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Apr 14, 2022 1 hr 1 min

Energy 101

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Fossil fuels provide the bulk of our energy supply today, but how did we get to this point? What other options are out there? Join Sara and Casey for a quick history of energy and a closer look at where we get the energy that powers our daily lives. To complete your weekly challenges, visit: eGRID Power Profiler: https://www.epa.gov/egrid/power-profiler#/ US Energy Mapping System: https://www.eia.gov/state/maps.php Resources for this episode: Energy timelines: https://alternativeenergy.procon.org/historical-timeline/ https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-017-07506-z Data from the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine: http://needtoknow.nas.edu/energy/energy-use/home-work/ http://needtoknow.nas.edu/energy/energy-sources/ Power grid information and eGRID: https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/how-does-us-power-grid-work#chapter-title-0-2 https://www.epa.gov/egrid

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