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What Happened When An Inspiring College Kid Took On Big Oil?

In 2008, Tim DeChristopher protested an oil and gas lease auction by bidding for (and winning) land that he had no intention of paying for or drilling on. His actions earned him some time in prison, but they also helped reignite the climate movement. Check out his story.

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