Powering the Planet 2010 Event

Edinburgh International Book Festival 2010 by Amanda Barrie

Jan 31, 20111:04:35Arts

Scotland is seeking to become a world leader in renewable energy, while the arguments continue to rage about oil, 'cleaner coal' and nuclear power. How do we provide fuel for the world without destroying it in the proces...

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