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Population

Population

Season 6 Episode 3
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Climate Adaptation

Climate Adaptation

Season 6 Episode 4
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Carbon Markets, part 1

Carbon Markets, part 1

Season 6 Episode 5
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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
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Energy Switch

Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

Season 6 Episode 2

Small reactors have been used on aircraft carriers for decades. Similar designs are now proposed for power generation and industrial heat. They could be built in factories and assembled on site, with potential economies of scale, but face challenges. We explore with José Reyes, CTO & co-founder of NuScale Power, and Adam Stein, Director of Nuclear Energy Innovation at Breakthrough Institute.
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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
26:46
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
26:46
Season 8 Episode 4
Efficiency and Conservation
Do more with less energy to save money and reduce emissions.
Public Opinion on Climate
26:46
Season 8 Episode 3
Public Opinion on Climate
What Democrats, Republicans and Independents really think about climate and energy.
Tribal Energy
26:46
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
26:46
Season 7 Episode 9
Investing in Alternative Energy
Strategies and industry insight from two long-time leaders in alternative energy.
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