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Powering the Future is a program that closely examines the serious challenges posed by our current energy practices. With rising concerns about our current energy practices as seen in the recent events of the Gulf of Mexico, this program hopes to identify how we can create a clean, limitless, secure energy supply - and how it can be delivered to our homes, businesses and schools.
Energy is a driving force behind almost everything on the planet and it's clear we need to find a better, cleaner and sustainable source of energy and fast. Tune in as Dr. Sanjayan explores and answers some of the most pressing questions about energy.
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Here's the line-up:
The Energy Revolution
Special Presentation: Sunday, July 25 at 9/8c on Planet Green
Our host, M. Sanjayan, explores the beginnings of a shift in energy use that will change the world. Whether for national security, the economy, or the health of our planet, there are as many drivers for change as there are technologies vying for a top spot. The hope is for a silver bullet to solve the problem all at once; the reality is that mankind is looking at the next industrial revolution, requiring the greatest minds and all the creativity we can harness. The episode looks at cutting edge technologies that could allow us to break our dependence on fossil fuels.
The Energy Planet
Special Presentation: Sunday, July 25 at 10/9c on Planet Green
Starting from an offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, Sanjayan looks at how the abundance of the planet's energy fuels every aspect of life on Earth. From wind, water, the sun, volcanoes and hurricanes, to the smallest cells to the tallest trees, Earth has the natural energy to power the planet but mankind is not using it. What can humans learn from the creation of the natural world that will help create energy?
Striking a Balance
Special Presentation: Monday, July 26 at 9/8c on Planet Green
We are bombarded daily with conflicting messages about energy from sources with vastly different agendas and motives. This episode filters out politics and special interests by looking at numbers: How many people will be on the planet by 2050 and how much energy will we need? What happens if we grow and consume at our current rate? It's common knowledge that we use enormous amounts of energy, but until it's quantified, it's impossible to grasp the true extent of how much is wasted.
Leading the Charge
Special Presentation: Monday, July 26 at 10/9c on Planet Green
Unlikely characters and companies are leading the charge in an energy sea change. The U.S. Navy, China, and even the Empire State Building (or your next-door neighbor) when it comes to energy, these unlikely forces are slashing their carbon footprints and propelling the new economy. But it's happening around the world faster than in the United States. From highly efficient wind turbines to cutting-edge solar cells, the U.S. has an unprecedented track record for discovering the technologies to break our fossil fuel addiction, but rather than developing and employing them here at home, it has also developed a knack for giving them away.
About The Host
Conservation is the main subject of focus for Dr. M. A. Sanjayan, who has co-hosted documentaries for the BBC and has published a dense body of work in conservation genetics, conservation planning, wildlife corridors, wildlife sampling, conservation policy, and conservation measures. Now, as the lead scientist of The Nature Conservancy, one of the largest conservation organizations in the world, Dr. Sanjayan provides his expertise as the host of the four-hour special feature.
Dr. Sanjayan was born in Sri Lanka and grew up in Africa, where he discovered a passion for wildlife. He has gone on some amazing adventures where he has darted lions, tracked wolves, and kayaked with killer whales. While on his journeys he has constantly pushed the field of science and conservation. Listen to a podcast by Dr. Sanjayan here.
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