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Energy Resources and Renewable Energy - Lecture 33

Offered By: Yale University via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the various types of energy resources and their environmental impacts in this 48-minute lecture from Yale University's course on The Atmosphere, the Ocean and Environmental Change. Delve into the primary uses of energy for heating, transportation, and electricity generation. Examine the environmental consequences of coal-fired power plants, the projected peak oil usage, and the recent developments in natural gas extraction through fracking. Learn about the rise and decline of nuclear power, the global prevalence of hydroelectric dams, and compare energy production across three states. Gain a comprehensive understanding of current energy production methods and their implications for the environment.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Energy
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- Chapter 2. Coal
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- Chapter 3. Oil
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- Chapter 4. Natural Gas
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- Chapter 5. Nuclear Power
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- Chapter 6. Hydroelectric Power
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- Chapter 7. Three State Comparison of Energy Production
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