Renewable fuels

Besides the well-documented ecological harm that fossil fuels inflict, they have another drawback: our planet is running out of them. What will we use in their place to heat our homes, power our vehicles, and light our cities? This program studies the problem of energy resource depletion and explore...

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Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase, Video Education Australasia
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2009], c2008.
Physical Description:
1 streaming video file (24 min.) : sd., col., digital file. + instructional materials (online)
Subjects:
Conservation of natural resources -- Economic aspects.
Energy consumption.
Energy development.
Environmental protection.
Environmental sciences -- Study and teaching.
Natural resources -- Management.
Power resources -- Environmental aspects.
Educational films.
Internet videos.
Online Access:Films on Demand - Click here for access
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Summary:Besides the well-documented ecological harm that fossil fuels inflict, they have another drawback: our planet is running out of them. What will we use in their place to heat our homes, power our vehicles, and light our cities? This program studies the problem of energy resource depletion and explores potential solutions appearing around the world. Graphically illustrating the "deadlines" at which coal, oil, and natural gas supplies are expected to vanish, the video then examines advances in wind, geothermal, and solar power technologies-presenting the pros and cons of each. Real-world examples in Australia, England, Kenya, and other countries are shown. Hydroelectric and nuclear power sources are also discussed.
Item Description:Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on June 03, 2009.
Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Access Restrictions:
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Target Audience:
10 & up.
System Details:
Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Language Note:
Closed-captioned.
Format:Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Audience:10 & up.
Physical Description:
1 streaming video file (24 min.) : sd., col., digital file. + instructional materials (online)
Access:Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.

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