The Big Energy Gamble
As he took office on January 20, 2009, President Barack Obama must deliver on an ambitious campaign pledge to fight global warming. This program from NOVA examines the work of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is already leading the way with a dramatic and controversial program to slash...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2011], c2009.
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1 streaming video file (56 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
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NOVA.
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As he took office on January 20, 2009, President Barack Obama must deliver on an ambitious campaign pledge to fight global warming. This program from NOVA examines the work of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is already leading the way with a dramatic and controversial program to slash carbon dioxide emissions and promote energy efficiency. The pros and cons of California's bold approach are explored and recommendations are made for nationwide adoption of Schwarzenegger's plan by the Obama administration. |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on August 21, 2011. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. California's Energy Gamble (1:52) -- Sponsors: The Big Energy Gamble (0:45) -- Early Impacts of Global Warming (2:47) -- Climate Change Reversal? (2:54) -- Fiscal Emergency in California (2:18) -- Socially Responsible Celebrities (3:45) -- Energy Savings Poverty Trap (3:16) -- Efficiency Targets (2:14) -- Glitz, Glamour, and the Energy Grid (1:23) -- Renewable Power (2:07) -- Wind Turbines (2:35) -- Blackout Risks (2:06) -- Nuclear Energy (2:36) -- Energy Technology as Business (3:18) -- Business Investment (3:46) -- Green Energy (2:14) -- Gov. Schwarzenegger vs. the Car (2:42) -- Hybrid Efficiency (1:32) -- Hybrid Cars (3:02) -- California's 24 Million Cars (1:23) -- Carbon Dioxide Emissions (2:02) -- Climate Change and Choice (1:47) -- Sponsors & Credits: The Big Energy Gamble (1:26) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. As he took office on January 20, 2009, President Barack Obama must deliver on an ambitious campaign pledge to fight global warming. This program from NOVA examines the work of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is already leading the way with a dramatic and controversial program to slash carbon dioxide emissions and promote energy efficiency. The pros and cons of California's bold approach are explored and recommendations are made for nationwide adoption of Schwarzenegger's plan by the Obama administration. 6 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (56 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
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Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. 6 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |