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Energy Switch

Energy and climate are intertwined, two of the most important topics in the world today. Yet viewers know very little about them. This show aims to change that. 'Energy Switch' brings together two renowned experts from government, NGOs, academia and industry, with differing perspectives on important energy and climate topics, such as: Could solar and wind power our future? Or could hydrogen be the dominant energy source? Should we have more or less nuclear power? How should we respond to climate change? What policies most effectively reduce emissions? How could we pay for them? These lively discussions and more are moderated by renowned energy scientist and communicator Dr. Scott Tinker. The show is produced, written and directed by Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Harry Lynch, creator of the celebrated PBS series 'Great Performances: Now Hear This' and 'Stories of the Mind.'

Energy Switch  
  • The Future of Biofuels
    Thursday, November 21
    8:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    We use a lot of biofuels in the US -- corn ethanol now makes up 10% of every gallon of gasoline. Ethanol made from cellulose, from agricultural waste or non-food crops, has been in development for years and may eventually become commercial, along with new kinds of aviation biofuels. Valerie Reed, Bioenergy Director at the DOE, and Yiying Xong from the Great Lakes National Laboratory discuss.
  • The Future of Biofuels
    Thursday, November 28
    1:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    We use a lot of biofuels in the US -- corn ethanol now makes up 10% of every gallon of gasoline. Ethanol made from cellulose, from agricultural waste or non-food crops, has been in development for years and may eventually become commercial, along with new kinds of aviation biofuels. Valerie Reed, Bioenergy Director at the DOE, and Yiying Xong from the Great Lakes National Laboratory discuss.
  • Jobs In Energy
    Thursday, November 28
    8:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Working in energy, particularly oil and gas, is not as popular as it once was in the US. Electricity and lower carbon energies are more readily embraced by young people. We'll talk to two young professionals, Natan Battisti from Harbour Energy and Maya Barwick from ATC, to see why they chose jobs in oil and electricity, how they've found the experience, and if they'd recommend it to their peers.
  • Jobs In Energy
    Thursday, December 5
    1:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Working in energy, particularly oil and gas, is not as popular as it once was in the US. Electricity and lower carbon energies are more readily embraced by young people. We'll talk to two young professionals, Natan Battisti from Harbour Energy and Maya Barwick from ATC, to see why they chose jobs in oil and electricity, how they've found the experience, and if they'd recommend it to their peers.

 

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  • Urgency of Climate Change, Part 2
    Thursday, November 21
    1:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    To wrap up this discussion, Dr. Bjorn Lomborg and Dr. Andrew Dessler lay out their strategies for addressing climate change. One favors adaptation, and tackling other pressing global problems that could lead to greater prosperity. The other argues for urgent action to reduce emissions to manage the risk of damage from a changing climate. They agreed on a greater focus on new energy innovation.
  • How to Build Powerlines
    Wednesday, November 20
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Everyone loves electricity ...and no one loves powerlines. But we need more of them. New lines face many challenges, in permitting, siting and eminent domain; allocating costs among stakeholders; and working with property owners and environmental groups who oppose them. We discuss with Mark Christie from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Emily Fisher from the Edison Electric Institute.
  • Urgency of Climate Change, Part 2
    Thursday, November 14
    8:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    To wrap up this discussion, Dr. Bjorn Lomborg and Dr. Andrew Dessler lay out their strategies for addressing climate change. One favors adaptation, and tackling other pressing global problems that could lead to greater prosperity. The other argues for urgent action to reduce emissions to manage the risk of damage from a changing climate. They agreed on a greater focus on new energy innovation.
  • Urgency of Climate Change, Part 1
    Thursday, November 14
    1:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Warming temperatures and their potential impacts are predicted to escalate in the coming decades. Dr. Andrew Dessler, a climate scientist, argues for urgent action to reduce emissions. Dr. Bjorn Lomborg, a political scientist, maintains that climate change is a smaller problem than others we face, like poverty and education. Pursuing those would allow us to better adapt to a changing climate.
  • Plastic Recycling
    Wednesday, November 13
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Plastic is cheap, lightweight, strong and versatile, so we use it in millions of products. But there are challenges with disposal and recycling, meaning plastic is increasingly in our oceans, our water, our food, even our bodies. We'll talk about all this, and plastic's energy and emissions footprints, with Dr. Anja Brandon from the Ocean Conservancy and Holli Alexander from Eastman Corp.
  • Urgency of Climate Change, Part 1
    Thursday, November 7
    8:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Warming temperatures and their potential impacts are predicted to escalate in the coming decades. Dr. Andrew Dessler, a climate scientist, argues for urgent action to reduce emissions. Dr. Bjorn Lomborg, a political scientist, maintains that climate change is a smaller problem than others we face, like poverty and education. Pursuing those would allow us to better adapt to a changing climate.
  • How to Build Powerlines
    Thursday, November 7
    1:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Everyone loves electricity ...and no one loves powerlines. But we need more of them. New lines face many challenges, in permitting, siting and eminent domain; allocating costs among stakeholders; and working with property owners and environmental groups who oppose them. We discuss with Mark Christie from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Emily Fisher from the Edison Electric Institute.
  • How to Build Powerlines
    Thursday, October 31
    8:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Everyone loves electricity ...and no one loves powerlines. But we need more of them. New lines face many challenges, in permitting, siting and eminent domain; allocating costs among stakeholders; and working with property owners and environmental groups who oppose them. We discuss with Mark Christie from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Emily Fisher from the Edison Electric Institute.
  • Plastic Recycling
    Thursday, October 31
    1:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Plastic is cheap, lightweight, strong and versatile, so we use it in millions of products. But there are challenges with disposal and recycling, meaning plastic is increasingly in our oceans, our water, our food, even our bodies. We'll talk about all this, and plastic's energy and emissions footprints, with Dr. Anja Brandon from the Ocean Conservancy and Holli Alexander from Eastman Corp.
  • Plastic Recycling
    Thursday, October 24
    8:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Plastic is cheap, lightweight, strong and versatile, so we use it in millions of products. But there are challenges with disposal and recycling, meaning plastic is increasingly in our oceans, our water, our food, even our bodies. We'll talk about all this, and plastic's energy and emissions footprints, with Dr. Anja Brandon from the Ocean Conservancy and Holli Alexander from Eastman Corp.