Energy Switch

Energy and climate are intertwined, two of the most important topics in the world today. Yet viewers know very little about them. This show aims to change that. 'Energy Switch' brings together two renowned experts from government, NGOs, academia and industry, with differing perspectives on important energy and climate topics, such as: Could solar and wind power our future? Or could hydrogen be the dominant energy source? Should we have more or less nuclear power? How should we respond to climate change? What policies most effectively reduce emissions? How could we pay for them? These lively discussions and more are moderated by renowned energy scientist and communicator Dr. Scott Tinker. The show is produced, written and directed by Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Harry Lynch, creator of the celebrated PBS series 'Great Performances: Now Hear This' and 'Stories of the Mind.'

Wed, Sep 27	1:30 P.M.	Understanding The Electric Grid, Part 1 NH World (11.3) The electric grid, and all its attached generators and transformers, has been called the largest machine in the world.
Wed, Oct 4	1:30 P.M.	Understanding The Electric Grid, Part 2 NH World (11.3) The electric grid powers our cities and industry, workplaces, homes and increasingly, our cars.
Wed, Oct 11	1:30 P.M.	The Good News About Climate Change NH World (11.3) Recent IPCC reports show less warming that predicted a decade ago, and some experts feel the most extreme climate modeling scenarios are out of date.
Wed, Oct 18	1:30 P.M.	Environmental Impacts of Energy On Air NH World (11.3) CO2 emissions from energy get most of the attention, but there's a more immediate concern: particulate air pollution.
Wed, Oct 25	1:30 P.M.	How Could Artificial Intelligence Change Energy? NH World (11.3) Artificial intelligence and machine learning could improve energy efficiency and allow for better prediction of electricity resources.