<p>Floating solar panels and a see-through pyramid are the solutions this week.
The sun is the ultimate source of energy for life on earth. Harnessing that energy in new ways is a key part of the fight against climate change.
This week, we meet two people who had solar power eureka moments and are doing just that.
One designed a see-through pyramid tha ... Show More
Aug 19
A Washing Machine Solution
British Sikh engineer, Navjot Sawhney gave up his lucrative career to go and work in India, to use his skills to help solve problems for rural communities. While there, he became fascinated with the problems his neighbour, Divya, was facing while handwashing clothes, sometimes fo ... Show More
22m 59s
May 2020
The Future of Green Energy
As the world looks to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, there’s hope in the growing renewable energy market. In this episode of Heat of the Moment, Daniel Schrag, the director of Harvard University’s Center for the Environment, speaks to host John Sutter about the benefits of re ... Show More
30m 33s
Jul 2014
Plants, Photosynthesis, and Solar Energy
The planet is in trouble; fossil fuels are being depleted and are contributing to global warming. Plants, however, have been directly harnessing solar energy for as long as they have existed. A flash talk from Tomas Leijtens.
13m 4s