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The Future of Biofuels

The Future of Biofuels

Season 5 Episode 5
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Jobs in Energy

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
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Wildfires

Wildfires

Season 6 Episode 1
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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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Energy Switch

Urgency of Climate Change, Part 2

Season 5 Episode 4

To wrap up this discussion, Dr. Bjorn Lomborg and Dr. Andrew Dessler lay out their strategies for addressing climate change. One favors adaptation, and tackling other pressing global problems that could lead to greater prosperity. The other argues for urgent action to reduce emissions to manage the risk of damage from a changing climate. They agreed on a greater focus on new energy innovation.

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