NOVA
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
Season 7 · Episode 12 ·
Do We Really Need the Rockes?
Locked in the shale of the Western Rocky Mountains is more oil than in the Middle East—more than enough to solve our dependence on foreign crude oil. But will shale oil solve our gasoline shortage, or will it simply turn the Rockies into a gigantic industrial zone? NOVA explores the promise and the problems of shale oil.
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Episode 12 of season 7 of NOVA: “Do We Really Need the Rockes?”. Aired 1980-10-28. Watch it online free on ZapFlix.