Eight Minute Climate Fix | Clean Energy & Climate Policy Insights
Eight Minute Climate Fix delivers concise, expert-driven coverage of climate action, clean energy, and the global energy transition — in 8 minutes or less. Host Paul Schuster cuts through the complexity of decarbonization, climate policy, and the net-zero economy so anyone can stay informed, fast.
Each episode tackles the biggest stories shaping the energy transition: from renewable energy legislation and corporate climate commitments to carbon emissions accounting and energy independence. Guests have included senior leaders from Salesforce, UNEP, and beyond.
Whether you're a sustainability professional, business leader, or engaged citizen, Eight Minute Climate Fix gives you the signal without the noise. New episodes every season. Also available: More Than Eight Minutes, our extended interview series for listeners who want to go deeper.
Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
Eight Minute Climate Fix | Clean Energy & Climate Policy Insights
The Emerging Battery Belt of the US - Episode 82
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content
Spurred by investment incentives from the IRA, a manufacturing renaissance is emerging along the I-75 corridor between Michigan and Georgia. Huge investments into battery manufacturing facilities are tapping into existing automotive infrastructure and supply chains to diversify and domesticate the EV battery market.
Paul digs into the impact that these new investments are having and why the emerging Battery Belt of the United States seems primed to be one of the big success stories of the IRA.
For more research:
"IRA at 1: US climate law cues $63B spending spree on battery factories" - S&P Global
"North America is now the growth leader for new battery factories" - Electrek
"Here’s where the new US EV ‘Battery Belt’ is forming – and why" - Electrek
"The South is building the most vibrant EV and battery hub in the US" - Canary Media
Follow Paul on LinkedIn.
Podcasts we love
Check out these other fine podcasts recommended by us, not an algorithm.
