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Season 1 Episode 2: The Carbon Wars

The early 1950s witnessed a trio of revolutionary industries - oil, plastics, and fertilizers - dramatically altering the planet, as oil-producing nations battled Western energy companies for increased profit margins, leading to coups and military conflicts in the Middle East's oil and gas r...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 How Oil Made Us

1. How Oil Made Us

Aired: Feb 10, 2015

The next episode explores the fascinating story of oil's impact on human hist...

Episode 2 The Carbon Wars

2. The Carbon Wars

Aired: Feb 17, 2015

The early 1950s witnessed a trio of revolutionary industries - oil, plastics,...

Episode 3 Climate Wars

3. Climate Wars

Aired: Feb 24, 2015

The world's energy consumption surged at the start of the 21st century, contr...

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Creators

Russell Leven

Russell LevenDirector

Info about Planet Oil

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary