Fueling our future. Fred Friendly seminar on alternative energy
Description
Produced in Oahu, Hawaii, during the 2008 Blue Planet Energy Summit, this Fred Friendly Seminar features a panel of high-profile environmental and political leaders tasked with envisioning America's energy future. Broadcast journalist Frank Sesno, assuming the top post in a hypothetical presidential administration, challenges each "cabinet member" to contribute to a strategy that will end American dependence on foreign oil and all fossil fuels. A separate scenario involving the political and technical aspects of wind farming is also explored. Panelists include environmentalist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.; Natural Capitalism Solutions founder L. Hunter Lovins; former CIA director James Woolsey; PG&E Vice President Steven Kline; former CNBC energy reporter Bill Paul; New York Times environmental reporter Andrew Revkin; and several others. A discussion guide and other resources are available online.
Runtime
58 min
Subjects
- Power resources (209)
- Natural resources (402)
- Political planning (192)
- Conservation of natural resources (540)
- Environmental protection (361)
- Energy development (76)
- Social policy (88)
- Public policy (Law) (168)
- Energy consumption (72)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2009], c2008
Database
Films on Demand
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