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AdultsHistoryLifeNatureEnvironmentScienceGlobal WarmingDiscover what causes acid rain, and how scientists were able to largely eliminate this major environmental threat.
What’s the best fuel for your car?
AdultsAutomotiveNatureScienceEnergyEnvironmentTransportationDig into which fuel— gasoline, electric, biofuels, or electrofuels— is both affordable for consumers and sustainable for the planet.
How much land does it take to power the world?
AdultsIndustryTechnologyWorldEnergyEnvironmentExplore the sustainability of fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy and how much space each of these power sources use.
How much electricity does it take to power the world?
AdultsEducationTechnologyWorldEnergyEnvironmentDiscover how much electricity humanity uses, and how clean energy sources could help revolutionize our energy supply in the future.