Nuclear Fission In a nuclear reactor the controlled slow release of energy is used to heat up a closed loop of coolant which passes to heat exchangers which then boil water to provide steam to turn electrical generators. The output of...

Provides case studies and arguments for why renewable energy is producing more jobs and more economic security for the U.S.

This video discusses the positive impact of man-made interventions on the Brahmaputra River, particularly the construction of dams by India and China. The video also highlights the consequences of these changes, such as floods, erosion,...

This video is a lecture on energy resources, explaining where the energy that humans use in their everyday lives comes from. The video first presents the energy consumption statistics of the world in 2016, detailing the percentage of...

Following a UN panel’s warning that humankind is running out of time to stop the daily increase in carbon emissions, an academic shows us how easy it is to fix the problem.

Wildfires are sweeping through the northern hemishphere as summer temperatures hit record highs. We are losing the battle against climate change. Find out more about The Economist's cover story this week.

Hydrogen is a gas at room temperature, and is the first element in the periodic table. It has the chemical symbol H, but is usually found as a diatomic molecule of H2. It reacts with oxygen to form water. Hydrogen is a colourless,...

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...

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It explains sources of organic compounds and the unique characteristics of carbon atoms, namely tetracovalency, catenation and formation of strong bonds.

Rubber is an extremely important part of modern living, from tires to clothes to building materials to adhesives. And though we don't often think of it in the same league as oil or cotton, industrialization drove the demand for rubber...

It describes occurrence, formation and uses of coal, petroleum and natural gas.

It started in England and reached its peak in America. The Industrial Revolution is a period of history that began in the early 18th century and has carried through our modern times. This video talks about the exploitation of children...

Mining is the process of extracting valuable materials from the Earth's surface, such as metals, coal, and gemstones. It has been practiced since ancient times and has played a crucial role in the development of civilizations. However,...

Learn the basics about coal, oil and gas hydrocarbons as part of the organic chemistry topic.

How do we turn biological material into energy? This episode of Green Revolution explores how scientists are studying algae, ants, plants, and sawmill waste to help create fuel for the future.

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.

Doodle Science teaches you high school physics in a less boring way in almost no time! GCSE Science

Energy is all around us. It makes things move, heats things up, and makes things glow. But where does energy come from? Some energy comes from deep within the ground in the form of oil, gas, coal, and uranium. Some energy comes from the...

This video discusses the importance of the Sunderbans mangrove forests in Bangladesh, which act as a barrier between freshwater sources and the sea. However, deforestation for timber and rising sea levels are threatening the survival of...

In this video we examine the origins of the Industrial Revolution and how it reshaped the British economy, society and politics.

This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Alabama.

This live-action video program is about coal The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and...

This video highlights the challenges faced by developing economies, particularly Bangladesh, in transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy. It showcases the environmental pollution caused by reliance on fossil fuels and the...