Zero
Climate reporting and interviews on the technologies, policies and financial decisions shaping the race to net zero.
- Host
- Akshat Rathi
- Published by
- Bloomberg Green
- Topic
- Climate & Climate Resilience
- Format
- Interview
- Orientation
- Sustainability
- Themes
- Net Zero
- Made for
- Corporate Leader, Investor, Policymaker / Public Sector
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22 Oct 2026 · 29 min
First cars, now trains: Batteries are coming for everything
The UK was once a pioneer of rail technology. Now, it has one of the worst electrification rates in the world and relies heavily on diesel for long-distance trains. Battery-electric trains are a solution to change the game. This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi speaks with James O’Sullivan, product director at Alstom, one of the world's biggest train companies, about a £1 billion ($1.3 billion) contract for battery-electric trains and how they can decarbonize rail travel. Explore further: Alstom and TransPennine Express sign €1.2 billion contracts for Britain’s first mainline
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15 Oct 2026 · 56 min
A historic El Niño is coming that could cost the world trillions: Odd Lots
Zero is on a break this week, so we’re bringing you an episode from Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast. Hosts Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal speak with Justin Mankin, professor of geography at Dartmouth College and director of the Climate Modelling and Impacts Group, about the enormous impacts El Niño could have on the global economy. This episode was originally recorded in August, but with El Niño already roiling industries and continuing to strengthen, it feels as relevant as ever. If you'd like to read the latest news on El Niño, check out this article from Bloomberg
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8 Oct 2026 · 18 min
Tasmania’s electric shipping bet: Bloomberg Australia
Zero is on a break this week, so we’re bringing you an episode from the Bloomberg Australia podcast. A shipyard in Tasmania has delivered the world’s largest electric ship, a 130-metre ferry powered by more than 250 tons of batteries. Host Rebecca Jones talks to David Stringer, Asia Managing Editor for Bloomberg Green and ESG, who toured the vessel and met veteran shipbuilder Robert Clifford. They explore what Tasmania’s maritime innovation could mean for an industry under pressure to cut emissions. Vote for Zero in the Signal Podcast Awards: We’re excited to announce t