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How batteries powered the 20th century

James Morton Turner explores the history of batteries – from the social change they sparked, to the environmental impact they have left behind

Published: October 9, 2023 at 8:09 AM

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Batteries may be small, but the change they have unleashed on society is mighty, sparking social change and leaving behind a challenging environmental impact. James Morton Turner, author of the Cundill Prize-shortlisted book Charged: A History of Batteries and Lessons for a Clean Energy Future talks to Matt Elton about how batteries changed the 20th century.

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James Morton Turner is the author of Charged: A History of Batteries and Lessons for a Clean Energy Future (University of Washington Press, 2023)

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Matt EltonPodcast editor

Matt Elton is the podcast editor at HistoryExtra

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