Our Country, the Planet: Forging a Partnership for SurvivalLime Tree, 1992 - 291 pages |
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Page 91
... energy - a quarter of the world's people consuming four - fifths of its energy from fossil fuels and hydro , nu- clear , and geothermal power . The remaining 75 percent , living in 128 countries , consume only 20 percent of commercial ...
... energy - a quarter of the world's people consuming four - fifths of its energy from fossil fuels and hydro , nu- clear , and geothermal power . The remaining 75 percent , living in 128 countries , consume only 20 percent of commercial ...
Page 96
... energy efficiency of motor vehicles . As a result , average energy consumption per car was mark- edly reduced . As the oil market eased , however , and the sense of crisis and dependency receded , the drive to raise efficiency and ...
... energy efficiency of motor vehicles . As a result , average energy consumption per car was mark- edly reduced . As the oil market eased , however , and the sense of crisis and dependency receded , the drive to raise efficiency and ...
Page 101
... energy and resource consumption in countries where it is high is absolutely essential , and it must begin now . There has been some reduction in per capita consumption of commercial energy , but mainly in the poorest countries in sub ...
... energy and resource consumption in countries where it is high is absolutely essential , and it must begin now . There has been some reduction in per capita consumption of commercial energy , but mainly in the poorest countries in sub ...
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Our Country, The Planet: Forging A Partnership For Survival Shridath S. Ramphal No preview available - 1992 |
Our Country, The Planet: Forging A Partnership For Survival Shridath S. Ramphal No preview available - 1992 |
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