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Sea Level Rise

Sea Level Rise

Season 4 Episode 7
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Critical Risks to Energy Systems

Critical Risks to Energy Systems

Season 4 Episode 8
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Electric Grid Reliability

Electric Grid Reliability

Season 4 Episode 9
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Students’ Energy and Climate Opinions

Students’ Energy and Climate Opinions

Season 4 Episode 10
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India’s Energy and Climate Policies, Part 1

India’s Energy and Climate Policies, Part 1

Season 4 Episode 11
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India’s Energy and Climate Policies, Part 2

India’s Energy and Climate Policies, Part 2

Season 4 Episode 12
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Plastic Recycling

Plastic Recycling

Season 5 Episode 1
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How to Build Powerlines

How to Build Powerlines

Season 5 Episode 2
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Urgency of Climate Change, Part 1

Urgency of Climate Change, Part 1

Season 5 Episode 3
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Urgency of Climate Change, Part 2

Urgency of Climate Change, Part 2

Season 5 Episode 4
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The Future of Biofuels

The Future of Biofuels

Season 5 Episode 5
26:46
Jobs in Energy

Jobs in Energy

Season 5 Episode 6
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Energy Switch

Energy for Africa

Season 4 Episode 6

Six hundred million people in Sub-Saharan Africa do not have modern energy -- so African nations are working to develop their energy resources. For many, the energy they do have comes from hydro. But Africa also has huge volumes of natural gas. Some funders, concerned about emissions, don’t want them to develop it. Others consider it essential to lift Africa’s people out of poverty.
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Solar and Wind: Success or Failure?
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Season 8 Episode 10
Solar and Wind: Success or Failure?
Experts debate the future of solar and wind energy, with surprising takeaways.
Ecomodernism vs Degrowth
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Season 8 Episode 9
Ecomodernism vs Degrowth
Can we have abundance with less environmental impact? Or must we reduce consumption?
Shipping, part 2
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Season 8 Episode 8
Shipping, part 2
CO2 emissions, UN reduction targets, alternative fuels and the challenges of all three.
Shipping, part 1
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Season 8 Episode 7
Shipping, part 1
All about shipping, the completely essential, nearly invisible, industry.
Arctic Climate
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Season 8 Episode 6
Arctic Climate
The Arctic is warming fast, with effects that can be felt much farther south.
Energy PhDs
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Season 8 Episode 5
Energy PhDs
PhD candidates discuss their work during a changing U.S. science environment.
Efficiency and Conservation
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Season 8 Episode 4
Efficiency and Conservation
Do more with less energy to save money and reduce emissions.
Public Opinion on Climate
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Season 8 Episode 3
Public Opinion on Climate
What Democrats, Republicans and Independents really think about climate and energy.
Tribal Energy
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Season 8 Episode 2
Tribal Energy
Native Americans are building energy projects on tribal lands to change their future.
Senators Talk Energy
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Season 8 Episode 1
Senators Talk Energy
Politicians from different parties collaborate on climate and energy challenges.
King Coal
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Season 7 Episode 10
King Coal
Coal is still the leading source of electricity worldwide, but with serious downsides.
Investing in Alternative Energy
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Season 7 Episode 9
Investing in Alternative Energy
Strategies and industry insight from two long-time leaders in alternative energy.
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