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The “Online Degree Programs” site has a great compendium of talks on energy related issues – 100 Amazing Lectures to Follow the Future of Energy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Alternative Energy<\/p>\n

Learn about different types of energy solutions, including wind, solar and geothermal energy.<\/p>\n

1. Achieving U.S. Energy Security Through Energy Diversity: As the world changes, how come our reliance on one type of energy hasn\u2019t? Bob Malone proposes a subsidized program for energy conservation and alternative energy.<\/p>\n

2. Glorious Geothermal: A Deeper Look at Geo Systems and Ground-Source Heat Pumps: Learn about geothermal energy alternatives here.<\/p>\n

3. Earth\u2019s physical resources: renewable energy: From biofuel to wind power to hydroelectricity, learn about renewable energy options using Earth\u2019s own resources.<\/p>\n

4. Introduction to Renewable Energy Options: This Berkeley law course introduces you to renewable energy options.<\/p>\n

5. Wonderful Wind: The Evolution of Wind Power Technology: Get an introduction to wind energy in this four-part lecture.<\/p>\n

6. Saul Griffith\u2019s kites tap wind energy: Learn about the new kite turbines created by Makani Power to create clean energy.<\/p>\n

7. Bill Gross on new energy: Get an overview of the development of solar energy solutions.<\/p>\n

8. William Kamkwamba on building a windmill: Even if your resources are limited, William Kamkwamba proves that building a windmill is possible.<\/p>\n

9. Spectacular Sun: An Introduction to Solar Energy and Solar Heating: This three-part lecture will teach you the basics of solar energy solutions.<\/p>\n

10. Two Policies of Winning Sustainable Energy: Learn about the indirect and direct winning of sustainable energy.<\/p>\n

11. Hydropower: Using a River to Create Energy: Discover how this old-fashioned energy solution is getting a makeover.<\/p>\n

12. The World\u2019s Fastest Growing Energy Source: Visit wind energy center in southwest Texas when you watch this video.<\/p>\n

14. Geothermal \u2013 An Undervalued Primary U.S. Energy Source: Find out why geothermal is still viewed as the underdog in terms of alternative energy.
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Oil and Alternative Fuels<\/p>\n

These lecture point to new alternatives to fossil fuels.<\/p>\n

81. Building Microbe Refineries: Listen to this lecture to imagine using man-made gas instead of oil.<\/p>\n

82. Juan Enriquez wants to grow energy: Here you\u2019ll learn about bioenergy \u2014 coal, gas and oil \u2014 and how to grow it and manage it.<\/p>\n

83. Shai Agassi\u2019s bold plan for electric cars: Shai Agassi asks his audience how they\u2019d run an entire country without oil.<\/p>\n

84. Al Gore warns on latest climate trends: Al Gore talks about clean coal in this lecture.<\/p>\n

85. Edward Burtynsky photographs the landscape of oil: View photographs that document the ugly side of the oil industry.<\/p>\n

86. Steven Cowley: Fusion is energy\u2019s future: Consider nuclear fusion as an alternative fuel option.<\/p>\n

87. Amory Lovins on winning the oil endgame: In an effort to strengthen the economy and find alternative energy solutions, Amory Lovins hopes to decrease our reliance on oil.<\/p>\n

88. Solar Energy as a Major Replacement for Fossil Fuel: Roger Angel comes up with different ways to use solar power to help us become more independent of fossil fuels.<\/p>\n

89. Whales to Wood, Wood to Coal\/Oil \u2013 What\u2019s Next?: Study the evolution of our “fossil fuel habit” here.<\/p>\n

90. Rob Hopkins: Transition to a world without oil: Rob Hopkins explains why we need to start transitioning to a world without oil.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n