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, Oct 17	9:00 A.M.	Ecomodernism VS Degrowth NH Explore (11.2) Degrowth advocates say we're overusing Earth's resources, which will degrade living standards and harm the environment, so we must reduce.
Sun, Oct 18	6:30 P.M.	Arctic Energy NHPBS (11.1) The arctic provides 10% of the world's oil and 25% of our gas -- but new production may be overly expensive and environmentally risky.
Wed, Oct 21	1:30 P.M.	Arctic Energy NH World (11.3) The arctic provides 10% of the world's oil and 25% of our gas -- but new production may be overly expensive and environmentally risky.
Sat, Oct 24	9:00 A.M.	Solar and Wind: Success Or Failure? NH Explore (11.2) We hear conflicting information about solar and wind.
Sun, Oct 25	6:30 P.M.	Barriers to Nuclear NHPBS (11.1) Many now embrace nuclear energy as a low-carbon, always-on, domestic energy source.
Wed, Oct 28	1:30 P.M.	Barriers to Nuclear NH World (11.3) Many now embrace nuclear energy as a low-carbon, always-on, domestic energy source.
Sat, Oct 31	9:00 A.M.	Middle East Energy NH Explore (11.2) The Middle East produces one-third of the world's oil, giving it an oversized influence on the global economy, as we've seen recently.
Sun, Nov 1	6:30 P.M.	Ocean Health, Part 1 NHPBS (11.1) Even if we live inland, we rely on the ocean -- for food, shipping, rainfall and more.
Wed, Nov 4	1:30 P.M.	Ocean Health, Part 1 NH World (11.3) Even if we live inland, we rely on the ocean -- for food, shipping, rainfall and more.
Sat, Nov 7	9:00 A.M.	Forests Store Carbon NH Explore (11.2) Plants absorb 1/4 of human emitted CO2 each year. Trees and forests do this through photosynthesis, storing carbon in wood and leaves, and returning it to the soil through their roots.
Sun, Nov 8	6:30 P.M.	Ocean Health, Part 2 NHPBS (11.1) In part 1, we looked at fisheries and the impacts of warming and CO2 on the ocean.
Wed, Nov 11	1:30 P.M.	Ocean Health, Part 2 NH World (11.3) In part 1, we looked at fisheries and the impacts of warming and CO2 on the ocean.
Sat, Nov 14	9:00 A.M.	Arctic Energy NH Explore (11.2) The arctic provides 10% of the world's oil and 25% of our gas -- but new production may be overly expensive and environmentally risky.
Sun, Nov 15	6:30 P.M.	An Energy Rich World NHPBS (11.1) 7 billion people live in energy poverty. How to help them become 'energy rich?' Start with industry.
Wed, Nov 18	1:30 P.M.	An Energy Rich World NH World (11.3) 7 billion people live in energy poverty. How to help them become 'energy rich?' Start with industry.
Sat, Nov 21	9:00 A.M.	Barriers to Nuclear NH Explore (11.2) Many now embrace nuclear energy as a low-carbon, always-on, domestic energy source.
Sun, Nov 22	6:30 P.M.	Climate Modeling NHPBS (11.1) Climate models are complex computer programs built on atmospheric science.
Wed, Nov 25	1:30 P.M.	Climate Modeling NH World (11.3) Climate models are complex computer programs built on atmospheric science.