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The greatest need modern civilizations have is energy. Learn about oil, electricity and newer forms of energy like solar and wind power.

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What's the environmental impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?
What's the environmental impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?

Despite the best efforts of disaster prevention crews, oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill affected creatures and plants both on land and in the water. Is it possible to know the entire environmental impact of the spill?

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