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Science and Nature
Overview

America Made Its Most Toxic Lake. Now We Need What's Inside.

Overview is a nature series with an unexpected perspective. Breathtaking visuals zoom out to reveal Earth’s grand forces, then dive in to uncover hidden stories. Each episode is a journey of discovery, inviting viewers to see the planet more clearly and from a whole new point of view.

America Made Its Most Toxic Lake. Now We Need What's Inside.

Season 3 Episode 3 | 15m 22s | CC

America’s most toxic lake may also be one of its most overlooked resources. At the Berkeley Pit Superfund Site, scientists are extracting clean energy materials from a century of mining waste.

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