Video: Explore More
Produced by Iowa Public Television, EXPLORE MORE encourages students to unravel issues and make informed decisions about topics taken straight out of today's headlines. Through each program, students examine background concepts, investigate complex issues, survey stakeholders, and construct their own opinions on these timely topics. Award-winning companion Web sites provide added depth, student activities, and teacher resources.
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How Hydropower Works (David Elschlager, Ameren Hydropower Plant Spokesman) (#102)
Water keeps the power flowing at David Elschlager's plant. Hear how hydropower fits into the future of energy. 01:05
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How Thin Film Works (Frank Jeffrey, Solar Power Entrepreneur) (#102)
This entrepreneur is in the thick of "thin film" solar cell manufacturing. Explore more about Jeffrey's take on the future of energy. 01:06
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Solar in Iowa (Frank Jeffrey, Solar Power Entrepreneur) (#102)
This entrepreneur is in the thick of "thin film" solar cell manufacturing. Explore more about Jeffrey's take on the future of energy. 00:57
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Fossil Fuels' Cost (Frank Jeffrey, Solar Power Entrepreneur) (#102)
This entrepreneur is in the thick of "thin film" solar cell manufacturing. Explore more about Jeffrey's take on the future of energy. 01:40
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Solar Storage (Frank Jeffrey, Solar Power Entrepreneur) (#102)
This entrepreneur is in the thick of "thin film" solar cell manufacturing. Explore more about Jeffrey's take on the future of energy. 00:47
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Energy Consumption (Frank Jeffrey, Solar Power Entrepreneur) (#102)
This entrepreneur is in the thick of "thin film" solar cell manufacturing. Explore more about Jeffrey's take on the future of energy.
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Energy Demand (Kevin Waetke, Mid American Energy, Spokesman) (#102)
Why would a big power company push customers to conserve? Get the bottom line from MidAmerican's main spokesman.
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Coal's Role (Kevin Waetke, MidAmerican Energy, Spokesman) (#102)
Why would a big power company push customers to conserve? Get the bottom line from MidAmerican's main spokesman.
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Electricity Power Pool (Kevin Waetke, MidAmerican Energy, Spokesman) (#102)
Why would a big power company push customers to conserve? Get the bottom line from MidAmerican's main spokesman.
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Conservation (Kevin Waetke, Mid American Energy, Spokesman) (#102)
Why would a big power company push customers to conserve? Get the bottom line from MidAmerican's main spokesman.
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Why Solar? (Mike Kappus, Environmentalist) (#102)
Find out how and why businessman Mike Kappus invested in the environment.
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Consumption (Mike Kappus, Environmentalist) (#102)
Find out how and why businessman Mike Kappus invested in the environment.
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"The Mix" (Mike Kappus, Environmentalist) (#102)
Find out how and why businessman Mike Kappus invested in the environment.
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Bio-Diesel (Norm Olson, BECON, Biomass Researcher) (#102)
Biomass is one of Iowa's most abundant energy resources. Find out what BECON is doing to make the most of Iowa's "leftovers."
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Benefits of Biomass (Norm Olson, BECON, Biomass Researcher) (#102)
Biomass is one of Iowa's most abundant energy resources. Find out what BECON is doing to make the most of Iowa's "leftovers."
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Coal-Fired Efficiency (Tony Kovscek) (#102)
What's the future for fossil fuels? Explore Prof. Kovscek's perspective on coal's role and more.
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Keeping Fossil Fuels in the Mix (Tony Kovscek) (#102)
What's the future for fossil fuels? Explore Prof. Kovscek's perspective on coal's role and more.
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Fossil Fuels and the Environment (Tony Kovscek) (#102)
What's the future for fossil fuels? Explore Prof. Kovscek's perspective on coal's role and more.
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Fossil Fuel Reliance (Tony Kovscek) (#102)
What's the future for fossil fuels? Explore Prof. Kovscek's perspective on coal's role and more.
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Geothermal Costs (Sandy Turner) (#102)
Sandy Turner is fired up about geothermal power. Find out how this hot resource helps satisfy California's energy appetite.
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