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Could LNG Change Global Energy?

Could LNG Change Global Energy?

Season 2 Episode 1
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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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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
26:46
The Energy-Water Nexus

The Energy-Water Nexus

Season 2 Episode 11
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Energy Switch

Policies to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Season 1 Episode 11

Carbon-based fuels provide more than 80% of global energy. To reduce emissions will take time and money. What are the benefits of a carbon tax? Or would it be more effective to encourage carbon-reducing technologies? Dr. Billy Pizer, the Vice President of Research and Policy Engagement at Resources for the Future, and Sasha Mackler, the Executive Director of the Bipartisan Policy Center discuss.

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Energy Switch Season 9
26:46
The potential and risks of injecting aerosols into the stratosphere to cool the planet.
Waste to Energy
26:46
Capturing landfill gas and using digesters and gasifiers to make methane and biochar.
Climate Modeling
26:46
How climate models work, what they tell us and some of their limitations.
An Energy Rich World
26:46
How to end energy poverty with industry, investment and regulation.
Ocean Health, part 2
26:46
Plastic and other pollution, sea level rise, coastal erosion and potential solutions.
Ocean Health, part 1
26:46
Fisheries and the impact of warming on the ocean, and how both affect us.
Barriers to Nuclear
26:46
Can the US overcome budget, schedule, capital, industry and supply chain challenges?
Arctic Energy
26:46
The arctic produces huge volumes of oil and gas, but new production may be too risky.
Forests Store Carbon
26:46
How forests and other plants absorb one-quarter of human-emitted CO2 each year.
Middle East Energy
26:46
The global importance of the region’s oil, and its moves to diversify into other energies.
Solar and Wind: Success or Failure?
26:46
Experts debate the future of solar and wind energy, with surprising takeaways.
Ecomodernism vs Degrowth
26:46
Can we have abundance with less environmental impact? Or must we reduce consumption?
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