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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
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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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Climate Adaptation
26:46
Solutions for cooling and sea-level rise, to adapt to a warming climate
Population
26:46
Human population will peak soon and begin to decline, with profound impacts on society.
Small Modular Nuclear Reactors
26:46
SMRs promise scalable carbon-free power but face challenges in deployment.
Wildfires
26:46
Why wildfires are more damaging and more areas now prone to burn.
Natural Gas Pipelines
26:46
They bring low-carbon energy to homes and businesses, with some environmental impacts.
Climate Journalism
26:46
Climate science is complicated, nuanced…and hard to communicate to general readers.
Offshore Wind, Part 2
26:46
The cost, subsidies and potential CO2 emissions reductions of US offshore windfarms.
Offshore Wind, Part 1
26:46
The potential benefits and challenges of building offshore wind projects in US waters.
Jobs in Energy
26:46
Two young professionals on their experiences working in oil and gas, and electricity.
The Future of Biofuels
26:46
Biofuels experts discuss corn and cellulosic ethanol, and sustainable aviation fuels.
Urgency of Climate Change, Part 2
26:46
Differing opinions of the urgency of climate change, different strategies to address it.
Urgency of Climate Change, Part 1
26:46
Our expert guests agree climate change is a problem, but disagree on its urgency.
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