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Energy Justice

Season 6 Episode 8
26:46
Grid-Scale Batteries

Grid-Scale Batteries

Season 6 Episode 9
26:46
Energy Subsidies

Energy Subsidies

Season 6 Episode 10
26:46
Uncoventional Wisdom

Uncoventional Wisdom

Season 7 Episode 1
26:46
Data Centers

Data Centers

Season 7 Episode 2
26:46
Extreme Weather part 1

Extreme Weather part 1

Season 7 Episode 3
26:46
Extreme Weather part 2

Extreme Weather part 2

Season 7 Episode 4
26:46
Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Season 7 Episode 5
26:46
Russian Energy

Russian Energy

Season 7 Episode 6
26:46
Air Quality in America

Air Quality in America

Season 7 Episode 7
26:46
Fertilizers

Fertilizers

Season 7 Episode 8
26:46
Investing in Alternative Energy

Investing in Alternative Energy

Season 7 Episode 9
26:46
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Energy Switch

Hydropower

Season 6 Episode 7

Using water to generate power has been a staple in our electricity system for a century. We look at conventional reservoir dams and pumped hydro storage; the state of hydropower in the US, Canada and internationally; and challenges that hydro faces. With expert guests Malcolm Woolf from the US National Hydropower Association, and Debbie Gray of the International Hydropower Association.

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CO2 emissions, UN reduction targets, alternative fuels and the challenges of all three.
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All about shipping, the completely essential, nearly invisible, industry.
Arctic Climate
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The Arctic is warming fast, with effects that can be felt much farther south.
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PhD candidates discuss their work during a changing U.S. science environment.
Efficiency and Conservation
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Do more with less energy to save money and reduce emissions.
Public Opinion on Climate
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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.
Senators Talk Energy
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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.
Investing in Alternative Energy
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Strategies and industry insight from two long-time leaders in alternative energy.
Fertilizers
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Fertilizer feeds the world, but with large energy and greenhouse gas footprints.
Air Quality in America
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The Clean Air Act has been a resounding success, but going farther may not be possible.
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