Let's Talk About the Environment: POWER

The world's reliance on fossil fuels is causing our climate to change at an alarming rate.

Can we imagine a new way to power the world? What sources would you recommend as a clean, renewable energy source?

On this week's episode of "Big Ideas for a New Planet", the following energy sources will be discussed:

Solar Power
Wind Power
Methane Power

Have you personally used these energy sources, or do you know anyone who has? Though alternative energy sources are available, how do you think we could transition more people to use them?

This week on The Green

Tuesday, April 1, 9:00pm e/p
"Big Ideas for a Small Planet: Power"

This episode explores the booming field of alternative energy as it introduces several individuals who are working to develop clean, renewable energy from resources like the sun, wind and even cow manure. 

Tuesday, April 1, 9:35pm e/p
Garbage Warrior (Original Production) – Directed by Oliver Hodge and co-production of Open Eye Media, ITVS International and Sundance Channel.  This inspiring film profiles maverick architect Michael Reynolds, who has spent thirty years developing radically original models of self-sustaining housing near Taos, New Mexico.  Working with a crew of like-minded idealists and professionals, Reynolds has channeled his unstoppable imagination into strange yet functional dwellings that are made from garbage like old tires and beer cans.  With the colorful, passionate architect at its center, Garbage Warrior traces the ups and downs of an iconoclastic career, from early experiments to heartbreaking setbacks to disaster relief projects at the other end of the world.