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Energy and the environment

Title
  1. Energy and the environment / Robert A. Ristinen, Jack J. Kraushaar.
Published by
  1. New York : Wiley, ©1999.
Author
  1. Ristinen, Robert A.

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Additional authors
  1. Kraushaar, Jack J.
Description
  1. xvi, 365 pages : illustrations, maps; 24 cm
Summary
  1. "This text deals with the facts needed to make critical decisions concerning the effects of energy usage on the environment, and provides a better understanding of the complex issues facing our society today."--Page 4 of cover.
Subject
  1. Power resources > United States
  2. Pollution > United States
  3. Pollution
  4. Power resources
  5. Duurzame energie
  6. Energievraagstuk
  7. Milieuvraagstuk
  8. United States
Contents
  1. Energy fundamentals, energy use in an industrial society -- The fossil fuels -- Heat engines -- Renewable energy sources I : solar energy -- Renewable energy sources II : alternatives -- The promise and problems of nuclear energy -- Energy conservation -- Transportation -- Air pollution -- Global effects.
Owning institution
  1. Princeton University Library
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references and index.