Switch On

Across developing Africa, Asia and Latin America, billions of people suffer from the lack of safe and reliable energy -- impacting literacy and education, water and food supply, communication, healthcare and the economy. But inspiring leaders, entrepreneurs and everyday citizens are standing up to bring power to their people. In this sequel to the highly acclaimed energy documentary Switch, join Dr. Scott Tinker on another amazing global adventure, to meet people and communities as they Switch On. It's a journey that’s enlightening and emotional, uplifting and unforgettable; Switch On will change the way you look at energy and the developing world forever. FOLLOW US ▷ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SwitchEnergyAlliance ▷ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SwitchEAlliance ▷ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/switchenergyalliance/ ▷ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/switchenergyalliance ▷ WEBSITE: https://switchon.org/ About Switch Energy Alliance: Switch Energy Alliance is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to inspiring an energy-educated future that is objective, nonpartisan, and sensible. With over 300 energy education videos and resources, Switch Energy Alliance engages students and general viewers in a positive conversation to work collaboratively on energy challenges. Learn more: https://switchon.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/EnergyChnl/

Nearly every country developed on coal, and the developing world is following suit because coal is cheap, local and easy to use. Affordable coal electricity is helping lift these countries out of poverty, but at local and global environmental costs. Dr. Scott Tinker travels to Vietnam to see the benefits and challenges of developing on coal. ▷ Download the free Student Watch Guide for this episode from Switch Energy Alliance: https://bit.ly/2JiBR8I Switch On: The Series - Developing on Coal (2020) MORE FROM SWITCH ENERGY ALLIANCE ▷ SWITCH ON: The Complete Film: https://youtu.be/xk75bD-C3H4 ▷ SWITCH Documentary Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpGoomqAnWbRfmGT_rWeE6svjUN2Q-07 ▷ SWITCH Energy Lab Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpGoomqAnWaQpcZ7vZPtFU2Vqp-48NnS ▷ Join SWITCH Classroom: https://classroom.switchon.org/ FOLLOW US ▷ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SwitchEnergyAlliance ▷ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SwitchEAlliance ▷ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/switchenergyalliance/ ▷ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/switchenergyalliance ▷ WEBSITE: https://switchon.org/ About Switch Energy Alliance: Switch Energy Alliance is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to inspiring an energy-educated future that is objective, nonpartisan, and sensible. With over 300 energy education videos and resources, Switch Energy Alliance engages students and general viewers in a positive conversation to work collaboratively on energy challenges. Learn more: https://switchon.org/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SwitchEnergyAlliance ----Chapter Contents of Video---- 0:00 - Intro  1:33 - Manufacturing Economy 4:01 - Relying on Diesel Fuel 6:16 - Growing Energy Demands 8:23 - Foundational Mining Towns 9:30 - Inside the Coal Mine 12:47 - Coal Distribution 14:12 - Analyzing Energy Development 15:20 - Environmental Impacts 19:38 - Economy Impacts