The Robots Have Arrived

E297 - The Robots Have Arrived

Published: February 4, 2026

Duration: 49:15

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 dr...