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Could LNG Change Global Energy?

Could LNG Change Global Energy?

Season 2 Episode 1
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The Good News About Climate Change

The Good News About Climate Change

Season 2 Episode 4
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Environmental Impacts of Energy on Air

Environmental Impacts of Energy on Air

Season 2 Episode 5
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Energy Impacts on Land

Energy Impacts on Land

Season 2 Episode 7
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Batteries for Cars and Grids Part 1

Batteries for Cars and Grids Part 1

Season 2 Episode 8
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Batteries for Cars and Grids Part 2

Batteries for Cars and Grids Part 2

Season 2 Episode 9
26:46
Is Net Zero by 2050 Possible?

Is Net Zero by 2050 Possible?

Season 2 Episode 10
26:46
The Energy-Water Nexus

The Energy-Water Nexus

Season 2 Episode 11
26:46
How Do We Power the Developing World

How Do We Power the Developing World

Season 2 Episode 12
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Energy Switch

Does the US Need a Thriving Oil and Gas Industry?

Season 1 Episode 12

​​The oil and gas industry provides 10 million US jobs and billions to the economy. But investors are fleeing due to CO2 concerns and declining returns. Could a system built on low carbon energies replace the benefits of oil and gas? Dr. David Victor, a Professor of Innovation and Public Policy at UC San Diego, and Matt Gallagher, former CEO of Parsley Energy, discuss.

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All about shipping, the completely essential, nearly invisible, industry.
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The Arctic is warming fast, with effects that can be felt much farther south.
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Do more with less energy to save money and reduce emissions.
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What Democrats, Republicans and Independents really think about climate and energy.
Tribal Energy
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Native Americans are building energy projects on tribal lands to change their future.
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Politicians from different parties collaborate on climate and energy challenges.
King Coal
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Coal is still the leading source of electricity worldwide, but with serious downsides.
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Strategies and industry insight from two long-time leaders in alternative energy.
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