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''Highly engaging'' MIKE BERNERS-LEE''Fascinating and insightful'' MARK MIODOWNIK''A stimulating and affable overview of how major feats of engineering can help the world beat the climate crisis'' NEW STATESMAN__________We rarely think about the energy systems that prop up our existence. With hot water, lighting and digital entertainment all available at the flick of a switch, it''s easy to underestimate the vast global network that makes these things possible.Growing up in Iraq, Yasmin Ali regularly experienced power cuts - ironic for a country rich in oil and sunshine. Now as an engineer working in energy, Yasmin has a deep appreciation for what these resources mean for our lives. In Power Up she takes us on a journey across the globe to reveal the bigger picture, from solar farms shimmering in the desert to power stations hidden deep in the mountains. We discover where we get energ

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