Upon our mastery of fire has humanity risen to global dominance. It is the most powerful tool employed by our toolmaking species, and the energy with which we make our tools and run them, from chainsaws to computers.  The fires we have unlocked are also the greatest threat to our existence, from the fossil fuel More

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