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Policies to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Policies to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Season 1 Episode 11
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Does the US Need a Thriving Oil and Gas Industry?

Does the US Need a Thriving Oil and Gas Industry?

Season 1 Episode 12
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Could LNG Change Global Energy?

Could LNG Change Global Energy?

Season 2 Episode 1
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Understanding the Electric Grid, Part 1

Understanding the Electric Grid, Part 1

Season 2 Episode 2
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Understanding the Electric Grid, Part 2

Understanding the Electric Grid, Part 2

Season 2 Episode 3
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The Good News About Climate Change

The Good News About Climate Change

Season 2 Episode 4
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Environmental Impacts of Energy on Air

Environmental Impacts of Energy on Air

Season 2 Episode 5
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Could Artificial Intelligence Change Energy?

Could Artificial Intelligence Change Energy?

Season 2 Episode 6
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Energy Impacts on Land

Energy Impacts on Land

Season 2 Episode 7
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Batteries for Cars and Grids Part 1

Batteries for Cars and Grids Part 1

Season 2 Episode 8
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Batteries for Cars and Grids Part 2

Batteries for Cars and Grids Part 2

Season 2 Episode 9
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Is Net Zero by 2050 Possible?

Is Net Zero by 2050 Possible?

Season 2 Episode 10
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Energy Switch

How Can We Make Energy More Sustainable?

Season 1 Episode 10

Energy sustainability can be grouped into three areas: Environmental: can an energy resource operate in equilibrium with the environment? Sociopolitical: do its benefits enrich broad society? Economic: can it operate profitably to support itself. Dr. Bridget Scanlon, Senior Research Scientist at the Bureau of Economic Geology, and Sean O’Donnell, Partner at Quantum Energy, discuss.
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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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