energyTHEN: Atoms for Peace
President Dwight Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" program of the 1950s used the research that created the atomic bomb to lay the foundation of the civilian nuclear energy industry. This 1955 film highlights the Experimental Breeder Reactor in Idaho, where the first useable electricity from nuclear power was generated in 1951. Today, the EBR is a museum open to the public.
Revenge of the Electric Car: Chris Paine
energyNOW talks to Revenge of the Electric Car director Chris Paine about how the auto industry has shifted gears to view EVs as a business opportunity instead of a threat.
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energyTHEN: Coal Car
Fears of rising gas prices in the 1930's led to the invention of a coal-powered car.
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Green Gadget Gift Review
energyNOW reviews some of this year's coolest clean tech gadgets to help your friends and family go green.
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Today's morning news roundup - all the energy and climate coverage you need to read.
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Shale Oil - The Rush for Black Gold
Drilling innovations are unlocking vast U.S. oil reserves. But is the new drilling also forcing a choice between oil and water in Texas?
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