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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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The Clean Air Act has been a resounding success, but going farther may not be possible.
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Russia’s energy industry funds its government and war efforts, with global consequences.
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Air conditioning has changed the world. New ideas bring affordable cooling to more people.
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Floods, fires and storms are flat or down, but risk and damages have increased.
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Our experts dig through IPCC data to reveal surprising trends in extreme weather.
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Oil companies must lead decarbonization, because solar and wind can’t replace them.
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Grid batteries could back up wind and solar and they’re becoming more affordable.
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Non-profit and government initiatives spread the benefits of energy to more Americans.
