Solar and Wind: Success Or Failure? -
energy switch

Sat, Jul 18 5:30 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)

We hear conflicting information about solar and wind. They're the cheapest form of electricity. But, they make electricity more expensive. They're the fastest growing electricity. But make only a small portion of total energy. Are they the future? Or uncompetitive without subsidy? Dan Kammen, energy scientist from Johns Hopkins, and Robert Bryce, energy author and journalist, debate.

Duration: 26 minutes and 45 seconds

Episode Number: 810

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Sat, Jul 18	5:30 P.M.	Solar and Wind: Success Or Failure? NHPBS (11.1)

About 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.'

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