Energy Seekers (1980)

The film explores the critical need for new energy sources due to the dwindling availability of cheap fossil fuels. It highlights various innovative approaches to harness energy, including wind farms with large turbines, advancements in nuclear fusion for an inexhaustible supply, and the liquefaction of coal. The documentary also examines the potential of extracting oil from shale and tar sands, cultivating oil-producing plants, and utilizing corn and other grains for ethyl alcohol fuel. Geothermal energy from natural steam vents and the Earth's internal heat is presented, along with the promising development of cars running on hydrogen, derived from water. Furthermore, the film discusses the use of fallen timber and fast-growing trees as fuel, and the innovative conversion of methane gas from landfills and garbage into a usable energy source. Finally, it emphasizes the immense potential of solar energy, from heating systems and solar panels to photovoltaic cells that directly convert sunlight into electricity, as well as large-scale solar thermal power towers. The overarching message is that ingenuity and conservation are key to securing future energy needs, with a multitude of solutions rather than a single answer. Keywords: energy, sun, wind, fossil fuels, nuclear power, fusion, coal, oil, shale, tar sands, geothermal, hydrogen, solar energy, photovoltaic cells, conservation