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Understanding the Electric Grid, Part 2

Understanding the Electric Grid, Part 2

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The Good News About Climate Change

The Good News About Climate Change

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Environmental Impacts of Energy on Air

Environmental Impacts of Energy on Air

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Could Artificial Intelligence Change Energy?

Could Artificial Intelligence Change Energy?

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Energy Impacts on Land

Energy Impacts on Land

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Batteries for Cars and Grids Part 1

Batteries for Cars and Grids Part 1

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Batteries for Cars and Grids Part 2

Batteries for Cars and Grids Part 2

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Is Net Zero by 2050 Possible?

Is Net Zero by 2050 Possible?

Season 2 Episode 10
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The Energy-Water Nexus

The Energy-Water Nexus

Season 2 Episode 11
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How Do We Power the Developing World

How Do We Power the Developing World

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Nuclear Waste

Nuclear Waste

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Carbon Capture and Storage

Carbon Capture and Storage

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Understanding the Electric Grid, Part 1

Season 2 Episode 2

The electric grid, and all its attached generators and transformers, has been called the largest machine in the world. In part 1, we’ll discuss how it powers our lives and the modern world, and as our electricity demands grow, how it could better meet them in the future. ERCOT CEO, Brad Jones, and Southern California Edison CEO, Steven Powell, discuss.
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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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