20 episodes

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, wave and tidal power, solar and geothermal power. The nine video tracks introduce the different approaches adopted in Britain and across Europe, the challenges faced and the projects of the future. This material forms part of S278, Earth's physical resources: origin, use and environmental impact.

Earth's physical resources: renewable energy - for iPod/iPhone The Open University

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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, wave and tidal power, solar and geothermal power. The nine video tracks introduce the different approaches adopted in Britain and across Europe, the challenges faced and the projects of the future. This material forms part of S278, Earth's physical resources: origin, use and environmental impact.

    Earth's physical resources: renewable energy

    Earth's physical resources: renewable energy

    An introduction to this album.

    • 57 sec
    Transcript -- Earth's physical resources: renewable energy

    Transcript -- Earth's physical resources: renewable energy

    An introduction to this album.

    • video
    Wind power in Europe

    Wind power in Europe

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

    • 2 min
    Transcript -- Wind power in Europe

    Transcript -- Wind power in Europe

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

    • video
    Wind power in England

    Wind power in England

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

    • 6 min
    Transcript -- Wind power in England

    Transcript -- Wind power in England

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

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