Hydrocarbon Nation: How Energy Security Made Our Nation G...

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Examines the intertwined history of energy sources, such as coal, oil, and gas, with American national development and security, highlighting significant events like the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the rise of the automobile. It also discusses macroeconomic policies, generational shifts, and major technological revolutions, from industrialization to the digital age. The excerpts suggest a focus on how these elements have shaped American society and politics, including challenges related to climate change and economic inequality, ultimately proposing a shift towards a "sustainability revolution" for future prosperity and security.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Hydrocarbon-Nation-University-Historical-Political/dp/1421425068?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=e8373da467c882052da890e36b9c2f2a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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Examines the intertwined history of energy sources, such as coal, oil, and gas, with American national development and security, highlighting significant events like the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the rise of the automobile. It also discusses...

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