What they cover
Veritasium (Derek Muller) produces science and engineering videos with a large audience (14M+ subscribers). While not a dedicated climate channel, Veritasium regularly covers energy infrastructure, engineering challenges, and physics topics directly relevant to the green transition: grid design, battery chemistry, solar panel physics, and the engineering of large-scale infrastructure projects.
Why they matter
Veritasium brings enormous mainstream audiences to engineering and energy topics. A single video on solar panel efficiency or battery technology reaches 10 to 20 million viewers, many of whom have never engaged with energy content before. Muller's PhD in science education informs his presentation style: he anticipates and addresses misconceptions, making his videos genuinely educational rather than just entertaining.
How to engage
Subscribe to YouTube. Veritasium videos on energy topics serve as excellent entry points for people who are curious about technology but not yet engaged with climate content specifically.
Start here
Watch the video on the US electrical grid, which explains how electricity generation, transmission, and distribution work, providing essential context for understanding the renewable energy transition.