Curated Video
Comparing and Evaluating Energy Resources
The video provides an overview of the different ways in which energy resources can be compared and evaluated, including their renewability, reliability, and environmental impact. The presenter discusses various types of energy resources,...
TED Talks
Jonathan Trent: Energy from floating algae pods
Call it "fuel without fossils": Jonathan Trent is working on a plan to grow new biofuel by farming micro-algae in floating offshore pods that eat wastewater from cities. Hear his team's bold vision for Project OMEGA (Offshore Membrane...
TED Talks
Amory Lovins: A 40-year plan for energy
In this intimate talk filmed at TED's offices, energy innovator Amory Lovins shows how to get the US off oil and coal by 2050, $5 trillion cheaper, with no Act of Congress, led by business for profit. The key is integrating all four...
Curated Video
Exploring Biofuels: From Past to Future Solutions for a Sustainable Planet
New ReviewThe video explores the history and advancements of biofuel technology, showcasing how cities like Vaxio in Sweden have successfully transitioned to renewable energy sources to combat climate change. Researchers are developing innovative...
Curated Video
GCSE Physics - Biofuels #12
This video covers: - How biofuels are made - Their pros and cons General info: - Suitable for all courses except IGCSE edexcel Exam board specific info: AQA - Everything is relevant to your course! IGCSE Edexcel - Not relevant to your...
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Revolutionizing Biofuel Production: A Look at Argentina's Biodiesel Innovation
New ReviewIn the heart of Argentina, engineer Edmundo di Ferrari has revolutionized biofuel production with a cost-effective plant using soybeans. His innovative approach produces biodiesel at half the cost of conventional diesel, offering farmers...
Curated Video
Renewable Energy Resources: Advantages and Disadvantages
In this video, the speaker discusses different types of renewable energy resources including hydroelectric energy, wind power, solar energy, biofuels, tidal power, water waves, and geothermal power. The speaker explains the advantages...
Science360
Biofuels - Science of Innovation
A new approach to producing biofuels that uses a marine bacterium called Saccharophagus degradans that left otherwise alone, is mostly known for its damaging impact on the environment. Provided by the National Science Foundation & NBC Learn
Curated Video
GCSE Physics - Introduction to Energy Sources #9
In this video we cover: - How our sources of energy have changed throughout human history - Where we use most of our energy today i.e. transport and domestic - How renewable is our electricity (spoiler alert... not very!) General info: -...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Biofuels and bioprospecting for beginners - Craig A. Kohn
Biofuels can provide energy without the reliance on environmentally harmful fossils fuels -- but scientists are still searching for a plentiful source. Craig A. Kohn demonstrates how cellulose, the naturally abundant tough walls of plant...
SciShow
Purple Bacteria: Turning Poop Into Biofuel
Scientists are turning wastewater into fuel, using special bacteria, and other scientists have unveiled bionic mushrooms that can produce electricity!
Curated Video
Converting Beetle-Killed Trees Into Renewable Energy
USDA is helping to fund an effort to turn trees killed by beetles into biofuel.
Curated Video
The Importance of Sorghum: From Food to Biofuel
In addition to providing nutrients to fuel our bodies, sorghum is also proving to be a useful crop in generating non-fossil fuels. Learn how sorghum stalks can be converted and burned to generate energy. Sorghum part 4/4
Curated Video
What Is Carbon Neutral and Biofuels
Learn the basics about carbon neutral and biofuels, as a part of environmental chemistry. Coal, oil, natural gas, shale gas and gas from fracking are fossil fuels formed hundreds of millions of years ago from living things that got...
TED Talks
TED: A reality check on renewables | David MacKay
How much land mass would renewables need to power a nation like the UK? An entire country's worth. In this pragmatic talk, David MacKay tours the basic mathematics that show worrying limitations on our sustainable energy options ... and...
TED Talks
Bilal Bomani: Plant fuels that could power a jet
Algae plus salt water equals ... fuel? At TEDxNASA@SiliconValley, Bilal Bomani reveals a self-sustaining ecosystem that produces biofuels -- without wasting arable land or fresh water.
MinuteEarth
America's Energy Future: MinuteEarth At The DemDebate
YouTube and NBC invited us to make a video for the final Democratic Candidate’s Debate before the US Presidential primaries. Here’s our video (about climate change & energy), Lester Holt’s question, & the candidates’ responses. Like our...
Curated Video
Volvo's Journey Towards Carbon Neutrality: Transforming Manufacturing for a Greener Future
New ReviewThe Volvo Group is leading the way in sustainability by transforming its truck plant into the world's first carbon dioxide-free automotive plant. Through innovative partnerships and the use of renewable energy sources like wind power and...
Science360
Fuel Cell Efficiency - Science of Innovation
To operate and function efficiently, machines of all shapes and sizes need a source of energy. A series of innovations is helping to make energy conversion within fuel cells as efficient as possible. Provided by the National Science...
Clarendon Learning
What is Biofuel? | Biomass and Biofuels for Kids
Have you ever wondered "What is Biofuel?" or "What is Biomass?" The need for energy is ever growing and biofuels and biomass are different materials that can be used for energy. Biomass and Biofuel are considered renewable energy because...
Seeker
Why Don’t We Have Functional Biofuel Yet?
Alternative fuels, like ethanol and algae, have been around for years, yet there have been obstacles hindering these biofuels' take over the market. Here's why. Are We Getting Closer to Thorium Nuclear Fuel? -...
Curated Video
What Is Carbon Neutral and Biofuels | Environmental Chemistry | Chemistry | FuseSchool
Learn the basics about carbon neutral and biofuels, as a part of environmental chemistry. Coal, oil, natural gas, shale gas and gas from fracking are fossil fuels formed hundreds of millions of years ago from living things that got...
Life Noggin
Could We Make The Perfect Energy Source?
Solar? Wind? Coal? Oil? Natural Gas? While we use all of these, could we make the most efficient energy source yet? Watch more: Could We Build A Planet From Scratch? ►►...
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Energy and land use
From our free online course, “Energy Within Environmental Constraints”: https://www.edx.org/course/energy-within-environmental-constraints?utm_source=social&utm_medium=partner-marketing&utm_content=youtube-harvardx&utm_campaign=harvardx...