The Robots Have Arrived

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.

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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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