How SVB’s Historic Collapse Happened

From Bloomberg. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank set off a maelstrom of panic, blame, good intentions and greed, followed finally by salvation for depositors. But how did this historic collapse even happen? Bloomberg’s Scarlet Fu goes all the way back to 1983 to figure out exactly where the lender went wrong. ——– Like this…

Can Genetically Modified Bugs Adapt to Climate Change?

From Bloomberg. The International Atomic Energy Agency nuclear laboratories are in a space race for seeds. Scientists are mutating bugs and crop seeds to help them adapt to climate change. Bloomberg’s Jonathan Tirone reports https://bloom.bg/42ch0r4 ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for…

India’s LGBTQ Revolution: Fighting for Marriage Equality in India

From Bloomberg. Will India open the door to a new LGBTQ revolution? As the fight to legalize same-sex marriage in India continues, those rooting for change tell Bloomberg’s Muneeza Naqvi what marriage equality would mean for them and the country. #India #lgbt #equality ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive…

The EV Revolution May Have Only Two Wheels

From Bloomberg. In cities where driving a car is onerous at best (think Hanoi or Delhi), electric motorbikes, mopeds and rickshaws are spreading. In this segment from Getting Warmer With Kal Penn, climate storyteller Alice Aedy explains why the real EV revolution may actually happen on two wheels. — Getting Warmer is Bloomberg’s exclusive new…

Fixing the EV Industry’s Dirty Battery Problem

From Bloomberg. There’s one major hurdle on the road to mass electric vehicle adoption: batteries. Their long and dirty supply chains mean an American would have to drive their EV 13,500 miles before it was carbon neutral. In this segment from Getting Warmer, Kal Penn heads to Nevada to visit a Tesla co-founder (not him)…

Why the EV Revolution May Finally Be Here

From Bloomberg. In this segment from Getting Warmer, Kal Penn explains why the US may have reached a tipping point in its transition to electric vehicles, and why it took so long. He also shows how your new EV could be an “Airbnb for utility companies.” — Getting Warmer is Bloomberg’s exclusive new show about…

Why Doesn’t Austin Have More Affordable Housing?

From Bloomberg. Cities across the US are grappling with a lack of affordable housing, but few have it worse than Austin, Texas. Watch more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94UEBj8e7qo ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on today’s biggest topics. Hosted by experts covering…

How to Keep Austin Affordable

From Bloomberg. The American dream of owning a home is harder than ever. It’s especially out of reach for Austinites. We traveled to Texas to learn more about the housing crisis and any possible solutions." Cities across the US are grappling with a lack of affordable housing, but few have it worse than Austin, Texas.…

Keeping Food Cool Without Warming the Planet

From Bloomberg. In this segment of Getting Warmer With Kal Penn, climate storyteller Jack Harries explores a Rwandan initiative to make “cold chains,” the way food is kept fresh as it transits the globe, more sustainable. — Getting Warmer is Bloomberg’s exclusive new show about climate, clean energy and business, anchored by actor and former…

Cooling Our Cities Without Air Conditioning

From Bloomberg. Humans are increasingly reliant on air conditioning, but its use contributes to global warming. As the world warms and demand rises, how can we make A/C sustainable? In Spain and India, Kal Penn explores two innovative solutions. — Getting Warmer is Bloomberg’s exclusive new show about climate, clean energy and business, anchored by…

How Extreme Heat Affects Your Body

From Bloomberg. How do we stay cool amid rising temperatures? In this segment from Getting Warmer, Kal Penn explains how extreme heat affects our bodies and what “wet bulb temperature” means. — Getting Warmer is Bloomberg’s exclusive new show about climate, clean energy and business, anchored by actor and former White House aide Kal Penn.…

Exposing Evil Actors Using Their Digital Footprints

From Bloomberg. “It’s something anyone can do.” Bellingcat founder Eliot Higgins talks to Hannah Fry about how online investigative techniques like geolocation have been used to uncover crimes, such as the shooting down of flight MH17. — Do you want to know what your future holds? A life beyond 150 years old? A world where…

Ferrari’s Got a New 4-Door SUV

From Bloomberg. Buckle up as we take a ride in Ferrari’s first SUV and four-door vehicle, the Purosangue. Is it worth the nearly $400,000 price tag? Bloomberg’s Hannah Elliott tests it out. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on…

Silicon Valley Congressman Has a Pitch For the Heartland

From Bloomberg. Meet Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA). He was first elected as an evangelist for Silicon Valley, the seat of his congressional district and home to Apple, Cisco and Intel. Now, he’s vying to be the Democratic Party’s forward-facing industrialist, revitalizing manufacturing across broad swaths of the American heartland. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1…

The Solution to Water Scarcity Is in the Bathroom

From Bloomberg. Could you imagine drinking water that had once been in your toilet? In this segment from Getting Warmer With Kal Penn, climate storyteller Alice Aedy asks whether the solution for water scarcity already exists. Recycling wastewater is done in many cities around the world, but only a handful use it for drinking water.…

Why Las Vegas Is a Model for Saving Water

From Bloomberg. In Nevada, Kal Penn investigates the lasting impacts of the Colorado River Compact, the 1922 agreement that doles out water rights to seven states. The system, over-optimistic from the start, is on the verge of collapse as water levels in key reservoirs approach dead pool-status. But in nearby Las Vegas, Kal explores strategies…

The Domino Effect of America’s Megadrought

From Bloomberg. The megadrought that’s plagued the US West for years has impacted everything from the food Americans eat to their electricity supply. In this episode of Getting Warmer, Kal Penn explores what the future of water in the West may look like. — Getting Warmer is Bloomberg’s exclusive new show about climate, clean energy…

Driving a Car With AI Powered by Your Emotions

From Bloomberg. What if your car’s GPS could tailor your route based on your emotions? Hannah Fry investigates. — Do you want to know what your future holds? A life beyond 150 years old? A world where computers can read our emotions? A planet transformed by unlimited clean energy? Mathematician Hannah Fry will explore these…

How Universal Is Our Expression of Emotion?

From Bloomberg. Charles Darwin was the first to try to scientifically connect our outward forms of expression to our internal emotional state. — Do you want to know what your future holds? A life beyond 150 years old? A world where computers can read our emotions? A planet transformed by unlimited clean energy? Mathematician Hannah…

Jonathan Scott’s Eco-Friendly ‘Genius Home’

From Bloomberg. Solar power, an Invisacook electric stovetop and SPAN smart panels are just a few things that may make Jonathan Scott’s Brother vs. Brother home one of the most eco-friendly places to live in Los Angeles. A step up from a smart home, this "genius" home is arguably packed with ideas to live more…

Exposing France’s Toxic Ad Industry Culture

From Bloomberg. "We flip the power structure in the world of work." What started as a small Instagram account from France has exposed the country’s toxic advertising culture. Reporter Alice Kantor explores France’s #MeToo movement. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for…

Science Could Soon Add Decades to Your Life

From Bloomberg. The elixir of life has been sought for thousands of years. Today a scientific revolution has begun. Hannah joins bio-hackers in California, and a neuroscientist along the streets of Tokyo to experience the latest age-defying techniques and examines what it means to live to a healthy, happy old age. What will extended lifespans…

Do We Need to Plan for Managed Retreat?

From Bloomberg. Communities around the world are facing the devastating impacts of extreme weather events. Increasingly, people are faced with the choice of leaving everything behind or fighting a losing battle to protect their homes. In this segment from Getting Warmer With Kal Penn, climate storyteller Alice Aedy asks whether the time has passed for…

Geoengineering Oceans to Slow Global Warming

From Bloomberg. Oceans naturally absorb huge amounts of carbon dioxide, and efforts to harness that power are gaining in popularity. In Norway, we meet a group of scientists trying to change ocean alkalinity in order to supercharge its CO2 appetite, though the impact on ecosystems remains unknown. In Morocco, the company Brilliant Planet has opted…

Drastic Measures to Slow Global Warming

From Bloomberg. Even if every country reaches the net zero targets committed to in the Paris Agreement, we’re still on track for several decades of warming. In this segment from Getting Warmer, Kal Penn familiarizes us with some of the more drastic proposals to fight the crisis, proposed by people less optimistic than him. —…

The Japanese Secret to Living Longer

From Bloomberg. "Ikigai means “something you live for,” says neuroscientist Dr. Ken Modi. Hannah Fry travels to Japan to explore the secret to living a long, healthy life. — Do you want to know what your future holds? A life beyond 150 years old? A world where computers can read our emotions? A planet transformed…

Trailer: The Future With Hannah Fry

From Bloomberg. Our new series The Future with Hannah Fry explores the science, tech and people on the cusp of the most transformative breakthroughs of our age – from AI to clean energy. Watch the first episode on Bloomberg Originals on Feb. 22 — Do you want to know what your future holds? A life…

Russia and China Have a Stranglehold on Global Food Security

From Bloomberg. "There will be hunger." The world relies on a few nations for most of its fertilizers: Russia, Belarus and China. The invasion of Ukraine highlights how these countries have a chokehold on global food security. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join Bloomberg Originals offers bold…

Workplace Fashion is Prioritizing Self-Expression

From Bloomberg. "The rules and the confines of what we should be wearing at work no longer apply." Quicktake’s Jennifer Zabasajja talks with Sarah Tam, Chief Merchant Officer of Rent the Runway, the world’s first and largest shared fashion closet, and luxury women’s wear designer Layo Gbadamosi about the emerging trend for women to be…

How the Global South Adapts to Climate Change

From Bloomberg. Some 95% of urban expansion in the next few decades is predicted to take place in the Global South. In this segment of Getting Warmer With Kal Penn, climate storyteller Jack Harries explores how urban population growth and weather extremes have spurred climate adaptation projects in places like Senegal, North India and the…

Preparing New York For the Next Big Storm

From Bloomberg. In New York, Kal Penn investigates “gray” and “green” infrastructure initiatives to save the city from the next superstorm. Is the answer a giant wall around Manhattan? Or are there “greener” alternatives? Penn meets the creators behind the Living Breakwaters Project, a storm barrier off of Staten Island populated by filter feeding oysters.…

Why Adapting Cities to Extreme Weather Is Hard

From Bloomberg. Storms, earthquakes, flooding. More extreme weather is putting pressure on aging infrastructure in big cities, where 68% of the world’s population is expected to live by 2050. In this segment from Getting Warmer, Kal Penn explores how cities can adapt, and why obvious infrastructure solutions are often so costly and slow. — Getting…

Are Holograms the Next Zoom?

From Bloomberg. Proto is betting that companies will view their 7-foot-tall holographic projection boxes as an alternative for in-person meetings. At least a half-dozen startups and giants like Google and Microsoft already are. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds…

A Billionaire’s Son Takes On WWE

From Bloomberg. In the world of professional wrestling, there’s been a dominant name for years: WWE. But there’s an upstart operating in the wings and it’s All Elite Wrestling, run by Tony Khan, a billionaire’s son. And he’s pretty sure he can take on WWE. Bloomberg’s Kim Bhasin has the scoop. ——– Like this video?…

Can the Blockchain Help Fight Climate Change?

From Bloomberg. Do you know whether that eco toothbrush you bought is really eco? Modern supply chains have become so complex, it’s difficult to know if the products we purchase are sourced responsibly. What if the blockchain – the technology behind non-eco-friendly cryptocurrencies – could help? Earthrise Studio’s Jack Harries has more. — Getting Warmer…

Will Crypto Cowboys Crash the Texas Grid?

From Bloomberg. With cheap power and loose regulation, Texas has become a magnet for Bitcoin miners. But can the state meet their explosive electricity demands? Kal Penn travels to the Permian Basin to join the hunt for stranded energy and sustainable crypto. — Getting Warmer is Bloomberg’s exclusive new show about climate, clean energy and…

Can Crypto Solve Its Massive Energy Problem?

From Bloomberg. Why is crypto so terrible for the environment? In this segment of Getting Warmer, Kal Penn explains why digital assets are dirty energy hogs and how Bitcoin miners claim a change in methodology might help turn crypto green. — Getting Warmer is Bloomberg’s exclusive new show about climate, clean energy and business, anchored…

China’s Messy Exit from Covid Zero

From Bloomberg. China is warning it faces a steep surge in Covid cases as the country rapidly dismantles pandemic controls and embraces a faster reopening than some experts had expected. Bloomberg’s Rachel Chang and Allen Wan look back at how China’s Covid Zero fell apart after 3 years. The sudden move away from Covid Zero…

What It’s Like to Drive the Electric Rolls-Royce Spectre

From Bloomberg. The first electric Rolls-Royce is here. And Bloomberg’s Hannah Elliott is the first non-Rolls-Royce employee to drive it. "It registered a 0-60 mph sprint time of 4.4 seconds." ——– Bloomberg Quicktake is Bloomberg’s official premium video channel. We bring you insights and analysis from business, science, and technology experts who are shaping our…

Cycling in the Metaverse

From Bloomberg. When you think of indoor cycling at home, you probably think of Peloton. But many serious cyclists use Zwift when they can’t ride outside. It takes you inside the metaverse to train with cyclists all over the world. Quicktake’s Tim Stenovec took a ride with the company’s co-CEO to learn more about the…

Unearthed: Can the Circular Economy Solve Our Plastics Problem?

From Bloomberg. What if we could make every plastic product reusable and get rid of plastic waste altogether? Earthrise Studio’s Alice Aedy explores a simple but radical solution to our broken recycling system. — Getting Warmer is Bloomberg’s exclusive new show about climate, clean energy and business, anchored by actor and former White House aide…

Is TerraCycle’s Recycling Dream a Fantasy?

From Bloomberg. TerraCycle promises to make use of plastic garbage that almost no one else wants to touch, like cigarette butts and diapers. But does it actually get recycled? Kal Penn meets the company’s founder, Tom Szaky. — Getting Warmer is Bloomberg’s exclusive new show about climate, clean energy and business, anchored by actor and…

Why Plastic Recycling Is Mostly a Myth

From Bloomberg. Why does the US recycle less than 10% of its plastic waste? In the first episode of Getting Warmer, Kal Penn investigates our toxic relationship with plastic, takes us through the confusing myths around recycling and explains what’s keeping us from increasing our recycling rate. — Getting Warmer is Bloomberg’s exclusive new show…

Introducing Bloomberg Originals

From Bloomberg. Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on today’s biggest topics. Hosted by experts covering stories you haven’t seen and viewpoints you haven’t heard, you’ll discover cinematic, data-led shows that investigate the intersection of business and culture. Exploring every angle of climate change, technology, finance, sports and beyond, Bloomberg Originals, is business…

Trailer: Getting Warmer With Kal Penn

From Bloomberg. Why are the recycling symbols on plastic cups misleading? How does the carbon credit market work? What’s the future of water in a drought-ridden world? Each week, actor and former White House aide Kal Penn will tackle questions like these as part of Getting Warmer With Kal Penn, a new show debuting on…

Tel Aviv’s E-Scooter Transformation

From Bloomberg. High tech has changed the face of Tel Aviv. The city is building micromobility infrastructure, like bike lanes, to support an increasing number of e-scooters and bikes on congested city streets. It’s all part of a long-term plan to eventually create a car-free, pollution-free city. But as more residents turn toward car alternatives,…

Space Elevators Are Getting Closer to Reality

From Bloomberg. Theories on how to build a space elevator have been around for decades. Scientists say not only would such technology change humanity, but that we could have built one by now. #Space #Science #Technology ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join Subscribe to Quicktake Explained: https://bit.ly/3iERrup…

Inside the CDC’s Changes After Pandemic Missteps

From Bloomberg. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky is preparing to roll out sweeping changes at the agency after it endured a barrage of criticism for its delayed and inconsistent response to the pandemic. Bloomberg’s Riley Griffin flew to the agency’s headquarters in Atlanta to ask Walensky what’s included in the plan…

Is CO2 Removal Ready for Its Big Moment?

From Bloomberg. In a field long plagued by hype and high costs, carbon removal startups are showing real promise. The question is whether they can scale up in time. #Carbon #Climate #Bloomberg ——– Bloomberg Originals is Bloomberg’s official premium video channel. We bring you insights and analysis from business, science, and technology experts who are…

Powering Nigeria One Electric Capsule at a Time

From Bloomberg. Olubenga Olubanjo, founder of Reeddi, says he’s found a way to provide affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity to all Nigerians. #Nigeria #Energy #Bloomberg ——– Bloomberg Originals is Bloomberg’s official premium video channel. We bring you insights and analysis from business, science, and technology experts who are shaping our future. We’re home to Hello…

Amazon Packages Burn In India

From Bloomberg. Tons of plastic mostly from the US and Canada end up at a dump in Muzaffarnagar, a city north of New Delhi. But India banned almost all imports of plastic waste in 2019. Bloomberg’s K. Oanh Ha investigates the failings of the global recycling system. Plastic wrappers and parcels that start off in…