Energy: green tech, critical minerals and net zero

About this episode

The episode discusses the urgency of transitioning to green energy amidst rising oil prices and features key figures in the clean energy sector.

With oil costing more than US$100 a barrel, there’s never been a better time to go green. Meet some of the movers and shakers who are funding and fast-tracking clean energy solutions.

People in this episode

Host: Curtin University

Topics covered

• green technology
• clean energy
• critical minerals
• net zero
• oil prices
• sustainability

Keywords

• green tech
• critical minerals
• net zero
• clean energy
• oil prices
• sustainability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Curtin University

Products: green energy, clean energy solutions

Places: US

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