Watch a Saturday Science lecture exploring the feasibility of transitioning St. Louis to renewable energy sources, presented by Anders Carlsson from Washington University's Physics Department. Learn about the challenges and solutions for implementing renewable energy systems, including the need for excess generation capacity and energy storage to handle intermittent sources like wind and solar. Discover how these components could work together to reliably power the St. Louis region, while examining the economic and environmental implications of incorporating fossil-fueled "peakers" as backup power sources. Gain insights into practical approaches for minimizing global warming through regional renewable energy adoption.