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Could Hydrogen Be Our Energy Future?

Could Hydrogen Be Our Energy Future?

Season 1 Episode 5
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Investing in our Energy Future

Investing in our Energy Future

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New Geopolitics of Energy

New Geopolitics of Energy

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Policies to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Policies to Reduce CO2 Emissions

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Could LNG Change Global Energy?

Could LNG Change Global Energy?

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The Good News About Climate Change

The Good News About Climate Change

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Will Solar and Wind Power Our Future? Part 2

Season 1 Episode 4

Renewables make power without carbon, but can they scale up? Solar and wind enjoy favorable public opinion now, but some say that once consumers realize the materials, mining and land use required for such an expansion, public opinion may turn. Leia Guccione and Robert Bryce continue the conversation about whether or not solar and wind could one day power the world.

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All about shipping, the completely essential, nearly invisible, industry.
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The Arctic is warming fast, with effects that can be felt much farther south.
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Do more with less energy to save money and reduce emissions.
Public Opinion on Climate
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What Democrats, Republicans and Independents really think about climate and energy.
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Coal is still the leading source of electricity worldwide, but with serious downsides.
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The Clean Air Act has been a resounding success, but going farther may not be possible.
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