Episode 122: Our Chemical Landscape – The City
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In honor of the International Year of Chemistry, today we begin the four-part series Our Chemical Landscape. These shows look at how science has shaped the city, the suburbs, the farm, and the wild. Today's episode is about the city, and the role of energy in shaping its past and future.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:31 Introduction
01:40 History of the City: Gas Lighting
06:04 Future of the City: Energy Efficiency
16:16 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Kimberly Haas and Michal Meyer for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
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