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.'

Sat, Aug 15	9:00 A.M.	King Coal NH Explore (11.2) Coal is still the dominant source of electricity worldwide.
Sat, Aug 22	9:00 A.M.	Senators Talk Energy NH Explore (11.2) Energy and climate have become increasingly partisan, resulting in slow, or no, political progress.
Sat, Aug 29	9:00 A.M.	Tribal Energy NH Explore (11.2) There are 10 million Native Americans in the US. Those on reservations are often the last customers on the powerline, getting the worst service at the highest prices.
Sat, Sep 5	9:00 A.M.	Public Opinion On Climate NH Explore (11.2) Two veteran pollsters tell us not what they think, but what we think -- Democrats, Republicans and Independents -- about climate, environment and energy.
Sat, Sep 12	9:00 A.M.	Efficiency and Conservation NH Explore (11.2) Using less energy saves money, and can even reduce prices.
Sat, Sep 19	9:00 A.M.	Energy Phds NH Explore (11.2) Two very promising PhD candidates discuss their research, federal funding cuts and how they may affect the academic and science environments today and tomorrow, and their job prospects and future careers.