The Jolt: The FORESIGHT series, which keeps you updated on all the essential energy transition stories

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Climate and energy impact every part of our society, and the torrent of developments, news stories, analyses, and gossip can become overwhelming and indecipherable. That’s where FORESIGHT Climate & Energy’s The Jolt comes in. Every weekday, The Jolt will cut through the noise and deliver essential updates on the big stories you need to follow. Tune in for bite-sized episodes with a global view and expert analysis. We cannot wait to have you along for the ride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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November 9, 202612 min

2026 breaks heat record, Finland plans offshore wind future

On today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam reports on the biggest news developments in energy and climate, including 2026 likely being the hottest year on record and Finland deciding to go big on offshore wind Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don't like and what you'd like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / X Sam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 6, 202618 min

How the EU aims to tackle the housing crisis

On today’s episode of The Jolt: the EU wants to help make housing across Europe more affordable and more sustainable. Here’s how. Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don't like and what you'd like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / X Sam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 2, 202610 min

US pipeline plan, Albania’s first wind farm

On today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam reports on the biggest news developments in energy and climate, including a controversial US-led Russia-Ukraine ceasefire plan and Albania gets its first-ever wind farm Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don't like and what you'd like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / X Sam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 30, 202613 min

Gas-electricity price gap fight, Russia’s floating nukes business

On today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam reports on the biggest news developments in energy and climate, including European governments fighting about how to make electricity cheaper than gas and Russia offering floating nuclear plants to Africa Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don't like and what you'd like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / X Sam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 26, 202611 min

Big election shocks, Romania learns nuclear lessons

On today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam reports on the biggest news developments in energy and climate, including the possible impact on energy of shock election wins in Brazil and Serbia, plus efforts to make Romania’s nuclear power more secure Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don't like and what you'd like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / X Sam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 23, 20268 min

Britain’s gas green light, Australia’s hydro delay

On today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam reports on the biggest news developments in energy and climate, including the United Kingdom approving a controversial new fossil gas field and Australia’s mega-hydro project’s cost and time overruns Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don't like and what you'd like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / X Sam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 19, 202611 min

Franco-German car deal, Southeast Asia chokes on fumes

On today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam reports on the biggest news developments in energy and climate, including Paris and Berlin agreeing on car CO2 targets and Southeast Asia choking on wildfire smoke Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don't like and what you'd like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / X Sam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 16, 202625 min

Heat pumps 101

On today’s episode of The Jolt: what actually are heat pumps? How do they work? Sam goes back to basics to find out. Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don't like and what you'd like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / X Sam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 12, 202619 min

A new guiding light for the energy transition

In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks at why the Paris Agreement’s temperature targets might have outlived their usefulness, plus France and the United Kingdom lock horns over interconnectors Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don't like and what you'd like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / X Sam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 9, 202616 min

Lessons from the Baltic grid's independence anniversary

In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into whether any fears about synchronising the Baltic power grid with Europe’s actually materialised, plus COP31’s globe-trotting agenda is confirmed Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don't like and what you'd like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / X Sam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.