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As the world responds to climate change, we explore whether sustainable energy can satisfy our need for endless economic growth, without radical changes in the way we live. This album examines power sources which provide cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, such as wind power, biomass, hydro power,…

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    Wind power in Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009 2:28


    Which European country has the best wind resource, and which has the most turbines?

    Transcript -- Wind power in Europe

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    Transcript -- Which European country has the best wind resource, and which has the most turbines?

    Wind power in England

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009 6:23


    The story of Kirkheaton wind farm, run by Northern Electric and AMEC Border Wind.

    Transcript -- Wind power in England

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    Transcript -- The story of Kirkheaton wind farm, run by Northern Electric and AMEC Border Wind.

    Wind power in Wales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009 5:05


    The story behind some of the first wind farms developed in the UK. The concerns and obstacles these projects faced at the outset.

    Transcript -- Wind power in Wales

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    Transcript -- The story behind some of the first wind farms developed in the UK. The concerns and obstacles these projects faced at the outset.

    What is biofuel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009 3:40


    How do we make biogas and what forms of biomass are we currently using in Europe?

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    Transcript -- How do we make biogas and what forms of biomass are we currently using in Europe?

    Hydroelectricity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009 1:57


    Introducing Loch Sloy, the biggest hydroelectric scheme in Britain.

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    Transcript -- Introducing Loch Sloy, the biggest hydroelectric scheme in Britain.

    The future of solar power

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009 3:40


    How photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly into electrical energy. A look at the government's incentives for household photovoltaic systems in Germany.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009


    Transcript -- How photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly into electrical energy. A look at the government's incentives for household photovoltaic systems in Germany.

    Photovoltaic and solar thermal panels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009 5:41


    Solar power stations in Holland generate energy, even on cloudy days. Examining the photovoltaic schemes in operation in the UK and the rest of Europe.

    Transcript -- Photovoltaic and solar thermal panels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009


    Transcript -- Solar power stations in Holland generate energy, even on cloudy days. Examining the photovoltaic schemes in operation in the UK and the rest of Europe.

    Wave and tidal energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009 7:07


    Will wave energy eventually overtake wind power? A look at today's technology in operation and the offshore devices of the future.

    Transcript -- Wave and tidal energy

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    Transcript -- Will wave energy eventually overtake wind power? A look at today's technology in operation and the offshore devices of the future.

    Geothermal energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009 3:31


    How extreme heat occurs beneath the Earth's surface, and how aquifers and bore-holes can provide a valuable source of energy.

    Transcript -- Geothermal energy

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    Transcript -- How extreme heat occurs beneath the Earth's surface, and how aquifers and bore-holes can provide a valuable source of energy.

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