As the world's demand for fossil fuel catches up with supply, how will we change where we get our energy? The economy, the environment, and government policy are all affected by energy shortages. So join us for a series of conversations with scientists and activists about possible solutions for the world after oil.
Tentative Schedule
Monday, July 11—Peak Oil Tuesday, July 12—All-electric Hybrids, MTBE Wednesday, July 13—Ethanol Thursday, July 14—Switchgrass Friday, July 15—Solutions
Peak Oil Theory
July 11, 2005
Kevin Drum—Contributing Writer, Washington Monthly
How much oil is left in the world? “Peak oil” theory predicts that we'll hit the limit of easily accessible oil sooner rather than later.
Guest Kevin Drum has written a collection of articles for Washington Monthlyexploring peak oil theory.
MTBE
July 12, 2005
Brooke Coleman—Director, Renewable Energy Action Project
The carcinogenic gasoline additive MTBE is wreaking havoc on the environment. And it's also holding up the U.S. energy bill.
Related Audio Broadcast May 24, 2005, on Eight Forty-Eight
An interview with Dr. Robert Rosner, director of Argonne National Laboratory
Ethanol
July 13, 2005
David Morris—Vice President of the Institute of Local Self-Reliance
Ethanol is a small component of gas across the U.S., but in Brazil it makes up 40% of all fuel. It also costs about half as much as gasoline. Can ethanol play a role in reducing our dependence on oil?
Justin Carven—Founder, Greasecar Vegetable Fuel Systems
We speak with Justin Carven—the inventor of a kit that allows you to convert a regular car or truck diesel engine into one that runs purely on vegetable oil.
After listening to Worldview's story about ethanol, listener Roy Newman decided to try the alternative fuel for himself. He shares his experience with us.
Nathan Glasgow—Special Aide in Research and Consulting, Rocky Mountain Institute
We discuss ways to transition away from an oil economy with Nathan Glasgow, coauthor of Winning the Oil Endgame: Innovations for Profits, Jobs, and Security (Rocky Mountain Institute, 2005).
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As the world's demand for fossil fuel catches up with supply, how will we change where we get our energy? The economy, the environment, and government policy are all affected by energy shortages. So join us for a series of conversations with scientists and activists about possible solutions for the world after oil.
