast logo superimposed on top.
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Renewable energy and the case for climate optimism with Bill McKibben

The world is in the midst of the fastest energy transition in human history. Environmentalist and author Bill McKibben joins Ian Bremmer to explain why renewables aren’t just a climate fix, they're an opportunity to reshape the future.

Will Trump's energy policies set back climate progress?
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Will Trump's energy policies set back climate progress?

Will the Trump administration’s cancellation of solar and wind projects hurt climate progress? Ian Bremmer breaks down what's at stake in the renewable energy transition.

Next Giant Leap: Could the future of industry lie among the stars? | GZERO Blue Circle x MDA Space | Image of the moon
Next Giant Leap

Could the future of industry lie among the stars?

Creating artificial human retinas in zero gravity. Mining rare minerals on the moon. There seems to be no limit to what could be possible if we continue to take our more important industries to space. Join Mike Massimino and Mike Greenley on this episode of Next Giant Leap as they explore the industrialization of space. Dr. Joan Saary sheds light on the potential of designing medical treatments in microgravity and treating astronauts in orbit, and Dr. Gordon Osinski explains the exciting future of resource extraction on other planetary objects.

Next Giant Leap: The two trillion dollar opportunity | GZERO Blue Circle x MDA Space | Image of the moon
Next Giant Leap

The two trillion dollar opportunity

On Next Giant Leap, hosts Mike Massimino and Mike Greenley are joined by Alex MacDonald, former Chief Economist at NASA, to discuss the surprising history of private investment in the space industry, the current boom, and getting a job in the space world.

Next Giant Leap: A new era of space defense | GZERO Blue Circle x MDA Space | Image of the moon
Next Giant Leap

A new era of space defense

For many of us, the idea of a space-based arm of the military calls to mind images from science fiction. But the real-life world of space defense has become increasingly integral to military operations on land, at sea, and in the air. In this episode of Next Giant Leap, hosts Mike Massimino and Mike Greenley explore the world of space military technology. Guests Major General (Ret.) Kim Crider formerly of the United States Space Force, and Brigadier-General Chris Horner of the Canadian Space Division walk us through the many innovations in this fascinating arena, and attempt to answer one crucial question: how do you secure a domain with no borders?

Next Giant Leap: The new Sputnik moment | GZERO Blue Circle x MDA Space | Image of the moon
Next Giant Leap

The new Sputnik moment

Over the last decade, the world of space exploration and innovation has exploded. On this episode of Next Giant Leap, season 2 hosts Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space, and Mike Massimino, Columbia Engineering professor and former NASA astronaut, take a look at the new space race with former Congresswoman Jane Harman and China expert Dean Cheng. They discuss the role of space in national security, the potential for space-based conflict, and the role of private space companies in this new era.