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Jobs in Energy

Season 5 Episode 6
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Offshore Wind, Part 1

Offshore Wind, Part 1

Season 5 Episode 7
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Offshore Wind, Part 2

Offshore Wind, Part 2

Season 5 Episode 8
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Climate Journalism

Climate Journalism

Season 5 Episode 9
26:46
Natural Gas Pipelines

Natural Gas Pipelines

Season 5 Episode 10
26:46
Wildfires

Wildfires

Season 6 Episode 1
26:46
Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

Season 6 Episode 2
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Population

Population

Season 6 Episode 3
26:46
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
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Hydropower

Hydropower

Season 6 Episode 7
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Energy Switch

The Future of Biofuels

Season 5 Episode 5

We use a lot of biofuels in the US -- corn ethanol now makes up 10% of every gallon of gasoline. Ethanol made from cellulose, from agricultural waste or non-food crops, has been in development for years and may eventually become commercial, along with new kinds of aviation biofuels. Dr. Valerie Reed, Bioenergy Director at the DOE, and Yiying Xong from the Great Lakes Research Center.
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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
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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
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Season 8 Episode 4
Efficiency and Conservation
Do more with less energy to save money and reduce emissions.
Public Opinion on Climate
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Season 8 Episode 3
Public Opinion on Climate
What Democrats, Republicans and Independents really think about climate and energy.
Tribal Energy
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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
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Season 7 Episode 9
Investing in Alternative Energy
Strategies and industry insight from two long-time leaders in alternative energy.
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