Energy 2

Synopsis

Aims to link issues in science, technology, society and the environment, and begins with a 10-minute INSET segment. Looks at the unprecedented demand for energy in the industrialised world, and considers the pollution and depletion of world resources caused by the use of fossil fuels. Nuclear power, has a high cost, arouses widespread public opposition and leads to the problem of disposing of readoactive waste. Government planning and action will most likely be necessary to balances issues of safety, risk, economic, politics and attitude, and to develop alternative energy sources.

Series

Interactions in Science and Society, Series

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 39 min.

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale

Uses

Ages 14 and up.

Subjects

Environmental science

Keywords

energy sources; fossil fuels; nuclear power

Production Company

Name

Agency for Instructional Technology

Distributor

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Contact

Lynda Morrell

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution For over 30 years Viewtech distributed programmes from leading specialist educational producers from around the world and since 2002 it included titles previously distributed in the UK by Educational Media Film & Video. The extensive collection covered all subjects within the primary and secondary curriculum and some materials, particularly in the areas of study skills and business, are applicable to further/higher education.