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How coal made us rich — and why it needs to go

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Coal powered a revolution in human prosperity that the world had never seen before. But it came at a price. Now Asia is the biggest consumer of coal — how can it quit its new addiction? This video unpacks the science and industry surrounding coal, and helps us understand the path forward without it.


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