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BURNED: Are Trees the New Coal?

Season 7 Episode 19 | 1h 25m 15s Video has closed captioning.

BURNED: Are Trees the New Coal? takes a hard look at woody biomass. Using interviews with experts, activists, and citizens, along with footage shot across the world, BURNED interweaves the science of climate change, escalating energy-policy disputes and the dynamics of forest ecology. This film presents a visceral account of a somewhat unknown national and international controversy.

Aired: 05/16/19

Expired: 06/06/19

Rating: NR

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