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The benefits and challenges of bringing energy to the developing world; host. Dr. Scott Tinker.

Schedule

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    Developing on Coal

    Wednesday
    Oct 16

    30 Minutes

    Affordable coal electricity lifts people out of poverty, but at local and global environmental costs; the benefits and challenges of developing on coal in Vietnam.
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    Hydropower in Africa

    Wednesday
    Oct 23

    30 Minutes

    Building hydroelectric projects to bring electricity to cities and power economies; the key issues of building Africa's largest dam.
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    Off-Grid Solar, Part 1

    Wednesday
    Oct 30

    30 Minutes

    From a houseboat family in Vietnam to solar nonprofits and innovative start-ups, a look at what it takes to plan, fund and build solar far off the beaten path.

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