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Professor Iain Stewart investigates CCS, a process that is attempting to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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Professor Iain Stewart outlines the increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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Professor Iain Stewart investigates the impact of the Caspian oil.

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Professor Iain Stewart investigates the new technologies with which oil is being discovered and extracted.

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Professor Iain Stewart explains the process of fracking.

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Professor Iain Stewart investigates the discovery of North Sea oil.

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Professor Iain Stewart explains how nuclear power works and investigates a new energy source.

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Professor Iain Stewart visits Masdar in Abu Dhabi, a city that relies on renewable energy.

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