| Publication |
Great Britain, Heinemann, 1996.
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| Description |
48pBrown Spine
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| Series |
Earth Care
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| Summary/Abstract |
Planet Earth provides us with a wealth of natural resources, some renewable, but others not.Raw Materials looks at the minerals, fossil fuels and fresh water that we must learn to conserve and use wisely. The problems of pollution, lack of drinking water and global warming cannot be ignored.
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| Contents |
About this book
Energy and elements
Global powerhouse
Energy store
Mineral reserves
Fuel crisis
Global warming
Ozone loss
Air pollution
Spread of poisons
Nuclear debate
Gaia watch - Planet-friendly Energy
Reuse, repair, recycle
New energy paths
Fresh Water
Climate and rain
Water reserves
Water that kills
Gaia watch - Water supp;ies in Sudan
Wise use of water
Presenting data
Further reading
Glossary
Index
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| Standard Number |
0431077258 Pb.
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