A rapid revolution: why the transition will happen quickly

Are we about to see a revolution in renewables? Some say the transition will be slow and inefficient… but some experts think we're on the cusp of major, tech-enabled disruption.

A just transition: how to avoid leaving people behind

Can the energy transition help rather than hurt the most vulnerable households and communities? Some say the ‘spiralling costs’ of net zero will hit the poorest hardest. But if the right steps are taken, we can deliver cheaper energy bills, greener jobs and healthier communities - and make sure nobody is left behind.

A global transition: from China to Sub-Saharan Africa

Is the energy transition only truly happening in the West? Politicians like to point fingers at those who ‘aren’t doing their bit’. But every country - from China to Kenya - is going through their own transformation…

Reclaiming energy: the changing relationship between people and power

Could the future energy system be owned and shaped by ordinary people? In this episode, Lucy and Giles are finding out how digital technologies are providing new opportunities for people to source clean energy - and invest in the green infrastructure of the future…

A warming world: the urgency of the energy transition

Can we still limit warming enough to prevent catastrophic climate change? In the season finale, Lucy and Giles hear the context for why the energy transition is so vital, and why it’s more important than ever to switch to clean energy as fast as possible. Our survival will depend on it.