NOVA: The Big Energy Gamble DVD

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A vast majority of Americans believe we are facing a global climate crisis, but we don't know how the various energy solutions we hear about can help. NOVA looks at everything California--an oasis of energy conservation--is doing, from conservation and efficiency to the development of new sources of carbon-free power, to find out how the rest of the country can join in their aggressive pursuit of a sustainable energy future.

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Features:

  • Length: 56 minutes on 1 Disc
  • Closed Captioned: Yes
  • Color: Yes
  • Stereo: Yes
  • Number of Programs: 1
  • Rating: TV-G
  • Production Year: 2009
  • Country Of Origin: United States

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Can California's widely publicized plan to reduce greenhouse gases succeed? If fully implemented, California's effort will be the most ambitious to address global warming by any political entity in the world. Examine the pros and cons of Governor Schwarzenegger's bold approach to slash carbon dioxide emissions and increase energy efficiency--and if it could be adopted nationwide during the Obama administration. In-depth interviews with skeptics and supporters offer varying perspectives on how to pursue a sustainable energy future.
For additional information visit: pbs.org/wgbh/nova/energy/

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  • Printable materials for educators
  • Descriptive audio for the visually impaired