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URBAN CONVERSION

Clean Energy 101

Season 2 Episode 207 | 26m 46s

Rodman, a global warming skeptic, puts his views to the test. First, he learns the basics of wind energy visiting a backyard where a smaller turbine helps power a single home. Next, he learns about the theory behind installing solar panels to contribute to the grid. Still wondering how he will bring this into his own life, he is introduced to the growing phenomenon of solar farms.

Aired: 05/02/16
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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Seeing the Forest through the Trees
The Schley’s go into the forest to examine the relationship between man and trees
Episode: S3 E307 | 26:46
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It Takes a Village
The Schleys appreciate their many essential community relationships
Episode: S3 E308 | 26:46
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We Bought a Farm
The Schley’s find the remaining 2.7-acres of an original wheat farm in Arvada.
Episode: S3 E301 | 26:46
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Harvesting the Sun
The Schley’s consider all the ways the sun affects their home, farm and life
Episode: S3 E304 | 26:46
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Whose Water Is It Anyway?
The Schley’s have a whole new appreciation for water.
Episode: S3 E303 | 26:46
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Rocky Mountain Air
The Schley’s explore the importance of clean air.
Episode: S3 E306 | 26:46
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Across the Desert Sand
The Schley’s immerse themselves in the heat of the sun by visiting the Colorado Sand Dunes
Episode: S3 E305 | 26:46
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Let it Rot!
The Schley’s get grounded as they explore the composition of soil.
Episode: S3 E302 | 26:46
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Building Small
The movement to living simpler by reducing a spaces carbon footprint.
Episode: S2 E205 | 26:46
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Upcycled Art & Fashion
Rodman and Gina explore upcycled art and fashion.
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The Schley’s go into the forest to examine the relationship between man and trees
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It Takes a Village
The Schleys appreciate their many essential community relationships
Episode: S3 E308 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Harvesting the Sun
The Schley’s consider all the ways the sun affects their home, farm and life
Episode: S3 E304 | 26:46
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We Bought a Farm
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Episode: S3 E301 | 26:46
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Whose Water Is It Anyway?
The Schley’s have a whole new appreciation for water.
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Let it Rot!
The Schley’s get grounded as they explore the composition of soil.
Episode: S3 E302 | 26:46
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Building Small
The movement to living simpler by reducing a spaces carbon footprint.
Episode: S2 E205 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
URBAN CONVERSION
Upcycled Art & Fashion
Rodman and Gina explore upcycled art and fashion.
Episode: S2 E203 | 26:46