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history
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Pumps
inventions of pumps to remove water from mines makes intensive coal mining possible. Coal Begins to replace other fuels as civilizations main energy source.
MID 1700s -
gas
first natrual gas well is drilled in fresonia NY -
electromagnetism
British scientist discoverd about electromagnetism, the eletric generator, motor, and relay are develpoed. -
oil
first oil drilled in titusville, Pa -
solar energy
Frnce, builds first solar energy generator using a mirror to focus sunlight to make steam. -
AC
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. -
geothermal
first geothermal energy to heat buildings. -
nuclear power plant
nuclear power plant are built in Obninsk, USSR, shippongport, eventually, nuclear plants will supply nearly 20% of U.S electricity -
oil
U.S oil production starts to decline
arb countries declare oil embargo -
fossil
scientist begin to amass evedience that buring of fossil fuels is driving potentially catrophic global climate changes
