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Planet Forward
Thursday, February 11, 2010
A film team from the George Washington University recently ventured out to a local DC elementary school to look at Casey Trees outreach program to schools. Who doesn't love cute kids saving the world?
Planet Forward
Monday, February 01, 2010
Thomas Friedman discusses his "perfect storm"--the only thing that would get a climate bill past the senate this year.
Planet Forward
Sunday, December 27, 2009
The National Renewable Energy Labs are researching a new way to store renewable energy: in hydrogen. Wind and solar energy are used to create hydrogen and stored in tanks that can be used to power the grid or your car.
Tags: NREL, National Renewable Energy Labs, Energy Storage, Hyrdogen Fuel Cells
Planet Forward
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Our host, Frank Sesno, visits the National Renewable Energy Labs (NREL) to check out a Prius they've retrofitted to be a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The cars are charged by solar panels in their parking lot.
Tags: NREL, National Renewable Energy Labs, plug-in hybrid vehicle, prius retrofit
Planet Forward
Saturday, December 26, 2009
It's almost as universal to our lives as air, but how many of us really know where our electricity comes from or how it gets to our homes? Is our energy infrastructure up to the 21st consumer's demands?
Tags: NREL, National Renewable Energy Labs, Smart Grid
Planet Forward
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Author and climate expert Bill McKibben offers his take on electric vehicles and whether or not he plans to buy one.WATCH!
Planet Forward
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Darren Samuelsohn, POLITICO's Senior Energy and Environmental reporter, has called the Democratic defeat in Tuesday’s elections a “day of reckoning." In part 1 of this week's webisode, he defends his opinion and makes projections about the future of...
Planet Forward
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Get ready for our next segment on Bloomberg TV by learning more about Ecovative Design! Planet Forward’s Frank Sesno talks with Ecovative’s founder about their mission to replace styrofoam and plastic! Watch>>
Tags: Happy Sustainable Summer!
Planet Forward
Friday, December 10, 2010
As the climate negotiations come to a close in Cancun, we ask environmental reporter Kate Sheppard of Mother Jones what can we expect in the way of an agreement?
Planet Forward
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Environmental artist Rein Triefeldt calls on more than just stone to make his sculptures. In this week's webisode, we look at his innovative way of making solar beautiful. Sorry Garden Gnome, these front lawn ornaments aren't just pretty...