The Robots Have Arrived
Wed Feb 04 2026
India is electrifying its economy faster than China did at a similar stage of development — and doing it with far fewer fossil fuels. We break down why access to cheap solar and EVs is changing the growth path for emerging economies.
Also this week: a major court ruling in the Netherlands gives the government 18 months to create a legally binding plan to reach net-zero by 2050, after a case brought by residents of Bonaire.
Plus: new research suggests solar panels can recover from UV damage, and we look at why humanoid robots may become a major driver of solid-state battery innovation.
Brian is now convinced Telsa robotaxies are ready to drive the snowy roads of Canada.
The Lightning Round UN tax proposal for fossil fuel firms and climate damage
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/01/fossil-fuel-firms-may-have-to-pay-for-climate-damage-under-proposed-un-tax
Wildfire smoke reduced solar output (PV Magazine)
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/23/aerosol-divide-in-2025-brings-clearer-skies-to-china-and-smoke-to-europe/
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India is electrifying its economy faster than China did at a similar stage of development — and doing it with far fewer fossil fuels. We break down why access to cheap solar and EVs is changing the growth path for emerging economies. Also this week: a major court ruling in the Netherlands gives the government 18 months to create a legally binding plan to reach net-zero by 2050, after a case brought by residents of Bonaire. Plus: new research suggests solar panels can recover from UV damage, and we look at why humanoid robots may become a major driver of solid-state battery innovation. Brian is now convinced Telsa robotaxies are ready to drive the snowy roads of Canada. The Lightning Round UN tax proposal for fossil fuel firms and climate damage https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/01/fossil-fuel-firms-may-have-to-pay-for-climate-damage-under-proposed-un-tax Wildfire smoke reduced solar output (PV Magazine) https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/23/aerosol-divide-in-2025-brings-clearer-skies-to-china-and-smoke-to-europe/ Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media.