http://podcast.cnbc.com/mmpodcast/ptp.xml http://poweringtheplanet.cnbc.com/ Copyright 2008 CNBC CNBC no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Oil, Renewable, Green, CNBC Video Podcast Component of CNBC's "Powering the Planet" series exploring the future of energy policy, production, consumption and innovation. Original podcast production extensions of CNBC's on-air "Powering the Planet" series CNBC poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com There's never a shortage of pundits blowing hot air about global energy and environmental challenges. And that’s precisely why folks listen up when Simran Sethi speaks. This award-winning environmental journalist's unique -- sometimes irreverent -- take on complex issues including energy independence, alternative energy, and sustainability, drives policy everywhere from local government offices to the corporate boardroom. And there's only one place -- the CNBC "Powering the Planet" pod cast -- where you can get a reserved seat right next to the power players. en Fri, 19 December 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-GivingADamV2.mp4 Hydropower is a compelling energy alternative but everything has an impact as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi Some say water is the new oil, which is open to interpretation. 00:02:28 Globally, we get 20 percent of our electricity from water. Hydropower is the cornerstone of the nation’s renewable energy plan to wean itself off dirty coal as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Water, Renewable, Green, CNBC CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-GivingADamV2.mp4 Wed, 17 July 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-NuclearFallOutV2.mp4 Nuclear power is the problem not the solution. “No Nukes” is the message by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi Nuclear Power has no value. 00:02:25 Nuclear power uses fossil fuel during every stage of its life. Nuclear isn’t safe or cost effective. In fact, nuclear has no redeeming qualities as reported by Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Nuclear, Renewable, Green, CNBC CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-NuclearFallOutV2.mp4 Fri, 12 Decemebr 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-HeySunshine.mp4 The sun is more closely examined as the definitive source of energy for the planet. The numerous benefits are discussed and why the sun is so valuable to us is appreciated and reported in a personal style by by Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi The Sun and all its light has an important role in renewable energy. 00:02:42 The sun is celebrated as one of the greatest and most natural sources of energy. How the sun responds to greenhouse gas emissions, global-warming, and photovoltaics is closely examined by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Sun, Renewable, Green, CNBC CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-HeySunshine.mp4 Wed, 10 December 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TharSheBlows.mp4 A small Kansas town devastated by a tornado rebuilds using wind energy. Industry experts are examining wind as a viable resource to produce energy. The pros and cons of wind energy is examined by Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi The momentum for Wind Energy has never been stronger. 00:03:16 Wind Energy is proving to be a wonderful source to provide natural energy. Giant steps have been made towards embracing wind energy but we still have some work to do before our use of wind energy reaches its maximum capacity as reported by Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Wind, Renewable, Green, CNBC CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TharSheBlows.mp4 Fri, 05 December 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-EnergySubsidiesLackPower.mp4 Energy subsidies in the United States have more then doubled in the past nine years but energy production has not. Our growing demand at annual rate of about .6 percent has spawned an overall 8 percent increase in prices as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Energy Subsidies Lack Power. 00:03:01 Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explores how and why subsidies for energy are a cause for celebration as long as they make sense today and tomorrow. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Heat, Subsidies, Senate, Natural Gas, Coal, Fuel, Oil, Renewable, Green. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-EnergySubsidiesLackPower.mp4 Wed, 03 December 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-ClimateAndEnergyJustice.mp4 Because prices are rising across th eboard, low income families will spend greater amounts on the necessities that already represent a large proportion of their budgets than for other socio-economic groups as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Climate And Energy Justice. 00:01:55 Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explores systemic difference among classes of people as it relates to energy. We are reminded that new energy sources and changes have to be affordable to all Americans for the full benefit of the gains we’re making to be realized. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Heat, Justice, Gas, Fuel, Oil, Renewable, Green. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-ClimateAndEnergyJustice.mp4 Fri, 28 November 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-FuelPoverty.mp4 The average American household will pay $1,182 in heating costs this winter – up almost 20 percent from last year and a 65 percent increase since the winter of of 2003 and 2004 as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Fuel Poverty. 00:02:17 Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explores the benefits of heating with natural gas as reflected in the lowest regional costs in the country. However, they’ll still be hit with a 24 percent increase from last winter because the cost of natural gas has climbed 61 percent in the last 5 years. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Heat, Natural gas, Fuel, Oil, Renewable, Green. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-FuelPoverty.mp4 Wed, 26 November 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-CapAndTrade.mp4 Cap And Trade system allows governments to establish caps on the greenhouse gas emissions that exacerbate climate change and over time reduce the amount of emissions generated as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Cap And Trade. 00:03:14 Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explores the recent house approved energy bill that may finally get us the infrastructure we need to build a renewable energy economy. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Cap And Trade, Oil, Renewable, Green. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-CapAndTrade.mp4 Fri, 21 November 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TheTickingCarbonBomb.mp4 Greenhouse gas emissions contribute to climate change. Some occur naturally – such as water vapor - but in light of the urgency around this issue, our efforts are best spent focusing on the greenhouse gas emissions within our purview as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Energy and oil effects all of us no matter where we live or what we do. 00:02:43 Carbon is held within the wetlands – it's what's known as a carbon sink. The challenge arises when the wetlands are destroyed or drained by development – or dehydrated because of climate change. As the permafrost in the arctic melts, methane rates there have more than doubled. Human efforts have turned the wetlands into a ticking carbon bomb as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Carbon, Wetlands, Renewable, Green, Petroluem. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TheTickingCarbonBomb.mp4 Wed, 19 November 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TheFrustrationOfCarbonSequestration.mp4 We need carbon dioxide to live, but now the balance is wildly off-kilter, as we've increased our co2 output exponentially in the last century and expedited global climate changes, as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Carbon Sequestration needs to be increased even though it does not solve our energy problems. 00:02:45 Sequestration doesn't solve our energy problems, either. The lure of carbon sequestration encourages us to continue to get our power from dirty sources. In addition to that, sequestration requires more energy, new equipment, and new chemical reactions, which creates more pollution, as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Carbon Sequestration, Coal, green house gas, Renewable, Green, Petroluem, Pesticides. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TheFrustrationOfCarbonSequestration.mp4 Fri, 14 November 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-ADayInTheLifeOfEnergy.mp4 A global snapshot of a day in the life of our energy use is reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. This practical installment addresses how each and everyone one of us can make small changes to address and conserve our own energy use. 00:02:15 India, Japan, and the U.S. all responding to the energy crisis. In this installment, award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi, explains how we all can help by conserving energy. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Conserving, Japan, India, Brazil Renewable, Green, Petroluem. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-ADayInTheLifeOfEnergy.mp4 Wed, 12 November 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-OffShoreOil.mp4 According to the union of concerned scientists, increasing fuel economy standards is the single most effective way to cut our oil addiction, reduce pollution, and save tens of billions of dollars a year as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Energy and oil effects all of us no matter where we live or what we do. 00:03:53 Encouraging the auto industry to adhere to higher standards and aggressively pursue hybrid technology won't just reduce our dependence on foreign oil, it will reduce our dependence on all oil as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Carbon, Wetlands, Carbon offsets, Renewable, Green, Petroluem. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-OffShoreOil.mp4 Fri, 07 November 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-BlueToGreen.mp4 All energy affects all people. Americans must maximize the opportunity to embrace the changes from ‘blue’ collar to ‘green’ collar jobs as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Green Collar jobs can give workers new skills and localize employment opportunities. 00:03:59 Green jobs are critical to the economy and to the work force. As working class areas continue to lose jobs, green jobs could present new ways of working and new opportunities to replace old ones as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Jobs, Economy, Geothermal Renewable, Green CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-BlueToGreen.mp4 Wed, 05 November 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TransmissionLines.mp4 According to award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi, if we don’t consider our existing power lines, we can’t capture the energy we have. And if we can’t capture it, we can’t use it. These high voltage lines are the corner stone of bringing more renewable energy into our grids. The relevance and importance of energy lines. 00:03:14 Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi, deconstructs how our energy system works and how our electrical grid takes energy from its source to our homes through a network of power stations, transmission circuits and substations. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Renewable, Power Stations, Voltage, Green, Transmission Lines, CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TransmissionLines.mp4 Fri, 31 October 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-MethaneCapture.mp4 In a candid and straight-forward approach, Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi discusses the power in cow manure and other natural wastes scientifically known as Methane. Methane that has been captured can be turned into a powerful energy source. Controlling Methane could be a potent way to mitigate climate change. 00:02:21 Methane is proving to be a powerful resource for addressing environmental concerns. In the United States, the greatest methane emissions come from waste decompositions in landfills, ruminant digestion and what farmers like to call “Manure Management as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Methane, Cow Manure, Gas, Carbon Dioxide, Renewable, Green CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-MethaneCapture.mp4 Wed, 29 October 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-Geothermal.mp4 The energy source Geothermal, which comes from the heart stored beneath the earth’s surface is a viable option for powering the planet. In this podcast installment, award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explains how Geothermal power works and why it is a winning proposition. Geothermal is a very appealing and under used energy source. 00:02:27 Geothermal energy has many useful qualities to make it a leader in the energy sources of the future. A 2006 study concluded the United States is sitting on recoverable geothermal energy about 2 thousand times greater then our current annual consumption. Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explains how the U.S. should tap into that supply to a much greater extent. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Geothermal, Electricity, Carbon Emissions, Renewable, Green CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-Geothermal.mp4 Fri, 24 October 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-VPSarahPalin.mp4 Sarah Palin is a famously staunch supporter of opening Alaska to drilling, both offshore and within the arctic national wildlife refuge, and she's battled the oil industry on a number of issues though none of them have been environmental as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi reports on how to gauge our own Carbon Footprint and how companies can gauge their Carbon Footprint too. Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin policies on energy and the environment. 00:03:43 In some instances, Palin has challenged big oil when other industries are at stake. she voiced concern over Bush's plan to open Bristol Bay, home to the world's largest sockeye salmon population, to drilling, worried that it would disrupt Alaska's fishing industry as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Emissions, Presidential Race, Joe Biden, Sarah Palin, Alaska, Renewable, Green, Petroluem, Pesticides. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-VPSarahPalin.mp4 wed, 22 October 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-VPJoeBiden.mp4 The 6th term senator and chair of the senate's foreign relations committee takes a local and global approach to renewable ways to power our planet as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi reports on how to gauge our own Carbon Footprint and how companies can gauge their Carbon Footprint too. Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s policies on energy and the environment. 00:02:52 Biden recognizes energy issues, the economy and climate change are inter-connected. He calls climate change an issue of national security and has a proven record of supporting measures that have strong environmental and economic benefits for America as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Emissions, Presidential Race, Joe Biden, Sarah Palin, Renewable, Green, Petroluem, Pesticides. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-VPJoeBiden.mp4 Wed, 15 October 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-JustOneThing.mp4 Phase out coal. All we have to do is look to Europe and South America to realize that de-carboning is possible as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Just One Thing. 00:03:00 Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explores the success of how other countries have phased out carbons. Cutting coal is the one thing that would make the best of a bad climate situation. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Heat, Natural Gas, Coal, Climate Change, Fuel, Oil, Renewable, Green. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-JustOneThing.mp4 Fri, 10 October 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-EnergySubsidiesLackPower.mp4 Energy subsidies in the United States have more then doubled in the past nine years but energy production has not. Our growing demand at annual rate of about .6 percent has spawned an overall 8 percent increase in prices as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Energy Subsidies Lack Power. 00:03:01 Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explores how and why subsidies for energy are a cause for celebration as long as they make sense today and tomorrow. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Heat, Subsidies, Senate, Natural Gas, Coal, Fuel, Oil, Renewable, Green. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-EnergySubsidiesLackPower.mp4 Wed, 08 October 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-ClimateAndEnergyJustice.mp4 Because prices are rising across th eboard, low income families will spend greater amounts on the necessities that already represent a large proportion of their budgets than for other socio-economic groups as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Climate And Energy Justice. 00:01:55 Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explores systemic difference among classes of people as it relates to energy. We are reminded that new energy sources and changes have to be affordable to all Americans for the full benefit of the gains we’re making to be realized. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Heat, Justice, Gas, Fuel, Oil, Renewable, Green. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-ClimateAndEnergyJustice.mp4 Fri, 03 October 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-FuelPoverty.mp4 The average American household will pay $1,182 in heating costs this winter – up almost 20 percent from last year and a 65 percent increase since the winter of of 2003 and 2004 as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Fuel Poverty. 00:02:17 Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explores the benefits of heating with natural gas as reflected in the lowest regional costs in the country. However, they’ll still be hit with a 24 percent increase from last winter because the cost of natural gas has climbed 61 percent in the last 5 years. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Heat, Natural gas, Fuel, Oil, Renewable, Green. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-FuelPoverty.mp4 Wed, 01 October 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-CapAndTrade.mp4 Cap And Trade system allows governments to establish caps on the greenhouse gas emissions that exacerbate climate change and over time reduce the amount of emissions generated as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Cap And Trade. 00:03:14 Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explores the recent house approved energy bill that may finally get us the infrastructure we need to build a renewable energy economy. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Cap And Trade, Oil, Renewable, Green. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-CapAndTrade.mp4 Fri, 26 September 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-CarbonOffsets.mp4 Carbon offsets, green tags, renewable energy credits -- no matter what you call them, they've become a de facto way for individuals and businesses to "go green." but like many greening efforts, they exist on a continuum as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Carbon Offsets have become a de facto way for individuals and businesses to ‘go green.’ 00:02:45 While it feels good to mitigate the emissions you release while driving your car or flying, it doesn't necessarily get to the root of changing behavior or radically shifting our economy as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Carbon offsets, Wetlands, Carbon offsets, Renewable, Green, Petroleum. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-CarbonOffsets.mp4 Wed, 24 September 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-BigFoot.mp4 We all use energy everyday, all day. A Carbon Foot Print is a way for us to measure how much energy we use and how we’re using our energy. It is a specific test to take that will track our energy use. Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi reports on how to gauge our own Carbon Footprint and how companies can gauge their Carbon Footprint too. Carbon Footprints reveal how we use energy. Most companies focus on the emissions in front of them not embedded into the products they sell. 00:02:58 Energy is embedded in all things and now we can measure how much we use and where we use how much we use by the Carbon Foot Print test as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Emissions, Carnegie Mellon, Renewable, Green, Petroluem, Pesticides. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-BigFoot.mp4 Fri, 19 September 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TheTickingCarbonBomb.mp4 Greenhouse gas emissions contribute to climate change. Some occur naturally – such as water vapor - but in light of the urgency around this issue, our efforts are best spent focusing on the greenhouse gas emissions within our purview as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Energy and oil effects all of us no matter where we live or what we do. 00:02:43 Carbon is held within the wetlands – it's what's known as a carbon sink. The challenge arises when the wetlands are destroyed or drained by development – or dehydrated because of climate change. As the permafrost in the arctic melts, methane rates there have more than doubled. Human efforts have turned the wetlands into a ticking carbon bomb as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Carbon, Wetlands, Renewable, Green, Petroluem. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TheTickingCarbonBomb.mp4 Wed, 17 September 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TheFrustrationOfCarbonSequestration.mp4 We need carbon dioxide to live, but now the balance is wildly off-kilter, as we've increased our co2 output exponentially in the last century and expedited global climate changes, as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Carbon Sequestration needs to be increased even though it does not solve our energy problems. 00:02:45 Sequestration doesn't solve our energy problems, either. The lure of carbon sequestration encourages us to continue to get our power from dirty sources. In addition to that, sequestration requires more energy, new equipment, and new chemical reactions, which creates more pollution, as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Carbon Sequestration, Coal, green house gas, Renewable, Green, Petroluem, Pesticides. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TheFrustrationOfCarbonSequestration.mp4 Fri, 12 September 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-ADayInTheLifeOfEnergy.mp4 A global snapshot of a day in the life of our energy use is reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. This practical installment addresses how each and everyone one of us can make small changes to address and conserve our own energy use. 00:02:15 India, Japan, and the U.S. all responding to the energy crisis. In this installment, award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi, explains how we all can help by conserving energy. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Conserving, Japan, India, Brazil Renewable, Green, Petroluem. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-ADayInTheLifeOfEnergy.mp4 Wed, 10 September 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-OffShoreOil.mp4 According to the union of concerned scientists, increasing fuel economy standards is the single most effective way to cut our oil addiction, reduce pollution, and save tens of billions of dollars a year as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Energy and oil effects all of us no matter where we live or what we do. 00:03:53 Encouraging the auto industry to adhere to higher standards and aggressively pursue hybrid technology won't just reduce our dependence on foreign oil, it will reduce our dependence on all oil as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Carbon, Wetlands, Carbon offsets, Renewable, Green, Petroluem. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-OffShoreOil.mp4 Fri, 05 September 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-VPSarahPalin.mp4 Sarah Palin is a famously staunch supporter of opening Alaska to drilling, both offshore and within the arctic national wildlife refuge, and she's battled the oil industry on a number of issues though none of them have been environmental as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi reports on how to gauge our own Carbon Footprint and how companies can gauge their Carbon Footprint too. Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin policies on energy and the environment. 00:03:43 In some instances, Palin has challenged big oil when other industries are at stake. she voiced concern over Bush's plan to open Bristol Bay, home to the world's largest sockeye salmon population, to drilling, worried that it would disrupt Alaska's fishing industry as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Emissions, Presidential Race, Joe Biden, Sarah Palin, Alaska, Renewable, Green, Petroluem, Pesticides. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-VPSarahPalin.mp4 wed, 03 September 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-VPJoeBiden.mp4 The 6th term senator and chair of the senate's foreign relations committee takes a local and global approach to renewable ways to power our planet as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi reports on how to gauge our own Carbon Footprint and how companies can gauge their Carbon Footprint too. Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s policies on energy and the environment. 00:02:52 Biden recognizes energy issues, the economy and climate change are inter-connected. He calls climate change an issue of national security and has a proven record of supporting measures that have strong environmental and economic benefits for America as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Emissions, Presidential Race, Joe Biden, Sarah Palin, Renewable, Green, Petroluem, Pesticides. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-VPJoeBiden.mp4 Fri, 29 August 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-BreakfastOfChampions.mp4 Our day-to-day routine – what we eat, where we go and how we live – all takes energy. We are all dependent on oil no matter where we live as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi Energy and oil effects all of us no matter where we live or what we do. 00:02:20 Energy is embedded in all things including food, breakfast plates, and all of life. Energy is s inescapable as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Water, Renewable, Green, Petroluem, Pesticides. CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-BreakfastOfChampions.mp4 Wed, 27 August 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-NoFuelAtAll.mp4 Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi, reminds us of the overview of what we have learned about energy options – geothermal, natural gas, wind and solar. She addresses fuel for automobiles such as bio-diesel, ethanol, compressed natural gas and even hydrogen. She presents us with new ways of transportation too. Think outside of the box when it comes to transportation. Flexcars and Zipcars are great energy saving alternatives. 00:02:57 Flexcars and zipcars are accessible and studies show that renters not only contribute to less oil consumption but drive 42 percent fewer miles as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Flexcar, Zipcar, Transportation, Fuels, Alternative, Renewable, Green CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-NoFuelAtAll.mp44 Fri, 22 August 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-AnInconvenientTruth.mp4 The Inconvenient Truth is we can’t power our planet or save our world in ten easy steps. It’s time to check our assumptions and build a cleaner, greener economy. Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi takes on our ‘attitude’ about energy in this installment of Powering The Planet. Changing our attitude can change our dependency on oil and change our consumption. 00:04:30 Everyone talks about how we can convert and use alternative energy sources as mainstream. Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi reports that there could be no greater remedy for the energy crisis then conserving, patience changing how we do things. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Conservation, Economy, Profits, Renewable, Green CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-AnInconvenientTruth.mp4 Wed, 20 August 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-BlueToGreen.mp4 All energy affects all people. Americans must maximize the opportunity to embrace the changes from ‘blue’ collar to ‘green’ collar jobs as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. Green Collar jobs can give workers new skills and localize employment opportunities. 00:03:59 Green jobs are critical to the economy and to the work force. As working class areas continue to lose jobs, green jobs could present new ways of working and new opportunities to replace old ones as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Jobs, Economy, Geothermal Renewable, Green CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-BlueToGreen.mp4 Fri, 15 August 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TransmissionLines.mp4 According to award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi, if we don’t consider our existing power lines, we can’t capture the energy we have. And if we can’t capture it, we can’t use it. These high voltage lines are the corner stone of bringing more renewable energy into our grids. The relevance and importance of energy lines. 00:03:14 Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi, deconstructs how our energy system works and how our electrical grid takes energy from its source to our homes through a network of power stations, transmission circuits and substations. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Renewable, Power Stations, Voltage, Green, Transmission Lines, CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TransmissionLines.mp4 wed, 13 August 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-MethaneCapture.mp4 In a candid and straight-forward approach, Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi discusses the power in cow manure and other natural wastes scientifically known as Methane. Methane that has been captured can be turned into a powerful energy source. Controlling Methane could be a potent way to mitigate climate change. 00:02:21 Methane is proving to be a powerful resource for addressing environmental concerns. In the United States, the greatest methane emissions come from waste decompositions in landfills, ruminant digestion and what farmers like to call “Manure Management as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Methane, Cow Manure, Gas, Carbon Dioxide, Renewable, Green CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-MethaneCapture.mp4 Fri, 08 August 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-NatGasFallBackEnergy.mp4 The pros and cons of natural gas are closely examined in this instlamment of Powering The Planet. Natural gas is liked and used by utility companies and homes and businesses but it also has it’s drawbacks as award-winning journalist Simran Sethi explains. Natural Gas is the runner-up in America’s energy pageant. 00:02:37 The history, use,and pros and cons of using natural gas are addressed in this podcast. Everything from what is great about using natural gas to the downside of using natural gas as we move towards cleaner energy sources as reported by Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Natural Gas, Drilling, Fossil fuels, Coal, Renewable, Green CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-NatGasFallBackEnergy.mp4 Wed, 06 August 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-Geothermal.mp4 The energy source Geothermal, which comes from the heart stored beneath the earth’s surface is a viable option for powering the planet. In this podcast installment, award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explains how Geothermal power works and why it is a winning proposition. Geothermal is a very appealing and under used energy source. 00:02:27 Geothermal energy has many useful qualities to make it a leader in the energy sources of the future. A 2006 study concluded the United States is sitting on recoverable geothermal energy about 2 thousand times greater then our current annual consumption. Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explains how the U.S. should tap into that supply to a much greater extent. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Geothermal, Electricity, Carbon Emissions, Renewable, Green CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-Geothermal.mp4 Fri, 01 August 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-GivingADamV2.mp4 Hydropower is a compelling energy alternative but everything has an impact as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi Some say water is the new oil, which is open to interpretation. 00:02:28 Globally, we get 20 percent of our electricity from water. Hydropower is the cornerstone of the nation’s renewable energy plan to wean itself off dirty coal as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Water, Renewable, Green, CNBC CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-GivingADamV2.mp4 Wed, 30 July 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-NuclearFallOutV2.mp4 Nuclear power is the problem not the solution. “No Nukes” is the message by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi Nuclear Power has no value. 00:02:25 Nuclear power uses fossil fuel during every stage of its life. Nuclear isn’t safe or cost effective. In fact, nuclear has no redeeming qualities as reported by Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Nuclear, Renewable, Green, CNBC CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-NuclearFallOutV2.mp4 Fri, 25 July 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-HeySunshineV2.mp4 The sun is more closely examined as the definitive source of energy for the planet. The numerous benefits are discussed and why the sun is so valuable to us is appreciated and reported in a personal style by by Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi The Sun and all its light has an important role in renewable energy. 00:02:42 The sun is celebrated as one of the greatest and most natural sources of energy. How the sun responds to greenhouse gas emissions, global-warming, and photovoltaics is closely examined by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Sun, Renewable, Green, CNBC CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-HeySunshineV2.mp4 Wed, 23 July 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TharSheBlowsV2.mp4 A small Kansas town devastated by a tornado rebuilds using wind energy. Industry experts are examining wind as a viable resource to produce energy. The pros and cons of wind energy is examined by Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi The momentum for Wind Energy has never been stronger. 00:03:16 Wind Energy is proving to be a wonderful source to provide natural energy. Giant steps have been made towards embracing wind energy but we still have some work to do before our use of wind energy reaches its maximum capacity as reported by Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Wind, Renewable, Green, CNBC CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TharSheBlowsV2.mp4 Fri, 18 July 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-BioMassV2.mp4 Americans can generate energy from organic plant and animal materials ranging from human waste to wood and garbage as reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi The use of Biomass as energy is viable alternative but will take time. 00:02:07 Biomass is being examined as one of the leading ways to generate renewable energy as reported by Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explores ANWR for oil. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Oil, Renewable, Green, CNBC CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-BioMassV2.mp4 Wed, 16 July 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-NotAllBio-fuelsAreCreatedEqualV2.mp4 The importance and complicated use of corn as fuel reported by award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi Tapping into the use of “corn as fuel” is on the rise but the idea comes with its own complications. 00:03:55 The effects of using corn for fuel is on the rise but the sudden boom has raised the price of land and has created a unique set of challenges as reported by Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explores ANWR for oil. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Oil, Renewable, Green, CNBC CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-NotAllBio-fuelsAreCreatedEqualV2.mp4 Fri, 11 July 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-ConservationNotExplorationV2.mp4 Conserving energy is the best solution for the energy crisis with Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi Untangling The Benefits of Energy Conservation 00:03:32 With soaring energy prices, reconsidering how we do business and our daily choices are critical. Conservation is the best way to address energy as reported by Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explores ANWR for oil. no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Oil, Renewable, Green, CNBC CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-ConservationNotExplorationV2.mp4 Wed, 09 July 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-OpeningUpTheArcticV2.mp4 Evaluating The Consequences of Drilling In Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge with Award-winning environmental Journalist Simran Sethi ANWR for Oil? 00:02:47 Powering the Plnaet-Drilling for oil in ANWR would prove little return and a serious risk to wildlife reported by Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Oil, Renewable, Green, CNBC CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-OpeningUpTheArcticV2.mp4 Thu, 03 July 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TheNewCornEthanol.mp4 Tar Sands: The New Corn Ethanol with Award-winning environmental Journalist Simran Sethi Tar Sands: The New Corn Ethanol 00:02:01 Tar Sands: The New Corn Ethanol. Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explores one of the most important petroleum stores that you've ever heard of... no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Oil, Renewable, Green, CNBC CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-TheNewCornEthanol.mp4 Tue, 01 July 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-DisclosingCarbon.mp4 Disclosing Carbon with Award-winning environmental Journalist Simran Sethi Disclosing Carbon 00:02:14 Disclosing Carbon. Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explores clean-coal technologies no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Oil, Renewable, Green, CNBC CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-DisclosingCarbon.mp4 Fri, 27 June 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-DoasIsaynotasIdo.mp4 Do as I say, not as I do with Award-winning environmental Journalist Simran Sethi Do as I say, not as I do 00:02:18 Do as I say, not as I do. Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explores the topic of Coal and how it has and still is powering our planet no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Oil, Renewable, Green, CNBC CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-DoasIsaynotasIdo.mp4 Wed, 25 June 2008 20:25:00 -0500 poweringtheplanetipod@cnbc.com http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-OurCoalFiredLife.mp4 Our Coal-Fired Life with Award-winning environmental Journalist Simran Sethi Our Coal-Fired Life 00:01:46 Our Coal-Fired Life. Award-winning environmental journalist Simran Sethi explores the topic of Coal and how it has and still is powering our planet no no CNBC -Powering the Planet- Simran Sethi, Energy, Future, Sustainability, Oil, Renewable, Green, CNBC CNBC http://podcast.cnbc.com.edgesuite.net/BP-PoweringThePlanet-OurCoalFiredLife.mp4