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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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We test the energy and climate knowledge of American students -- and you.
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Ideas to decarbonize two of our most important industries -- cement and steel.
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An eye-opening look at the energy inputs and emissions outputs of our food system.