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Power Trip: The Story of Energy

Disasters

From oil spills and coal mine explosions to dam failures and nuclear meltdowns, we can learn much from disasters related to energy. At the same time, energy is the key to solving natural disasters and the looming disaster of climate change. In what ways does energy make our lives safer or more dangerous?

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Globalization

Learn how energy enabled rapid globalization.

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Culture

Culture and modern energy go hand in hand.

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Entertainment

Modern energy enabled mass entertainment like popular music, movies, TV shows, and video g

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