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inventions of pumps to remove water from mines makes intensive coal mining possible. Coal Begins to replace other fuels as civilizations main energy source.
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first natrual gas well is drilled in fresonia NY
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British scientist discoverd about electromagnetism, the eletric generator, motor, and relay are develpoed.
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first oil drilled in titusville, Pa
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Frnce, builds first solar energy generator using a mirror to focus sunlight to make steam.
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alternating current (AC) systems of electrical generation, which becomes the standard as nations across the world are wired in the late 19th to 20th centuries.
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first geothermal energy to heat buildings.
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nuclear power plant are built in Obninsk, USSR, shippongport, eventually, nuclear plants will supply nearly 20% of U.S electricity
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U.S oil production starts to decline
arb countries declare oil embargo -
scientist begin to amass evedience that buring of fossil fuels is driving potentially catrophic global climate changes
