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In this user-friendly and informative audiobook, prolific author and academic Vaclav Smil provides an introduction to this far-reaching term and gives the reader a greater understanding of energy's place in both past and present society. Starting with an explanation of the concept, he goes on to cover such exciting topics as the inner workings of the human body, and the race for more efficient and environmentally friendly fuels.

In this monumental history, Vaclav Smil provides a comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel-driven civilization and offers listeners a magisterial overview of humanity's energy eras.

To better put into perspective the various issues surrounding energy in the 21st century, you need to understand the essential science behind how energy works. And you need a reliable source whose focus is on giving you the facts you need to form your own educated opinions.

Cultures of Energy brings writers, artists and scholars together to talk, think and feel their way into the Anthropocene. We cover serious issues like climate change, species extinction and energy transition. But we also try to confront seemingly huge and insurmountable problems with insight, creativity and laughter. We believe in the possibility of personal and cultural change. And we believe that the arts and humanities can help guide us toward a more sustainable future. Cultures of Energy is a Mingomena Media production. Co-hosts are @DominicBoyer and @CymeneHowe

Are radical climate activists hurting the cause? Germany should have been a global leader in combating climate change—its voters consider it a major issue and back the world’s most powerful Green Party. Yet, Germany’s climate policies have been disappointing. What happened? In Climate...

Welcome to The Energy Optimist, a monthly podcast brought to you by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). Each episode, we tackle a thorny energy policy challenge in bite-sized interviews with leading experts. We start with the bad news and end with what increasingly feels like a radical idea: that there are reasons for optimism. If you're new to how we regulate the energy system, we'll demystify it for you. If you're a seasoned practitioner, we'll hopefully leave you with renewed optimism to keep doing the work to improve our energy system.

Staffel 3: Gemeinsam für eine nachhaltige Energiezukunft - Energieeffizienz in Haushalten, Gebäuden, der Industrie und Mobilität sowie der Ausbau erneuerbarer Energien wie Solar- und Windkraft sind entscheidend, um die Schweiz bis 2050 klimaneutral zu machen. Willst du wissen, wie dieses Ziel erreicht wird? Hör rein und hilf mit, eine nachhaltige Energiezukunft zu gestalten. Jeder kann einen Beitrag leisten! Staffel 2: «Energiesparen leicht gemacht» – diesmal mit Fokus auf das energetische Sanieren und Renovieren. Egal, ob Sie die alte Ölheizung mit einem erneuerbaren Heizsystem ...

Southern Living Inspired Communities and Alabama Power present Positive Energy, a podcast where we share style tips to refresh your home, energy savings tips to help your wallet, and life tips that make you a better you. Join host Monica McShan as she talks with relatable experts, who offer listeners actionable advice about our homes and ourselves.

Podcast creado por https://www.xm.com.co/ (https://www.xm.com.co/) 15 años sumando energías por Colombia. Conoce la historia de uno de los descubrimientos más importantes de la civilización humana que ha revolucionado la forma en que habitamos y concebimos el mundo. ¿Cómo llega la energía hasta mi hogar? - Historia de la energía en Colombia, una serie presentada por XM - 15 años sumando energías por el país. 10 episodios donde se tratarán los siguientes temas: La vida antes de la electricidad El primer alumbrado público de Colombia Una luz en tiempos de guerra El boom de las ...

Questo podcast è pensato per ispirare le persone a immaginare un nuovo modo di vivere la vita partendo dal concetto che la realtà, la materia e la vita non sono altro che la manifestazione dell’Energia presente nell’Universo.Siamo fatti della stessa “sostanza“ delle stelle e delle galassie e la loro energia è letteralmente la stessa energia che genera la vita in ciascuno di noi.Non sono io a dirlo ma gli scienziati che studiano la fisica delle particelle.Fisici e Astrofisici sanno bene che la materia è il modo in cui si manifesta l’Energia e noi, di quell’energia, siamo ...

Energ’Ethic is a podcast exploring the human, institutional, and ethical dimensions of the energy transition. Hosted by Marine Cornelis, Energ’Ethic brings together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, city practitioners, researchers, and civil society voices to examine what makes energy transitions succeed—or fail—in the real world. Beyond technology and targets, the podcast focuses on trust, power, consumer rights, digitalisation, and energy justice. Each conversation connects policy and market design with lived experience, unpacking how decisions taken in boardrooms and ...

O podcast: Uma só energia é o seu ponto de encontro para descobrir as últimas tendências e inovações no mundo da energia. De debates sobre energia limpa a avanços tecnológicos, este podcast conecta você com especialistas e líderes do setor para explorar como a energia está moldando nosso futuro. Junte-se a nós para conversas esclarecedoras que energizam seu conhecimento e inspiração.Podcast criado e produzido pela: Mercado Sonoro.Dê voz a sua marca, conheça nossos serviços.

Eine Podcast-Reihe zur Energiewende in Wien, präsentiert von Wien Energie in Zusammenarbeit mit Studio ZX, der Kreativagentur des Zeit-Verlags. Wien hat ein klares Ziel: klimaneutral bis 2040. Der Verzicht auf fossile Energieträger und die vermehrte Nutzung lokaler Ressourcen sollen die Stadt unabhängig von Importen und Preisschwankungen am Energiemarkt machen. Doch was bedeutet das für die Stadt und ihre Bewohnerinnen und Bewohner? Wie gelingt der Ausstieg aus Erdgas, welche neuen Technologien werden in Zukunft eine leistbare Energieversorgung sichern - und wie bleibt Wien gerade wegen ...

Fresh Energy is speeding Minnesota’s transition to a clean energy economy, which will ensure that our region enjoys good health, a vibrant economy, and thriving communities today and for generations to come. Working purely in the public interest, Fresh Energy’s team of scientists, economists, policy analysts, and educators develops and advances solutions that secure a clean energy future where all can thrive. Sign up for our monthly listserv focused on clean energy issues in Minnesota here: https://fresh-energy.org/

How renewable are renewables? How do we feed 8 billion people? Why is 30% the magic number for protection in protected area management? And how we can adapt to the challenges we face today in sustainable and resilient ways? Welcome to Steering Sustainability, where we explore the questions that need to be asked – and answered – to unlock a better future. Join Professor Melissa Nursey-Bray and Dr Ariane Gienger, as they tackle these questions, and try to understand the challenges and opportunities in answering them. Steering Sustainability explores options for nourishing humanity and ...

Anna und Lukas arbeiten beide auf der Redaktion des Regionalboten. In ihrer Freizeit gehen sie gerne auch mal zusammen in die Natur. Auf ihren Spaziergängen und über ihre Arbeit stossen sie immer wieder auf seltsame Vorkommnisse, denen sie auf die Spur gehen. Da sind verschwundene Tiere, verfaulte Lebensmittel auf der Strasse, ein umgestürzter Mobilfunkmast und seltsame Zeichen bei einem verlassenen Haus. Der Mensch interagiert seit eh und je mit der Natur. Dabei kann es zu Konflikten kommen, wenn das sensible Ökosystem zu sehr gestört wird. Arten verschwinden, das Ökosystem wird ...

How have humans become powerful enough to disrupt the world's climate, trigger the sixth mass extinction, and cause serious harm to the biosphere? And with all the abilities and technologies we've accrued, why do we so often oppress instead of uplift one another? Join us as we explore the hidden driver behind the converging crises of the 21st century. It all comes down to power - our pursuit of it, overuse of it, and abuse of it. Learn how different forms of power arose, what they mean for us today, and why giving up power just might save us. This podcast is based on the groundbreaking book, ...

The Building Science Podcast is a show hosted by MEP engineering firm Positive Energy principal Kristof Irwin. The show covers everything from the basics of building science to adjacent scientific disciplines to more fully understand how the built environment shapes our lives as human beings on planet earth.

Wie steht es in Deutschland um die Energiewende? Dieser Frage geht Host Andi Christl im neuen Podcast “Die Energierevolution" nach. Mit dem Fahrrad tourt er quer durch die Republik. Egal ob beim Besuch auf der Offshore-Windkraftanlage, der Photovoltaikanlage im Baggersee oder beim Gespräch mit Menschen auf der Straße: Andi Christl legt den Finger auf den Puls der deutschen Energiewende. Er trifft Vorreiter im Bereich nachhaltiger Energien, Nerds, Forscher, Klimaaktivisten, aber auch Skeptiker und fängt ganz lebensnah die Geschichten für die Hörerinnen und Hörer ein.