Industrial civilisation was made possible by coal, says Benjamin Leopardo. It is around twice as energy-dense as wood, and in 1770 a typical coal mine could produce as much energy as a 5,500-hectare forest every year. By the mid-19th century, annual English
It’s time to enter the atomic age
Feb 10, 2023
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