When did NOVA Season 7 Episode 12 air?
NOVA Season 7 Episode 12 aired on October 28, 1980 at 9 PM ET.


PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
Locked in the shale of the Western Rocky Mountains is more oil than in the Middle East—more than enough to solve our dependence on foreign crude oil. But will shale oil solve our gasoline shortage, or will it simply turn the Rockies into a gigantic industrial zone? NOVA explores the promise and the problems of shale oil.
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NOVA Season 7 Episode 12 aired on October 28, 1980 at 9 PM ET.
This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.
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