It’s 2050 and we’re exploring how the world radically reduced carbon emissions and saved itself from climate catastrophe. What have our cities done to accommodate massive population growth? And how do businesses, governments, researchers and everyday people work together to build sustainable supply chains, agricultural practices and transportation infrastructure? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We're very proud of Climate Vision 2050 and its combination of rich, experimental storytelling, cutting-edge science, and its message of hope.We're excited to announce that Climate Vision 2050 has been nominated for a Webby Award, recognizing excellence in podcasts focusing on Sustainability & the Environment.Please consider voting using the link below if you enjoyed the show. Thank you for your time.https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/shows/sustainability-environment This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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Electric vehicles have revolutionized the automotive industry and created a sustainable circular economy. Today in 2050, the internal combustion engine is a relic of the past. At the Paulista Grand Prix in São Paulo, race car driver Bela Tanaka goes neck and neck with Rahul Gonzalez for a chance at the top 5.&nbsp;The materials in batteries today are extracted from recycled materials through urban mining.&nbsp; Recycling helps support resilient supply chains and localized production. Charging infrastructure is ubiquitous. Even the roads can charge vehicles.&nbsp;We hear from Nathan Niese, partner and associate director of electrification and climate change at BCG and Hans Eric Melin, managing director at Circular Energy Storage; a London-based consultancy focused on lithium-ion battery life cycle management.&nbsp; They explain how policymakers, manufacturers, and consumers have helped to speed up the adoption of electric vehicles.&nbsp;Climate Vision 2050 is a podcast from BCG, a global consulting firm committed to climate and sustainability action.&nbsp; Join us every episode as we explore how the world radically reduced carbon emissions and stepped back from the brink of climate catastrophe.&nbsp; This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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This week, we’re presenting an episode of Climate Rising from our friends at Harvard Business School.&nbsp; In this first episode of a new series on climate change and AI, Hamid Maher and Charlotte Degot, Managing Directors and Partners at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), explain how BCG has developed and uses AI tools to help their clients manage climate risks and address mitigation and adaptation challenges. They describe how they pitch these solutions to potential clients, and share their advice for those interested in careers in business and climate.&nbsp;For transcripts and other resources, visit climaterising.org.Climate Rising Host: Professor Mike Toffel, Faculty Chair, Business &amp; Environment InitiativeGuests:●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hamid Maher, Managing Director and Partner, Head of Africa, BCG●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Charlotte Degot, Managing Director and Partner, Global Lead for CO2 AI, BCGIn our next and final season one episode of Climate Vision 2050, we’ll take to the streets of Sao Paolo for the Paulista Grand Prix—an annual car racing event.&nbsp; We'll explore how electric vehicles revolutionized the industry and created a sustainable circular economy. We'll also delve into advancements in charging technology that allowed EVs to overtake the internal combustion engine. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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Clothing recycling along with second-hand and rental markets have significantly decreased waste in the fashion industry. Today in 2050, every garment tells a story. This transparency about an item’s provenance empowers consumers to make responsible choices. At Tokyo Fashion Week, model Emiko Ikeda must decide if they should take a stand against unethical clothing manufacturing.&nbsp;The lines between the digital and physical realms has blurred, completely changing the way we think about fashion today.&nbsp; Avatars of fantastical creatures and the injection of individuality and creativity into clothing have brought a new dynamism to the way we dress every day.&nbsp;Fashion Futurist Geraldine Wharry and BCG partner and sustainable fashion expert Catharina Martinez-Pardo, share the journey we’ve taken to get here.&nbsp; They share stories about 3D printing, increased regulations and sustainable manufacturing processes.&nbsp;Climate Vision 2050 is a podcast from BCG, a global consulting firm committed to climate and sustainability action.&nbsp; Join us every episode as we explore how the world radically reduced carbon emissions and stepped back from the brink of climate catastrophe.&nbsp; This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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