Welcome to BURN

Welcome to BURN, the groundbreaking new series from The Public Radio Energy Project.

BURN is hosted by veteran journalist and master storyteller  Alex Chadwick  who is on a mission to begin a conversation we hope will start our nation on the road to a better energy future.

BURN is about sharing Energy stories.  Alex is keeping a journal of discovery as he explores a subject that is a huge part of our lives, but about which most of...

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SLIDESHOW: The Hunt for Oil

Deepwater Horizon on fire (photo: US Coast Guard)
Deepwater Horizon on fire (photo: US Coast Guard)
Oil containment boom in Gulf (photo: US Navy)
Oil containment boom in Gulf (photo: US Navy)
National Guard diverts water (photo: US Army)
National Guard diverts water (photo: US Army)
Oil-soaked pelican - June 3, 2010 (photo: AP)
Oil-soaked pelican - June 3, 2010 (photo: AP)
Oil drilling in Utah (photo: BURN)
Oil drilling in Utah (photo: BURN)
Rising gas costs (photo: BURN)
Rising gas costs (photo: BURN)
Dry-docked shrimp boats (photo: S. Collins)
Dry-docked shrimp boats (photo: S. Collins)
Harsh economic impact (photo: S. Collins)
Harsh economic impact (photo: S. Collins)

Pictures of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and its aftermath

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VIDEO

The Gulf of Mexico Two Years After Deepwater Horizon

BURN's Alex Chadwick talks with environmental engineer John Pardue about the Gulf of Mexico after

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Fukushima Witness on PBS

BURN Host Alex Chadwick speaking with Fukushima witness Carl Pillitteri.

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Fukushima Witness

BURN Host Alex Chadwick speaking with Fukushima witness Carl Pillitteri.

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