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Saving the Wetlands (3:01)
Restoring the U.S. wetlands can help protect us from future catastrophic floods.
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Engineering (11)
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Brick Manufacturing
Brick ManufacturingVideo Clip (3:09)
Video Clip (3:09)
Clay deposits along the Hudson River gave rise to the world's largest brick manufacturing region during the early 1900s.
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The Atlantic Wall
The Atlantic WallVideo Clip (3:11)
Video Clip (3:11)
Throughout World War II, German engineers and soldiers built fortifications along the western coast of Europe to defend against Allied invasion.
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St. Lawrence Seaway
St. Lawrence SeawayVideo Clip (3:12)
Video Clip (3:12)
The St. Lawrence Seaway connects the Atlantic Ocean to the heartland of America.
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Green Algae
Green AlgaeVideo Clip (3:05)
Video Clip (3:05)
Algae may be the key to a greener environment.
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Modern Marvels: The Pentagon
Modern Marvels: The PentagonVideo Clip (3:31)
Video Clip (3:31)
The Pentagon, headquarters for the U.S. armed forces, is the world's largest office building. Who was the mastermind behind the Pentagon? What unique challenges did the project face? From "Modern Marvels."
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Air Power
Air PowerVideo Clip (1:39)
Video Clip (1:39)
Wind energy may soon become the most cost-effective source of electricity in the United States. See how engineers harness the power.
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Light Energy: A Bright Future
Light Energy: A Bright FutureVideo Clip (1:58)
Video Clip (1:58)
Solar energy has a bright future. See how engineers harness this clean source of power that helps renew our planet.
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Iceland Embraces Renewable Energy
Iceland Embraces Renewable EnergyVideo Clip (2:50)
Video Clip (2:50)
The small island country of Iceland is taking giant steps in using renewable energy.
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Saving the Wetlands
Saving the WetlandsVideo Clip (3:01)
Video Clip (3:01)
Restoring the U.S. wetlands can help protect us from future catastrophic floods.
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The Toronto Skydome
The Toronto SkydomeVideo Clip (3:17)
Video Clip (3:17)
See how Toronto doesn't let the weather spoil a good game with the retractable roof known as the SkyDome.
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Wind Farms
Wind FarmsVideo Clip (3:14)
Video Clip (3:14)
Wind power is there for the taking. See how engineers harvest this abundant source of energy for the good of our planet.
