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Energy use / Cheryl Jakab.

Jakab, Cheryl (Author).

Summary:

Discusses the most urgent energy supply issues around the globe, including high demand for energy, limited supply of nonrenewable fossil fuel, pollution and global warming, running out of renewable resources, and problems with new alternative fuel.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781599201269
  • Physical Description: 32 p. : col. ill., col. map
  • Publisher: North Mankato, Minn: Smart Apple Media, 2008.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Facing global issues -- What's the issue? -- Energy issues around the globe -- Issue 1 High energy demand -- Issue 2 Limited oil supplies -- Issue 3 Pollution from burning coal -- Issue 4 Running out of wood -- Issue 5 Problems with energy alternatives --
Subject: Power resources
Energy consumption

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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