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Ecopolis

Season 1 2008 - 2009

  • 2008-10-08T04:00:00Z on Science Channel
  • 45m
  • 4h 45m (6 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
In Science Channel's groundbreaking new six-part series Ecopolis, Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dr. Daniel Kammen uses the Ecopolis blueprint as a test bed for new technologies that could reshape the environmental circumstances of the future mega-city. Each episode investigates several different visionary, technology-driven solutions to specific future mega-city challenges, such as how to produce enough food and water; find clean and reliable energy sources; reduce our reliance on oil for transportation; discover new ways to manage waste; and, increase the energy efficiency of city buildings.

6 episodes

Series Premiere

2008-10-08T04:00:00Z

1x01 Hungry City

Series Premiere

1x01 Hungry City

  • 2008-10-08T04:00:00Z1h

Scientist Dan Kammen explains the means to provide sustenance to a city with a population of 18 million.

2008-10-15T04:00:00Z

1x02 Road to the Future

1x02 Road to the Future

  • 2008-10-15T04:00:00Z45m

Efforts to meet a megalopolis' transportation needs are examined.

2008-10-22T04:00:00Z

1x03 A World of Trash

1x03 A World of Trash

  • 2008-10-22T04:00:00Z45m

Addressing garbage issues in the megalopolis.

2008-12-11T05:00:00Z

1x04 Building the Future

1x04 Building the Future

  • 2008-12-11T05:00:00Z45m

Efforts to create energy-efficient buildings are examined.

2008-11-05T05:00:00Z

1x05 Powering the Future

1x05 Powering the Future

  • 2008-11-05T05:00:00Z45m

The means to generate energy for the megalopolis are examined.

2009-01-12T05:00:00Z

1x06 Ultimate Ecopolis

1x06 Ultimate Ecopolis

  • 2009-01-12T05:00:00Z45m

The top five technologies from the series are compared to determine which has the greatest potential to transform the imaginary future megacity.

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