2020-05-27

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Knowing Better

Over a few short decades, oil went from a useless black sludge to the fuel of the modern world. But at what cost?

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Thanks to Steve from Kurzgesagt for lending his voice!

https://www.youtube.com/user/Kurzgesagt

https://twitter.com/Kurz_Gesagt

JJ McCullough's Video on Recycling - https://youtu.be/o2v7sbdl3WA

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All the Shah's Men (2003) - https://amzn.to/2TIigAT

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Video Credits -

VW Clean Diesel Commercials - https://youtu.be/-rTrjS1HaYA / https://youtu.be/pDI0jFZRnLU

Exxon Valdez oil spill harmed wildlife - https://youtu.be/CVm1pB3iJOw

2010: First 100 days of BP oil disaster - https://youtu.be/NHOWa-JjIMA

South Park Season 4 Episode 11 (2010)

WALL-E (2008)

Photo Credits -

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gcElfD6m7oT6uOVuwboXFBrNKIfmj8e38dvAc4Iu6_4/edit?usp=sharing

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Intro/Outro and Background Music by Michael Cotten/Nomad

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Hashtags: #history #oil #fracking #drilling #offshore #tarsands #climatechange #fossilfuel #globalwarming #opec #opecplus #gasoline #diesel #exxonmobil #greennewdeal

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