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Financial Times
Why China could save the world
The solar power, wind power and electric vehicle industries are reaching an inflection point when they become cheaper than their fossil fuel alternatives in China. The FT's James Kynge looks at what this could mean.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: New Mexico
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.
Next Animation Studio
Saildrone: Solar and wind-powered vessel sets sail to map the ocean floor
A Bay Area startup that builds autonomous ocean data collecting vessels launches its largest ship this week, the Saildrone Surveyor
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southwestern Region
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.
Wonderscape
History Kids: Vikings
This video is a historical exploration of the Vikings and their impact on medieval England and the world. It also explores Viking mythology, their pantheon of gods and goddesses, and their belief in an afterlife. The video concludes with...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Arizona
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Texas
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.
Science360
Wind Power Careers - Science Nation
Wyoming has long been known as an energy exporter, from oil to natural gas to coal. The state is now booming with two other resources : wind energy and qualified technicians trained to build, install and service the enormous growth in...
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Green Revolution
Videos on different forms of alternative energy and various green initiatives, e.g., green roofs.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Designing Future Cities: Alternative Energy
In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, visit a class as they design a city of the future that will use solar, wind, and water power to fuel its economy. [2:12]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Curious George Stem: Fan and Blow
In a clip from Curious George, investigate with George how wind can move things. [2:05]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wind Story: Wind Power
The characteristics of wind power as a source of clean energy are described in this animated movie.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Wind Power
A visit to Oklahoma to see what they are doing to harness wind energy. How does size factor into the potential of a wind turbine? And if Oklahoma becomes a major energy producer for the country, who will build the infrastructure for...
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Engineering Videos: Kinetic Beach Creatures
Head to the beaches of Holland to find artist, sculptor, and inventor Theo Jansen and his amazing collection of kinetic beach creatures which roam around freely while harnessing the power of the wind. [2:38]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: A Highway for Wind Power
Google, Good Energy, and other investors threw financial support behind an idea to build a multi-billion-dollar power distribution line for offshore wind farm projects. The company called it "a superhighway for clean energy," collecting...
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Green Revolution: Wind
Kathryn Johnson, an electrical engineer, studies large utility-scale wind turbines, and looks at how to make the turbines more efficient in order to capture as much of the wind's energy as possible. Other scientists are working with...
PBS
Pbs: Energy Lab Videos
NOVA labs presents this series of 8 videos that focus on energy consumption, and smarter ways to transport, store, and use energy.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Solving the Storage Problem
Although we've found ways to generate electricity from renewables, storing energy for future use isn't so easy. Why is this, and what strategies are engineers using to solve the storage problem? [2:26]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Can Bats and Wind Power Get Along?
New research finds that an adjustment to wind turbines could allow bats and wind power generation to better co-exist.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Green Energy at Google
An interview with Bill Wiehl at Google about their plans to support alternative energy projects, such as technologies that develop solar thermal energy, wind power, and geothermal energy. Aired Nov. 30, 2007 [11:53]
Other
Ge: Ecomagination: Wind Turbines at Arklow, Ireland
In this brief video, learn about the wind turbines generating power off the coast of Arklow, Ireland.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: The Wind Comes Sweeping Down the Plains of Iowa
Texas and California dominate the U.S. in wind power generation but Iowa isn't far behind.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Wind Power Plentiful, Study Says
A paper finds wind energy could provide hundreds of terawatts, if enough turbines are installed.