Industrial Revolution may have been kick-started by drought
The 19th century transition to coal in Britain was thought to be driven by a lack of sites for water wheels but there were plenty of spots left – instead, drought may have made water flow less consistent and reliable than coal
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The 19th century transition to coal in Britain was thought to be driven by a lack of sites for water wheels but there were plenty of spots left – instead, drought may have made water flow less consistent and reliable than coal
