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Climate Adaptation

Climate Adaptation

Season 6 Episode 4
26:46
Carbon Markets, part 1

Carbon Markets, part 1

Season 6 Episode 5
26:46
Carbon Markets, part 2

Carbon Markets, part 2

Season 6 Episode 6
26:46
Hydropower

Hydropower

Season 6 Episode 7
26:46
Energy Justice

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
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Energy Switch

Population

Season 6 Episode 3

The common narrative about human population -- that it will grow forever -- is dead wrong. Demographic experts now agree that population will peak soon and begin to decline, with profound impacts on every aspect of global society, including energy and the environment. Explore these surprising revelations with Darrell Bricker, author of Empty Planet, and Dean Spears, author of After the Spike.

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Experts debate the future of solar and wind energy, with surprising takeaways.
Ecomodernism vs Degrowth
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Can we have abundance with less environmental impact? Or must we reduce consumption?
Shipping, part 2
26:46
CO2 emissions, UN reduction targets, alternative fuels and the challenges of all three.
Shipping, part 1
26:46
All about shipping, the completely essential, nearly invisible, industry.
Arctic Climate
26:46
The Arctic is warming fast, with effects that can be felt much farther south.
Energy PhDs
26:46
PhD candidates discuss their work during a changing U.S. science environment.
Efficiency and Conservation
26:46
Do more with less energy to save money and reduce emissions.
Public Opinion on Climate
26:46
What Democrats, Republicans and Independents really think about climate and energy.
Tribal Energy
26:46
Native Americans are building energy projects on tribal lands to change their future.
Senators Talk Energy
26:46
Politicians from different parties collaborate on climate and energy challenges.
King Coal
26:46
Coal is still the leading source of electricity worldwide, but with serious downsides.
Investing in Alternative Energy
26:46
Strategies and industry insight from two long-time leaders in alternative energy.
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