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1.21 Jigawatts: Energy Literacy and the Real Scoop on Fossil Fuels

1.21 Jigawatts: Energy Literacy and the Real Scoop on Fossil Fuels

FromCrazy Town


1.21 Jigawatts: Energy Literacy and the Real Scoop on Fossil Fuels

FromCrazy Town

ratings:
Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Mar 20, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

What would we do without energy? The short answer is, “Nothing, absolutely nothing.” And sadly, most people know next to nothing about energy and its fundamental role in society and life itself. If you’ve ever tried to push a car a small distance down a street, then maybe you have some understanding. But do you know how many hours of human labor are contained in a barrel of oil? Or how much it would cost for people to do the work of a fossil-fueled machine? Or how hard a world champion cyclist has to pedal a bike to toast a single slice of Wonder Bread? In this episode of Crazy Town, Asher, Rob, and Jason look for answers as they tour the insane asylum where our energy habits reside. For episode notes and more information, please visit our website.Support the show (https://www.postcarbon.org/supportcrazytown/)
Released:
Mar 20, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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With equal parts humor and in-depth analysis, Asher, Rob, and Jason safeguard their sanity while probing crazy-making topics like climate change, overshoot, runaway capitalism, and why we’re all deluding ourselves.