KlimaTV – politik (USA)
Cheap, multi-day grid energy. FINALLY!
11:12 | A US company called FORM Energy is on the cusp of installing its first 10MW / 1 gigawatt hour iron-air energy storage facility.
An expensive global climate experiment
25:56 | Peatlands are very often the setting for chilling folklore. But they serve an important function – for the climate and biodiversity.
What the Fossil Fuel Industry Doesn’t Want You To Know
25:44 | In a blistering talk, Nobel Laureate Al Gore looks at the two main obstacles to climate solutions and gives his view of how we might actually solve the environmental crisis in time.
Climate Action Is on the Cusp of Exponential Growth
7:52 | Climate action is speeding up — and we each have the power to push that transformation forward.
The insane potential of Pumped Storage Hydropower
12:43 | Pumped Storage Hydro could literally be the lynch pin to get us to 100% renewable global electricity grids without having to pillage the earth (and deep seabed) of critical minerals.
Why you haven’t seen these wind turbines around (yet)
8:33 | While we’ve grown accustomed to seeing solar panels on rooftops, what about wind turbines? Are they destined to be overshadowed by their bigger counterparts?
Arctic heat is coming our way. And fast!
12:44 | A new research paper has analysed the fundamental long term changes in the way heat is carried into the Arctic Ocean from the much warmer Pacific and Atlantic oceans. And it’s not great news!
The Growing Megafire Crisis — and How to Contain It
10:41 | Megafires, or fires that burn more than 100,000 acres, are becoming more frequent worldwide, wreaking havoc on landscapes and communities — and fire experts say the problem is only going to get worse.
How to Be a Leader for Climate Justice
13:21 | Climate justice is taking center stage — geopolitically, socially and morally.
Are future humans really our problem?
15:20 | Is our short-term thinking risking the future prosperity and possibly even survival of our descendants? Many scientists say very emphatically yes!
Detroit’s Climate Crisis — and How to Build a Resilient Future Everywhere
9:56 | How can cities become resilient to the shocks of climate change? As a leading force behind Detroit’s ongoing revitalization, Anika Goss spends a lot of time thinking about this question.
The Renewable Energy Revolution Happening in Ukraine
5:21 | Ukrainian energy executive Maxim Timchenko shares how his company has diversified Ukraine’s power structures to survive Russian attacks, highlighting the resilience of renewable energy.
The climate crisis: Can smart ideas save the planet?
28:25 | Can high-tech solutions help protect the climate? What would be the side effects of further human intervention in nature?
Climate change – Averting catastrophe
1:25:56 | The film team visits climate rescuers in Sudan, Indonesia and Europe. 65,000 acacias are growing in Darfur: a blessing for the bitterly poor region, as well as a carbon dioxide reservoir that can help limit global warming.
Wildfires – How can forests be saved in the climate crisis?
28:25 | Woodlands are crucial for life. But today more than ever, they’re threatened by devastating blazes. Heat and drought are fueling the flames. In Europe it’s no longer only the southern countries that are worst affected – the north is, too.
Have we got enough minerals?
13:05 | Will batteries for hundreds of millions of future electric vehicles rob the planet of all its precious minerals? And what about all the minerals and materials for billions of wind turbines and solar panels?
Lab-Grown Meat is Here… and I Taste-Tested It!
15:56 | A mind-blowing visit to UPSIDE Foods, the world’s most advanced cultivated meat production facility. We ask whether cultivated meat can deliver on its promises to help the environment while keeping meat on our plates.
Energy storage in oxygen
11:46 | A team of researchers in Vienna has shown us how we can reliably move electrons using oxygen as the main source.
How will the next generation of cities address the challenges of climate change?
4:35 | By taking inspiration from ancient cities, the cities of the future can prioritize public transportation and foster human connection, resulting in reduced emissions and more accessibility.
Canada Wildfires Are Caused by Climate Activists!
9:19 | Taking look at a ridiculous video while also explaining some science.
Why is our upper atmosphere cooling?
12:38 | Research now shows that cooling in the upper layers could be jeopardising satellite orbits and opening up a new ozone hole above the arctic. So what’s going on?
In-pipe energy: The hydro power nobody is talking about
9:06 | Around 4% of global electricity is used for providing tap water. That number is only going to increase and its carbon emissions rival that of aviation. But a surprisingly simple idea can make our water supply more sustainable: In-pipe energy.
How Wireless Energy From Space Could Power Everything
10:54 | Electrical engineer Ali Hajimiri explains the principles behind wireless energy transfer and shares his far-out vision for launching flexible solar panels into space in order to collect sunlight, convert it to electrical power and then beam it down to Earth.
Floating cities as an innovative response to climate change
28:25 | Sea levels are rising due to climate change. Many coastal cities are at growing risk of flooding. Architects are trying to react to this development with new ideas, such as floating cities.
Amazon’s black earth. A miracle cure?
13:02 | Terra Preta, or Amazonian Dark Earth, has long been known for its remarkable biodiversity and fertility. Now a new study by a team of scientists in Brazil has identified what it is that makes Terra Preta so special.
This 4-minute video got climate “denialists” very excited
13:18 | (and doesn’t say what they think it says!)
This is what’s REALLY holding back wind and solar
11:57 | Building solar farms and wind parks is one thing. Plugging them into the grid is another. How does our power system need to change to cope with more renewables?
The Carbon Footprint Of (Nearly) Everything
4:22 | We decided to put together The Carbon Footprint Of (Nearly) Everything. We hope this helps you understand the emissions you can directly affect through personal choices, and the emissions that you can affect through political and social choices.
The need for carbon removal is clear
5:44 | Should we pull carbon out of the air with trees, or machines? It’s not as simple as it sounds.
Revolutionising power transmission
13:55 | The energy transition solutions of the 21st Century will take many forms, with a complex mix of different power producers. Moving energy across ever greater distances will overcome much of the intermittency of renewables like wind and solar.
Are climate doomers right?
16:21 | A growing number of people believe that humanity is doomed because of climate change, while some are even full-blown preparing for a world post-collapse. Like Ben Green, who calls himself a “happy doomer”.
3 Ways Your Money Can Fight Climate Change
12:17 | What if we could solve the climate and housing crises at the same time?
Why Africa Needs A (Green) Wall
6:10 | Africa has ambitious plans to build a 8,000 km long wall of vegetation across the the Sahara desert.
Should we reflect sunlight to cool the planet?
9:56 | Solar geoengineering happens in nature when huge volcanic eruptions cover the stratosphere with ash. Solar geoengineering takes advantage of that principle, using different scientific methods to make the planet more reflective overall.
Befri Jorden med Civil Ulydighed
10:20 | Klima- og miljøaktivister blokerede fredag eftermiddag og aften trafikken ved Christiansborg i flere timer.
How to fix clean energy’s storage problem
5:37 | Watch the video to learn more about how we might be able to store solar and wind energy and, finally, transition away from fossil fuels.
Mangroves, Storm Walls and Other Ways to Protect Coasts from Climate Change
7:59 | Nearly 40 percent of humanity lives near a coast — and no two coasts are the same. How can these communities build resilience to the increasing risks of climate change?
Civil Ulydighed for Klimaet
5:33 | Erklær Klimanødstilstand NU. Sådan stod der på papskilte, hængt om halsen på en række kendte skulpturer i Odense sidste weekend.
The big problem with cement, and how to fix it
8:11 | Concrete emits a ton of carbon. Here’s how we get it to net-zero.
Bilerne ud af Byen og andre klimaråd
30:00 | Grønne trafikplaner i Skibhuskvarteret, en klimaregnemaskine til hele familien og naturens betydning i kampen med den globale opvarmning.
How solar energy got so cheap
6:30 | Since 2009, the price of solar energy has come down by 90 percent. That’s no accident. It’s the result of policy interventions from the US to Germany to China.
A Faster Way to Get to a Clean Energy Future
15:22 | Ramez Naam outlines the changes we need to make to get out of our own way and create a stronger, more reliable renewable energy grid.
The tricky plan to pull CO2 out of the air
6:26 | Will carbon dioxide removal work? It has to.
Klimalys for enden af lang, lang tunnel
11:45 | Vi har talt med hovedforfatteren til den seneste rapport fra FN’s Klimapanel om den globale opvarmning, klimaforsker Sebastian Mernild.
Latest UN report on Climate Change. How we doin’?
12:13 | Are we actually doomed as some commentators suggest, or is there any way at all that we can drag ourselves out of our self inflicted train wreck?
Tracking Carbon from Wildfires to Ocean Blooms
5:02 | The connection between these major wildfires and the subsequent explosion of phytoplankton production is an example of the events NASA’s upcoming Plankton, Aerosols, Clouds, and ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission will help investigate.
Global Warming: The Decade We Lost Earth
45:20 | The story of how one man cost us a world with less than 2°C of warming in 1989. This is a follow-up video to Global Warming: An Inconvenient History, going into much more detail of events from 1979 to 1989.
Borgerråd til klimaneutralt Odense
30:00 | Hvordan giver man odenseanerne lyst til at lade bilen stå og hoppe op på cyklen eller bruge den kollektive transport?
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