Energy crisis
Título
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Energy crisis
Ewan, McLeish
Fecha de publicación como intervalo
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2008
Talking points
Descripción física
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48 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 30 cm.
Nota general
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Includes index.
Contenido
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Some for us - none for you. Learn about how energy and electricity use varies between countries of the world -- Good fuels or bad neighbours. Learn all about fossil fuels and the problems that they can cause. Look at some alternatives sources of energy -- Energy without end. Find out about potential sources of renewable energy, such as solar and wind energy -- An energy black hole? A closer look at oil, gas, and coal. Find out where these fuels are found and how long they might last -- The real energy crisis? Learn about the environmental impact that energy has on our planet -- Doing more with less. Discover how energy can be produced more efficiently and how we can save more energy -- Energy for the future? Take a look at how we could produce and use energy in the future in ways that will not harm the planet -- A crisis avoided? Find out what steps are being taken to find other sources of energy that are kinder to the environment -- Chronology -- Find out more about key dates in the history of energy production -- Organisations and glossary.
Término de la materia
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Energy policy.
Power resources.
Fossil fuels -- Environmental aspects.
Energy conservation.
Renewable energy sources.
Environmental protection
ISBN
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9781596041431
Información de publicación
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Mankato, MN : Stargazer Books, 2008.
| Biblioteca | Signatura topográfica | Tipo de material | Código de barras del documento | Estado |
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| Elizabeth Finch | 333.79 MCL | Book | 31459000032574 | Non-Fiction |