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Energy for Africa

Energy for Africa

Season 4 Episode 6
26:46
Sea Level Rise

Sea Level Rise

Season 4 Episode 7
26:46
Critical Risks to Energy Systems

Critical Risks to Energy Systems

Season 4 Episode 8
26:46
Electric Grid Reliability

Electric Grid Reliability

Season 4 Episode 9
26:46
Students’ Energy and Climate Opinions

Students’ Energy and Climate Opinions

Season 4 Episode 10
26:46
Plastic Recycling

Plastic Recycling

Season 5 Episode 1
26:46
How to Build Powerlines

How to Build Powerlines

Season 5 Episode 2
26:46
Urgency of Climate Change, Part 1

Urgency of Climate Change, Part 1

Season 5 Episode 3
26:46
Urgency of Climate Change, Part 2

Urgency of Climate Change, Part 2

Season 5 Episode 4
26:46
The Future of Biofuels

The Future of Biofuels

Season 5 Episode 5
26:46
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Energy Switch

Energy and Climate Paradoxes

Season 4 Episode 5

There are many paradoxes in climate and energy: people want energy for their homes and cars… but don’t want new power lines or pipelines that could provide it. Nuclear is a zero-carbon energy source… yet many climate advocates oppose it. Some states impose EV mandates… but prohibit mining for battery metals. We’ll look to resolve these with two experts in economics, energy and climate policy.

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Solar and Wind: Success or Failure?
26:46
Experts debate the future of solar and wind energy, with surprising takeaways.
Ecomodernism vs Degrowth
26:46
Can we have abundance with less environmental impact? Or must we reduce consumption?
Shipping, part 2
26:46
CO2 emissions, UN reduction targets, alternative fuels and the challenges of all three.
Shipping, part 1
26:46
All about shipping, the completely essential, nearly invisible, industry.
Arctic Climate
26:46
The Arctic is warming fast, with effects that can be felt much farther south.
Energy PhDs
26:46
PhD candidates discuss their work during a changing U.S. science environment.
Efficiency and Conservation
26:46
Do more with less energy to save money and reduce emissions.
Public Opinion on Climate
26:46
What Democrats, Republicans and Independents really think about climate and energy.
Tribal Energy
26:46
Native Americans are building energy projects on tribal lands to change their future.
Senators Talk Energy
26:46
Politicians from different parties collaborate on climate and energy challenges.
King Coal
26:46
Coal is still the leading source of electricity worldwide, but with serious downsides.
Investing in Alternative Energy
26:46
Strategies and industry insight from two long-time leaders in alternative energy.
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