The Last Barrel of Oil // Adam Pankratz

Adam Pankratz is a professor at the University of British Columbia with a deep background in banking, energy, and mining. He joins Power Struggle to bring his unique take on the challenge (and costs) that switching from fossil fuels to green energy poses.In this episode we discuss:Adam’s start in politics and how that sparked his interest in energyWhere responsibility lies when making big change promisesHis concept of “the energy transition” and how to avoid another Covid 19 scenarioThe implications of AI and how much energy is needed to power innovationThe often-overlooked connection between a green economy and the mining industryWhy the last barrel of oil should come from CanadaAdam’s $14 wine pick!🔔 Hit Subscribe for more in-depth discussions on the future of energy.For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePodSend us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod