Podcasts by Earth
As the world responds to climate change, we explore whether sustainable energy can satisfy our need for endless economic growth, without radical changes in the way we live. This album examines power sources which provide cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, such as wind power, biomass, hydro power, wave and tidal power, solar and geothermal power. The nine video tracks introduce the different approaches adopted in Britain and across Europe, the challenges faced and the projects of the future. This material forms part of S278, Earth
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Transcript -- Earth's physical resources: renewable energy from 2009-06-23T03:25:51
An introduction to this album.
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Wind power in Europe from 2009-06-23T03:24:52
Which European country has the best wind resource, and which has the most turbines?
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Transcript -- Wind power in Europe from 2009-06-23T03:24:51
Which European country has the best wind resource, and which has the most turbines?
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Wind power in England from 2009-06-23T03:23:52
The story of Kirkheaton wind farm, run by Northern Electric and AMEC Border Wind.
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Transcript -- Wind power in England from 2009-06-23T03:23:51
The story of Kirkheaton wind farm, run by Northern Electric and AMEC Border Wind.
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Wind power in Wales from 2009-06-23T03:22:52
The story behind some of the first wind farms developed in the UK. The concerns and obstacles these projects faced at the outset.
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Transcript -- Wind power in Wales from 2009-06-23T03:22:51
The story behind some of the first wind farms developed in the UK. The concerns and obstacles these projects faced at the outset.
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What is biofuel? from 2009-06-23T03:21:52
How do we make biogas and what forms of biomass are we currently using in Europe?
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Transcript -- What is biofuel? from 2009-06-23T03:21:51
How do we make biogas and what forms of biomass are we currently using in Europe?
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Hydroelectricity from 2009-06-23T03:20:52
Introducing Loch Sloy, the biggest hydroelectric scheme in Britain.
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Transcript -- Hydroelectricity from 2009-06-23T03:20:51
Introducing Loch Sloy, the biggest hydroelectric scheme in Britain.
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The future of solar power from 2009-06-23T03:19:52
How photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly into electrical energy. A look at the government's incentives for household photovoltaic systems in Germany.
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Transcript -- The future of solar power from 2009-06-23T03:19:51
How photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly into electrical energy. A look at the government's incentives for household photovoltaic systems in Germany.
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Photovoltaic and solar thermal panels from 2009-06-23T03:18:52
Solar power stations in Holland generate energy, even on cloudy days. Examining the photovoltaic schemes in operation in the UK and the rest of Europe.
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Transcript -- Photovoltaic and solar thermal panels from 2009-06-23T03:18:51
Solar power stations in Holland generate energy, even on cloudy days. Examining the photovoltaic schemes in operation in the UK and the rest of Europe.
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Wave and tidal energy from 2009-06-23T03:17:52
Will wave energy eventually overtake wind power? A look at today's technology in operation and the offshore devices of the future.
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Transcript -- Wave and tidal energy from 2009-06-23T03:17:51
Will wave energy eventually overtake wind power? A look at today's technology in operation and the offshore devices of the future.
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Geothermal energy from 2009-06-23T03:16:52
How extreme heat occurs beneath the Earth's surface, and how aquifers and bore-holes can provide a valuable source of energy.
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Transcript -- Geothermal energy from 2009-06-23T03:16:51
Transcript -- How extreme heat occurs beneath the Earth's surface, and how aquifers and bore-holes can provide a valuable source of energy.
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Transcript -- Geothermal energy from 2009-06-23T03:16:51
How extreme heat occurs beneath the Earth's surface, and how aquifers and bore-holes can provide a valuable source of energy.
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