Coal vs Solar: The $30B Decision No One Is Talking About

From teens taking on gas stoves to a massive cost breakdown showing why keeping coal alive in Saskatchewan could be far more expensive than switching to renewables. James runs the numbers and finds the province could spend over $30 billion to keep coal running to 2050—while solar, wind, and storage come in dramatically cheaper (and getting cheaper every year). Add in EV cost reality checks, listener mail, and a stacked Lightning Round. Highlights: Brian brings up the Smell Vancouver app Teens in Palo Alto push to ban gas stoves, citing health risks including a 42% higher asthma risk for kids Even cold climates work: large-scale solar project near the Arctic Circle in Finland Global shift: renewables made up 85.6% of new energy capacity in 2025 Lightning Round: Google turns to gas for AI data centers OPEC output drops ~25% Tesla expands globally; 80,000 Superchargers Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: 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.

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Coal vs Solar: The $30B Decision No One Is Talking About is an episode from The Clean Energy Show by James Whittingham.

This episode is 52:57 long.

This episode was published on Apr 8, 2026.

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