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Why Are We Still Searching for Fossil Fuels?

Why Are We Still Searching for Fossil Fuels?

Almost every country in the world has made a commitment to limit the rise in global warming to 1.5 degrees. The experts say that will only happen if we stop searching for new fossil fuels. So why is oil, coal and gas exploration still booming? This compelling science documentary investigates why we are still looking for buried carbon in almost every part of the globe.

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