David E Newton
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[2015]
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"This book reviews the role of windpower in human history, its potential to be a major source of energy in the near and more distant future, and the questions, problems, and issues associated with the development of wind energy ... opens with a chapter that provides a historical background to the way wind power has been used by humans over the past 2,000 years. The narrative then shifts to the modern day and a review of the ... issues associated with...
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[2015]
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Publisher's description: The use of fracking is a tremendously important technology for the recovery of oil and gas, but the advantages and costs of fracking remain controversial. This book examines the issues and social, economic, political, and legal aspects of fracking in the United States.
6) Hunting
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c1992
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Examines the history, legal aspects, equipment, and various philosophies of hunting.
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[2015]
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This book provides an outstanding single-volume resource on the topic of solar energy for young adults and general audiences. Provides an accessible and useful technical introduction to the various ways in which solar energy can be used for heat production and the generation of electricity . Outlines some of the critical environmental, technical, economic, and political issues that have prevented solar energy from becoming a more significant part...
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