Renewable Future?, A

Synopsis: Given the costs of fossil fuels for energy, the insecurity of their supply, and the damage to the planet by their consumption, looks at three possible energy futures that suggest that renewable energy sources will make a very significant contribution to the world energy mix of the 21st century, and examines possible sources: wind, solar and fuel-cell energy. Also examines the potential for these technologies in Third World development, concluding that if the developed nations have the political will to enable the developing world to introduce the best of the alternatives to fossil fuels, our future may be indeed be renewable.
Series: T265 Video Pack
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 55 min.
Year of production: 1998
Availability: Off-air recording licence
Notes: First broadcast on BBC2 on 5/4/98.
Subjects: Development studies; Environmental science
Keywords: developing countries; energy sources; fuel cells; renewable energy resources; solar energy; wind power

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