The story of fuel
Discover how fuel has shaped humanity. This Collection explores the science, history, and global impact of the fuels we rely on, revealing how they power our world, influence societies, and drive innovation. It also looks ahead to the future of energy, helping you understand the choices and technologies that could reshape life on our planet.
History 101: Oil and the Middle East
Bruce Kennedy
Understanding Nuclear Energy
Rudy Konings, Jan-Leen Kloosterman, Stefaan Pommé, Delft University of Technology
How the World Really Works
Vaclav Smil
The End of Oil, Explained
Ezra Klein, Joe Posner, Emily Kassie, Claire Gordon
The Ends of the World
Peter Brannen
The New Climate War
Michael E. Mann
The Power of the Wind
Stuff You Should Know, Josh Clark, Charles Wayne Bryant
The Pyrocene
Stephen J. Pyne
More and More and More
Jean-Baptiste Fressoz
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