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pp. 399, ” Within thirty years, even by conservative estimates, we will have burned our way through most of the oil that is readily available to us. Already, the costly side effects of dependence on fossil fuel are taking their toll. Even as oil-related conflict threatens entire nations, individual consumers are suffering from higher prices at the gas pump, rising health problems, and the grim prospect of long-term environmental damage. In The End of Oil, Paul Roberts offers a brisk and timely wake-up call and considers the promises and pitfalls of alternatives such as wind power, hybrid cars, and hydrogen, making this essential reading for anyone looking to understand and react to the energy crisis at hand”
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| ISBN | 0618562117 | |
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| ISBN13 | 9780618562114 | |
| Number of pages | 399 | |
| Original Title | The End of Oil: On the Edge of a Perilous New World | |
| Published Date | 2005 | |
| Book Condition | Very Good | |
| Jacket Condition | No Dj | |
| Binding | Paperback | |
| Size | 8vo | |
| Place of Publication | Boston | |
| Edition | First edition | |
| Category: | History | |
| Author: | Paul William Roberts | |
| Publisher: | Mariner Books |
pp. 399, ” Within thirty years, even by conservative estimates, we will have burned our way through most of the oil that is readily available to us. Already, the costly side effects of dependence on fossil fuel are taking their toll. Even as oil-related conflict threatens entire nations, individual consumers are suffering from higher prices at the gas pump, rising health problems, and the grim prospect of long-term environmental damage. In The End of Oil, Paul Roberts offers a brisk and timely wake-up call and considers the promises and pitfalls of alternatives such as wind power, hybrid cars, and hydrogen, making this essential reading for anyone looking to understand and react to the energy crisis at hand” paperback edition
| Weight | 1 kg |
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