Chasing Carbon Zero
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The US recently set an ambitious climate goal: to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. But is that feasible? What exactly would it take? Chasing Carbon Zero takes a hard look at the problem and identifies the most likely real-world technologies that could be up to the task. From expanding renewable energy options and designing more energy-efficient buildings, to revolutionizing the transportation sector, to "negative emissions" technologies, the film casts a hopeful but skeptical eye. A wave of innovation is beginning to take hold, but can these solutions be scaled and made available and affordable across the country? The problem is vast, and time is running out. Find out why there is still hope that we can achieve Chasing Carbon Zero in time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 5006

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Sat, Jul 27 1:00 P.M. Sunken Ship Rescue     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Jul 28 12:00 A.M. Sunken Ship Rescue     NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Jul 28 3:00 A.M. Sunken Ship Rescue     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Jul 28 9:00 P.M. Sunken Ship Rescue     NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Jul 29 1:00 A.M. Sunken Ship Rescue     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Jul 30 7:00 P.M. Sunken Ship Rescue     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Jul 31 12:00 A.M. Sunken Ship Rescue     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Jul 31 8:00 A.M. Sunken Ship Rescue     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Jul 31 10:00 P.M. Operation Bridge Rescue     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Aug 1 2:00 P.M. Operation Bridge Rescue     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Aug 1 3:00 P.M. Why Bridges Collapse     NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Aug 2 3:00 A.M. Operation Bridge Rescue     NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Aug 2 2:00 P.M. Operation Bridge Rescue     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Aug 2 3:00 P.M. Why Bridges Collapse     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Aug 3 1:00 P.M. Operation Bridge Rescue     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Aug 4 12:00 A.M. Operation Bridge Rescue     NHPBS (11.1)


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