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Aug 2022
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The Island of Explained: It’s electric!

Vox
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A magical theme park ride on the Island of Explained demonstrates the damage done by fossil fuels and why renewable energy might be the best way to power the future.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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