MinuteEarth
What if We Replaced Nuclear With Potatoes
Energy use can be confusing – I mean, how do you compare gasoline in your car to electricity piped to your house? That's why we made these things spud-tacularly simple.
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GCSE Physics - Introduction to Energy Sources #9
In this video we cover: - How our sources of energy have changed throughout human history - Where we use most of our energy today i.e. transport and domestic - How renewable is our electricity (spoiler alert... not very!) General info: -...
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Global Warming and Climate Change
Global Warming and Climate Change describes global warming by discussing the causes and effects of global warming and climate change and identifying the potential outcomes of energy reduction.
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New York New York in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, probably the most unsustainable city in the world, it uses vast quantities of water in the middle of a desert and vast amounts of energy to power this most profligate of cities.
New York New York in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, probably the most unsustainable city in the world, it uses vast quantities of water in the middle of a desert and vast amounts of energy to power this most profligate of cities.
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The Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, probably the most unsustainable city in the world, it uses vast quantities of water in the middle of a desert and vast amounts of energy to power this most profligate of cities.
The Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, probably the most unsustainable city in the world, it uses vast quantities of water in the middle of a desert and vast amounts of energy to power this most profligate of cities.
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The Bellagio fountain on Las Vegas Boulevard at dusk, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, probably the most unsustainable city in the world, it uses vast quantities of water in the middle of a desert and vast amounts of energy to power this most profligate of cities.
The Bellagio fountain on Las Vegas Boulevard at dusk, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, probably the most unsustainable city in the world, it uses vast quantities of water in the middle of a desert and vast amounts of energy to power this most...
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The Venetian hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, probably the most unsustainable city in the world, it uses vast quantities of water in the middle of a desert and vast amounts of energy to power this most profligate of cities.
The Venetian hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, probably the most unsustainable city in the world, it uses vast quantities of water in the middle of a desert and vast amounts of energy to power this most profligate of cities.
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The Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, probably the most unsustainable city in the world, it uses vast quantities of water in the middle of a desert and vast amounts of energy to power this most profligate of cities.
The Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, probably the most unsustainable city in the world, it uses vast quantities of water in the middle of a desert and vast amounts of energy to power this most profligate of cities.
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The Bellagio fountain on Las Vegas Boulevard at dusk, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, probably the most unsustainable city in the world, it uses vast quantities of water in the middle of a desert and vast amounts of energy to power this most profligate of cities.
The Bellagio fountain on Las Vegas Boulevard at dusk, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, probably the most unsustainable city in the world, it uses vast quantities of water in the middle of a desert and vast amounts of energy to power this most...
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The Harley Davidson Cafe on Las Vegas boulevard at dusk, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, probably the most unsustainable city in the world, it uses vast quantities of water in the middle of a desert and vast amounts of energy to power this most profligate of citie
The Harley Davidson Cafe on Las Vegas boulevard at dusk, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, probably the most unsustainable city in the world, it uses vast quantities of water in the middle of a desert and vast amounts of energy to power this most...
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The Circus Circus hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA at night.
The Circus Circus hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA at night.
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The Circus Circus hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA at night.
The Circus Circus hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA at night.
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The Riviera in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA at night.
The Riviera in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA at night.
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The Circus Circus hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA at night.
The Circus Circus hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA at night.
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WS View of Neon advertisements at intersection in Times Square / New York City, New York, USA
WS View of Neon advertisements at intersection in Times Square / New York City, New York, USA
PBS
Career Connections | Energy Analyst
"Sharpen your pencil!" That's the key bit of advice from an energy analyst who works for a solar energy company. In this video, the narrator stresses the importance of strong accounting background and a passion for energy science for...
PBS
Toward a Smarter Grid
Did you realize that the latest innovations in technology get their electrical power from a system that's 100 years old? Help pupils make sense of the power grid using a short video and related questions. The lesson, part of NOVA's...
MinuteEarth
This Video Has Consumed 1497967.5 AA Batteries!
Do we really think about overall energy used when we watch that funny video for the fourth time? It adds up! Pupils watch as the energy used for Internet tasks is related to an equal number of AA batteries. The narrator compares watching...
Crash Course
Humans and Energy: Crash Course World History 207
Is flipping a switch and lighting up a room normal or miraculous? It depends where—and when—you live. Crash Course World History covers historical uses of energy, current uses of energy, and the possible future uses of energy with an...
Fuse School
Carbon Footprints
Can one person really make a difference in the battle to reduce global warming? Absolutely! Viewers explore ideas for making less of an impact on our planet in the sixth installment of an eight-video series. Topics range from modes...
Fuse School
Future Extraction Methods
How do plants and bacteria help us gain access to our Earth's precious copper reserves? Scholars gain knowledge of the processes of bioleaching and phytomining in the seventh and final installment in a series discussing rocks and their...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Science in Focus: Energy: Understanding Energy
A video workshop looking at the world's use of fossil fuels as an energy source. Includes discussions about the limits of fossil fuel use and the importance of teaching energy conservation and investing in alternative energy sources.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Was the Modern World Created?
This video looks at three forces of change that gather momentum and help create the modern world, transforming the biosphere. [11:22]