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Why Renewables Can't Save the Planet

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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TEDx Courses Climate Change Courses Renewable Energy Courses Solar Energy Courses Wind Energy Courses Environmental Impact Courses Energy Policy Courses Sustainable Development Courses

Course Description

Overview

Watch a thought-provoking TEDx talk by environmentalist and energy expert Michael Shellenberger as he challenges conventional wisdom on renewable energy sources. Explore the unexpected environmental impacts of solar panels and wind farms, including land use for mining and energy production. Discover an alternative approach to addressing climate change while preserving natural habitats. Learn why Shellenberger, a Time Magazine "Hero of the Environment," changed his stance on nuclear energy and how this shift has contributed to preventing carbon emissions equivalent to adding over 10 million cars to the road. Gain insights into the complexities of California's energy landscape, the true costs of solar power, and the potential toxicity associated with renewable technologies.

Syllabus

Intro
Problems with renewables
California
Solar
Cost
Toxicity


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TEDx

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