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Season 1 Episode 3: Climate Wars

The world's energy consumption surged at the start of the 21st century, contradicting predictions of "peak oil" as technological advancements prolonged the lifespan of existing oilfields and unconventional sources like shale gas and tar sands prolonged the hydrocarbon era.

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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Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary