History

Thirst for Power

Explore the mysterious connections between water and energy throughout history. This is the story of civilization's quest for abundant water and energy from ancient Roman aqueducts in Europe to modern day massive hydroelectric power stations. Thirst for Power explores our dependence on water for energy as well as hidden vulnerabilities in our modern, water-dependent energy systems.
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  • Thirst for Power: TVSS: Staple

    Thirst for Power

    Thursday
    Apr 23

    1 Hour

    The mysterious connections between water and energy throughout history.

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