Power Trip: The Story of Energy

Uncover the hidden energy that is embedded in our modern way of life, revealed as the underlying force behind water, food, wealth, cities, transportation and war. Filmed around the world, the six-part documentary series takes viewers on a journey through the past, present and future of energy.

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Created By	Mat Hames
Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Power Trip: The Story of Energy
First Air Date	April 20, 2020
Last Air Date	October 6, 2023
Seasons	2
Episodes	12
Episode Runtime	55min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	—
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Networks	PBS

S02E06

Disasters

From oil spills and coal mine explosions to dam failures and nuclear meltdowns, we can learn much from disasters related to energy. At the same time, energy is the key to solving natural disasters and the looming disaster of climate change. In what ways does energy make our lives safer or more dangerous?

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