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Author:
Bjorklund, Ruth, author. aut
Title:
The pros and cons of hydropower / Ruth Bjorklund.
Edition:
1st ed.
Publisher:
Cavendish Square Publishing LLC,
Copyright Date:
2015, c2015
Description:
80 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Wind power.
Wind power--United States.
Hydroelectric power plants.
Hydroelectric power plants--United States.
Water resources development.
Water resources development--United States.
Energy policy.
Energy policy--United States.
Fossil fuels.
Water power.
Freshwater plants.
Ocean energy resources.
Renewable energy resources.
Turbines.
Dams.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The power of water -- Blue water, green energy -- The cost of water -- Hydropower, a force of nature.
Summary:
As the planet's need for energy increases, all available potential resources are considered, and the benefits and risks must be considered. This book examines the use of hydropower as a fuel source, and discusses the pros and cons of its continued use.
Series:
Economics of energy
ISBN:
1627129308
9781627129305
LCCN:
2013050644
Locations:
P1AX906 -- Indian Hills Community College Library - Ottumwa (Ottumwa)

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