The Science of Energy: Resources and Power Explained

Coal: Convenient, Energy-Dense Fuel

Educational Jun 1, 2020 33 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection

S1 E6: Understand one of energy's most polarizing topics: coal. Where does coal come from, and how does it develop? What makes coal "clean" or "dirty"? Why do certain nations have the largest coal reserves? What are some advantages to coal energy? And how does strip mining impact the environment?

Educational Jun 1, 2020 33 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2020
Run Time: 33 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.