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Developing on Coal

Season 1 Episode 3

Nearly every nation developed on coal, and countries in the developing world are following suit – because coal is cheap, local and easy to use. Affordable coal electricity is helping lift their people out of poverty, but at local and global environmental costs. Dr. Scott Tinker travels to Vietnam to see the benefits and challenges of developing on coal.