Energy Switch — Season 1, Episode 7: New Geopolitics of Energy

Episode synopsis

The world is changing - and so is the world of energy. Many experts think coal, oil and natural gas will remain our largest global energy sources. Meanwhile, solar and wind become more affordable, encouraging their growth worldwide. Secretary Ernie Moniz, the 13th United States Secretary of Energy, and Dr. Daniel Yergin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, discuss the new geopolitics of energy.

About Energy Switch

Energy Switch brings together two renowned experts from government, NGOs, academia and industry, with differing perspectives on important energy and climate topics. Hosted by renowned global energy expert, Dr. Scott Tinker.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1How Should We Respond to Climate Change?
• E2Future of Natural Gas
• E3Solar & Wind Power the World? Part 1
• E4Solar & Wind Power the World? Part 2
• E5Is Hydrogen our Energy Future?
• E6Investing in our energy future
• E8More Nuclear Power? Part 1
• E9More Nuclear Power? Part 2
• E10Making Energy More Sustainable
• E11Policies to Reduce CO2
• E12Does the US Need Oil & Gas Industry?