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The drawbacks of using nuclear energy
Description: The video illustrates the drawbacks of using nuclear energy as one of the potential alternatives to fossil fuels. The population in Italy voted in a referendum against nuclear power plants. It also showcases the past disasters (Chernobyl and Fukushima).
The energy optimization
Description: Ways to implement energy smart schools and increase awareness of energy optimization among children and teachers.
The energy sources present on Earth (renewable and non-renewable)
Description: The video displays the types of energy sources present on Earth (renewable and non-renewable) and provides statistical data on their global consumption. It highlights the advantages and disadvantages of hydroelectric and wind power plants. It identifies solar panel energy as the optimal solution, outlining the drawbacks and benefits of photovoltaic systems.
The five pricipal types of renewable energy
Description: It is a video the explain briefly the five pricipal types of renewable energy.
The future of energy sources
Description: The video addresses the topic of the future of energy sources such as biomass energy, hydrogen fuel cells, nuclear fission, and nuclear fusion.
The hydroelectrical energy cycle
Description: It is a brief description of the hydroelectrical energy cycle.
The importance of water
Area: Lombardia
Description: This material is composed by slides in italian.
The patent NBS (Natural Biological System) - how those systems were applied
Area: Delhi
Description: The patent NBS (Natural Biological System) developed by Ayala Water and Ecology offered Delhi and many other locations around the globe a practical, on-site method for the simultaneous purification of soil, water, and air with a negative carbon footprint. The current paper describes how those systems were applied to the on-ground situation after an extensive environmental survey that was conducted to identify the needs and difficulties characterizing the city.
The problem of litters in our seas and coasts
Description: Lesson plans and activities in order to inform students about the problem of litters in our seas and coasts.
The types of energy sources that exist on Earth and consumption
Description: The video showcases the types of energy sources that exist on Earth (renewable and non-renewable) and provides statistical data on their global consumption.
Traffic safety and mobility education
Description: Resorces and info that aim to improve the quality of traffic safety and mobility education.
Urban Mobility - Center of Sustainable Systems of the University of Michigan (USA)
Description: This webpage of the Center of Sustainable Systems of the University of Michigan (USA) includes numerous learning material in the form of videos, on different aspects of sustainable urban mobility, such as the role of the private car (how sustainable are new technology hybrid or electric cars), public transport, and other mobility alternatives. Although the videos are mainly related to the USA, the material can easily be employed for learning purposes worldwide. For each video, the webpage offers key information like the grade level considered suitable, duration of the video, and a short description of the topics presented and discussed in the video.