e2 | Energy: Growing Energy

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In response to the oil crisis of the 1970s, Brazil created a domestic ethanol industry that is now thriving on all levels-from production to distribution at gas stations to nationwide adoption of flex-fuel cars. As a result, Brazil has become energy self-sufficient as a nation. This program examines what America can learn from Brazil's agri-industrial success and asks: is the system really applicable outside Brazil and to what degree can the rest of the world emulate it?
Energy and Civilization (1:08)
Fossil Fuels vs. Biofuels (2:03)
Processing of Sugar Cane (1:07)
Brazil's Solution to Energy Crisis (1:43)
President of Brazil (1:20)
Oil Independence (1:22)
Technology for the Ethanol Crisis (2:30)
Importance of Flex Engines (1:12)
Brazil's Auto Industry (1:06)
American Response to Oil Crisis (1:15)
United States: No Energy Policy (0:48)
Pros and Cons: Corn-Based Ethanol (2:14)
Monocrop vs. Biodiversity (1:39)
Cellulosic Ethanol (1:54)
U.S.: Homegrown Energy (1:32)
Climate Change and Global Security (0:52)

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