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Every book Robinson Meyer recommended on podcasts
Robinson Meyer appears as a guest on The Ezra Klein Show, where he offers insights and commentary on topics related to environmental policy, decarbonization, and energy systems. During his appearance, Meyer shares thoughtful book recommendations that delve into the complex historical and structural challenges facing modern society in the face of ecological change. Specifically, Meyer recommends Peter Brannen's book titled 'The Ends of the World,' describing it as a comprehensive and engaging history covering the Earth's five major mass extinctions. Additionally, Meyer recommends 'Shorting the Grid' by Meredith Angwin, noting that the author is an engineer based in Vermont. Meyer highlights Angwin's work as a somewhat controversial yet valuable resource offering a heterodox perspective on electricity markets, grid reliability, and modern energy policy. Through these selections, Meyer points listeners toward rigorous explorations of planetary history and infrastructure intricacies.
Books recommended by Robinson Meyer
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Shorting the Grid
Shorting the Grid by Meredith Angwin is a critical examination of modern electrical power grids, electricity markets, and the potential risks associated with rapid, policy-driven decarbonization.
Recommended“the third book a little controversial is called shorting the grid by Meredith anguin who's a engineer in Vermont”
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The ends of the world
The Ends of the World by Peter Brannen is a sweeping scientific history that explores the five major mass extinction events in Earth's geological past and their implications for modern climate change.
Recommended“the first book is called the ends of the World by Peter Brannan at a book that's a history of mass extinctions the Earth's five mass extinctions”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| This Taught Me a Lot About How Decarbonization Is Really Going | The Ezra Klein Show | 2023-07-07 | 2 |