Alternative energy

Can we find an alternative to fossil fuels? Watch these TED talks, in which scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs and activists share visionary ideas -- wind, solar, even next-gen batteries -- for the energy of tomorrow.

Video playlists about Alternative energy

The end of oil?

13 talks • 3h 23m
It's the question of our generation: Can we find a sustainable alternative to oil? Scientists, inventors and activists present stern warnings and visionary solutions for the energy of tomorrow.

Talks about Alternative energy

13:58

Michael Shellenberger

How fear of nuclear power is hurting the environment

Posted Sep 2016
15:52

Monica Araya

A small country with big ideas to get rid of fossil fuels

Posted Aug 2016
12:21

Molly Winter

The taboo secret to better health

Posted Aug 2016
14:51

Christiana Figueres

The inside story of the Paris climate agreement

Posted Apr 2016
18:54

Tshering Tobgay

This country isn't just carbon neutral — it's carbon negative

Posted Mar 2016
25:20

Al Gore

The case for optimism on climate change

Posted Feb 2016
12:50

Michel Laberge

How synchronized hammer strikes could generate nuclear fusion

Posted Apr 2014
12:53

Taylor Wilson

My radical plan for small nuclear fission reactors

Posted Apr 2013
14:45

Jonathan Trent

Energy from floating algae pods

Posted Sep 2012
10:25

Boaz Almog

The levitating superconductor

Posted Jul 2012
11:35

Wolfgang Kessling

How to air-condition outdoor spaces

Posted Jun 2012
18:35

David MacKay

A reality check on renewables

Posted May 2012
27:10

Amory Lovins

A 40-year plan for energy

Posted May 2012
5:42 Under 6 minutes

Daniel Schnitzer

Inventing is the easy part. Marketing takes work

Posted Mar 2012
15:15

Donald Sadoway

The missing link to renewable energy

Posted Mar 2012
3:32 Under 6 minutes

Taylor Wilson

Yup, I built a nuclear fusion reactor

Posted Mar 2012
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