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How to Decarbonize Industry, Part 1

Season 4 Episode 3

Cement and steel have created the modern world: they make our buildings, roads, machines and products. These two industries emit nearly as much CO2 as our entire electricity system -- but they’re difficult to decarbonize. We’ll talk about challenges and potential solutions to do so, including changing their production processes, replacing the coal they now require, and more efficient use.

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Russia’s energy industry funds its government and war efforts, with global consequences.
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Our experts dig through IPCC data to reveal surprising trends in extreme weather.
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A review of hydroelectric power and the state of the industry in the US and Canada.
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