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Why Making Energy from Dirt Might Save the World

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the potential of Thorium as a revolutionary energy source in this TEDx talk. Discover how energy availability is crucial for improving global living standards and learn about the abundant Thorium found in everyday soil. Gain insights into the speaker's background in nuclear physics and engineering, and understand why Thorium might be the ultimate solution to humanity's energy needs. Delve into topics such as global energy requirements, renewable energy sources, and the timely significance of this innovative approach.

Syllabus

Introduction
What the world needs
The solution
Renewables
Why now


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