About this episode
New York just made history as the first U.S. state to officially ban fossil fuels in most new building construction, setting the stage for an all-electric future. Meanwhile, wildfire smoke is proving more dangerous than ever—scientists say breathing it can be like smoking half a pack of cigarettes a day, with staggering health and economic costs across North America. And in New York City, the NYPD now has the power to confiscate uncertified e-bike batteries in the name of safety. We also cover abandoned coal boreholes in Australia leaking methane equivalent to thousands of cars, listener mail about ultra-cold climate 'cascading' heat pumps, and the latest in global clean energy progress. In the Lightning Round: – Bluetti's sodium-ion power station – CATL's ultra-fast charging EV battery – India's electric vehicle targets – China's solar exports to Africa And much more! Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks! Links – New York gas ban (Canary Media) – Abandoned methane-leaking coal boreholes (The Guardian): https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/03/abandoned-queensland-coal-borehole-found-to-be-emitting-10000-cars-worth-of-greenhouse-gas – Flooid Power Systems cold-climate heat pumps: https://flooidpower.com – Video: https://youtu.be/KQNc4VnTOis?si=cqSk9OnZ6cHeZsDM Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show PayPal Donate offers one-time or regular donations.
