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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
26:46
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
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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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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
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PhD candidates discuss their work during a changing U.S. science environment.
Efficiency and Conservation
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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.
Fertilizers
26:46
Fertilizer feeds the world, but with large energy and greenhouse gas footprints.
Air Quality in America
26:46
The Clean Air Act has been a resounding success, but going farther may not be possible.
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