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The industrial revolution sparks a new industry. It was called coal mining.
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In 1854 the first oil rig similar to the ones of today was made in China.
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The first hydroelectric power plant is built to power street lamps in Niagra Falls.
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The first offshore oil rig is made. It is put in Great Lake st. mary's, in Ohio
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the first geothermal energy is used in Boise to heat homes.
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In 1934 Enrico Fermi discovered nuclear energy. His research is still the bases for modern nuclear technology.
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The worlds first large scale tidal power plant is made.
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The first modern windmills were made by a Dutch company. They were smaller than the ones now.
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Solar panels were first developed in the 1980's.
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This is the projected time when the world will run out of oil. This will happen unless we change our lifestyle.
