59: The Grid: Energy Dependencies + The Future of Electricity

ECO CHIC

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Natural Sciences, Arts, Fashion & Beauty, Society & Culture, Science

4.7 • 641 Ratings

🗓️ 30 April 2019

⏱️ 20 minutes

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The grid: what even is it? We’re talking today about why you should care about where your electricity comes from! Let’s break down the whole situation: importance of grid reliability and flexibility, how our energy is generated, and how we’re going to transition into a safer, more stable system. Lots of goodness to better prepare you not only for climate conversations, but deeper thinking about national security and consumer comfort. Keep in touch! On instagram, @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez. Email me via lauraediez.com. Find my recommendations for learning more about climate change here, on my Resources page. Learn more about energy sources on Episode 21: Happy Hour: Energy More info here on biomass, off-shore wind versus on-shore wind, + rooftop solar power Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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