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Long shrouded in secrecy, the life of Nikola Tesla is illuminated in this film. His achievements are so profound that he was seen as a threat to the world’s economy and many of his inventions are still classified by the U.S. (45 min in 5 segments)

People & Power travels to West Virginia to a battle over Coal River Mountain. (23 min, 2 segments)

On Democracy Now!, Ralph Nader and Labor Professor Harley Shaiken discuss future of auto giant General Motors in one of the largest bankruptcy cases in US history. (21 min, 2 segments)

Storyville travels to Ecuador and Angola where, historically, oil has proved to be more of a curse than a blessing. (55 min)

President Obama introduces stricter new national emissions and mileage requirements for cars and light trucks. (1 min)

Researchers say algae may be the next alternative to oil. The AP’s John Mone reports. (3:11 min)

U.C. Davis Newswatch reports on the next generation of hybrid cars. (1:57 min)

The world’s leading scientists are assembled by BBC Horizon to simplify the equation of science for the U.S. president and define the basics he should know when making strategic decisions. (48 min, 5 segments)