Energy, Society and Environment

Energy, Society and Environment

David Elliott

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2003
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Geografía
ISBN:
9780415304856

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Uses global case studies to examine technological solutions to energy-related environmental problems and suggests that social, economic and political solutions may be needed to avoid serious future environmental damage.

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