NOVA
tv show
1003 total episodes
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52 seasons
First Aired March 03, 1974
Genres:
Overview
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.
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Do We Really Need the Rockes?
Season 7 - Episode 12 - 1h 55m
Air Date
October 28, 1980
Overview
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.