Biomass. Is it killing our forests?

Biomass. Is it killing our forests?

11:11 | Biomass is held up by governments around the world as a net-zero carbon alternative to fossil fuels. Just like most aspects of climate change mitigation though, the reality is far more complicated than that.

The Narwhal Curve

The Narwhal Curve

3:32 | How quickly do we need to ramp up renewables? Professor Leah Stokes breaks down how the U.S. can meet ambitious clean-energy goals in the fastest way possible — with the help of the humble narwhal.

From rainforest to charcoal

From rainforest to charcoal

42:25 | Huge areas of tropical rainforest are being destroyed to make charcoal for barbecues. The global deforestation is leading to growing problems. Nigeria and the DRC Congo – two of Europe’s main charcoal suppliers – are also affected.

Could Everyone Have Solar Power?

Could Everyone Have Solar Power?

4:56 | By the end of 2016, the US was home to over 1 million household and commercial solar energy operations, with 4 times as many solar panels installed that year compared to just four years earlier.