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Coal |
Book Category:
Juvenile Nonfiction > Science & Nature > Earth Sciences > Rocks & Minerals
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Author:
Steve Parker
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Binding:
Hardcover
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ISBN 13:
9781422233795
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Price:
USD 23.95
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Publication Year:
2016
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Without coal, our lives would be profoundly different. Formed over millions of years, coal provides one-fifth of the energy we use today. But burning coal also produces more pollution and greenhouse gases than other energy sources, which contributes to the growing problem of climate change. In the future, it will be more important than ever to find ways to make coal a "cleaner" form of energy. The countries of North America have always had plentiful natural resources. But the exploitation of these resources comes at a cost, and in certain cases, some have wondered if that cost is too high. North American Natural Resources explores all facets of this vital aspect of our economy. Readers will investigate the natural history, human use, technology, environmental impact, and economic significance of the most significant resources on the continent.