Explore the sustainability of fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy, and the space used by each of these energy sources.

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No matter how we produce electricity, it takes up space. Coal requires mines and factories to convert it into electricity. Nuclear power requires uranium mines, facilities to refine it, a reactor and a place to store spent fuel safely. Renewable energy requires wind turbines or solar panels. So how much space would it take to power the entire world? Explore the sustainability of different energy sources.

Directed by Lisa LaBracio.
Animation and art direction by Kevin Herrmann, AIM Creative Studios.

In partnership with Bill Gates, inspired by his book /"How to avoid climate disaster/": http://bit.ly/PlanForZero

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