The World's Biggest Batteries Aren't What You Think

When you think of batteries, you might think of the thing your watch or car needs to run. But as we move toward producing and storing more renewable energy (like solar and wind) we have to start thinking bigger. In this episode of #Untold, a new #YouTubeLearning series from ACS, PBS, and YouTube, we break down what a #battery is and how theyre actually all around us--from lemons to lakes.

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Credits:

Executive Producers:
George Zaidan
Hilary Hudson

Producer/Editor:
Darren Weaver

Writer/Host:
Alex Dainis, PhD

Assistant Editor:
Brett Kuxhausen

Animator:
Shea Lord

Fact Checker:
Bob Hunt

Archive Producer:
Annalea Embree

Coordinating Producer:
Samantha Jones, PhD

Scientific Consultants:
Michelle Boucher, PhD
Amanda Morris, PhD
Brianne Raccor, PhD
Yang Shao-Horn, PhD
Yogi Surendranath, PhD
Nick C. van de Giesen, PhD

Sources:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CAmUj9AVF9lsHMejEFMDNwSBY5Odjd9KtdY3qGaIhPI/edit?usp=sharing

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