January 7, 2009 lecture by Lee Schipper for the Woods Energy Seminar (ENERGY301). In his talk “When the Rubber Hits the Road: The Real Story on Fuel Economy in the US and other Developed Countries, with Implications for Developing Asia,” Schipper discusses better and more realistic fuel economy options in the US and other [...]
The goal of IQ2 US is to raise the level of public discourse on our most challenging issues. To provide a new forum for intelligent discussion, grounded in facts and informed by reasoned analysis. To transcend the toxically emotional and the reflexively ideological. To encourage recognition that the opposing side has intellectually respectable views. To [...]
Everyone contributes to carbon dioxide emissions, but some more than others. Reducing global CO2 emissions requires that we have a good understanding of the current picture. Serious progress can be made if we develop a renewable source of electricity that is cheaper than coal.
Duration : 0:4:5
Promo for Sandbag.org.uk
Duration : 0:6:1
http://actonco2.direct.gov.uk/
This short film shows how energy use in your home creates CO2 emissions, and how we can all reduce our emissions to help tackle climate change.
Description of the film (transcript)
Open on an out of focus red flickering light that fills most of the screen. The camera pulls back and focuses to reveal the flickering light [...]
Science Channel Deconstructed show
Describes Catalytic Converter operation in some detail.
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalytic_converter
or
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalytic
for more good info on how these devices work.
Science Catalytic Converter Exhaust Emissions Noxious Environment Pollution Emission Smog CO2 Carbon Dioxide NOX
Duration : 0:4:35
The goal of IQ2 US is to raise the level of public discourse on our most challenging issues. To provide a new forum for intelligent discussion, grounded in facts and informed by reasoned analysis. To transcend the toxically emotional and the reflexively ideological. To encourage recognition that the opposing side has intellectually respectable views. To [...]
Ever-rising industrial and consumer demand for more power in tandem with cheap and abundant coal reserves across the globe are expected to result in the construction of new coal-fired power plants producing 1,400 gigawatts of electricity by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency. In the absence of emission controls, these new plants will increase [...]
A short video by Chris Davies MEP calling on the European Commission to introduce tighter legislation on carbon dioxide emissions from cars.
Duration : 0:1:31
Shows what it will take to cut CO2 emissons by 80% as demanded by the UN.
CO2 emissions are an energy issue.
Duration : 0:5:44
