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202344 minPGcurrent-affairs

Terrorism Natural Disasters

Prepping for a Disaster

202344 minPGcurrent-affairs

Roger Dougan prepares for a terrorist attack on the electrical grid, while Curtis anticipates civil unrest due to Earth's carrying capacity, and Karissa readies for a second Great Depression.

Terrorism Natural Disasters

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Channel: National Geographic

Prepping for a Disaster

2023• 44 minPG

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Roger Dougan prepares for a terrorist attack on the electrical grid, while Curtis anticipates civil unrest due to Earth's carrying capacity, and Karissa readies for a second Great Depression.

Synopsis

Roger Dougan is prepping for a terrorist attack on the electrical grid. Curtis believes the Earth will soon reach its carrying capacity, causing civil unrest. Karissa Baca is prepping for a second Great Depression. Prepping for a Disaster Doomsday Preppers

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