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, Apr 17	1:30 P.M.	Nuclear Fusion NH World (11.3) Fission, the splitting of atoms, makes the heat that drives our nuclear reactors.
Wed, Apr 24	1:30 P.M.	Food: Energy & Emissions NH World (11.3) Everything in our modern lives has energy inputs and emissions outputs -- and that's certainly the case for our food.
Wed, May 1	1:30 P.M.	How to Decarbonize Industry, Part 1 NH World (11.3) Cement and steel have created the modern world: they make our buildings, roads, machines and products.
Wed, May 8	1:30 P.M.	How to Decarbonize Industry, Part 2 NH World (11.3) In Part 1 of this discussion, we heard ideas to decarbonize cement and steel.
Wed, May 15	1:30 P.M.	Energy and Climate Paradoxes NH World (11.3) There are many paradoxes in climate and energy: people want energy for their homes and cars.
Wed, May 22	1:30 P.M.	Energy for Africa NH World (11.3) Six hundred million people in Sub-Saharan Africa do not have modern energy -- so African nations are working to develop their energy resources.