# Energy Tech That Has Us (and You) Talking

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Podcast: [Energy vs Climate: How climate is changing our energy systems](https://stenobird.com/podcast/energy-vs-climate-how-climate-is-changing-our-energy-systems-2990266)
Published: 2025-10-03T02:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

A fun, fast-paced, skeptics tour through some of the most talked-about emerging energy technologies. From enhanced geothermal systems to thermal batteries, balcony solar, flying cars, and yes, even space-based solar power – David, Sara, and Ed dig into what’s real, what’s hype, and what might actually move the needle on decarbonization. (00:00) - Cold open (02:08) - Small modular nuclear reactors (09:14) - E-bikes (15:46) - Balcony solar (22:13) - Fusion (28:33) - Thermal batteries (34:56...

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