The Green Energy Journey in Rural America
The question of green energy has been circulating more and more in recent years. Often favored as a way to combat climate change, the transition to green energy is complicated. Heidi and Joel speak to industry experts Wade Boeshans and Ernest Scheyder to explore the complexities of this transition and its impact on rural communities.
Wade Boeshan and Ernest Scheyder’s combined expertise brings intriguing insights into the green energy transition, discussing electronic vehicles, carbon capture and storage processes, and critical minerals.
Wade Boeshan is the Executive Vice President of Summit Carbon Solutions.
Ernest Scheyder is a Senior Correspondent at Reuters, covering the green energy transition and critical minerals.
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Creators and Guests
Host
Heidi Heitkamp
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp served as the first female senator elected from North Dakota from 2013 – 2019. he is the founder and Chair of the One Country Project, an organization focused on addressing the needs and concerns of rural America. Heidi was recently named the Director of the Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago, a university she has long been committed to and a place where she enjoys engaging with students over civic discussions while encouraging them to seek opportunities in public service to our country. Heidi also serves as a contributor to both CNBC and ABC News.
Host
Joel Heitkamp
He is an multi-award winning talk show host both regionally and nationally. Before radio, he served in the North Dakota Senate from 1995-2008.
