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Green Economy, The : Green Vehicles / Film Ideas.

Description:	1 online resource (1 video file (18 min., 34 sec)) : sound, color.
Publisher:	[Place of publication not identified] : Film Ideas, [2014]
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▸All of the big 3 automakers are offering or getting ready to offer electric alternatives to the ... family car. One of the first was the Nissan Leaf and one of the more recent, the Chevy Volt. We take a look at these as well as electric racecars and motorcycles from exploding new businesses like Brammo Motors. Read More

Green Economy, The : Water Systems / Film Ideas.

Description:	1 online resource (1 video file (20 min., 6 sec)) : sound, color.
Publisher:	[Place of publication not identified] : Film Ideas, [2014]
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▸We all need it and it is much less common than you might think. The earth has plenty of water but ... only a small fraction of it is fresh and clean. Our rivers are much dirtier than people think so cleaning water for drinking is becoming the focus of numerous scientists. We take some of the dirtiest and make it clean and drinkable right before your eyes. Read More

Green Economy, The : Hydroelectric Power / Film Ideas.

Description:	1 online resource (1 video file (19 min., 5 sec)) : sound, color.
Publisher:	[Place of publication not identified] : Film Ideas, [2014]
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▸Bonneville Power built several of the biggest and most powerful hydroelectric dams. We find out how ... these huge turbines work as well as what other groups like Fish & Game are doing to lessen the impact on the river and its fishy residents. Read More

Green Economy, The : Solar Revisited / Film Ideas.

Description:	1 online resource (1 video file (21 min., 38 sec)) : sound, color.
Publisher:	[Place of publication not identified] : Film Ideas, [2014]
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▸Previously we looked at the different types of solar and where the technology and trends are taking ... us. Now we will look at how solar is much more widely accepted and used. In Coos Bay, Oregon, nearly every new public structure has solar integrated into its construction. The efficiency of the modern panel is impressive and the future really is as bright as they say. Read More

Green Economy, The : Solar Energy / Film Ideas.

Description:	1 online resource (1 video file (20 min., 21 sec)) : sound, color.
Publisher:	[Place of publication not identified] : Film Ideas, [2014]
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▸Stores like Real Goods in Humboldt County California carry everything you can think of solar ... including...yes you guessed it...solar toilets! We will look at the differences in the technology and how this endless energy source is being used. The future really is bright! Read More

Green Economy, The : Sustainable Fisheries / Film Ideas.

Description:	1 online resource (1 video file (12 min., 38 sec)) : sound, color.
Publisher:	[Place of publication not identified] : Film Ideas, [2014]
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▸Beyond Catch & Release policies are experts who are dedicated to making sure the habitat for both ... commercial and sport fishing stays healthy. The Pacific Ocean is home to literally thousands of species of fish and other creatures. Here in the Northwest one of the best indicators to the health of the ocean is Salmon. The Green Economy looks at how experts are monitoring all aspects of the health of the fish. There are some major breakthroughs from a technical aspect that are making the monitoring all the more accurate. Read More

Green Economy, The : Wind Power / Film Ideas.

Description:	1 online resource (1 video file (21 min., 24 sec)) : sound, color.
Publisher:	[Place of publication not identified] : Film Ideas, [2014]
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▸The Green Economy looks at the emerging technology that is becoming big business. Condon, Oregon is ... the site of one of the largest wind farms in the World. This trend is becoming a reality! Read More

Green Economy, The : Waterway Superfunds, Part #2 / Film Ideas.

Description:	1 online resource (1 video file (21 min., 15 sec)) : sound, color.
Publisher:	[Place of publication not identified] : Film Ideas, [2014]
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▸In this program we will compare other rivers where industry has left its mark. Rivers like the ... mighty Hudson where PCB cleanup has been revolutionized. New Jersey's Passaic River, which is considered one of the most polluted bodies of water anywhere. The Gowanus Canal that runs through Brooklyn New York where you'd think twice if you wanted a dip on a hot day. Lastly, the Fox River in Wisconsin that is one of the largest cleanups on record. The Willamette just may be pristine again! Read More

Green Economy, The : The Greening Of Freight Rail, Part #1 / Film Ideas.

Description:	1 online resource (1 video file (21 min., 37 sec)) : sound, color.
Publisher:	[Place of publication not identified] : Film Ideas, [2014]
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▸Since the early days of the railroad there has been the ability to move massive amounts of freight ... to expand the literal horizons of where business is done. Today that trend continues except technology and good old-fashioned American know-how is leading the way. Moving a ton of freight nearly 500 miles on a gallon of fuel is now the benchmark for efficiency. You will see how the technology is revolutionizing the locomotives and companies like Gunderson, GE and others are looking to stretch that even further. Read More

Green Economy, The : New Urbanism / Film Ideas.

Description:	1 online resource (1 video file (17 min., 41 sec)) : sound, color.
Publisher:	[Place of publication not identified] : Film Ideas, [2014]
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▸This sleepy seaside community is built under the brand of sustainable new urbanism. Not only are the ... homes and other community buildings built in a very environmentally friendly way, but the design promotes the diminished need to drive by grouping services like grocery, laundry, restaurants and other things in the center promoting biking and walking. We take a few days off to enjoy the experience! Read More