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Energy Supply and Renewable Resources (Global Issues (Checkmark Books))
Regina A Kelly
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Description for Energy Supply and Renewable Resources (Global Issues (Checkmark Books))
Paperback. Examines the history behind industrialized nations' dependence on natural resources, particularly fossil fuels, as well as developing nations' increasing consumption of these resources. This guide surveys energy consumption and production trends, and presents evidence of the need to harness alternative, renewable sources of energy. Series: Global Issues. Num Pages: 416 pages, index, bibliography, glossary, chronology, tables, 17 graphs. BIC Classification: KNBT; RNF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 654.
This book offers an international, first-stop look at dependence on natural resources.Studies predict that world energy consumption will increase by 59 percent before the year 2020. Faced with skyrocketing energy costs, dwindling supplies of fossil fuels, and increasing environmental degradation, people around the globe are becoming more and more resourceful in finding more efficient ways to fuel modes of transportation, heat and light their homes and businesses, and power the production of goods of all kinds.""Energy Supply and Renewable Resources"" examines the history behind industrialized nations' dependence on natural resources, particularly fossil fuels, as well as developing nations' increasing consumption ... Read more
This book offers an international, first-stop look at dependence on natural resources.Studies predict that world energy consumption will increase by 59 percent before the year 2020. Faced with skyrocketing energy costs, dwindling supplies of fossil fuels, and increasing environmental degradation, people around the globe are becoming more and more resourceful in finding more efficient ways to fuel modes of transportation, heat and light their homes and businesses, and power the production of goods of all kinds.""Energy Supply and Renewable Resources"" examines the history behind industrialized nations' dependence on natural resources, particularly fossil fuels, as well as developing nations' increasing consumption ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Checkmark Books
Condition
New
Series
Global Issues
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780816077380
SKU
V9780816077380
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About Regina A Kelly
Regina Anne Kelly has written for several scientific and trade journals, and has edited more than 30 textbooks and supplemental educational materials for junior high and high school students. She holds an M.A. in English literature from Fordham University and a B.A. in journalism and English from Rutgers College. She lives in Sea Bright, New Jersey. Tom Mast received B.S. ... Read more
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