How can we meet the world’s energy needs?
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About the video: ‘How can we meet the world’s energy needs?’
In the first part of this three-part series, journalist Vijay Vaitheeswaran debunks some of the myths about oil. He explains where most of our oil comes from and where it goes. He talks about energy security and describes some of the environmental drivers behind the shift to greener, cleaner energy. He closes by discussing the implications of China’s ballooning demand for energy.
Total views: 4,984
Filmed: London, UK on 9 June 2004
Credits: Interviewer - Marcus Morrell Camera and Editor - Marcus Morrell
Copyright © 2004 Big Picture TV
About Vijay Vaitheeswaran
Vijay Vaitheeswaran is Global Environment and Energy Correspondent for The Economist , covering politics, economics, business and technology.
He’s author of Power to the People, How the Coming Energy Revolution will Change our Lives, and maybe even Save the Planet (2003).
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