EP 247 - Akshat is an author and Senior Reporter for Climate at Bloomberg News.We discuss Akshat's new (debut) book - Climate Capitalism: Winning The Global Race To Zero Emissions - and how climate change is affecting business. We talk about what big business and government need to do to take climate action and get some advice for SMEs on how they can make a climate positive impact.Akshat also tells us why he thinks that social media qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.Amazon link to Akshat's new bookChapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB00:31 Being a Climate Reporter01:41 Role of Climate Information in Business02:51 Akshat's new book 'Climate Capitalism'04:30 Success Stories from the Book07:00 Role of SMEs in Climate Change08:17 Importance of Government Intervention09:41 Akshat's Journey from Science to Journalism13:46 Role of Big Businesses and Regulators15:15 Global Investment in Developing Countries22:34 Akshat's Personal Journey and Future Goals23:34 Steps for SMEs to Combat Climate Change26:34 Importance of Fact Reporting28:18 Hustle of Working in India29:09 Importance of Work-Life Balance29:36 The Unexpected Joy of Exercise30:58 The Art of Negotiating Salary32:53 Impact of Social Media on Journalism36:38 Role of Journalism in Exposing Greenwashing39:14 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Akshat42:00 Book Recommendations and Final ThoughtsAkshat's recommendations:Bottled Lightening - Seth Fletcher (book)Four Thousand Weeks - Oliver Burkeman (book)Is It Time To Break The Law - Chris Packham (documentary)businesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - [email protected] is powered by Oury Clark

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