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Developing on Coal
Affordable coal electricity lifts people out of poverty, but at local and global environmental costs; the benefits and challenges of developing on coal in Vietnam. (30 minutes)
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UPCOMING EPISODES
Wed, 7/29 at 12:30 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Hydropower in Africa
Building hydroelectric projects to bring electricity to cities and power economies; the key issues of building Africa's largest dam. (30 minutes)
Wed, 8/5 at 12:30 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Off-Grid Solar, Part 1
From a houseboat family in Vietnam to solar nonprofits and innovative start-ups, a look at what it takes to plan, fund and build solar far off the beaten path. (30 minutes)
Wed, 8/12 at 12:30 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Off-Grid Solar, Part 2
Building a solar microgrid in the jungles of Colombia. (30 minutes)